Trader Joe’s is rolling out some pantry all-stars this April—think zesty, sweet, savory, and seriously snackable. From lemony treats to bold sauces and spring-ready sips, these 16 picks deserve a spot in your cart. And trust us, the last one is dangerously addictive.
1. Trader Joe’s Limone Premuto Extra Virgin Olive Oil $7.99/8.45 oz
Cold-pressed and infused with fresh lemon, this vibrant olive oil adds a citrusy punch to salads, seafood, and roasted veggies.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 120
- Total Fat: 13g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil, lemon extract.
Preparation Instructions
Use for drizzling, dressing, or light sautéing. Not ideal for high-heat frying.
2. Trader Joe’s Italian Orzo $0.99/1 lb
This tiny rice-shaped pasta cooks quickly and is perfect for soups, side dishes, or grain-style salads.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 200
- Total Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 42g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 7g
Ingredients
Durum wheat semolina.
Preparation Instructions
Boil for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and serve.
3. Trader Joe’s Chocolate Coffee Granola $3.99/12 oz
Wake up your taste buds with this crunchy granola blend featuring cocoa, dark chocolate chunks, and a touch of real coffee.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 4g
- Carbs: 21g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients
- Rolled oats, cane sugar, canola oil, rice flour, cocoa powder (processed with alkali), oat flour, dark chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin [emulsifier], vanilla extract [water, ethyl alcohol, vanilla bean extractives]), honey, coffee extract, salt, natural flavor, barley malt extract, mixed tocopherols (to preserve).
- Contains: Soy.
May contain: Sesame, wheat, almond, Brazil nut, cashew, coconut, hazelnut, pecan, walnut.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy with yogurt, milk, or by the handful as a snack.
4. Trader Joe’s Glazed Sweet Lemon Scones $4.49/12 oz
Soft, tender, and tangy with a light glaze, these lemon scones are perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 260
- Total Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 42g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients
Wheat flour, sugar, butter, eggs, lemon juice concentrate, lemon zest, baking powder.
Preparation Instructions
Best served warm. Toast or microwave for 10–15 seconds.
5. Trader Joe’s Seville Orange Marmalade Fruit Spread $2.99/7.57 oz
Bitter and sweet, this marmalade made with Seville oranges brings a gourmet twist to toast, cheese boards, and glazes.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 35
- Total Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients
Sugar, Seville oranges (orange, orange peel), apple juice from concentrate (water, apple juice concentrate), pectin, lemon juice concentrate.
Preparation Instructions
Spread on toast, mix into yogurt, or use as a glaze for meats.
6. Trader Giotto’s Caro Sugo Italian Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce $4.99/24.3 oz
Crafted in Italy with whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs, this slow-simmered sauce tastes just like homemade.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 2.0g
- Carbs: 8g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
Whole peeled tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid), olive oil, diced onion, sea salt, chopped garlic, basil, dried oregano.
Preparation Instructions
Heat on the stovetop and pour over cooked pasta or use as pizza sauce.
7. Trader Joe’s Chips In a Pickle Potato Chips $2.99/6 oz
These kettle-cooked chips pack a punch of tangy dill pickle flavor, making them an irresistible snack straight from the bag.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes, canola oil, vinegar powder (maltodextrin, distilled white vinegar), whey powder (milk), sea salt, cane sugar, citric acid (acidulant), onion powder, dill weed, natural flavors.
- Contains: Milk.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat—pair with sandwiches or enjoy solo.
8. Trader Joe’s Unbleached Enriched All-Purpose Flour $2.99/5 lb
A kitchen essential for every home baker, this flour is versatile and reliable for cookies, breads, and pancakes.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 23g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients
Unbleached enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid).
Preparation Instructions
Use in any recipe that calls for all-purpose flour.
