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The Best Trader Joe’s Products Of All Time

Elizabeth Buxton
Last Updated November 26, 2019, 5:20 PM
If you've got a Trader Joe's in your neighborhood, chances are it's your go-to supermarket. It's cheap, convenient, and the snacks are unbeatable. It sounds crazy, but I often stand on the checkout line for 30 minutes and then take the subway home with my groceries just so I can have my favorite TJ's products during the week.
When I sent out an office poll about people's favorite items, I quickly found I wasn't the only one who can't get enough of what that grocery store offers. So much, in fact, that I had well over 100 "favorite" products to sort through. After painstakingly whittling down the list, I present you with our top Trader Joe's picks, according to R29 staffers.
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Did we miss any of your faves? Shout 'em out in the comments!
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Pesto Alla Genovese

Put away that food processor because Trader Joe's has jarred pesto that tastes great on pasta, pizza, salad, bread, or even on a spoon headed straight into your mouth.

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Cauliflower Pizza Crust

This alternative pizza crust quickly became a fan favorite: it's an easy-to-make canvas for whatever you happen to have in the fridge.
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Gone Berry Crazy!

Rich dark chocolate-covered frozen strawberry bites are a dessert dream.
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Chipotle Toscano Cheese

TJ's Toscano cheeses are seasonally-recurring classics — and this spring's edition boasts some major spicy chipotle flavor.
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Soy Chorizo

TJ's veggie version tastes like the real deal — especially chopped, sautéed, and thrown into breakfast burritos.
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Peanut Butter Pretzels

Whether solo or sprinkled on a scoop of ice cream, we can't get enough of these salted pretzels that are packed with creamy peanut butter.
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Ranch Seasoned Crispy Chickpeas

These crispy little chickpeas are lightly fried in a canola-safflower oil blend and then seasoned with a buttermilk ranch dressing.
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Mini Quiche Duo

This mini quiche pack gives you the best of both cheesy worlds.
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Truffle Honey Mustard

What's better than honey mustard? Honey mustard with truffle pieces mixed in.
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Three Seed Beet Crackers

These white corn and beet flour crisps are made with a mixture of black sesame, flax, and chia seeds.
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Chocolate Coconut Almonds

TJ's takes chocolate-covered almonds to the next level by adding in a creamy layer of coconut.
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Mini Marshmallows

For when normal-sized marshmallows are too big, a pack of these minis does the trick.
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Sweet Pull-Apart Aloha Rolls

What have your pulled pork sandwiches and beef (or veggie) sliders been missing? Fluffy and sweet pull-apart rolls.
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Scandinavian Swimmers

These soft and chewy sea creature-shaped gummies are naturally colored with fruits and veggies.
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1000 Day Gouda

Trader Joe's 1000 Day Gouda is a must for gourmet cheese lovers on a budget.
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Sliced French Brioche

Our French toast game will never be the same.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese

Spread this seasonal specialty on a toasted bagel — or kick things up a notch and use it for frosting homemade pumpkin bread.
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Salt & Pepper Pistachios

Sometimes all your snack needs is a little salt and pepper.
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White Cheddar Corn Puffs

TJ's take on a certain cheesy, corn puff classic is just as crunchy and damn delicious — but with a prettier price point.
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Mediterranean Hummus

This hummus nails a savory combo of smooth garbanzo beans, crunchy pine nuts, and a zesty mixed-spice topping.
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Green Dragon Hot Sauce

Made with tomatillos, jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, habaneros, vinegar, and a little lime juice; This TJ's hot sauce classic is tangy, sweet, and spicy.
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Organic French Roast Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

TJ's cheap cold brew concentrate is the key to Monday mornings.
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Chocolatey Cats Cookies

Forget animal crackers, TJ's Chocolatey Cats Cookies (*for people) are where it's at.
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Brownie Crisp Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

We can't decide what we love most about this sandwich; the brownie or the coffee ice cream?
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"This Apple Walks Into A Bar" Cereal Bars

TJ's take on a sweet and cinnamon-y apple pie — in breakfast bar form.
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Handsome Cut Potato Fries

Salty, restaurant-quality fries at your finger tips — thanks, Trader Joe's.
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Roasted Plantain Chips

Plantains are actually a vegetable — not a banana as we may have previously assumed. But we'll still be dipping this salty-crunchy TJ's chip take in a spoonful of creamy nut butter.
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Apple Blossoms

