Trader Joe’s, the beloved supermarket chain, is known for its unique products, which include organic foods, vegetarian options, gluten-free delights, unusual frozen meals, and imported and domestic foods. The store has a wide range of meal options, but it’s their snacks that really hit some home runs. From baked cheese bites to chocolate-covered pretzels and vegan pork grinds, Trader Joe’s has a seemingly never-ending selection of munchies that’ll satisfy any craving. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned.
The 35 Best Trader Joe’s Snacks
1. Everything But the Bagel Chips, $2.49/7 oz. at Trader Joe’s
If you love Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Blend, you’ll love these kettle-cooked potato chips, which are coated in the delicious seasoning. The crunchy chips are so good, you’ll be reaching for them at breakfast time.
2. World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs, $2.29/7 oz. at Trader Joe’s
The cheese puff to end all cheese puffs! These White Cheddar Corn Puffs are made with cornmeal that’s combined with water and baked to a light, airy texture. They’re then generously coated with powdered white cheddar cheese. Yum.
3. Fig and Olive Crisps, $3.99/5.3 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These Fig & Olive Crisps are the perfect addition to any charcuterie board. They’ve got a great crunch, enhanced by flax, sesame and sunflower seeds, and dried Mission figs from California and brined Kalamata olives from Greece are evenly distributed throughout.
4. Jerk-Style Plantain Chips, $1.99/6 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These tasty plantain chips, doused in jerk seasoning, are a spicy, savory treat. Pair them with guacamole or a mango salsa, or simply eat them on their own—you won’t be disappointed!
5. Chile Spiced Pineapple, $3.69/6 oz. at Trader Joe’s
Speaking of yummy flavor, these sweet and spicy dried pineapple rings build in flavor with each bite. The seasoning is a bold chili powder blend with cayenne and traditional chamoy powder and pairs perfectly with the pineapple.
6. Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups, $0.99/1.4 oz. at Trader Joe’s
If you’re allergic to peanuts, you’ll appreciate these Sunflower Seed Butter Cups, which are covered in rich, fair-trade dark chocolate and just salted and sweetened enough to avoid the bitterness of the butter. And not only are they peanut-free, gluten, dairy, soy and tree nuts are all absent from the ingredient list, as well.
7. Freeze Dried Strawberries, $3.99/1.2 oz. at Trader Joe’s
Free of added sugar yet super flavorful, these Freeze Dried Strawberries are a delicious snack for any time of the day. The crunchy little berries can be eaten by the handful or tossed on cereal or in trail mix.
8. Premium Milk & Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds, $6.49/16 oz. at Trader Joe’s
Chocolate lovers rejoice! These delicious almonds are covered in milk and dark chocolate and are a rich and sweet, creamy and crunchy bite-sized treat you can have at your fingertips.
9. Garlic Bread Cheese, $4.29/6 oz. at Trader Joe’s
Despite what you may think, this Garlic Bread Cheese is not cheese flavored like the popular side dish. It is actually bread cheese, inspired by the Finnish delicacy, and made by cheesemakers in Wisconsin, who take blocks of rich cow’s milk cheese, cover them in garlic powder, then bake them to perfection.
10. Everything and the Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip, $3.49/8 oz. at Trader Joe’s
A yogurt dip that has it all! Boldly flavored with garlic, Parmesan and chipotle pepper powder, and featuring kernels of sweet yellow corn, Trader Joe’s Everything And The Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip is creamy, zesty and smoky and will impress you, and house guests, alike.
11. Vegan Caramelized Onion Dip, $3.99/8 oz. at Trader Joe’s
This vegan dip is a great choice for your snacking needs. It features a plant-based, dairy-free cream cheese base, caramelized onions and savory spices. It’s creamy and satisfying!
12. Spicy Porkless Plant-Based Rinds, $2.99/3.5 oz. at Trader Joe’s
A cracklin’ snack for meatless eaters, these Spicy Porkless Plant-Based Rinds are made from rice meal, pea protein and pea flour and seasoned with paprika, cayenne and a pinch of habanero pepper powder. Vegan, gluten-free and kosher certified.
13. Cauliflower Crisps, $2.99/2.47 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These gluten-free thin, round crisps are made with cauliflower, brown rice, coconut milk and a variety of seeds and seasonings. They’re a crunchy choice for scooping up cheeses, dips or chicken/tuna salad.
14. Chips in a Pickle, $2.29/6 oz. at Trader Joe’s
All you pickle lovers will adore these delicious, tangy chips. Made with russet potatoes and kettle-cooked to achieve the ideal potato chip crunch, these dill pickle-flavored treats are a tongue-tingling delight.
15. Organic Mixed Berry Granola Bites, $2.99/4.25 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free Mixed Berry Granola Bites are a delicious snack for you and the kids. The organic bite-sized clusters are made with oats and brown rice, and are filled with pieces of sweetened dried cranberries, freeze-dried raspberries, raisins and dried apple. Trader Joe’s also has a chocolate chip option, too!