9. Trader Joe’s Lemon Poppy Seed Buns $4.49/12 oz
Bright, soft, and citrusy, these lemon poppy seed buns make the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack with a glaze that melts in your mouth.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 17g
- Carbs: 53g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients
- Wheat flour, sugar, water, palm oil, canola oil, yeast, contains 2% or less of:
Skim milk powder, poppy seed, modified potato starch, lemon peel, egg white, whey powder, egg powder, orange pulp, egg yolk, dextrose, salt, wheat gluten, lemon purée concentrate, modified tapioca starch, pectin, lime purée concentrate, citric acid (acidifier), mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, disodium diphosphate, citrus fiber, sodium carbonate, glucose-fructose syrup, coconut oil, rapeseed lecithin, corn flour, natural flavor, sodium alginate, sunflower lecithin, trisodium citrate, glucose syrup, orange purée concentrate, tricalcium citrate, ascorbic acid (to preserve), beta-carotene (color), gum tragacanth, milk protein isolate, ascorbic acid (dough conditioner), enzyme, vitamin A palmitate, riboflavin (color). - Contains: Milk, egg, wheat.
May contain: Almond, hazelnut, walnut, coconut.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy at room temperature or lightly warmed in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
10. Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate $8.99/32 oz
Strong, smooth, and low-acid, this concentrate is made with 100% Arabica beans. Perfect for iced coffees and café-style drinks at home.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 10
- Total Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 2g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients
Cold brew coffee (filtered water, coffee).
Preparation Instructions
Mix 1 part concentrate with 2 parts water or milk. Serve over ice.
11. Trader Joe’s Springle Jangle $4.49/8 oz
A festive spring spin on the fan-favorite Jingle Jangle, this mix includes pastel-covered pretzels, Joe-Joes bark, and candy-coated popcorn.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 140
- Total Fat: 7g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
Milk chocolate, pretzels, popcorn, sugar, palm oil, Joe-Joe cookie pieces, food coloring.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to snack—no prep needed!
12. Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Canned Salmon $3.69/6 oz
Packed in its natural juices with a hint of smoke, this canned salmon is a protein-rich option for salads, sandwiches, or rice bowls.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 90
- Total Fat: 4g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 13g
Ingredients
Salmon, water, salt, natural smoke flavor.
Preparation Instructions
Drain and enjoy chilled or heat gently in a skillet or microwave.
13. Trader Joe’s Non-Alcoholic Rosé Sparkling Tea $8.99/750 ml
This blush-hued, bubbly beverage brings floral and fruity flavors of rosé—without the alcohol. Elegant, light, and refreshing.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 30
- Total Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients
Carbonated water, organic tea, organic grape juice, hibiscus, lemon juice concentrate.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled. Pairs beautifully with brunch or light desserts.
14. Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Bunny Bar $4.49/4 oz
A seasonal Easter treat, this adorable milk chocolate bunny bar is made from creamy, high-quality chocolate and comes in fun packaging.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 17g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
- Milk chocolate, candy-coated milk chocolate gems, rainbow nonpareils, caramel bits, white chocolate.
- Contains: Milk, soy, wheat.
May contain: Egg, sesame, peanut, almond, Brazil nut, hazelnut.
Preparation Instructions
Break and snack—or use as a sweet gift topper.
15. Trader Joe’s Organic Mayonnaise $3.79/16 oz
Made with cage-free eggs and expeller-pressed oils, this smooth and creamy mayo is ideal for sandwiches, dressings, and sauces.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 100
- Total Fat: 11g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients
- Organic soybean oil, water, organic egg yolks, organic whole egg, organic white distilled vinegar, salt, organic lemon juice concentrate, organic ground mustard.
- Contains: Egg, soy.
Preparation Instructions
Use straight from the jar—great in tuna salad or aioli blends.
16. Trader Joe’s Meyer Lemon Cake Mix $3.49/15.2 oz
Bursting with citrus flavor, this easy-to-make cake mix bakes up moist and fragrant, with the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 3g
- Carbs: 33g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
Sugar, wheat flour, lemon juice powder, natural flavors, baking powder.
Preparation Instructions
Add eggs, oil, and water. Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes. Cool before serving.
Conclusion
From meal preps to snack attacks, these pantry picks deliver big on flavor and value. Don’t wait—April’s best Trader Joe’s finds won’t stay on shelves for long, especially that final treat.