Fool your friends with these "fresh baked" apple blossoms — soon to be your freezer's best kept secret.
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Kitchen Sink Dunkers

Our favorite dunkable TJ's cookies get a kitchen sink makeover with raisins, pecans, and sunflower seeds in addition to the usual chocolate chunks.
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Unsweetened Matcha Green Tea

No need to drop $$$ at pricey cafés this summer — just scoop up your matcha from TJ's for 99 cents a can.
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Chocolate Babka

TJ's babka is extra chocolatey with an ooey-gooey interior.
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Pepperoni Pizza Mac & Cheese Bowl

Two of our favorite comforting dishes combined.
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Simply Nutty Bars

These snack bars come in three different crave-worthy flavors: dark chocolate, nuts and sea salt; dark chocolate, peanut and almond; and dark chocolate, walnut, peanut, fig and date. Take your pick.
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Triple Créme Brie

At $6.99 a pound, this trifecta of creamy-dreamy brie is a must buy.
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Chocolate Chip Dunkers

Half chocolate chipper, half chocolate dunker — these cookies make for the perfect milk submerging vessels. Bon voyage!
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Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

Now true bagel loyalists can everything bagel, everything.
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Whole Grain Crispbread

A TJ's cracker classic — spread these crispbreads with a hefty smear of brie and fig butter.
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Sriracha Seafood Potstickers

Seafood plus Sriracha in potsticker form equals TJ's gold.
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Soyaki

The ultimate power couple of sauces: soy and teriyaki.
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Pumpkin Pancake & Waffle Mix

Because why make regular old pancakes or waffles when you can make a hot batch of TJ's pumpkin?
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Coffee Flour

We're thinking of whipping up some coffee chocolate chip cookies, coffee cupcakes, coffee scones, and coffee coffee cake — just to name a few.
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Forget Entenmann's, TJ's crumbly cinnamon coffee cake is where it's at this a.m.
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Fig & Olive Crisps

These crackers are the perfect combo of savory-sweet — and go well with just about any TJ's cheese (we dig them with the cow's milk blue).
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Mango Sorbet

The mangos in this sweet sorbet come sourced all the way from down under in North Queensland, Australia.
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Speculoos Cookie & Cocoa Swirl

Classic TJ's Cookie Butter — plus a chocolatey cocoa swirl.
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Belgian Butter Almond Thins

Any product described as having "all-butter" is a product we'd like to purchase.
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Soy Creamy Cherry Chocolate Chip

Non-dairy ice cream lovers rejoice — TJ's "Soy Creamy" is so creamy.
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Vanilla Eclairs With Chocolate Fondant

There's never a bad time to heat up what is basically a French Boston cream pie doughnut shaped like a deep-fried hot dog.
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Oven-Baked Cheese Bites

These gluten-free crunchy snacks are packed with a blend of Grana Padano and semi-aged cheese from Italy.
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Golden Spiced Milk Chocolate Bar

This isn't your OG milk chocolate bar — bite into a hint of spice with crispy crunches of coconut and quinoa.
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Black Bean & Jack Cheese Burrito

TJ's 10 oz. burrito is packed simply with black beans and Monterey Jack cheese for your accoutrement-ing pleasure (i.e. guacamole, salsa, sour cream, sautéed veggies, etc.).
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Buttermilk Pancake Mix

You'll never need to make flapjacks from scratch again.
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Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam

Serve this savory spread with your next charcuterie board — or upgrade any sandwich with a hefty slather.
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Garlic & Herb-Stuffed Brie

Just when we thought brie cheese couldn't be any more decadent, TJ's stuffs it with garlic and herbs.
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Toasted Coconut Cookie Thins

TJ's recommends serving these delicate thins with mango sorbet or melted marshmallows sandwiched in between...Yes.
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Somewhat Spicy Dill-Flavored Kettle Cooked Chips

For those who like a little heat, but can't handle spicy (oh, and love pickles) — these "somewhat" chips have you covered.
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Nutty Seedy Fruity Bar

Chocked full of enough nuts, seeds, and fruits to satisfy our inner squirrels for the winter.
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Peppermint Joe-Joe's Ice Cream

Our favorite Joe-Joe's cookies in frosty-mint form.
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Molten Macarons

Lava cake meets macaron — thus a TJ's frozen dessert star is born.
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Partially Popped Popcorn

