This is my son’s favorite cereal, but it’s a little too sweet and rather monotone for my tastes. I prefer the granola that have some dried fruit for color and taste. However, this does have a nice crunch and makes a good layer in yogurt parfaits and also works really well as an ice cream […]
Trader Joe’s Potato Pancakes
As expected with any fried food these are a bit oily, but the taste and texture are good. As an added bonus these cook really well in the microwave – not soggy or tough. A nice accompaniment to a homemade tofu scramble or egg omelet. Read Trader Joe’s potato pancakes product story. Location: Frozen food case, […]
Trader Joe’s Organic Orange Strawberry Banana Juice (vegan)
This juice is nice alternative to orange juice and works really well in smoothies. Kudos for being organic. The banana puree adds a slightly funky taste. If you don’t like bananas, you may want to try another juice. Location: Refrigerated section, usually near yogurt and milk Quantity: 64 oz carton, 8 servings per carton Calories:120 […]
Trader Joe’s Palak Paneer
Trader Joe’s carries several types of Indian dishes in shelf stable pouches. These are a good value and combine well with each other. Serve with rice or naan bread for a complete meal. How much you like these will depend on how much you like Indian food in general. It’s also important to note that […]
Trader Joe’s Giant White Beans (vegan)
These beans are a filling and savory snack that earn 3 pineapples in my house, but may not in yours. The beans are in a mild, slightly sweet tomato based sauce. Both my son and I have been known to eat these right out of the jar. However, I suspect that the texture of this […]
Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Hummus (vegan)
This hummus has a nice texture and flavor. My only complaint is that like all TJ’s hummus containers, there’s a large indentation in bottom so there’s much less hummus than you anticipate. Location: Chilled case, usually near the produce section Quantity: 7 oz tub, 7 servings per container Calories: 50 calories per serving, 25 calories […]
Trader Joe’s Spinach Salad Kit
This is one of two salad kits (the other is Caesar style) Trader Joe’s offers in their produce section. 3 pineapples for these easy and long-lasting salad. One of the best things about this salad kit is that because it’s spinach based it stays fresh longer than lettuce based salads. I typically eat my lettuce […]
Trader Joe’s Organic Tofu Veggie Burgers (vegan)
In addition to a couple frozen burger patty options, Trader Joe’s carries these fresh tofu veggie burger patties in their refrigerated case. 3 pineapples for this burger basic. These patties are a good base for a satisfying burger, but really benefit from some creative toppings. I like mine with avocado, barbecue sauce and spicy mustard […]
Trader Joe’s Cheese Enchiladas
Trader Joe’s cheese enchiladas are a great value and go well with other Trader Joe’s Mexican foods. 3 pineapples for this dish that plays well with others. This item appears to be identical to the Amy’s brand version, except for the packaging. These enchiladas cook well in the microwave in approximately 5 minutes for a great […]
Trader Joe’s Garlic Naan
I have a slight preference for the Garlic Naan over the plain, but both are good. I don’t microwave bread, because I don’t like the texture change. If you don’t want to heat up your oven just to warm this, cut a piece in half and pop it in your toaster. Location: Frozen section near […]