As we get closer to the end of February, Trader Joe’s is closing it out with a fresh batch of new arrivals. While the rest of retail is in a seasonal limbo, waiting for pastel packaging and spring resets, busy Joe’s keeps slipping new items into freezers, fridges, and snack aisles.
Here are eight new Trader Joe’s finds that might be worth a spot in your cart.
Toaster Waffles
The newest addition to Trader Joe’s freezer aisle is aimed at the breakfast-for-dinner crowd — and anyone with a serious sweet tooth. The chain just introduced its own Toaster Waffles, made with eggs, wheat flour, and oat flour. Each 8.46-ounce box includes eight frozen waffles and costs $2.79, making it an easy add to the cart.
“These are so good!! Just the right amount of sweetness, ” said one shopper.
“Now make protein toaster waffles,” requested another.
Spicy Cheese Crunchies
Spicy Cheese Crunchies are back on shelves, and the 7-ounce bag is $2.49. They’re made with degerminated yellow corn meal and vegetable oil, then coated in a spicy cheese seasoning. Fans didn’t exactly play it cool about the return. “Missed these soooo much. And they taste exactly as I remember,” one Redditor wrote. Another said the flavor is “cheesier than Cheetos Flamin’ Hot.”
Korean Bugak Sticky Rice and Seaweed Crisps
Joe’s continues its run of Korean-inspired snacks with Korean Bugak Sticky Rice and Seaweed Crisps, priced at $3.29 for a 1.76-ounce bag. They’re made with dried cooked sticky rice and seaweed, fried in sunflower oil, then seasoned with sesame seeds, sugar, sea salt, onion powder, and kelp powder.
“I picked up a bag yesterday. I’m afraid to open it because I know I’ll finish it in one sitting,” wrote one user on Reddit.
“I finished the bag in 2 seconds! I love that they are simple, crunchy and a hint of sweetness,” wrote another.
Jambalaya
Trader Joe’s is taking a swing at Louisiana with its frozen Jambalaya, priced at $5.49 for a 16-ounce bag. The Cajun app comes with cooked white rice mixed with onion, tomato, green bell pepper, green onions, and slices of uncured Andouille sausage. The early reviews are promising, with one shopper saying, “I sampled the new Jambalaya [and] it’s quite tasty.”
Greek Style Chicken Salad
Opa! Trader Joe’s is going Mediterranean with itsGreek Style Chicken Salad, a fridge-ready option that can work great for a sandwich or as an app. The 10-ounce container is $5.49 and comes with roasted pulled white chicken with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, all mixed with mayo, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and dill.
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Chicken Breast Bites
Trader Joe’s has a new grab-and-go entry in the “eat it in the car if you have to” category: Chicken Breast Bites. The 3.98-ounce package is $3.99 and comes fully cooked, no heating required. The bites are made with boneless skinless chicken breast seasoned with sea salt, garlic powder, black pepper, vinegar powder, and rosemary extract. “Oh that sound perfect to have for quick lazy meals,” said one Redditor.
Breakfast Bowl
Another breakfast addition just landed in Trader Joe’s freezer aisle. The Breakfast Bowl is $3.49 for a 7-ounce bowl, comes fully cooked, and combines scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, cheddar cheese, a cheddar-based cheese sauce, pork sausage, and uncured bacon. At that price, it’s a solid protein-heavy option for something you can heat and eat in minutes.
Organic Mexico Chiapas Coffee
Trader Joe’s just made one of its small-lot style coffees permanent. Organic Mexico Chiapas Whole Bean Coffee is now an everyday option at $8.99 for a 13-ounce bag. The beans are 100% Arabica, organically grown in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Chiapas and sourced from a cooperative of nearly 2,000 small family farmers.
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