31 Trader Joe's Items Under $5 That I Simply Cannot Live Without
There's no better way to celebrate the end of the work day than a trip to my personal Disneyland — Trader Joe's. So, as a frequent shopper, I wanted to share a list of my favorite items under $5.
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A few of these items are exclusive to spooky season, so I like to stock up on them!
1.Chili Onion Crunch — $3.99
This is my go-to condiment. The spicy, crunchy garlic spread goes great on everything from fried rice to avocado toast!
2.Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend — $1.99
If I'm not putting Chili Onion Crunch on my avocado toast, then I'm absolutely using this seasoning. A little extra garlic never hurts, right?
3.Jalepe?o Seasoned Corn & Rice Puffs — $1.99
I love these chips because they aren't that unhealthy and they are suuuper delicious! They have an addicting spicy kick that keeps me coming back for more.
4.Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese — $2.99
5.Spanakopita — $3.99
These are great snacks or quick appetizers for when you have company! It's the most convenient and delicious way to eat spinach and cheese dip.
6.Vanilla Bean Paste — $4.99
I had no clue what I was missing before getting this magical paste. It packs a punch of vanilla bean flavor and is perfect for adding to iced coffees.
7.Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookie Mix — $3.99
8.Sweet Chili Sauce — $1.49
Whenever there's a missing flavor in something that I can't quite put my finger on, this sauce does the trick. I especially love it in brussels sprouts and in pan-fried tofu!
9.Asian Style Spicy Peanut Vinaigrette — $2.99
This spicy peanut-y dressing always tastes amazing in salad, but I love using it as an ingredient when cooking Thai food.
10.Ready To Drink Cold Brew Coffee — $4.99
11.Quinoa Stuffed Dolmas — $2.99
A low-maintenance snack, these yummy stuffed dolmas are chewy, tangy, and garlicky.
12.Spicy Chakri Mix — $2.99
13.Pita Crackers — $2.49
These are basic, but they go sooo perfectly with every kind of dip and spread. I especially love it with the Trader Joe's bruschetta lentil dip.
14.Red Chili Scalloped Crackers — $1.49
15.Spicy Cheese Crunchies — $1.99
16.Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips Chili & Lime Flavored — $2.49
17.Crunchy Curls — $2.99
This is my favorite road trip snack! These lightly salted, airy crunchies give me my chip fix without making my stomach hurt.
18.Bruschetta Sauce — $2.69
Refer back to the lentil bruschetta dip recipe in #13 to understand why I love this one. I go through a tub of this sauce once a week.
19.Cauliflower Gnochhi — $2.69
20.Mini Hold The Cone Ice Cream Cones — $2.99
These little cones have the perfect amount of ice cream to quickly satisfy a craving. They also come in a few seasonal flavors which make them extra fun!
21.Pumpkin Spice Batons — $1.99
22.Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread — $1.99
This is basically frosting and it's my favorite thing to spread on toast and pumpkin bread during the fall season.
23.Balsamic Vinegar Glaze – $2.99
A few little dots of this glaze go a really long way on avocado toast, bruschetta, pizza, and more!
24.Organic Corn Chip Dippers — $2.29
25.Red Butte Hatch Chile Cheese — $4.90
Pepper jack cheese is one of the most elite cheeses, and this is basically just another version of it.
26.Herbed Tahini Sauce — $2.99
27.Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups — $4.49
28.Strawberry Non-Dairy Oat Frozen Dessert — $3.99
I'm a forever stan of vegan ice cream. This flavor makes it even better.
29.Fig & Olive Crisps — $3.99
30.Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts — $4.29
31.And finally, the Organic A?ai Puree Packets — $4.49
I'm not an a?ai-bowl-a-day person, but when I do make them, this packet makes it super convenient! You just have to throw it in the blender with a milk of your choice and any other fruits you like.
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