Trader Joe’s just dropped a fresh batch of must-try items for the week of April 13. From zesty snacks to speedy meal helpers and even goodies for your pup, here’s what you’ll want to grab before it’s gone.
Jelly Bean Flavored Lip Duo $6.99/1 each
This limited-edition lip balm duo is a fun, nostalgic nod to your favorite Easter candy. The set includes two balms—Juicy Berry and Cotton Candy—each delivering a burst of jelly bean-inspired scent with a smooth, hydrating finish.
Ingredients
- Phytosteryl dimer dilinoleate, diisostearyl malate, hydrogenated polyisobutene, coconut oil, microcrystalline wax, synthetic wax, shea butter, hydrogenated polyolefin, flavor, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, octyldodecanol, disteardimonium hectorite, rebaudioside A, propylene carbonate, murumuru seed butter, tocopheryl acetate, water, sodium hyaluronate.
Preparation Instructions
Twist to open and apply to lips as needed. Perfect for spring gifting or everyday use.
Easter Joe-Joe’s $3.99/3.6 oz
Trader Joe’s festive take on their classic Joe-Joe’s features pastel-colored vanilla creme sandwiched between chocolate cookies, decked out with holiday-themed sprinkles. A fan-favorite for spring snacking or Easter baskets.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
- Chocolate vanilla crème sandwich cookies, white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, pink sanding sugar, white sprinkles, Easter egg sprinkles, natural flavors, sea salt, soy lecithin, vegetable-based color.
- Contains: Milk, soy, wheat.
May contain: Egg, peanut.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy straight from the box or crumble over ice cream for a crunchy topping.
Lemon Poppy Seed Buns $4.49/7.4 oz
These bright, zesty buns are soft, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. Finished with poppy seeds and a light glaze, they make a perfect springtime breakfast or snack.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 17g
- Carbs: 53g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients
- Spanish Inspired Charcuteria
Wheat flour, sugar, water, oils (palm, canola, coconut), yeast, poppy seeds, milk powder, egg, citrus puree (lemon, lime, orange), starches, whey, natural flavor, salt, lecithins, enzymes, vitamins, and color. - Contains: Milk, egg, wheat.
May contain: Almond, hazelnut, walnut, coconut.
Preparation Instructions
Serve at room temperature or warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds for extra softness.
Grated Parmesan Cheese with Truffle $10.99/1 lb
A luxurious upgrade to your pasta night. This blend of aged Parmesan and Italian black truffles offers a rich, earthy aroma and sharp flavor. Ready to sprinkle on everything.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 20
- Total Fat: 1.5g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese (milk, cultures, salt, enzyme), truffle seasoning (cornstarch, sea salt, truffle, sunflower oil, natural flavor, anticaking agents).
- Contains: Milk.
Preparation Instructions
Sprinkle over pasta, risotto, scrambled eggs, or roasted veggies for a gourmet boost.
Celebration Cake Pretzels $2.99/7 oz
These pretzels are dunked in white chocolate-flavored coating and topped with rainbow sprinkles for a salty-sweet treat that tastes like birthday cake. Highly snackable and shareable.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 6g
- Carbs: 21g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Dietary Fiber: <1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
- White candy coating (sugar, palm oils, whey, milk powder, soy lecithin, natural flavors), pretzels (enriched wheat flour, malted barley flour, salt, soybean oil), yogurt coating (sugar, palm oil, whey, milk, yogurt powder, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), rainbow nonpareils (sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, natural colors, carnauba wax).
- Contains: Milk, soy, wheat.
Preparation Instruction
No prep needed—just open the bag and enjoy. Store in a cool, dry place.
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
Rich and creamy, this caramel-based ice cream is swirled with thick ribbons of dulce de leche. A decadent dessert that melts perfectly into affogato or stands strong on its own.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 300
- Total Fat: 14g
- Carbs: 39g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 33g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients
- Cream, milk, cane sugar, nonfat milk, tapioca syrup, egg yolks, butter (cream, salt), salt, sodium bicarbonate, natural vanilla flavor, pectin, carob bean gum, guar gum.
- Contains: Milk, egg.
Preparation Instructions
Keep frozen. Scoop and serve as is, or pair with warm brownies for a next-level dessert.
Black Garlic Cream Cheese Spread $2.79/8 oz
This spread blends tangy cream cheese with the sweet, savory richness of fermented black garlic. It’s ultra-spreadable and adds a gourmet twist to bagels, sandwiches, or even mashed potatoes.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 100
- Total Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 2g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
- Pasteurized milk and cream, water, black garlic seasoning blend (maltodextrin, sea salt, sugar, spices, dried garlic, black garlic powder, butter, onion powder, garlic powder, nonfat milk, natural flavor), cheese culture, salt, guar gum, xanthan gum, carob bean gum.
