Trader Joe's is more than just a grocery store. It's a magical place where you can buy all the ready-to-eat foods your heart desires, from frozen naan to cookie butter and everything in between. However, not all Trader Joe's foods are created equal. What are the best Trader Joe's products out there? Here, 20 items ranked from best to worst.
The 20 Best Trader Joe's Products, Ranked
Not all frozen meals are created equal
1. Speculoos Cookie Butter
Fact: We can't picture life without this stuff. Imagine the creaminess of peanut butter combined with the nutty, crunchy flavor of cookies. You know what? We're running out to Trader Joe's.
2. Parmesan Pastry Pups
These are the gold standard by which we judge all other finger foods. Move over, Hebrew National: These little franks are essential to any successful cocktail party.
3. Triple Ginger Snaps
Christmas comes early whenever these melt-in-your-mouth ginger cookies are around. Actually, can you remove these from our sight before we devour them all?
4. Corn Chile Salsa
Trader Joe's has a strong salsa game. This tomato-less dip is a top choice. No Tostitos in the house? No problem--we'll eat this stuff straight by the spoonful.
5. Fig Butter
Better than jam. And we would eat it on pretty much anything. Spread it on your morning toast or add it to your cheese plate.
6. Mac & Cheese Bites
Breaded pasta cheese balls. Nuff said.
7. Spicy Chai Tea Latte Mix
Ahh, tastes like fall in a mug.
8. Reduced Guilt Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip
A healthier substitute for the original dip. But it's hard to feel "reduced guilt" after downing an entire tub.
9. Frozen Naan
This thick, doughy naan may not be exactly authentic, but it's pretty awesome when you have made your chicken tikka masala from scratch and need something to sop us the sauce.
10. Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese
The hatch chiles give this microwavable option a needed kick. (And if we're being honest, the cheesiness is on-point.)
11. Bbq Chicken Pizza
When it comes to frozen pizza, our expectations are never too high. But this BBQ chicken version does the trick.
12. Any Flavor Hummus
Mediterranean, edamame, beet--we'll happily dunk our carrots and pita chips into this guy.
13. Handmade Tamales
Skimpy on the chicken and green chiles, but, OK, pretty convenient.
14. Greek Honey Yogurt
Not the worst Greek yogurt we've tried, but not as good as Fage.
15. Vegan Tikka Masala
Ditto.
16. Japanese Style Fried Rice
We'll stick with takeout from our local joint on this one.
17. Heat And Eat Falafel
The texture of these fried chickpea balls isn't quite right.
18. Party Size Mini Meatballs
Maybe it's the toothpicks...maybe it's the kid's birthday party font...but something here is creeping us out.
19. Premium Wild Salmon Burgers
If you must eat frozen fish...
20. Frozen Seafood Paella
Something about this just makes us say, "NOPE."