Trader Joe's Favorite Products – Spokane, Washington
Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite grocery stores to shop at. I love so many things about this store– their professionalism, the friendliness of the employees, the constant new products, the samples (pre-COVID), the affordable prices, and the food!
From one foodie to another, here is a list of my top favorite Trader Joe’s products that I love and always have on hand. I also shared my 5-year-old son’s top three favorite Trader Joe’s products, as per his request, because he’s a proud foodie just like his mom. I hope you enjoy!
Snacks
Pita Bite Crackers
These crackers are simple but yet so tasty. They are my favorite crackers to dip into a big carton of hummus. They come in multigrain and regular, and I’d say both are equally delicious.
Cost
$2.49
Chili & Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
If you like spicy, these might be your new favorite snack! These chips are pleasing to the eye with their bright natural red color and unique rolled shape. They are packed with flavor. You won’t be able to eat just one.
Cost
$2.49
Everything But the Bagel Nut Duo
I buy all of my nuts at Trader Joe’s because I find them to be a great value or what you get. I love snacking on nuts, because they are high in protein and fill me up with just a small amount. These nuts are a new find, and they are so tasty and perfect for when you want something savory. I like the mix of almonds and cashews together, and the seasoning is so good. Warning: They are very addicting!
Cost
$3.99
Almond Butter Almonds
These almonds are new to Trader Joe’s, and I’d have to say that they are my new favorite snack! I’ve always loved almond butter and put it on everything. These almonds are covered in a creamy and sweet almond butter coating that makes them so decadent. It’s the perfect mix of salty and sweet, and I’m hooked.
Cost
$3.99
Sesame Honey Almonds
If I am craving something a little sweeter, I often grab these sesame honey almonds. They have the perfect amount of sweetness with the honey and the right amount of crunch from the sesame seeds. You can’t go wrong with these.
Cost
$7.49
Dips
Green Goddess Dip
In my attempt to eat healthier this year, I’ve been making a lot of veggie trays. All good veggie trays have a good dip to go with them. This dip is the best! It goes so well with cucumbers, carrots, sugar snap peas, jicama (all of these I usually buy at Trader Joes!), any vegetable really. It is an avocado sour cream based dip with the perfect amount of herbs and creaminess. It makes veggies taste amazing!
Cost
$3.99
Pimento Cheese Dip
This pimento cheese dip is full of flavor and low in carbs. I love pairing it with crunchy celery sticks for lunch or a snack. It also goes well with crackers. It has the perfect amount of spice and delicious cheese flavor.
Cost
$3.99
Drinks
Spiced Chai
What can I say? I love chai. It’s my go-to comfort drink next to coffee. The spiced chai at Trader Joe’s is delicious. I prefer to drink it hot mixed with oat milk. With an equal proportion of chai to milk ratio, it makes for the perfect comforting drink when it’s freezing outside.
Cost
$2.49
Sparkling Coconut Water with Yuzu
This is a new find for us and I admit, I’m in love. I always keep these on hand to drink with a meal or when I’m fighting cravings in the afternoon and need a small snack. They are delicious and not too sweet. The flavor combination of coconut and yuzu marries very well together.
Cost
$3.99
Seasonings
Garlic Salt Grinder
This is my go-to seasoning for most things that I cook. I use it almost daily. I put it on all of my roasted vegetables and meats. Chop up your favorite combination of vegetables (for me that’s carrots, red potatoes, beets, and onions), douse them with olive oil and grind this garlic salt over the top. Roast them in the oven until nice and tender. It makes vegetables taste so amazing that even your anti-vegetable children will eat it. I promise.
Cost
$1.99
Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend
I love this product. I put it on everything including avocado toast, scrambled eggs, and bagels with cream cheese. This stuff is so versatile. It just makes everything look and taste better. Yum!
Cost
$1.99
Cooking Products
Bruschetta
Put this bruschetta on anything that you’re cooking and instantly it looks much more fancy and gourmet. This bruschetta is delicious and adds a punch of flavor to so many dishes. I love it on chicken, toast, scrambled eggs, pasta, anything really. It’s fresh and so tasty.
Cost
$2.69
Pizza Dough
I often make homemade pizza at home. I used to make my own dough but not after discovering Trader Joe’s ready to bake pizza dough. It is so good and so easy to use. You just bring it to room temperature 30 minutes before rolling it out and then it is ready to go. I buy both the plain dough and the garlic herb dough depending on what type of pizza I am making, but mostly, I more often frequent the plain pizza dough.
Cost
$1.29
Tamales
The tamales at Trader Joe’s are really fresh tasting and so good. They come in three different flavors– beef, chicken and cheese, and cheese and green chile. Each pack comes with two tamales inside. They are so easy to prepare. No hassle, just throw them in the microwave wrapped in a wet paper towel. i usually serve them with a Mexican type of salad or a quesadilla with the classic fixings like salsa and guacamole.
Cost
$2.49
Enchilada Sauce
This is my favorite enchilada sauce! It is so delicious and really amps up any enchilada dish that you’re making at home. It is a red sauce base, slightly creamy, and has great flavor. My sister got me hooked on this one, and I’m so glad she did.
Cost
$2.49
Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This soup is so good and so easy to whip out on a busy weekday night. I love it with grilled cheese sandwiches. Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches are truly one of my favorite duos in the foodie world. I’ve tried making homemade tomato soup and it really isn’t worth all of the effort when you have this product as an option. So good!
Cost
$2.99
Italian Artisan Pasta
This pasta comes in two fun shapes– orecchiette and gigli. It has the best texture, standing out to me above other pasta brands that I’ve tried. It is an Italian product, made with high quality organic ingredients, and holds up so well in any type of dish that calls for pasta. I love both of the shapes and always have it on hand.
Cost
$2.69
Other
Greeting Cards
Trader Joe’s has the cutest greeting cards and they are only $0.99! Every single one. They are made with thick nice paper and have catchy phrases on them. There is no excuse to not send a card to a loved one when they are that cheap. I always stock up when I’m there so I’m ready for the next special occasion that is coming up.
Cost
$0.99
5-year-old Foodie Recommendations
Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
These have always been a favorite in our house, and they are a must buy when we visit Trader Joe’s. They sell these organic mini peanut butter crackers as well as organic mini cheese crackers. While both are good, my son prefers the peanut butter flavor. They are the perfect afternoon snack with a glass of milk!
Cost
$2.69
Golden Rounds Crackers
We call these, “Healthy Ritz” at our house. They taste and look just like Ritz but are made with healthier ingredients and without high fructose corn syrup which I appreciate as a mom. My son loves these for snacks. I love including them on a charcuterie board with a variety of cheese and meat, with a glass of wine.
Cost
$1.99
Fruit Leather Buttons
These are the best grab-n-go snacks! I always have one of these in my purse for my son when we are out and about. They are made with purely dried fruit and come in these cute little circle shapes that peel off of wax paper. He loves all three flavors– grape mango, strawberry mango, and mango, but strawberry mango is his favorite.
Cost
$0.59
Do you love any of these products? What are your favorite Trader Joe’s products? Anything that I need to try? Let me know in the comments below!
