Trader Joe's Has So Many New Winter Products That I Actually Can't Contain Myself (So Here's What To Grab From The Shelves)
Each year when December rolls around, there's a distinct energy in the air. The holidays are quickly approaching, Christmas lights are strung and brightening up the nights, New Year's resolutions are being made, and, of course, Trader Joe's is unleashing a whole slew of new and delicious products. Here are all the new winter items you'll want to get your hands on while they last.
1.Gingerbread Ice Cream
It's never too cold for ice cream, especially when you can dig a spoon into a festive flavor like this one.
2.Jingle Jangle Pretzel Twists
Everyone's favorite holiday snack, now in chocolate-covered pretzel form.
3.Seasoned Corn Ribs
Would you look at that? T.J's is taking a cue from TikTok — and the final product looks a whole lot easier (and tastier) than making them from scratch.
4.Sweet Picante Peppers With Creamy Cheese Filling
I might have audibly squealed when I saw this new item on T.J's shelves. My homemade salads have become infinitely more delicious since discovering these cheesy stuffed sweet peppers.
5.Chorizo de Bellota Iberico
You might not be able to book a flight to Barcelona this winter, but at least you can eat jamón ibérico to your heart's content.
6.Sweet Cannoli Dip
I feel like I've been waiting my whole life for this dessert party dip.
7.Ginger Spread
Try this on your morning toast or in your oatmeal, but don't shy away from eating it with savory foods: add it to your stir-fry marinade or as a glaze on chicken thighs before popping them under the broiler.
8.Gluten-Free Triple Ginger Muffins
No gluten? No problem. These muffins are delightfully fluffy, moist, and doughy.
9.Protein Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal
Mornings just got sweeter (and easier) thanks to this new oatmeal aisle addition.
10.Eggplant Parmigiana Sfogliatelle
Bite-sized pastries filled with eggplant, tomatoes, and four cheeses, these are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing party app. Serve them with your favorite pasta sauce on the side for dunking.
11.Boozy Macarons
Dessert time just got lit.
12.Panoply of Organic Italian Pasta
Bonus points if you can name all the noodle shapes.
13.Maple Cranberry Orange Spread
Sweet maple syrup combined with tart cranberries and bright orange, this festive spread is a welcome addition to your morning waffles or holiday cheese board.
14.Double Crême Brie With Truffles
In case you didn't realize, it's truffle season at Trader Joe's.
15.Herbs de Provence Potato Wedges
These fried potato wedges are the winter side dish we've all been craving. Stash a bag or two into your freezer for lazy nights. These go with just about any dinner you're cooking.
16.Horseradish New York Cheddar Cheese
Pro tip: Try this cheese melted on your next burger or roast beef sandwich.
17.Truffley Soy Sauce
This right here is proof that T.J's love for truffle knows no bounds.
18.Bow-Wow Brunch Egg, Cheese & Bacon Flavored Rawhide Free Dog Chew Treats
Because your pup has been a very good boy this year.
19.Coconut Flavored Almonds
These almonds are having an identity crisis, but I'm not mad about it.
20.Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Royale
These should honestly be illegal. Open the box and I dare you to stop snacking.
21.Favorite Sweets: An Inspired Truffle Collection
You can never have too many Christmas chocolates, after all.
22.Salmon Rub Seasoning
Made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and dried thyme this rub packs a sweet-meets-smoky flavor that is especially delicious on salmon but can certainly be used on other proteins or veggies.
23.Italian Custard Cream Puffs
Just like nonna used to make.
24.Pão d'Água Portuguese Rolls
Pop a few of these rolls into the oven and you've got steaming hot, fresh bread in no time. Serve with your favorite party dip.
25.Middle Eastern Style Beef Kebabs
The holiday season is busy and sometimes you just don't have the bandwidth to cook. That's where this no-fuss, frozen dinner comes into play. Serve it over rice with your favorite veggies or in pita bread with a drizzle of tzatziki.
26.Bulgur Pilaf With Butternut Squash and Feta Cheese
This butternut squash and feta bulgur pairs great with so many proteins. For starters, try it with T.J's ready-to-eat gyro slices, Middle Eastern inspired beef kebabs, or shawarma chicken thighs.
27.Glazed Maple Donuts
There's never a bad time for donuts — from breakfast to dessert (and any hour in between).
28.Sous Vide Chicken Thighs and Turkey Breast Tenderloins
Don't have a sous vide machine? Trader Joe did the work for you with this tender and juicy chicken thighs and turkey breast tenderloins.
29.Non-Dairy Oat Beverage With Pea Protein
Creamy oat milk gets a slightly sweet kick thanks to pea protein. It's the perfect base for your chai latte, hot chocolate, or morning coffee.
30.Cinnamon Bun Inspired Kettle Corn
Just when you thought kettle corn couldn't get any better, Trader Joe's upped the ante with cinnamon bun-inspired goodness.
31.Minty Flavored Cocoa Truffles
For $3 a box, this is a low-risk, extremely high-reward purchase.
32.Ratatouille Bites
Roasted veggies are breaded in panko and deep fried into these delectable creations you can pop right into your mouth.
33.Cassava Chips
An alternative to potato chips, these cassava chips are naturally gluten-free and just begging to be dunked in some spinach artichoke dip or blue cheese and roasted pecan spread.
34.Belgian Cookie Trio
Each box of these indulgent cookies contains three kinds of treats: Almond butter thins in milk chocolate, waffle cookies in dark chocolate, and butter biscuits coated in dark chocolate.
35.Crispy Vegetable Pouches
Grab the sweet Thai chili dipping sauce, some chili onion crunch, or the new truffle-infused soy sauce and garnish these crispy veggie pouches.
36.Brie Cheese Log
The Brie wheel was so last year. Introducing: the Brie log, ideal for slicing and sharing.
37.Gummy Bear Flavored Lip Duo
Now you can eat your gummy bears and taste/smell like them too, thanks to this duo of lip balm butter and overnight lip mask.
38.Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts
You'll be hard-pressed to find a frozen dessert more impressive than these: each mini cake features shortbread at the base topped with light-as-air chocolate mousse and dark chocolate ganache.
39.Chicken-less Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry
The vegan-friendly frozen meals just keep coming, and this lightened-up, veggie-packed stir-fry is the latest addition.
40.Whole Colossal Kalamata Olives in Olive Oil
Whether you're making an antipasto platter, a charcuterie board, or a Greek salad, these meaty and briny Greek olives have you covered.
