Trader Joe’s quietly slips new products onto its shelves every single week — no big announcement, they just show up. Here are the newest arrivals we’ve spotted, refreshed every Monday and covering the last three weeks of launches.
Added Week of 6/8
1. Almond Windmill Cookies
$5.49 | 15 Oz
“Speculaas!” sounds like it could be an exclamation of enchantment after enjoying one of these Dutch delights, doesn’t it? However, it is just a classic Netherlander cookie that we’ve decided to try our hand at, thus introducing Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies to our shelves!
Grab a friend, “go Dutch” and split the $3.99* cost of a 15-ounce tub of Trader Joe’s Almond Windmill Cookies and you’ll be diving into a tender, crunchy, and nutty world of buttery bliss together. Our supplier takes a shortcrust cookie (meaning a relatively high fat and sugar content compared to the flour and leavener) and sprinkles a smattering of sliced almonds to create a cookie that is neutral enough to be enjoyed with many other treats, but has enough pizzazz to be the star of the show when enjoyed alone. Leave the clogs, check out the tulips tomorrow, but get the Dutch Almond Windmill Cookie experience today at your nearest Trader Joe’s.
2. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
$5.99 | 12 Oz
“The King of Cheeses”. Ah, a fitting name for the age-old Parmesan cheese that has been blessing bowls of pasta and charcuterie boards alike for centuries. We offer multiple takes on this royal cheese, but today we’re talking about our Shredded Parmesan Cheese variety. Made to mix in, garnish, and embellish dishes-a-plenty to bring that world famous and well-loved piquancy home with you!
Like all other cheeses, Parmesan, also known as Parmigiano-Reggiano, starts its life as a cultured milk mixture that is heated to create a hard, granular cheese. However unlike all others, Parmesan typically includes added salt as a preservative and is aged for at least a few months. We age Trader Joe’s Shredded Parmesan Cheese for a minimum of ten months to enhance that sharp and strong savory flavor and create the characteristic dry, gritty texture Parmesan is known for.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 oz (28g/ 1/4 cup) | Serves 12
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
3. Italian Pistachio Gelato Style Frozen Dessert
$3.99 | 16 Fl Oz
Previously the co-star in our summer-seasonal two-hander Italian Pistachio & Fior di Latte Gelato, Trader Joe’s Italian Pistachio Gelato Style Frozen Dessert is making its breakout turn as a solo act! It’s the same Pistachio Gelato from the same Italian supplier, and has the same super smooth consistency and rich, nutty flavor that our customers fell for when it was part of a double feature. And now, it’s available on an everyday basis at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s freezer section!
Sweet, creamy, and with a delicately savory edge, our Italian Pistachio Gelato Style Frozen Dessert has a lovely, velvety texture that sets it apart from other styles of ice cream. It serves spectacularly well in a cup or a Sugar Cone, plain or topped with crumbled-up cookie bits. While it’s certainly flavorful enough to be enjoyed simply by the scoop, it’s also well suited to more complex presentations: we’re rather fond of prepping it affogato style by pouring a shot of Shade Grown Espresso over it, for instance. And for a truly unforgettable treat, try sandwiching it between two Brioche Style Liège Waffles.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 2/3 cup (100g) | Serves about 3
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: 21 g
- Protein: 3 g
4. Mandu Korean Kimchi Potstickers
$3.49 | 16 Oz
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 3 potstickers (75g) | Serves about 6
- Calories: 100
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
5. Buffalo Sauce
$3.49 | 8.5 Oz
There’s a lot more to Buffalo sauce than just heat. In fact, a truly great Buffalo sauce is a careful balancing act between its spicy, acidic, salty, and creamy elements, with the last of these typically being achieved via the inclusion of butter. We’ve found, however, that an equal-if not greater-effect can be realized with avocado oil. It’s a theory we’ve put to the test, and is ready to taste in Trader Joe’s Buffalo Sauce with Avocado Oil. Tangy, rich, and indeed, delightfully spicy, this is a Buffalo Sauce with a remarkably round and buttery (despite containing no dairy ingredients), palate-coating consistency that’s ideal for any number of appetizer-y or entrée-based applications.
