Spring is finally here, and things are bound to get better from here on out — well, at least at your favorite bougie grocer. Trader Joe’s is already adding new items to its shelves, from seasonal drops to potential cult favorites that could disappear just as quickly as they show up.
Some are here for a limited time, others might stick around for a while. Either way, here are nine brand new products you can now find on Trader Joe’s shelves nationwide.
Whipped Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Spread
$2.79
Is it a carrot cake frosting? Is it a carrot cream cheese? According to shoppers who have already tried Joe’s newest seasonal item, it’s both — or neither. Trader Joe’s Whipped Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Spread sits on a very thin line between breakfast food and dessert.
The 8-ounce package includes the classic carrot cake components — dried carrots, carrot powder, brown sugar, and spices — mixed with whipped cream cheese. First reactions are divided, with some saying the carrot flavor is too mild to be classified as a carrot cake spread, and others impressed by the balanced taste.
“It definitely tastes like cream cheese, the ‘carrot cake’ flavor is pretty mild,” said one reviewer.
“It tastes like cream cheese with the spices of a carrot cake,” said another.
Dewy Skin Serum
$9.99
The newest addition to the beauty aisle, Trader Joe’s Dewy Skin Serum, is a dermatologist-tested formula for lightweight hydration with a subtle glow. Priced at $9.99, it’s made with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to help keep skin smooth, moisturized, and even-toned.
According to Trade Joe’s product page, the texture is light and easy to layer, leaving behind a soft, dewy finish that doesn’t feel heavy or overly shiny.
Salted Caramel Mochi
$4.99
Mochi is still having a lot of momentum right now, and of course Trader Joe’s is playing into that with its latest twist on the Japanese dessert, Salted Caramel Mochi. Priced at $4.99, each of the six pieces has salted caramel ice cream wrapped in a soft, chewy mochi layer. The flavor is sweet with a noticeable hint of salt, and the texture is chewy on the outside and smooth on the inside. The desert is brand new and people seem beyond excited to try it.
“I was just at my Joe’s yesterday and it looked like they were making space for them, but they weren’t in… Yet. Now I need to go back,” wrote one user.
“I just tried these! The ice cream is so good, the mochi is on the thinner side but these are a winner,” wrote another.
Single Origin Kilimanjaro Instant Coffee
$4.99
Instant coffee doesn’t exactly have the best reputation, but Trader Joe’s swears to change that with its Single Origin Kilimanjaro Instant Coffee. Priced at $4.99, it’s made from 100% Arabica beans sourced from Tanzania. Each packet is single-serve — just add hot water and it’s ready in seconds, no brewing or cleanup involved. The flavor is described as toasty and earthy.
Mushroom Shaped Gummy Candies
$2.29
Gummy candy isn’t exactly new, but Trader Joe’s is putting a different spin on it with its Mushroom Shaped Gummy Candies. Priced at $2.29, they come in small, mushroom-shaped pieces with a mix of sweet and sour flavors.
Each bite has a chewy texture with a light coating of sour sugar, and the flavor leans toward a tart, apple-like taste. But beware: Shoppers who’ve already tried them say they’re on the seriously sour side.
“Just tried these! Super sour, lemon/grapefruit notes are very prevalent. I love the mouth feel, putting the topside on your tongue and chewing it is such a nice mouth feel,” said one user on Reddit.
Lavender Canvas Tote Bag
$3.99
Trader Joe’s newest tote is already going viral — and people are lining up for it, because of course they are. The canvas tote from Trader Joe’s has a cult following, with people wearing it as a fashion statement. The latest tote comes in lavender; knowing a thing or two about cult followings and the grocer, it’ll likely fly off the shelves before you can say Joe.
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Organic Flour Tortillas
$3.99
Trader Joe’s already has its mini flour tortillas, but these Organic Flour Tortillas go bigger. Priced at $3.99, they come in a 10-inch size, making them better suited for burritos, quesadillas, and wraps.
Speckled Egg Milk Chocolate Bars
$2.99
Right before egg hunts begin, Trader Joe’s launched its Speckled Egg Milk Chocolate Bars. Priced at $2.99, each bar is divided into sections, with a candy-coated chocolate egg tucked inside each one. The chocolate is made with Belgian milk chocolate, giving it a smoother texture than typical seasonal candy.
“These taste exactly how you’d expect! It’s like having a handful of Cadbury chocolate eggs in your mouth. If you love those then you’ll love this,” wrote one reviewer on Reddit.
Garlic Butter Nut Mix
$6.99
You have to give it to Trader Joe’s — everyone can’t resist garlic butter, so why not milk it with its Garlic Butter Nut Mix. Priced at $6.99, it includes almonds, pecans, coated cashews, and small bread chips, all covered in a garlic butter seasoning.
“I bought a can of them today. I ate a can of them today. I cannot buy anymore. It would be unfair to all of you. Please do not tell my family that I ate an entire can by myself,” said one Redditor.
“It’s yummy. The cashews have a crunchy coating I’m still deciding about, but overall a winner,” said another.
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