Discovering some of the best healthy products from Trader Joe’s!
Hello there! I trust you’re having a wonderful day! I have a few calls scheduled this morning, followed by a relaxing massage session… can’t wait.
In today’s post, I wanted to introduce you to some of my top picks for healthy finds from Trader Joe’s! During a certain time period, the Pilot took charge of our grocery shopping as he was the one who could go out while the girls and I stayed home. We also relied on grocery deliveries from Whole Foods and Thrive Market. This routine carried on for quite some time until I realized how much I missed going to the store myself. Now, we take turns shopping since we both enjoy the in-person experience – there are so many hidden gems to discover that way!
Trader Joe’s offers a plethora of fantastic products, and I want to share some of my favorite healthier options with you. While I firmly believe that all foods have their place in a balanced diet, this list focuses on items with minimal ingredients and high nutritional value (along with a few indulgent treats, of course).
Here’s the rundown!
Healthy Trader Joe’s Shopping List
PRODUCE/COLD:
– Opt for organic fruits like berries, bananas, grapes, apples, and seasonal delights such as cherries, melon, stone fruits, or rambutan
– Include organic veggies like sweet potatoes, zucchini, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and squash
– Edamame
– Root vegetable hash
– Cold-pressed green juice
– Mirepoix (a game-changer for soups and casseroles)
– Onions, garlic, and ginger
– Medjool dates
– Organic guacamole
– Salsa! Try their pico and Salsa Especial
BEANS, SPICES, PANTRY STAPLES:
– Stock up on organic beans like white, kidney, black, and garbanzo beans
– Organic chicken broth
– Organic jasmine rice
– Authentic pasta from Italy
– Explore their spice selection, including oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, and Everything But the Bagel seasoning
– Canned tuna, sardines, anchovies
– Almond butter
– Organic peanut butter
– Organic raspberry or strawberry preserves
– Indulge in chocolate chips
– Maple syrup
– Oatmeal
– Canned tomatoes
– Olives
– Artichokes
BARS + SNACKS:
– Date and Chocolate bars
– Trail mix
– Chomps jerky
– Organic dried fruit and fruit leather
DAIRY + EGGS:
– Kerrygold unsalted butter
– Almond milk
– Full fat organic Greek yogurt
– Organic cheese sticks
– Raw or aged cheeses; their parmigiano is a standout
– Organic pasture-raised eggs (Personally, I prefer Vital Farms eggs from Whole Foods, but Trader Joe’s works too)
FROZEN + SWEET TREATS:
– Try their vegan mini ice creams in Hold the Cone! – perfect for a sweet treat
– Indulge in Gone Bananas or Gone Berry Crazy – fruit dipped in chocolate and frozen
– Handy organic frozen berries mix for smoothies
– Cauliflower rice for soups, smoothies, and scrambles
– Almond flour chocolate chip cookies mix
BREAD + TORTILLAS:
– Corn tortillas
– Sourdough bread for sandwiches
– Treat yourself with their gluten-free dessert options featuring simple ingredients
MEAT:
– While most of our meat comes from Butcher Box and Whole Foods, I do recommend Trader Joe’s organic chicken thighs and organic deli meat
And that’s a wrap! These are the items that immediately come to mind as our regular purchases!
Do you have any favorite Trader Joe’s products? Where do you usually do your grocery shopping?
Check out my list of Favorite Trader Joe’s products for more recommendations!
Wishing you a fantastic day and I’ll catch you soon!
xoxo
Gina
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