Whether it’s chicken wings or breaded cauliflower, pizza or patty melts, mac and cheese or even a bowl of Hot Honey Popcorn, our Buffalo Sauce with Avocado Oil enhances all sorts of dishes with aplomb. We recommend it drizzled over scrambled eggs, sandwiches, and French fries, mixed into savory dips and homemade meatloaf, or used to flavor casseroles, grilled seafood, or twice-baked potatoes.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp. (16g) | Serves about 15
- Calories: 25
- Total Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: less than 1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
6. Milk Chocolate Bar with Almonds and Honey Nuggets
$2.99 | 6.3 Oz
The crinkle of the wrapper, the heady notes of cocoa and vanilla, the curiosity that gives way to delight at first bite¿ the simple pleasure of breaking open a new chocolate bar is tough to beat. Especially when that bar is Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Bar with Whole Almonds and Honey Nuggets.
This limited-edition addition to our candy offerings is made for us in Belgium by a longtime, trusted chocolate supplier, so you know it’s got some serious cachet. The Milk Chocolate is decidedly rich and creamy, yet not cloyingly sweet, creating a smooth backdrop for the textural interplay of Whole Almonds (which account for 15% of the recipe!) and crunchy Honey Nuggets. A bit of sea salt rounds out the recipe, creating an irresistibly sweet-meets-salty-meets-crunchy treat. Randomly scored so pieces can be doled out to suit the snacking occasion, this Bar is tailor-made for enjoying during a blockbuster movie, afternoon snack break, or campfire hang with gooey marshmallows and graham cracker squares. Grab a Milk Chocolate Bar with Whole Almonds and Honey Nuggets from your neighborhood Trader Joe’s, from June through August.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1/6 bar (30g) | Serves 6
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Total Sugars: 14 g
- Protein: 2 g
7. The Sheepish Tomato
$5.99 | 6 Oz
We call our latest Spotlight Cheese The Sheepish Tomato not because it’s bashful or timid on the tastebuds in any way-it’s quite the opposite, in fact. We call it that because it’s made with a nutty and umami-rich Sheep’s milk cheese from Spain, which our supplier has lovingly brined, dried, and aged for two to three months. At that stage they inject the cheese with a sweet and terrifically tangy Tomato jam (made with Spanish Tomatoes, we might add) and age it for an additional three months, to give it both a ruddy appearance and an umami-tinged complement to its classic flavor profile. Which is why we call it The Sheepish Tomato. Well, that, and the fact that “The Tomato-ish Sheep” didn’t really have the same ring to it.
Available in our stores only for the month of June, The Sheepish Tomato makes a charming addition to all manner of cheese boards and tapas spreads. With its inherent umami-ness and toothsome texture, it serves spectacularly well alongside a bowl of olives, a handful of Rosemary Marcona Almonds, and an arrangement of our Spanish Inspired Charcutería. And as far as wine goes, you can’t go wrong keeping things on the Iberian peninsula with a pairing of our Javier San Pedro Randez Rioja.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 oz (28g/about 1 inch cube) | Serves 6
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: less than 1g
- Protein: 6 g
8. Spicy Queso Dip
$3.99 | 10 Oz
A couple of years ago, when we realized that we had an assortment of delicious guacamole offerings and a variety of sensational salsa options, but no queso, we got right on the case and introduced Trader Joe’s White Queso Dip. Today, customers love its creamy dippable character and flavorful, yet mild, profile. Now, for those who love our Queso, yet crave more heat, we’re introducing our Spicy Queso Dip!
This Dip begins with the exact same tasty white Cheddar base as our White Queso. (In fact, white Cheddar is again the very first ingredient.) Chunks of jalapeños aren’t far behind, followed by chipotle pepper purée. Both add a healthy amount of heat, and the blended chipotles naturally provide the Dip’s distinctively orange hue.
