Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe's for Your Family

Alexandra F. said:  Trader Joe's has some of my favorite gluten-free products, and these rolled oats are at the top of my list because they are so well-priced compared to other brands. It's been a pantry staple in our family for years for making gluten-free oatmeal and my favorite oatmeal cookies!

Alexandra F. said:  My kids have recently become obsessed with roasted seaweed snacks, and these are their favorite from among the many we've tried. They come in a pack of six and are a perfect size for school lunches and snacks.

Alexandra F. said:  These potato and lentil snacks are SO addicting. They are a favorite for everyone in our family, and one of the few snacks we can all eat with our various dietary restrictions.

Shila said:  Trader Joe's boxed Lentil Soup has been my go-to lunch this winter, though, I'm sure it's tasty all year round. My family loves its velvety smooth yet hearty texture, but more than that, we love that it is healthy, full of protein and fiber. My kids and I pair it with a handful of Trader Joe's Ghost Pepper chips on the side, and the soup acts a "chip dip" too.

Shila said:  These frozen Chicken Tikka Samosas are baked in the oven and served hot to fully satisfy my kids' evolving taste palette. Each tiny triangular bite packs just enough flavor and just enough spice to crave a second one, and a third, and a fourth! These appetizers make for a nice introduction to Indian cuisine.

Shila said:  Some of the best things to buy at Trader Joe's are located in their frozen dessert section! We recommend trying the Mochi - an amazing Japanese treat. These bite-sized balls are filled with delicious ice cream surrounded by a thin layer of sweet rice dough. Trader Joe's sells them in a variety of flavors, free from high fructose corn syrup and artificial fillers.

Jennie Utsinger said:  We enjoy many of Trader Joe's Indian style frozen meals, and the palak paneer is one of our favorites. In this dish, blended and seasoned spinach is mixed with large cubes of paneer cheese. Just pop it in the microwave and it's ready to eat, preferably on top of a piece of naan!

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  We love the Mediterranean Hummus at Trader Joe's. It's got a very smooth creamy texture and not as bitter as some hummus brands can be. Enjoy it with pretzels, veggies or crackers for a great snack that the whole family can enjoy.

Tracy Snyder Molina said:  I love the Argentinian Red Shrimp located in the freezer section. They are wild-caught shrimp with a sweet lobster-like flavor to them and look pink even when they are uncooked. They come already shelled and cook in just a couple of minutes. I love to add them to risotto or in soups for a special treat.

Kelly R. said:  This seasonal tea is just carried around the holidays, and I always make sure to pick up a box as soon as I see it in stock! It's a slightly sweet and minty green tea that my kids love to enjoy, too.

NoName said:  The reason why I recommend them is mainly the cost. They are only $4.49 for an eight-ounce package which is much cheaper than what plant based meat substitutes sell for at regular grocery stores. Also, they have 23 grams of protein which is more than their original meatless burger patties.

Tracey said:  These bite-sized chocolate chip cookies are amazing and you will not be able to stop at just one. They are the perfect size for your little ones and the tub is guaranteed to be eaten up quite quickly in any household.

Alexandra F. said:  If you're lucky you'll find these delicious popsicles in the freezer section of your local Trader Joe's next to the ice cream and other frozen treats - provided they haven't been cleaned out, as is often the case by me! The natural raspberry, lemon and strawberry fruit base that make up these popsicles is so refreshing, making them one of our family's favorite items to get at Trader Joe's during the summer months.

Kelly R. said:  The kids and adults in my family all love this salty, squeaky halloumi cheese. It's a seasonal item, so I pick up one or two every time I'm in the store over the summer months and I'm not ashamed. We like to slice and pan fry it for a casual dinner with flatbread and raw or grilled veggies.

Kelly R. said:  I pick up a bag of these "teeny tiny" avocados every time I'm at Trader Joe's. They are the perfect size for a single serve, so no more letting the unused half slowly go brown while you try to find someone else to eat it. There are also way fewer "duds" than when I buy bags of avocados elsewhere.