Trader Joe’s is the best. It’s so good that as Vermonters, we literally drive an hour and a half, sometimes weekly, to stock up on our favorite Trader Joe’s staples. Some of our favorite Trader Joe’s staples come in the snack aisle. Snacks are so good because they are easy to eat on the go and taste super yummy. We have a little bit of everything on our list today from sweet to savory to spicy and tart– you can’t go wrong and it simply can’t be beat. Whether you are grabbing a snack for the kids before their soccer game or need something to munch on in the car for your next trip, we’ve got your covered with the best of Trader Joe’s snacks.
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The Best Snack Foods at Trader Joe’s
Dried Fruits
Dried fruits are a delicious sweet (and sometimes spicy) snack and also great for on the go. Great for a mid-day pick me up or car rides when you need something to much on. We especially love:
- Freeze Dried Strawberries
- Unsweetened Dried Mango
- Organic Watermelon Jerky
- Chili Spiced Pineapple
- Chili Dried Mango
- Freeze Dried Strawberries
Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets
When it comes to snacks, the Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets seem to be a crowd favorite. The perfect mixture of salty and sweet with that delicious peanut butter filling just can’t be beat!
Flavored Nuts
Trader Joe’s has an amazing selection of flavored nuts. Nuts are a great nutritious snack and can also be thrown into salads or taken on the go. With everything from Almond Butter Almonds and Guara Almonds to Dry Roasted and Salted Pistachios or Garlic & Onion Pistachios (for some extra flav) – there is so much to choose from that will suit every taste! More favorites:
- Marcona Almonds and Rosemary
- Thai Lime and Chili Cashews
Dark Chocolate Everything
I’m a loyal dark chocolate lover and Trader Joe’s delivers. Whether you like your dark chocolate mixed with peanut butter, pretzels, sunflower seeds or plantain chips, everything is simply better with dark chocolate so you truly can’t go wrong. More favorites:
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Buttercups
- Dark Chocolate Drizzled Plantain Chips
- Dark Chocolate Pretzels
- Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Pretzels
Cheese & Crackers
The Garlic Bread Cheese is where it’s at. Don’t leave Trader Joe’s without it. This is basically delicious rich cheese, covered in garlic powder and baked to get its beautiful golden-brown hue. Trader Joe’s also has great cracker options at an affordable price. Like the Fig and Olive Crisps, which are so delicious and make a perfect addition to a charcuterie board. If you were a childhood Ritz Bitz fan, you will love Trader Joe’s Mini Cheese Sandwich Crackers. Here’s more of of our favorites:
- Oven-Baked Cheese Bites
- Baked Cheese Crunchies
- Sesame Sticks
- Honey Wheat Pretzel Sticks
- White Cheddar Corn Puffs
- Organic Naan Crackers
- Alphabet Crackers
- Garlic Naan Crackers
Chips & Dips
If you haven’t already tried Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel items you are missing out. With everything from their seasoning to the Everything and the Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip and Everything But the Bagel Seasoned Kettle-Cooked Chips it’s all so flavorful and delicious and brings all the everything bagel feels in fun new ways. Our favorite chip staples include:
- Elote Corn Chip Dippers for guacamole and salsa dipping
- Sea-Salted Saddle Potato Crisps for the nostalgic Pringle feels.
- Jerk Style Plantain Chips
Dips
Some other favorites for dips include:
- Vegan Carmelized Onion Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Vegan Buffalo Style Dip
- Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
- Caramelized onion dip
- Pub Cheese
Sweets
I don’t know about you, but I am such a sucker for sweets and Trader Joe’s just has way too many delicious goodies to choose from. It’s actually quite dangerous. These Belgian Butter Waffle Cookies are so yummy and make a fancy and delicious addition to an ice cream desert. Try some s’mores with these Cinnamon Graham Crackers and tell me it isn’t the most delicious thing you’ve ever tasted. We’ve also heard the Chocolate Mousse Eggs are out of this world but only available seasonally and in certain stores. Keep your eyes peeled! Some more of our favorites:
- Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
- Strawberry licorice bites
- Chocolate and Peanut Butter Joe-Joe’s
- Meringues
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers
More Miscellaneous Snack Favorites
- Mac and Cheese Bites
- Inner Peas
- “PB&J” Snack Duo
- Mochi Rice Nuggets
- Organic Mixed Berry Granola Bites
- Chili Lime Twists
- Plant Based pork rinds
- Sour Cream and Onion Puffs
- Olive Oil Popcorn
- Lentil rings
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