A handful of other seasonings, such as dried red chili, smoked paprika, cayenne, and garlic & onion powders all collaborate to make this Queso just right for kicking up your next dipping session-whether you’re dunking TJ’s Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, Organic Corn Chip Dippers, a Soft Pretzel Stick, or some other TJ’s favorite that’s looking for a Spicy, cheesy partner. You’ll find Trader Joe’s Spicy Queso Dip in our refrigerators every day.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp. (28g) | Serves about 10
- Calories: 50
- Total Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
9. Seasoned and Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
$8.99 | 16 Oz
Chicken is a protein that lends itself well to all sorts of preparations, from the basic to the baroque. And while we certainly enjoy an intricate and involved coq au vin or cordon bleu every now and again, there’s honestly something equally as satisfying about a simple rotisserie chicken, lightly seasoned and slowly rotated on a spit. Which got us thinking: what can we do to make access to this simple pleasure even simpler? The solution came to us in the form of Trader Joe’s Seasoned and Shredded Rotisserie Chicken. Each package contains a pound of savory-Seasoned, Rotisserie-cooked Chicken breast, which comes pre-Shredded and ready to enjoy in any number of applications.
For those who engage in weekly meal prep, this Shredded Rotisserie Chicken is an easy answer to the question, “what’s my protein going to be?” For those who like to vary up their meals, they’re a tasty way to finish a salad, fill a sandwich, or build a burrito. And since it’s Seasoned with an all-around savory blend of spices including garlic, onion, and chicken broth, it’s flavor profile is versatile enough to act as a quick and convenient ingredient for everything from omelets to enchiladas to appetizer dips, and everything in between.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 3 oz (84g) | Serves about 5
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: less than 1g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: less than 1g
- Protein: 23 g
10. Uncured Bacon Bits
$3.29 | 3 Oz
We certainly won’t be the first to tell you that everything can be improved with a little bit of bacon. And now that Trader Joe’s Uncured Bacon Bits have hit the scene, we definitely won’t be the last. That’s because these Bacon Bits are a genuine game-changer. Each pouch contains rich, smoky, and precisely-as-fatty-as-it-needs-to-be Bacon, fully cooked and crumbled into ready-to-sprinkle Bits. And because the Bacon our supplier uses is Uncured, it contains no added nitrates or nitrites, except those that occur naturally in sea salt and cultured celery powder.
Now, to our first precept: truly, everything can be improved with Trader Joe’s Uncured Bacon Bits. At the breakfast table, they plus up egg scrambles, omelets, hashes, and pancake batter. At lunch, they instantly improve a salad, soup, instant ramen, or leftover pasta. At dinner, there’s nothing better than a baked potato, burrito, casserole, or classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese that’s been generously sprinkeld with Bacon Bits. And that’s before we get to dessert: if you’ve never tried a Blondie Bar, Cinnamon Roll, or bowl of French Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Bacon Bits before: now’s the time.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 Tbsp. (7g) | Serves about 12
- Calories: 25
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
11. Triple Chip Crispy Cookies
$4.49 | 8.5 Oz
Trader Joe’s new Triple Chip Crispy Cookies have at least three things going for them… One, they are Crisp, which is trending right now, perhaps in nostalgic response to that classic cookie profile that capitalizes on Crisp and snappy. This Crispness is achieved by extra butter in the recipe, which also lends alluring notes of caramel and browned butter.
Two, our Triple Chip Crispy Cookies are on the larger side. They’re not giant, but with their substantial circumference, adults may find a single Cookie to be a satisfying afternoon snack, especially when paired with an ice-cold glass of Organic Lactose Free 2% Milk, or mug of freshly brewed Costa Rica Single Origin Coffee. Meanwhile, little children will have their hands literally full!
Three, they have three different kinds of Chips in them: white chocolate Chips, semi-sweet chocolate Chips, and dark chocolate Chips. If this combination doesn’t make chocolate lovers seriously chipper, we don’t know what will!