TJ's take on the fan-favorite Pipcorn — with more buttery and sea salty goodness, of course.
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Wild King Salmon Jerky

Forget beef jerky, salmon jerky is where it's at.
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Joe-Joe's

We won't say what famous cookie these TJ's treats are based off of — but yes, they are just as delicious.
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Cheddar Rocket Crackers

These rockets blow Goldfish out of the snacking atmosphere.
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Jalapeño & Honey Chevre

Talk about sugar and spice — this goat's milk cheese strikes the perfect balance.
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Speculoos Cookies

These cinnamon-sugary cookies are the perfect dunking apparatus for your beverage of choice.
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Traditional Tunisian Harissa

You don't need to shop at a specialty store for authentic Harissa — just pop over to TJ's for a jar of this spicy sauce.
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Apple Pie Cheddar Cheese

For those of you that consider cheese the only food group, this one covers a couple of bases.
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3 Cheese Wafers

These delightfully thin crackers are packed with cheddar, parmesan, AND mozzarella.
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PB&J Bar

Keep one of these bars in your bag for any anytime snack.
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Sweetened Dried Orange Slices

TJ's has a great assortment of dried fruit and we love when there's a new addition to the mix.
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Hass Avocado Oil

Olive oil's new, trendy cousin avocado oil is here.
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Chile Lime Seasoning Blend

This spice blend is good on everything. Try it on fish, chicken, or even watermelon!
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Mango Sorbet Bon Bons

These mini frozen treats hit the spot on a hot, summer day.
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Uncured Bacon Jam

No explanation needed. We've been putting this new savory product on EVERYTHING.
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Raw Almond Butter

TJ's raw almond butter is the same price as its regular counterpart but packs double the flavor.
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Unsweetened Instant Oatmeal

Because sometimes we want breakfast to start as a blank canvas.
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Lemon Meringue Tart

Nothing beats a $5 fancy-looking dessert that you can stash in the freezer.
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Seafood Paella

Seafood paella might seem like the last thing you'd ever want to buy from the frozen foods aisle, but somehow Trader Joe's pulls it off.
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Sweet Onion & Bacon Vinaigrette

We love our veggies, but we love them even more when they're topped with this bacon-y dressing.
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Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese

Trader Joe's frozen mac & cheese options are so good we've got two of them in here. Hatch chiles add a smokey heat to this delectable version.
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Milk Chocolate Crisps

Chocolate that you can essentially eat like a potato chip? Yes.
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Crispy Crunch Chocolate Chip Cookies

The only unfortunate thing about these perfectly crisp cookies is that it's really easy to eat 3/4 of the bin without even noticing.
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Edamame Hummus

Okay, so if we're being honest, we love all of Trader Joe's hummus flavors. The three-layer hummus is genius, right? But we'd never tried edamame hummus before this product, and it's so good.
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Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars

These might actually be our favorite TJ's product. They're only around in the winter for a brief stay on store shelves (they go really quick), but we swear they're better than Thin Mints.
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Frozen Black Bean & Cheese Taquitos

Anyone else grow up on these? They are the essential after-work or after-school snack, because you can eat a couple or make a meal out of them
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Spicy Chai Tea Latte Mix

We're not usually fans of drinks that start as a powder, but this chai latte mix is just as good as what you would buy at your local coffee shop, except you don't have to leave the house.
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BBQ Chicken Pizza

All of Trader Joe's frozen pizzas are good, but there's something about BBQ sauce, red onions, and gouda over a doughy crust.
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Chile Spiced Mango

If we had room, we would have put all of Trader Joe's dried fruit options in this slideshow. They have every single fruit imaginable (where else can you find dried tangerines?!), but these spicy mango pieces are truly something special.
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Hold The Cone Mini Ice Cream Cones

Perfect for when you just want a little dessert or, you know, a bunch of little desserts.
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Speculoos Crunchy Cookie Butter

Trader Joe's helped start the cookie butter trend, so it only makes sense that it now carries the product in multiple flavors and forms. However, the original will always be our true favorite.
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Unexpected Cheddar Cheese

Unexpected is right! This cheddar tastes as if it comes from a fancy cheese shop, but at TJ's it's super-cheap.
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Tarte D’Alace

Trader Joe's has the best frozen options out there, especially when it comes to apps, and this cheesy flatbread is no exception.
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Balsamic Glaze

This thick, rich balsamic sauce takes marinades and salad dressings to the next level.
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Frozen Tikka Masala

