Trader Joe’s August Picks
What’s your favorite grocery store? Personally, nothing beats Trader Joe’s! When you stop in, there’s always something unique to find.
For me, whether I’m heading to the store for something specific or not, I always wind up with a seasonal item that’s only available for a limited time.
Today, we’re going to take a closer look at a few awesome finds (some seasonal, some TJ staples).
Sweet Potato Frites
You cannot go wrong with these delicious sweet potato frites! They make the perfect side to any meal — whether you’re eating a burger or want something to complement your grilled chicken or steak. These are a must have in the freezer!
Sparkling Watermelon Juice and Rhubarb & Strawberry Soda
Refreshing doesn’t even begin to cover it — these drinks are simply divine! Talk about a great afternoon treat. Ditch the soda and try these low calorie, sparkling juice options. Pretty sure these are seasonal summer items, so hurry to the store before they run out!
Donut Peaches
There is nothing like a delicious peach in the summer, am I right?! These donut peaches make eating fruit even more fun! Their cute size and juiciness makes them a healthy (and amazing!) snack option.
Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat
These salads are a refrigerator staple! We always like to keep them on hand. They make a great, healthy meal option for when you’re short on time (either lunch or dinner!). Luckily, these are at TJ’s all year (at least in our Midwest location), so you don’t have to worry about stocking up before they’re gone.
Cultured Coconut Milk Vanilla Yogurt
I’m a huge fan of dairy alternatives (I love cheese, but will substitute yogurt and milk options when I can). At first, I was apprehensive as to what I would think of this dairy free yogurt option, but it’s really good! I highly recommend it.
Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
At first, when I saw this flavor, I thought it would be really weird. Then, I was pleasantly surprised! This ice cream is actually really good (if you’re a matcha fan). It’s essentially a matcha latte in ice cream form!
Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups
For all of you with nut allergies — these dark chocolate sunflower seed butter cups are the answer! Whenever it would come to candy, I used to wish I could eat peanut butter cups and there would never be an alternative available…well, rejoice, there finally is an option! They are so good and when I say that, I mean, run to your local TJ’s right now to grab a pack! They’re that delicious. Fortunately, they are sold all year, so no need to worry about this item only being around for a limited time.
Key Lime Tea Cookies
These cookies are amazing! I’d have to say they are one of my all time favorites. They’re only available in the summer, but they are so worth the purchase. They make an excellent addition to afternoon tea or just on their own as a quick snack!
Mango Tangerine Scented Candle
I am an absolute sucker for the Trader Joe’s seasonal candles. They always seem to have the perfect scent, no matter what time of year! The mango tangerine is everything you could imagine in a fruity, delicious smelling candle. Definitely a home necessity!