This Triple-play of winning attributes-Crispy, Larger, and Chip-filled-is sure to win the hearts (and tummies) of TJ’s cookie-lovers. You’ll find 8.5-ounce tubs of nine Trader Joe’s Triple Chip Crispy Cookies on our cookie shelves, every day.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 cookie (28g) | Serves About 9
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: 11 g
- Protein: 1 g
12. Sour Cherry Cotton Candy
$1.99 | 1.5 Oz
Cotton candy conjures up good-time memories of a summer carnival or the county fair. It seems almost magical how something so simple (spun sugar with added flavors & colors) could yield such powerful nostalgia. Now, for the first time, we’re offering Trader Joe’s Cotton Candy, which delivers carnival-level nostalgia, but with a recipe that stays true to our commitment to avoid artificial flavors & synthetically-derived colors.
We chose a Sour Cherry profile, unique among our selection of tart candies. Our supplier combines sugar with citric acid (for tartness) and natural flavors to create this fun, puckery flavor. They use a combination of vegetable juice, turmeric, and annatto (from the seeds of the achiote tree) to naturally produce the vibrant pink color. The pink sugar is heated and the resulting liquid is spun-using a modern version of the method created way back in 1897 that debuted at the 1904 World’s Fair-to yield wispy, Cotton-like “floss,” (as they call it across the pond) that melts delightfully on the tongue with a pleasant pucker-inducing Sour Cherry aroma and taste.
Rather than presenting it on a stick, we’ve tucked ours gently into 1.5-ounce tubs so you can gleefully pluck fingers-full at a time and inconspicuously take your Cotton Candy along to the park, to the beach, camping… anywhere you might crave that magical Cotton Candy feeling and flavor. You’ll find Sour Cherry Cotton Candy for a limited time, June through August, at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s-where you’re also likely to encounter magic & nostalgia, 365 days a year!
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1 Package (43g) | Serves 1
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: 42 g
- Protein: 0 g
13. Limoncello Scented Candle
$9.99 | 8 Oz
Historically, “cozy” isn’t a feeling that’s been overtly associated with summer-but we contend that it’s high time that changed. Just imagine: it’s a slow summer evening, and you’re watching the sunset from a porch, patio, or balcony. As the streetlights come on, there’s a cooling breeze coming in, you’ve got a light blanket, a refreshing drink, and a Trader Joe’s Limoncello Scented Candle burning beside you, providing a warm glow and a sweet, gentle scent of citrus zest. Come on, if that’s not cozy, what is?
Indeed, whether it’s a breezy evening outdoors, a softly lit dinner at home, or a tranquil bubble bath after a long day, our Limoncello Scented Candles are here to bring cozy vibes and a relaxing ambiance. They’re made for us by an expert suppler in Vietnam, who fills each handsomely decorative ceramic jar with a soy wax blend, and finishes with a lead free cotton wick. We find that their pleasantly citrus-y aroma-which evokes their namesake liqueur without ever being overpowering-makes them especially excellent gifts for housewarmings, spa days, or any other instance that calls for a little extra summertime coziness.
14. Organic Cavatappi Pasta
$1.99 | 1 Lb
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1/2 cup (56g) dry | Serves about 8
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
Added Week of 6/1
1. Wild Blueberry Vanilla Chevre
$5.99 | 8 Oz
Making a cheese board for guests who have a low tolerance for cheese from cow’s milk? Looking for that tangy flavor that can only be described as “goaty”? How about all that, with some sweet flavors? Well, Blueberry Vanilla Chevre Goat Cheese has the perfect little log of creamy, tangy and sweet goodness for you!
