66 Best Trader Joe's Snacks You Need On Your Next Grocery Trip
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Looking for the perfect balance of healthy snacks and convenient meal options? Trader Joe's has you covered! Widely known for its wide selection of nutritious treats and top-notch frozen meals and desserts, Trader Joe's has become the go-to destination for health-conscious individuals. With their vast array of products, Trader Joe's simplifies meal prep and has aisle after aisle of the best snacks.
If you find yourself overwhelmed while navigating the aisles of your local store, fret not! We're here to help. From guilt-free indulgences to nutritious bars and small meals, we’ve gathered an extensive and non-exhaustive list of the best snacks at Trader Joe's.
Produce & Prepared
Crunchy Slaw
Though this Thai-inspired slaw tastes best at a backyard barbeque, it’s great year-round. You can find it in the refrigerated prepared foods section.
Fresh Fruit
Berries are a great healthy snack, and they’re especially easy to prepare and eat—just rinse them off before you pop them into your mouth. We especially love blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries…whether you’re eating them by the handful or using them to top yogurt bowls or pancakes.
Pears and Apples
Fresh produce like apples, pears, and oranges make great snacks on-the-go, too.
Tabouli Salad
This prepared salad is made with fresh-tasting ingredients, like parsley, tomatoes, red onion, lemon juice, and black pepper.
Roltini Singles
Grab a few of these mozzarella and ham sticks for your picnic or afternoon snack. They’re basically an elevated cheese stick, right?
Breakfasts & Bars
Barebell Cookies & Cream Protein Bar
Bars are a quick snack and these Barebell bars have 20 grams of protein!
Chewy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bars
These chewy chocolate granola bars pack 10 grams of protein into each one and are a favorite among TJ regulars.
Clif Bars
Known as one of the most popular protein bars, Clif bars are essentially a meal in a bar. They’re one of the best Trader Joe’s snacks to have in your hiking pack or travel arsenal.
Grainless Granola
This almond, coconut, sunflower, and pumpkin seed granola is great for breakfast and is gluten-free! It’s also great for seed cycling!
Loaded Fruit & Nut Granola
Though granola is great in combination with oatmeal, smoothies, and yogurt, it can also be a great snack by the handful. This fruit and nut option is gluten-free and under $5!
Organic Frosted Toaster Pastries
These pop-tart-look-alikes should be familiar. Trader Joe’s has both a strawberry flavor and cherry pomegranate, both of which are sweet and delicious (and all-natural) snacks.
Frozen
Mochi
Trader Joe’s mochi is one of my all-time favorite snacks. The rice dough-covered ice cream bites are a great price, are so nice to eat on a hot day, and come in vanilla, strawberry, and green tea flavors.
Chicken & Cheese Tamales
If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat but you don’t have much time, heat up these delicious corn-husk wrapped chicken and cheese tamales.
Cheeses
Supreme Brie
If you plan to gather with friends and family around a table, make sure you have a slice of brie!
Mild Cheddar Snack Sticks
Cheese sticks have been popular for decades. You know you’ll add them to your cart; the real debate is whether you bite or peel.
Sharp Cheddar Snack Pack
Instead of a cheese stick, opt for a snack pack of pre-cut slices.
String Cheese
If you’re a cheese stick girlie, grab this pack of mozzarella string cheese for quick snacks.
Crackers
Everything But The Bagel Seasoned Crackers
You may have already heard of the Everything But The Bagel seasoning, and if you’re a fan you’ll surely love these seasoned crackers, too. They taste like everything bagels and are perfect with cheese.
Fig & Olive Crisps
These sweet and savory thin crackers are great on their own and even better with dips.
Graham Cracker Squares
Graham crackers are a summer essential, especially if you plan to make s’mores. Stock up on these classics!
Multigrain Crackers
These crackers have sunflower and flax seeds for that extra oomph.
Cheddar Rocket Crackers
Similar to a certain well-known orange fish cracker, these rocket crackers are perfect for road trips and general snacking.
Super Seedy Cheese Snack Bites
These gluten-free seed bites have everything from puffed quinoa to peppercorn and cheese.
Chips
Chips in a Pickle
Pickles have a unique, tangy taste that translates well to a potato chip. These are perfect for backyard grill-outs all summer long.
Chili & Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
Grab a bag of flavorful and spicy tortilla chips as a potato alternative.
Patio Potato Chips
This bag of chips has flavors inspired by BBQ, ketchup, and salt and vinegar. Maybe a weird mix, but definitely a fun snack!
Sea Salted Saddle Potato Chips
Is anything as nostalgic as eating potato chips from a can? These sea salt chippies fit into a backpack side pocket for easy transporting.
