Trader Joe’s is once again proving you don’t need to spend big to eat well. This June, the aisles are bursting with new and returning favorites—and the best part? Each of these delicious finds clocks in at under $7. From spicy sauces to frozen desserts, these budget-friendly bites are worth tossing in your cart before they disappear.
1. French Galettes Butter Cookies $3.49/7.75 Oz
These delicate French-style cookies are made with real butter and have a perfectly crisp, golden edge that melts into sweet, flaky layers. A summer-worthy treat to pair with your afternoon coffee or tea.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 180 per 2 cookies
- Total fat: 8g
- Carbs: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Dietary fiber: less than 1g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
Wheat Flour, Cultured Butter (Cream [Milk], Lactic Acid Starter Culture), Sugar, Eggs, Sea Salt. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat. May Contain Soy.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy straight from the box or crumble over ice cream for a quick, French-inspired dessert.
2. Spicy Dynamite Sauce $2.99/9.88 Oz
Think of this as sriracha’s bolder cousin—creamy, fiery, and just tangy enough. It’s a spicy mayo-style sauce made for sushi, sandwiches, or even drizzling over rice bowls.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 45 per tbsp
- Total fat: 3g
- Carbs: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients
Vegan Mayo Spread (Water, Soybean Oil, Sesame Oil, Modified Tapioca Starch, Distilled Vinegar, Mixed Tocopherols [To Preserve]), Water, Sugar, Pickled Red Chili Peppers (Red Chili Pepper Flakes, Salt, Acetic Acid), Toasted Sesame Oil, Mustard Paste (Water, Mustard Powder, Distilled Vinegar, Horseradish, Salt, Sugar, Turmeric Powder, Citric Acid [Acidulant], Xanthan Gum), Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Garlic, Modified Tapioca Starch, Acetic Acid, Oleoresin Capsicum, Red Chili Pepper Powder, Paprika Extract, Citric Acid (Acidifier). Contains Sesame.
Preparation Instructions
Shake well and squeeze over your favorite dishes. Refrigerate after opening.
3. Roasted Tomato Labneh Dip $3.49/8.5 Oz
A tangy, creamy Middle Eastern-style yogurt cheese dip blended with roasted tomatoes and herbs. Perfect for dipping veggies, pita, or spreading on wraps.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 45 per 2 tbsp
- Total fat: 3.5g
- Carbs: 3g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
Labneh (Pasteurized Cultured Milk And Cream, Nonfat Milk, Pectin, Live Active Cultures [Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus Delbrueckii, Streptococcus Thermophilus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Paracasei]), Roasted Tomatoes (Roasted Tomato, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Garlic, Oregano), Canola Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Sea Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar (Wine Vinegar, Concentrated Grape Must), Dried Green Onion, Dill Weed, Black Pepper, Dried Parsley, Dried Spearmint, Cultured Dextrose (To Preserve). Contains Milk.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled. Stir before using. Great as a base for mezze platters.
4. Meatball Calzone $6.99/16 Oz
This handheld delight is stuffed with juicy meatballs, tomato sauce, and melted cheese, all wrapped in golden, fluffy dough. It’s a filling lunch or dinner that microwaves in minutes.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 390 per 1/3 calzone
- Total fat: 23g
- Carbs: 29g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 17g
Ingredients
Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Meatballs (Ground Pork, Ground Beef, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme], Onions, Water, Eggs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Parsley, Black Pepper), Water, Sauce (Tomatoes, Sugar, Sea Salt, Cornstarch, Olive Oil, Dehydrated Onion, Oregano, Dehydrated Garlic, Black Pepper, Basil, Citric Acid [To Preserve], Jalapeño Peppers, Natural Flavors), Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Nonfat Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Microbial Enzyme), Sugar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper, Dough Conditioner (Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Riboflavin], Enzymes), Oregano, Yeast, Calcium Sulfate. Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Microwave for 1–2 minutes or heat in the oven at 375°F for 12–15 minutes for a crispier finish.
5. Strawberry Doodle Cookies $5.49/10.58 Oz
A sweet twist on the classic snickerdoodle, these soft-baked cookies feature real strawberry bits and a dusting of sugar on top. Perfect for snack attacks or lunchbox treats.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 230 per cookie
- Total fat: 10g
- Carbs: 31g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 18g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
Unbleached Enriched Flour (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Enzyme), Margarine (Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Water, Salt, Monoglycerides, Sunflower Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Flavor, Citric Acid [Acidulant], Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Apple Strawberry Pieces (Fruit Puree [Apple Puree, Strawberry Puree], Invert Sugar, Sugar, Glycerol, Wheat Fiber, Pectin, Natural Flavor, Fruit And Vegetable Concentrates [Color], Citric Acid [Acidulant]), Brown Rice Syrup, Natural Flavor, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Cornstarch, Strawberry Powder (Strawberry, Maltodextrin, Cornstarch), Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Red Beet Powder (Color), Citric Acid (Acidulant). Contains Egg, Wheat.
Preparation Instructions
No prep needed—enjoy them right out of the box!
6. Hard Top Chocolate Shell Topping $3.29/6.17 Oz
This chocolate sauce solidifies into a crackly shell when poured over cold treats. Made with real cocoa and coconut oil, it turns your ice cream into something spectacular.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 210 per 2 tbsp
- Total fat: 17g
- Carbs: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
Coconut Oil, Sugar, Cocoa Powder Processed With Alkali, Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Mass, Cocoa Butter, Canola Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Skim Milk Powder, Hazelnuts, Sunflower Lecithin, Salt. Contains Milk, Hazelnut. May Contain Soy.
Preparation Instructions
Do not refrigerate. Shake well and drizzle over ice cream; wait a few seconds for it to harden.
7. Passion Fruit Sorbet $4.99/16 Fl Oz
This tropical sorbet packs a punch of tangy, bright flavor. Light and refreshing, it’s an ideal frozen dessert for hot summer nights.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 200 per 2/3 cup
- Total fat: 0g
- Carbs: 49g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Dietary fiber: less than 1g
- Sugar: 39g
- Protein: less than 1g
Ingredients
Water, Seedless Passion Fruit Puree, Cane Sugar, Maltodextrin, Glucose Syrup (Tapioca), Carob Bean Gum, Citrus Fiber, Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids, Sea Salt, Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum.
Preparation Instructions
Scoop straight from the freezer. Let sit for a minute to soften before serving.
Final Thoughts
Trader Joe’s knows how to deliver quality and creativity without blowing your budget. Each of these June picks is loaded with flavor and fun—proof that under-$7 gems are still out there. Grab them while you can… they won’t last long on shelves!
