April brings a shower of fresh and returning favorites to your local Trader Joe’s! Whether you’re looking for innovative treats to satisfy your sweet tooth, savory snacks for your pantry, or essential non-food items, this month’s lineup has something exciting for everyone. Let’s dive into the details of these must-try products!
Grated Parmesan Cheese with Truffle $10.99/1 lb
Elevate your meals with this luxurious blend of grated Parmesan and rich truffle shavings.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 20
- Fats: 1.5g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
Parmesan cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzyme), truffle seasoning (cornstarch, powdered cellulose [anticaking agent], sea salt, truffle, sunflower oil, gum arabic, natural flavor).
Preparation Instructions
Sprinkle generously over pasta, risotto, or salads for a gourmet touch.
Passionfruit Meringue Tartelettes $4.99/7.5 oz
A sweet and tangy treat, these tartelettes combine creamy passionfruit curd with a light, crispy meringue topping.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 320
- Fats: 15g
- Carbs: 44g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 31g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients
- Passion fruit purée, sugar, wheat flour, powdered sugar (with cornstarch), cultured butter, concentrated butter, glaze (glucose syrup, sugar, water, pectin, sodium alginate, citric acid), water, apricot (with ascorbic and citric acid), egg white, cream (with carrageenan), egg, pectin, almond flour, salt, egg white powder, xanthan gum.
- Contains: milk, egg, wheat, almond.
May contain: soy, coconut, hazelnut, pistachio.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled for a delightful dessert experience.
Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches $4.99/9.47 fl oz
A delicious twist on a classic French dessert, these sandwiches feature rich ice cream between two colorful macaron shells.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 220
- Fats: 8g
- Carbs: 30g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 29g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients
- Cocoa macaron shell (powdered sugar, almond flour, egg whites, sugar, lowfat cocoa powder), chocolate ice cream (milk, sugar, cream, cocoa powder, nonfat dry milk, stabilizers).
- Contains: milk, egg, almond.
May contain: soy, wheat, peanut, coconut, pecan.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy straight from the freezer on warm spring days.
Easter Joe-Joe’s $3.99/3.6 oz.
These festive cookies are perfect for the Easter season, featuring fun shapes and a creamy filling.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 130
- Fats: 6g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugars: 14g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
- Chocolate vanilla crème sandwich cookie (flour, sugars, palm and canola oil, cocoa powder, starches, natural flavor, leavening agents, soy lecithin, vanilla), white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, pink sanding sugar, white sprinkles, Easter egg sprinkles (natural colors).
- Contains: milk, soy, wheat.
May contain: egg, peanut.
Preparation Instructions
Serve as a fun holiday treat for family and friends.
Lemon Poppy Seed Buns $4.49/7.4 oz
Start your morning right with these light and fluffy buns, infused with a zesty lemon flavor and dotted with poppy seeds.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 390
- Fats: 17g
- Carbs: 53g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 25g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients
- Wheat flour, sugar, water, palm and canola oil, yeast, skim milk powder, poppy seed, starches, citrus (lemon peel, lime and orange purée), egg (white, yolk, powder), whey, dextrose, salt, wheat gluten, natural flavor, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and vitamins.
- Contains: milk, egg, wheat.
May contain: almond, hazelnut, walnut, coconut.
Preparation Instructions
Best served warm, these buns are perfect for a delightful breakfast or a sweet snack.
Chocolate Chip Energy Bar $1.19/2.4 oz
A nutritious and delicious option for those on-the-go moments, packed with chocolate chips and energy-boosting ingredients.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 260
- Fats: 6g
- Carbs: 43g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 15g
- Protein: 10g
Ingredients
- Organic oats, brown rice syrup, soy protein crisps, tapioca syrup, chocolate chips, invert sugar syrup, lowfat soy flour, glycerin, oat hull fiber, sunflower oil, natural flavors, cinnamon, sea salt.
- Contains: soy.
May contain: egg, peanut, almond, Brazil nut, cashew, coconut, hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan, walnut.