- Contains: Milk.
Preparation Instructions
Spread directly on bagels or toast. Use as a dip for veggies or stir into pasta sauces for added depth.
10-Minute Farro $1.99/8.8 oz
This quick-cooking farro is a total weeknight game-changer. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s nutty, chewy, and incredibly versatile—perfect for grain bowls, soups, or chilled salads.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 1.0g
- Carbs: 34g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients
- Pre-cooked farro.
- Contains: Wheat.
May contain: Soy.
Preparation Instructions
Boil in water for 10 minutes, then drain. Serve warm or chilled with veggies, feta, or vinaigrette.
Passion Fruit Meringue Tartelettes $4.99/7.05 oz
These mini tarts deliver tropical flavor in a refined, bakery-style format. A buttery shortbread crust holds a smooth passion fruit curd, topped with airy, lightly toasted meringue.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 44g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 31g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients
- Passion fruit purée, sugar, wheat flour, powdered sugar, cultured butter, concentrated butter, glaze (glucose syrup, sugar, water, pectin, sodium alginate, citric acid), water, apricot, egg white, cream, egg, pectin, almond flour, salt, egg white powder, xanthan gum.
- Contains: Milk, egg, wheat, almond.
May contain: Soy, coconut, hazelnut, pistachio.
Preparation Instructions
Best enjoyed chilled. Pair with tea or a sparkling wine for an elegant treat.
Chèvre with Fine Herbs $3.29/5 oz
This creamy goat cheese is infused with a fragrant blend of chives, parsley, and tarragon. It spreads beautifully on crackers and adds a herby lift to salads or stuffed chicken.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 70
- Total Fat: 6g
- Carbs: <1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients
- Pasteurized goat’s milk, salt, cheese cultures, parsley, basil, dill, chervil, tarragon, chives, microbial enzymes.
- Contains: Milk.
Preparation Instructions
Spread on warm baguette or crumble over roasted veggies. Keep refrigerated.
Cheese Adventures Grocery Tote Bag $3.99/ 1 Each
This reusable tote is a whimsical nod to TJ’s iconic cheese section, featuring illustrations of global cheeses on a sturdy, eco-friendly cotton canvas. A must-have for cheese lovers and loyal shoppers.
Materials
100% cotton with reinforced handles.
Care Instructions
Spot clean or hand wash cold; line dry. Great for groceries, gifting, or day trips.
Tom Yum Seasoned Snack Mix $3.49/5.29 oz
Inspired by the bold Thai soup, this snack mix combines crunchy crackers, peanuts, and corn sticks seasoned with lime, lemongrass, and chili. It’s spicy, citrusy, and umami-rich in every bite.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 14g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients
- Cashews, fried fava beans, sticky rice, fried green peas, tom yum seasoning (cane sugar, salt, chili, spices, lime juice powder, soy sauce powder, fried chili powder, paprika, beta-carotene), rice bran oil, fried shallots, lemongrass, watermelon juice, coconut milk, sesame seeds, kaffir lime leaf, chili pepper.
- Contains: Soy, sesame, wheat, coconut, cashew.
Preparation Instructions
No prep needed—snack straight from the bag or serve as a cocktail hour munch.
Springle Jangle for Dogs $4.49/6.8 oz
Trader Joe’s signature “Jangle” gets a canine twist! This spring-themed dog treat mix includes yogurt-coated biscuits, peanut butter-flavored bones, and crunchy flower-shaped chews.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients
Whole wheat flour, oat flour, palm oil, sugar, flaxseed meal, dehydrated yogurt, peanut butter, sunflower oil, tapioca starch, natural flavor, sunflower lecithin, citric acid, mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract.
Preparation Instructions
Feed as a treat. Always provide fresh water and supervise your pet during snacking.
Spanish Inspired Charcuteria $5.99/6 oz
This tapas-style meat tray features a trio of Spanish-cured meats—jamón-style serrano ham, chorizo, and salchichón. Perfect for effortless charcuterie boards or wine nights.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories: 110
- Total Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 7g
Ingredients
- Uncured Chorizo Sausage: Pork, sea salt, paprika, dextrose, Swiss chard powder, red pepper, white pepper, lactic acid starter culture, dried garlic.
Uncured Salchichon Salami: Pork, sea salt, dextrose, Swiss chard powder, black pepper, white pepper, lactic acid starter culture, dried garlic.
Serrano Ham: Pork, sea salt.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled or room temperature with cheese, olives, and crusty bread. Refrigerate after opening.
Conclusion
This week’s finds deliver bold flavors, fun twists, and quick pantry wins. Don’t wait too long—these Trader Joe’s picks are limited-time and flying off shelves fast!