Chevre, French for goat cheese, is made in similar fashion to many cheeses made from cow’s milk. The finished product, though, delivers a whole new world of flavors, texture, and nutrition profile that works wonders for people who prefer to stay away from traditional cheeses or anyone looking to add a slice of colorful adventure to their cheese spreads. This Goat Cheese has a uniquely sweet, tangy taste that separates them from their ungulate cow-nterparts. This lovely Chevre is infused with vanilla and rolled in sweet, dry wild blueberries. The cheese is fresh, soft, and unaged – lower in fat, calcium, but higher in vitamin A than cheese from cow’s milk. And with a lower lactose content, makes it more tolerable for many children and elderly people who may have a tougher time processing lactose.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1oz (28g) | Serves about 8
- Calories: 80
- Total Fat: 4.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Dietary Fiber: less than 1 g
- Total Sugars: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
2. Key Lime Pie Inspired Grahams
$4.99 | 8 Oz
The key to a good key lime pie has always been, in our humble opinion, the interplay between the creamy, tart, and ineffably tropical key lime filling, and the crisp, crumbly, and cracker-y crust surrounding it. The genius of Trader Joe’s Key Lime Pie Inspired Grahams, then, lies in the fact that it turns this formula on its head! Our supplier starts with a base of crunchy Graham crackers, which are dipped in a delightfully sweet and tangy Key Lime-flavored yogurt candy coating. Now, the Key Lime surrounds the crust-like Graham cracker, creating a deconstructed, reconstructed, Key Lime Pie experience on the palate, in miniature.
Available in our stores only during the summer, these sweet, citrus-y, and oh-so-snackable Key Lime Pie Inspired Grahams are practically tailor-made for an easy, breezy, afternoon tea with a friends. (We find that their tropical Lime notes make them an excellent pairing for our Organic Earl Grey or, if you prefer them nearer to bedtime, our Well Rested Herbal Tea). They’re also great for breaking out at a brunch, they make a marvelous little morning indulgence with a cup of coffee, and are always welcome when served as a post-dinner treat.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 4 pieces (34g) | Serves about 7
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Total Sugars: 16 g
- Protein: 1 g
3. Brioche Style Pancakes
$3.99 | 9.88 Oz
There are all kinds of people in the world, people with different belief systems and different politics, people who love swimming in the ocean and people who are terrified of shark-infested waters, people who are always short of time in the morning and people who… hold on, our argument just broke down. Everyone is short on time in the morning, it seems, and that, friends, is why we’ve introduced Trader Joe’s Brioche Style Pancakes to our Bakery shelves.
Inside every package of Brioche Style Pancakes you’ll find four packs of two sweet, fluffy Pancakes, each approximately three inches in diameter. They’re ready to eat straight from the package, though we think their flavor and texture are even better after a quick stint in the toaster-the interior gets even softer and fluffier, and the exterior develops a bit of a bite. They’re sweet enough that they don’t technically need a sidecar of syrup, but really, the best way to enjoy them is the way that brings you the most enjoyment -right out of the bag on your drive to work, toasted and on a plate with eggs and bacon, or as a snack, any time of day.
You’ll find our Brioche Style Pancakes in the Bakery section, just waiting to save you time and satisfy your palate.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 2 pancakes (70g) | Serves 4
- Calories: 230
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Total Sugars: 18 g
- Protein: 3 g
4. Strawberry & Corn Flake Cake Muffin & Loaf Cake Mix
$4.49 | 17.71 Oz
Looking to step up your baking game this summer? Because we have a marvelous Mix with a sweet, slightly savory, and captivatingly crunchy twist available just for the season! Trader Joe’s Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffin & Loaf Cake Mix is made with bits of sweetened, dried Strawberry throughout, and also includes a packet of crispy, lightly salty Corn Flakes and eye-catching red sanding sugar in every box. Simply prep the Mix per the package instructions (you’ll need a few common baking ingredients: eggs, milk, and oil), and pour the dazzlingly pink batter in a paper-cup-lined Muffin pan or lightly greased Loaf pan. Mix the Corn Flakes with the sugar and a bit of melted butter, sprinkle them over the batter, and you’re ready to bake!
Easy to make, and even easier to enjoy with a group of loved ones, we find that the resulting Strawberry & Corn Flake Muffins or Loaf Cake from this Mix are especially great for bringing along to potlucks, pool parties, barbecues-all sorts of summer-y occasions, really. Since one box makes 12 Muffins or one 8″x4″ Loaf Cake, it’s also ideal for surprising your co-workers, friends, or neighbors with something special and sweet, all without needing to spend too much.
Nutritional Facts
Serving size: 1/12 package dry mix (42g); makes 1 muffin (65g) | Serves 12
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Total Sugars: 19 g
- Protein: 2 g