Preparation Instructions
Grab and go anytime you need a quick boost of energy.
Blood Orange Mochi $4.99/6.8 oz
Experience a burst of citrus with these delightfully soft and chewy mochi balls, filled with a refreshing blood orange gelato.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 80
- Fats: 2.5g
- Carbs: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: <1g
Ingredients
- Blood orange ice cream (milk, cream, sugar, gums, blood orange juice concentrate, natural flavor, vegetable juice for color), rice dough (sugar, sweet rice flour, water, tapioca syrup, egg whites, annatto for color).
- Contains: milk, egg.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled for a refreshing treat.
Tom Yum Seasoned Snack Mix $3.49/5.29 oz.
Spice up your snack time with this zesty mix, seasoned with the bold flavors of Thailand’s famous Tom Yum soup.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 160
- Fats: 9g
- Carbs: 14g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients
- Cashews, fried fava beans, dried sticky rice, fried green peas, tom yum seasoning (sugar, salt, chili, spices, lime juice powder, soy sauce powder, fried chili powder, natural colors), rice bran oil, fried shallots, lemongrass, watermelon juice, cane sugar, coconut milk, sesame seeds, salt, kaffir lime leaf, chili pepper.
- Contains: soy, sesame, wheat, coconut, cashew.
Preparation Instructions
Perfect as a standalone snack or as a crunchy addition to Asian salads.
Spanish Inspired Charcutería $5.99/6 oz
Sample the flavors of Spain with this exquisite selection of cured meats, perfect for any charcuterie board.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 110
- Fats: 9g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 11g
Ingredients
- Uncured Chorizo Sausage: Pork, sea salt, paprika, dextrose, Swiss chard powder, red pepper, white pepper, lactic acid starter culture, dried garlic. (No nitrates or nitrites added except those naturally occurring in sea salt and Swiss chard powder).
- Uncured Salchichon Salami: Pork, sea salt, dextrose, Swiss chard powder, black pepper, white pepper, lactic acid starter culture, dried garlic. (No nitrates or nitrites added except those naturally occurring in sea salt and Swiss chard powder).
- Serrano Ham: Pork, sea salt.
Preparation Instructions
Arrange on a platter with cheeses, olives, and crackers for a delightful appetizer.
Seville Orange Marmalade Fruit Spread $2.99/7.57 oz.
Made from bitter Seville oranges, this marmalade offers a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for breakfast or dessert.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 35
- Fats: 0g
- Carbs: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 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.
Avocado Mash $3.49/5 oz
Perfectly ripe avocados, mashed and seasoned, ready to serve. Ideal for quick snacks or as a spread.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 45
- Fats: 4g
- Carbs: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: <1g
Ingredients
- Avocado, lemon juice, sea salt.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy with chips, on toast, or as a topping for tacos and sandwiches.
Daffodils Big Bunch $2.99/1 each
Brighten your home with these fresh, vibrant daffodils. Each bunch brings a burst of spring cheer.
Key Features
Comes in a big bunch for full floral effect.
Long-lasting freshness when cared for properly.
Fresh-cut daffodil flowers.
Care/Use Instructions
Trim stems and change water every two days for optimal vase life.
Trader Joe’s Toothpaste $2.99/6 oz.
Keep your smile bright with our fluoride-rich toothpaste, featuring a fresh mint flavor.
Key Features
Fluoride for cavity protection.
Fresh mint flavor for long-lasting fresh breath.
Ingredients
- Active ingredients: Sodium fluoride 0.24%, potassium nitrate 5%
Inactive ingredients: Water, sorbitol, hydrated silica, glycerin, xylitol, xanthan gum, flavor, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glutamate, stevia extract, peppermint oil.
Care/Use Instructions
Use a pea-sized amount for brushing twice daily.
Beef, Bean & Cheese Burrito $4.49/8 oz
A hearty and satisfying meal on the go, this burrito is stuffed with beef, beans, and cheese, wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 320
- Fats: 9g
- Carbs: 45g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 15g
Ingredients
Beef, black beans, cheddar cheese, flour tortilla.
