Summer at Trader Joe’s means a whole new crop of exciting seasonal snacks. This year, the store has been on a roll, debuting limited-time treats that cover every craving from tangy to spicy to nostalgic. Even better? Every one of these finds clocks in under $5, making it easy to snack smart (and cheap) all season long. Here are seven Trader Joe’s summer snacks you won’t want to miss!
Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn $2.49/5.5 oz
A flavor explosion in every bite, this limited-time popcorn blends tangy, sweet, spicy, salty, and smoky seasonings to deliver a snack unlike anything else.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Total Fat 9g
- Carbohydrates 15g
- Sodium 350mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
- Popcorn, coconut oil, cane sugar, vinegar powder (maltodextrin, distilled vinegar), sea salt, contains 2% or less of yeast extract, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, citric acid (acidulant), color added (paprika oleoresin, turmeric oleoresin, beta-carotene), natural smoke flavor, rosemary extract (to preserve).
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat straight from the bag. Store in a cool, dry place and reseal for freshness.
Ghost Pepper Potato Chips $3.49/7 oz
Turn up the heat with these addictively crunchy kettle chips seasoned with real ghost pepper. Not for the spice-averse!
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Total Fat 8g
- Carbohydrates 17g
- Sodium 160mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
- Potatoes, sunflower oil, ghost pepper seasoning (maltodextrin, spices [black pepper, cumin, ghost chili pepper, green chili pepper, jalapeño, parsley], dextrose, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, yeast extract, torula yeast, citric acid [for flavor], vinegar, natural chili pepper flavor, natural capsicum flavor [soy], natural smoke flavor [natural smoke flavorings derived from mixed hardwoods, maltodextrin, autolyzed yeast extract, dextrin]), sea salt. Contains soy.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to snack as is. For an extra kick, serve with Trader Joe’s creamy dips.
Strawberry Baton Wafer Cookies $1.99/5 oz
A fruity spin on TJ’s classic chocolate batons, these strawberry-flavored cookies are filled with light, sweet cream.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 130
- Total Fat 5.0g
- Carbohydrates 21g
- Sodium 45mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
- Sugar, unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), palm oil, maltodextrin, tapioca starch, whey, whole milk powder, rice flour, salt, soy lecithin (emulsifier), vegetable juice (color), strawberry powder, natural flavor.
Contains milk, soy, wheat.
May contain egg, hazelnut.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy right out of the tin. Store in a cool, dry place to maintain crispness.
Energy Bar Chocolate Chip $1.19/2.4 oz
Trader Joe’s answer to the classic Clif bar chewy, hearty, and packed with oats, chocolate chips, and protein.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 260
- Total Fat 6g
- Carbohydrates 43g
- Sodium 120mg
- Dietary Fiber 5g
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 10g
Ingredients
- Oats*, brown rice syrup*, soy protein crisps (soy protein isolate, rice flour, sea salt), tapioca syrup*, chocolate chips* (cane sugar*, unsweetened chocolate*, cocoa butter*), invert sugar syrup*, lowfat soy flour*, glycerin*, oat hull fiber*, sunflower oil*, natural flavors*, cinnamon*, sea salt. *Organic
Contains soy.
May contain egg, peanut, almond, Brazil nut, cashew, coconut, hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan, walnut.
Preparation Instructions
Unwrap and enjoy! Best stored at room temperature.
Sour Strawberry Candy Belts $3.49/10 oz
A throwback to your childhood, these sour belts offer sweet-and-sour real strawberry flavor without artificial dyes.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 110
- Total Fat 0g
- Carbohydrates 26g
- Sodium 0mg
- Dietary Fiber <g
- Sugars 18g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
- Sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, wheat flour, water, citric acid (acidulant), dextrose, coconut oil, apple juice concentrate, natural flavor, fruit and vegetable juice (color), monoglycerides.
Contains wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy straight from the bag. Reseal to maintain freshness.
Spicy Mango Habanero Guacamole $3.49/10 oz
This ‘swicy’ guacamole blends creamy avocado with diced mango and habanero peppers for a dip that balances sweet and heat.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 35
- Total Fat 2.5g
- Carbohydrates 3g
- Sodium 120mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
- Hass avocado, mango, onion, jalapeño peppers (jalapeño peppers, water, salt, acetic acid, calcium chloride), red bell pepper, distilled white vinegar, sea salt, habanero peppers purée, cilantro.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled. Stir before serving. Great with chips or as a taco topper.
Root Beer Float Pieces $3.79/5 oz
Imagine root beer and vanilla ice cream in bite-sized form. These candy-coated cookie bits come with popping candy for that fizzy soda feel.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Total Fat 6g
- Carbohydrates 20g
- Sodium 55mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugars 13g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
- Vanilla sandwich cookies with popping candy (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], icing sugar, cane sugar, canola oil, palm oil, popping candy [cane sugar, lactose, corn syrup solids, cocoa butter, powdered sugar, carbon dioxide], invert sugar syrup, sea salt, natural flavors, baking soda, soy lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla bean specks)
- White confectionery coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat milk powder, whole milk powder, whey powder, palm oil, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural vanilla flavor)
- Dark confectionery coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, palm oil, cocoa powder, cocoa powder processed with alkali, whey powder, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural vanilla flavor)
- Natural flavor.
- Contains milk, soy, wheat.
- May contain egg, peanut, almond, cashew, coconut, pecan.
Preparation Instructions
Eat as-is or use as a fun topping for ice cream or yogurt.
Final Thoughts
Trader Joe’s continues to impress with its creative, crave-worthy summer lineup—and keeping each item under $5 makes snacking more satisfying than ever. Whether you’re into sweet, spicy, or something in between, this list has a little something for every taste bud. Don’t wait—these snacks are sure to vanish with the season!