16. Honey Wheat Pretzel Sticks, $2.29/12 oz. at Trader Joe’s
The kiddos will love these Honey Wheat Pretzel Sticks, which are perfect for dipping in hummus, cheese spreads or, of course, your favorite butter—peanut, almond, cashew, sunflower seed, you name it!
17. Belgian Butter Waffle Cookies, $2.99/8.8 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These light and crispy waffle cookies are the perfect evening treat. They taste like a freshly baked waffle cone and a shortbread cookie combined, and are simply delicious.
18. Vegan Buffalo Style Dip, $3.99/9 oz. at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s Vegan Buffalo Style Dip is made from vegetables—like cauliflower, red peppers and carrots—and features that Buffalo, cayenne kick that allspice lovers can enjoy. With not a drop of dairy in sight, lime juice gently cools the taste buds as you eat this dip on tortilla chips, celery or jicama sticks.
19. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Joe-Joe’s, $2.99/6.8 oz. at Trader Joe’s
The quintessential Trader Joe’s sandwich cookie. These treats feature a creamy peanut butter filling between two cocoa-flavored cookies, which are covered in a peanut butter coating and finished off with a sweet, chocolatey drizzle. What else can we say? They’re so, so yummy. These crunchy, cheesy bites are so delicious, that you’ll need the 3-pack! High in protein and with no sugar added, these treats are a low-carb snack direct from Italy—go figure!
21. Dark Chocolate Drizzled Plantain Chips, $2.99/6oz. at Trader Joe’s
Plantain chip plus dark chocolate? Sign us up! These bite-size pieces of plantain are cooked in sunflower oil, drizzled with dark chocolate and sprinkled with just the right amount of sea salt. These little baked green peas snacks are crispy and light, and pack a nice flavor of pea with a hint of salt. Munch on these and also get a nice helping of fiber!
23. Bamba Peanut Snacks, $0.99/3.5 oz. at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s Bamba Peanut Snacks contain just four, simple ingredients: corn grits, peanut paste, palm oil, and salt. They are crispy, peanut-y and highly addictive. Get ready! This coconut-covered granola bark is so delicious—like a snack and dessert all in one. Gluten-free, this bark is made of crunchy granola, which is layered with dark chocolate and sprinkled with toasted coconut chips. Trader Joe’s Vanilla Meringues are fat-free, gluten-free and so tasty. They are light and airy and crunchy and crispy, making for the perfect treat throughout the day.
26. Salted White Corn Tortilla Chips, $3.49/32 oz. at Trader Joe’s
A classic tortilla chip, salted to perfection. This tasty stone-ground, white corn chips have plenty of toasty corn flavor. Plus, their round shape is ideal for crafting a plate of cheesy nachos or scooping up homemade salsa. Never heard of it? Well, Watermelon Jerky is made the same way as other dried fruits—it’s basically concentrated watermelon. If you’re a fan of pink fruit, you’ll love this snack. Trader Joe’s Many Things Snack Mix is basically an amped up Chex Mix. It features mini pretzels, bread crisps, corn sticks, honey roasted peanuts and two flavors of multigrain cereal squares: spicy & honey butter. A great snack for binge-watching TV.
29. Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzel Bites, $2.49/16 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These pretzel nuggets are crave-worthy, especially for peanut butter fans. Each peanut-butter-filled pretzel bite is coated with coarse salt, delivering a crunchy, creamy and salty snacking experience.
30. Cinnamon Graham Crackers, $3.99/16 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These graham crackers don’t need Hershey’s chocolate and marshmallows to make them tastier (although, it couldn’t hurt). The crisp cookies are loaded with a cinnamon sugar topping, making them a lovely afternoon treat.
31. Five Seed Almond Bars, $4.28/8 oz. at Trader Joe’s
The Five Seed Almond Bars are part biscotti, part granola bar. They are indeed made with five seeds—flax, sesame, poppy, sunflower, and pumpkin—as well as almonds seasoned with cinnamon, cloves and vanilla. Flour, oats, brown and white sugar, eggs and honey complete the recipe.
32. Grainless Cassava & Coconut Tortilla Chips, $2.99/6 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These Grainless Tortilla Chips are made with cassava and coconut—rather than corn and wheat—and seasoned with avocado oil, salt, dried garlic and onion, and sesame and poppy seeds.
33. Soft Strawberry Licorice Twists, $2.49/8 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These tasty Strawberry Licorice Twists are the perfect texture. Made with natural strawberry flavor and licorice extract, and colored with naturally available fruit and vegetable juice concentrates, these soft chews should always be on your TJ’s shopping list. Who doesn’t love a chocolate-covered pretzel? These Trader Joe’s delights are covered in milk and dark chocolate and satisfy any sweet tooth.
35. Organic Naan Crackers, $3.29/10 oz. at Trader Joe’s
These Naan Crackers should be a pantry staple. Each one resembles miniaturized naan, complete with raised bubbles and browned edges, and make a great addition to any charcuterie board or cheese plate. Next, best Trader Joe’s gluten-free snacks.