We actually prefer the chicken tikka masala, but the paneer and vegan options are great, too. Not only are they delicious, but they're also so much cheaper than takeout.
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Cilantro & Chive Yogurt Dip

Warning: Once you try this dip, there's no going back to your generic supermarket brand.
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Spinach Tortellini

Sure, every supermarket sells a version of tortellini, but these guys are ridiculously cheap and they're ready in three minutes, which is more than we can say about 99% of our post-work meals.
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Spicy, Smoky, Peach Salsa

The name of this salsa says it all, because it really is spicy, smoky, and sweet. It's much more exciting than your typical supermarket options of mild, medium, or spicy.
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Gone Bananas!

Trader Joe's has no shortage of bite-size treats, but these are perfect when you need something sweet at the end of a long day. Plus, at least you're getting some potassium with that chocolate!
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Organic Silver Dollar Pancakes

Pancakes are one of those foods you wouldn't think would freeze well, but once again Trader Joe's proves us wrong. Stacks on stacks on stacks, with no effort whatsoever, sounds pretty good to us.
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Gummy Tummies Penguins

These are definitely meant for kids, but who can resist an adorable gummy penguin?!
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Green Olive Tapenade

We love when condiments can do triple duty as a spread, a marinade, and a dip, and this flavorful marinade does just that.
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Mochi Ice Cream

All of Trader Joe's mochi flavors are great, but the fact that they made a seasonal pumpkin pie version exemplifies why TJ's is our all-time favorite grocery store.
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Savory Thin Mini Crackers

Yes, these are just plain crackers, but somehow they are mighty tasty. You'll just have to try them and see.
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Candy Cane Joe-Joe's

Regular Joe-Joe's are good and all, but these seasonal peppermint-frosting-filled cookies are even better. They're definitely a cult favorite, though, so if you see them, stock up.
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Dark Chocolate Speculoos Cookie Butter Cups

These are basically the evolved version of peanut butter cups. Try them frozen — trust us.
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Chicken Tikka Samosas

You can't go wrong when combining two of our favorite Indian food dishes into one essential bite.
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Roasted Seaweed Snack

It looks simple, but roasted seaweed is one of the best healthy snacks out there. Plus, you can make all kinds of fun "wraps." The possibilities are endless.
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Corn and Chile Salsa

Another one of our favorite tomato-free salsas. We would eat this with pretty much anything, and it's great as a salad dressing, too.
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Frozen Mac & Cheese

Mac & cheese is definitely one of our freezer staples, and this version is way better than a stovetop box.
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Multi Grain Croissants

Croissants are another one of those foods that you wouldn't expect to freeze well, but TJ's has proved us wrong once again.
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Cheese And Green Chile Tamales

As one R29 staffer aptly explained, "If you steam them for exactly 13 minutes, you will taste the truth."
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Fig Butter

We put this stuff on everything.
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Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons

Every time we make these, we end up doing double microwave duty because we always want more.
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Frozen Quiches

We couldn't pick just one frozen quiche to feature, because we love them all.
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Pretzel Slims

What's better than regular pretzels? Chocolate-covered pretzels, of course! And we love the flat texture of these.
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Roasted Gorgonzola Crackers

With these crisps, you don't even need cheese to go with your crackers. Although it never hurts to put even more cheese on top.
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Parmesan Pastry Pups

Just when we thought pigs in a blanket couldn't get any better, TJ's added parmesan.
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Greek Honey Yogurt

We mix honey into Greek yogurt anyway, so this flavor does the work for us.
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Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip

It might sound a little odd, but once you try this dip, it'll be your new go-to snack.
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Tempting Trail Mix

Forget chocolate chips — peanut butter chips make this trail mix crave-worthy.
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Triple Ginger Snaps

These gingery cookies feel like a holiday party in your mouth.
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Fruit Leather

These make for a great snack no matter how old you are!
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Spanakopita

You really can't go wrong with cheese-and-spinach-stuffed filo dough, and these manage to stay crispy on the outside despite the fact that they're frozen.
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Popcorn In A Pickle

Yes, it sounds really weird, but if you're a fan of pickles and popcorn separately, you have to try this seemingly odd snack.
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Mini Cinnamon Sugar Churros

One of Trader Joe's latest products has quickly become a fan favorite. These mini-churros are a perfect snack to keep stashed in your freezer for anytime you're in need of an impromptu sweet treat.
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