Quick Scan: What’s New and Popular at Trader Joe’s This May

Trader Joe’s May lineup is full of fresh seasonal energy, with buzzy new arrivals, easy meal shortcuts, sweet bakery finds, fun snacks, refreshing sips, and warm-weather extras.

It’s a quick scan of what shoppers are spotting, grabbing, and talking about right now.

Frozen Foods

Detroit-Style Uncured Pepperoni Pizza – $7.99 (24 oz)

  • Thick, rectangular crust in a bakeable pan with crispy cheesy edges, garlic tomato sauce, uncured pepperoni, and three cheeses.
  • Fans in the videos call it “restaurant-quality” with the best frozen crust TJ’s has ever had; bakes in ~15-20 min.

Gözlemes – $4.99 (12.7 oz)

  • Turkish stuffed flatbreads filled with tulum goat cheese, kashkaval, and mozzarella.
  • Pan-fry straight from frozen 5 min per side; crispy outside, gooey cheese pull inside. Pair with tzatziki — huge hit in taste-test videos.

Potato Cheese Sticks – $4.99 (box of 4)

  • Korean street-food style: cheese stick in lightly sweetened batter coated in potato cubes.
  • Air-fry or bake; crunchy potato exterior, gooey cheese center. Viral in May hauls; serve with spicy mayo or honey mustard.

Mini Blueberry Scones – $5.49 (14.4 oz)

  • Ready-to-bake frozen mini scones bursting with blueberries.
  • Bake straight from frozen for quick breakfasts or brunch; no prep needed.

Bakery

Strawberry Brioche Style Liège Waffles – $4.99 (11.64 oz)

  • Belgian-style with pearl sugar, buttery brioche base, and sweet-tart strawberry flavor; individually wrapped.
  • Eat cold or warm; perfect spring twist on the classic Liège waffle.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins – $5.49 (4 muffins)

  • Loaded with lemon purée, juice, zest, oil, poppy seeds, and sugared top.
  • Bright citrus flavor; bakery-case fresh and ideal with coffee.

Earl Grey Blondie Bars – $3.49 (box of 6)

  • Chewy blondies with bergamot tea notes and textured sugar topping.
  • Sophisticated tea-time treat; soft and buttery.

Sugar Cookie Dough Flowers – $3.99 (10.8 oz)

  • Pre-made, flower-shaped sugar cookie dough in vegetable-dyed pastel colors.
  • Just bake; cute for spring parties or decorating.

Refrigerated & Prepared Foods

Spring Vegetable Tart – $9.99

  • Flaky crust with roasted asparagus, artichokes, golden beets, carrots, caramelized onions, and goat cheese béchamel.
  • Bakes in ~15 min; serves 4 as easy brunch, lunch, or light dinner.

Ham & Cheese Sandwich – $5.49 (6.8 oz)

  • Parisian jambon-beurre style: uncured ham, Gruyère, butter, and Dijon on a soft baguette.
  • Grab-and-go ready-to-eat; simple but elevated.

Parmesan Tapenade – $4.99 (8 oz)

  • Thick Parmesan chunks mixed with olives, jalapeños, garlic, and herbs in oil.
  • Cheesy-spicy dip or spread; great on crackers, sandwiches, pasta, or pizza.

Spicy Salmon Roll – $6.99 (6.6 oz)

  • New sushi-inspired prepared roll (featured in Natasha’s List video).
  • Spicy kick; ready-to-eat or quick lunch upgrade.

Cheese & Dairy

Queso Fresco – $3.79 (8 oz)

  • Mild, crumbly fresh Mexican-style cheese.
  • Crumbles beautifully over tacos, enchiladas, salads, soups, or beans.

The “OG” (Old Goat) Aged Goat Cheese – $12.99/lb

  • Firm goat cheese aged 10+ months for complex flavor.
  • Slice for charcuterie, grate over pasta, or add to cheese boards.

Creamy Dreamy Whipped Ricotta – $3.49 (8 oz)

  • Ultra-light, airy, spreadable ricotta (no graininess).
  • Dollop on toast, pizza, pasta, or roasted veggies; elevates everything.

Al Pastor Diced Pork Shoulder – $6.49/lb

  • Marinated diced pork (official new item).
  • Perfect for tacos, bowls, or quick skillet meals.

Snacks & Candy

Crispy Rice Bars – $2.99 (box of 8)

  • Individually wrapped marshmallow rice treats.
  • Classic nostalgic snack; lunchbox or party favorite.

Raspberry Yogurt Candy Clusters – $3.49 (7 oz)

  • Pretzels, vanilla cookies, crispy rice, and sprinkles coated in raspberry yogurt (bright pink).
  • Sweet-tangy-salty; great for dessert boards (limited-time).

Coconut Cashew Candy Clusters – $4.99 (6.3 oz)

  • Cashews, coconut, milk chocolate, and salted caramel in two-bite clusters.
  • Sweet-salty crunch; Girl Scout Cookie vibe without the wait.

Honey Butter Cashews – $4.99 (8 oz)

  • Roasted cashews coated in honey-butter goodness.
  • Decadent salty-sweet snack; also great chopped into cookies or banana bread.

BBQ Flavored Potato Chips – $2.99

  • Crunchy chips with molasses, onion, garlic, and spice blend.
  • Perfect for grilling season or snacking.

Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms Candies – $3.99 (5 oz)

  • Classic sour-sweet gummies (new candy drop).
  • Fun, nostalgic treat highlighted in hauls.

Baking & Pantry Staples

Cookies & Creme Cookie Mix – $3.99 (14.4 oz)

  • Mix makes chocolate-chip-style cookies loaded with white chocolate chips and Joe-Joe’s cookie pieces.
  • Just add butter + egg; easy fresh-baked cookies.

Salted Almond Honey Granola – $3.99 (12 oz)

  • Honey-sweetened clusters with salty almonds.
  • Perfect yogurt topper, snack, or salad add-in.

Beverages

Sparkling Lychee Juice Beverage – $3.99 (4 cans)

  • 50% lychee juice + sparkling water (no added sugar).
  • Floral, sweet-tart; great mocktail base or standalone drink.

Tazmin Breeze New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc – $4.99 (750 mL)

  • Crisp, new white wine addition.
  • Easy everyday pour.

Body Care

Shimmer Oil Sunscreen – $9.99 (4 fl oz)

  • Shimmery face/body sunscreen oil (return of a popular formula).
  • Glowy protection; non-greasy and fun for summer.

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