Dips
Three Layer Hummus
Who doesn’t love the rich taste of hummus? Trader Joe’s has classic Mediterranean Hummus, as well as a three-layer version.
Bruschetta
Bring this to a picnic, a dinner party, or keep it all to yourself for the most sophisticated bread-topping the dips aisle has to offer.
Buffalo Style Chicken Dip
Have this dip on hand for tailgates and backyard barbeques—it’s a great crowd pleaser.
Vegan Buffalo Dip
Like the above item, this buffalo dip is a favorite amongst friends, and it’s vegan! It’s surely a Trader Joe’s must-have.
Chunky & Spicy Guacamole
If you love guac but don’t always have the time to make it from scratch, pick up this premade option. It’s slightly chunky and has a kick of spice, perfect for topping tacos or eating with chips.
Salsa
Chips and salsa is a classic snack, and Trader Joe’s has no shortage of salsa options. You can find chunky variations, salsa verde, pineapple or corn salsa, and more.
Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto
Dip pita chips in this fresh herb pesto or add it to salads or pastas for a rich, creamy taste.
Sweet Tooth
Butter Almond Thins
These thin Belgian butter biscuits are perfect for pairing with chocolate or cheese. They’re just right for a charcuterie board or picnic platter.
Beach Day Gummy Candy
Grab a bag of these gummies by the register at checkout—you’ll be glad you did when you’re looking for a sweet snack in the car or by the water.
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Who can resist a classic? These chocolate chip cookies are one of the best Trader Joe’s snacks, and they’re especially delicious with milk.
Cinnamon Graham Crackers
Grab these sweet crackers for your next campfire to have extra delicious smores.
Enchanted Jangle
This snack bag is full of sweet treats, like white chocolate chips, pretzels, and chocolate nuggets. It’s like trail mix, but everything is a dessert.
Organic Fruit Wraps
Fruit wraps are bright, chewy, and make great snacks when on the go. Pick your fave flavors from Apple Strawberry, Apple Wild Berry, Apple Apricot, Apple Raspberry, and Apple Blueberry.
Triple Ginger Cookie Thins
If you like cookies but are looking for something other than chocolate, give these ginger thins a try. They’re perfect for afternoon tea parties!
Gourmet Jelly Beans
Jelly beans are fun to eat by the handful or one by one. If you have kids, they’re a great motivator!
Sour Jelly Beans
Grab a bag of sour jelly beans if you like your snacks tart—they’re also gluten-free!
S’mores Clusters
These cluster bites are one of my favorite items on the list. If you love s’mores, you’re sure to love these marshmallow, graham cracker, and chocolate bites.
Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels
As if the name doesn’t say enough, these sweet and salty bites are a well-balanced snack for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Classic Snack Aisle Treats
Freeze-Dried Fruits
For a sweet (but healthy) snack, look for freeze-dried fruits. Some of our favorites are banana and strawberry. These also make great mix-ins for trail mix or topping a yogurt bowl.
Organic Cacio e Pepe Puffs
Move over, Smartfood. These cheese puffs are crunchy, peppery, and rich.
Dried Mango
Trader Joe’s has a wide selection of dried mango snacks, from chili mango slices to soft and juicy strips.
Golden Raisins
If you like raisins, these golden ones are extra juicy and plump. We love them in trail mix or granola.
Almond Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets
Aside from the almond butter, these creamy pretzel bites are just like the ones you used to eat from a giant jar as a kid.
Sesame Sticks
If you like sesame and salty snacks, these sticks are for you. They’re great on their own and make a great salad or trail mix addition, too.
Everything But The Bagel Nut Duo
Here’s one more everything bagel-inspired snack for good measure. This mix of almonds and cashews won’t disappoint.
Just A Handful Trek Mix
This trail mix has almonds, cranberries, and cashews for a healthy and energizing hiking snack.
Chocolate Hazelnut Frooze Balls
These vegan protein bites taste like dessert and have over six grams of protein per pack.
Mee Krob Snackers
Try these Thai rice noodle squares for a crunchy, savory snack.
Sweet, Savory & Tart Trek Mix
As you’d expect, this trail mix has a mix of chocolates, nuts, and raisins for a savory and tart combination.
Chomps Sticks
These various grass-fed beef sticks are a great source of protein during a busy day, and kids love them!
Marinated Artichokes On The Go
Though we’ve never tried these, they look like a hearty snack perfect for adding to salads or rice bowls.
Spicy Kosher Dill Pickles
Pickles are a classic snack because they’ve got a little bit of sour and a whole lotta crunch.
Organic Brown Rice Cakes
Rice cakes are a great base for a creative snack. Top these with jam, peanut butter, hummus, or another spread for a flavorful and crunchy snack.