Preparation Instructions
Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until hot, and serve.
Monstera Plant $12.99/1 each
Enhance your living space with this trendy and easy-to-care-for Monstera plant, known for its unique split leaves.
Key Features
Attractive foliage with natural leaf-holes.
Easy care, suitable for indoor environments.
Live Monstera plant.
Care/Use Instructions
Water once a week and keep in indirect sunlight.
Chocolate Coffee-Flavored Granola $3.99/12 oz.
Wake up your breakfast routine with this energizing chocolate coffee-flavored granola, perfect for topping yogurt or enjoying by the handful.
Nutritional Facts
Calories per serving: 260
Fats: 8g
Carbs: 42g
Sodium: 120mg
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 15g
Protein: 5g
Ingredients
- Rolled oats, cane sugar, canola oil, rice flour, cocoa powder processed with alkali, oat flour, dark chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, dextrose, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), 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
Serve with milk, yogurt, or as a snack.
Organic Turmeric Twist $4.99/15.2 fl oz
A vibrant blend of organic turmeric and spices, perfect for adding a healthy twist to smoothies, teas, and culinary dishes.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 180
- Fats: 0.5g
- Carbs: 40g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugars: 30g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients
- Organic orange juice, organic carrot juice, organic ginger juice, organic turmeric juice, organic lemon juice, organic apple juice.
Preparation Instructions
Mix into beverages or sprinkle over foods to enhance flavor and health benefits.
Nocciolini $2.69/3.5 oz
Delight in these bite-sized Italian cookies, made with hazelnuts and dusted with powdered sugar.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 150
- Fats: 8g
- Carbs: 16g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 16g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients
- Hazelnuts, sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy as a sweet treat any time of day.
Ultra Rich Body Butter $6.99/8 oz
Pamper your skin with this deeply moisturizing body butter, enriched with shea butter and coconut oil.
Key Features
Intense hydration for dry skin.
Quick absorption with a non-greasy feel.
Ingredients
- Water, shea butter, coconut oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, methyl glucose sesquistearate, glyceryl stearate SE, lauryl laurate, myristyl myristate, fragrance, cetearyl alcohol, potassium cetyl phosphate, carbomer, cetearyl olivate, phenoxyethanol, sorbitan olivate, butylene glycol, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sodium hydroxide, behenyl alcohol, sunflower seed oil, ethylhexylglycerin, phenyl trimethicone, potassium hydroxide, soybean oil, platonía insignis seed butter, tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, tocopherol, squalane, copaiba resin, bixa orellana seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, passionfruit seed oil, sodium hyaluronate, chlorella ferment, hibiscus flower extract.
Care/Use Instructions
Apply liberally to dry areas of the skin as needed.
Tulips $12.99/1 each, 20 stem bunch
Add a touch of color to your home or office with these beautiful and fresh-cut tulips.
Key Features
Available in a variety of colors.
Freshness guaranteed when properly cared for.
Fresh-cut tulip flowers.
Care/Use Instructions
Trim stems and change water daily for lasting beauty.
Sunscreen Lip Balm $2.99/0.17 oz
Protect and moisturize your lips with our sunscreen lip balm, featuring SPF 30 and a soothing formula.
Key Features
SPF 30 protection against UVA and UVB rays.
Moisturizing ingredients for soft, healthy lips.
Ingredients
- Active ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, homosalate 7%, octisalate 4.5%, octocrylene 9% (sunscreens).
Inactive ingredients: Beeswax, octyldodecanol, butyloctyl salicylate, jojoba seed oil, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, pomegranate sterols, caprylic/capric triglyceride, flavor, sodium hyaluronate, raspberry seed oil, tocopherol, limonene, tocopheryl acetate, hydrogenated castor oil, castor seed oil.
Care/Use Instructions
Apply liberally to lips before sun exposure; reapply as needed.
Conclusion
April’s new and returning Trader Joe’s items bring fresh flavors and fan favorites worth stocking up on. Don’t wait too long—these seasonal picks tend to disappear fast!
