Craving your favorite Trader Joe’s snacks and meals but can’t make it to the store? No worries! You can recreate these beloved flavors right at home with just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for any home cook, these dishes bring the magic of Trader Joe’s into your kitchen, letting you enjoy your favorites anytime.
Contents
- 1 Cauliflower Gnocchi
- 2 Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
- 3 Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- 4 Chili Lime Chicken Burgers
- 5 Cookie Butter
- 6 Almond Butter Granola
- 7 Mandarin Orange Chicken
- 8 Vegan Tikka Masala
- 9 Dark chocolate-covered almonds
- 10 Cauliflower Stir Fry
- 11 Elote Corn Dip
- 12 Spinach and Kale Greek Yogurt Dip
- 13 Gyoza Potstickers
- 14 Roasted Plantain Chips
- 15 Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
- 16 Chocolate Lava Cake
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Cauliflower Gnocchi
For this cauliflower gnocchi, steam 1 head of cauliflower until tender, then blend with 1 cup of flour and a pinch of salt until it forms a dough. Roll into small balls, flatten slightly, and cook in a non-stick pan until golden on each side. Serve with your favorite sauce for a light and healthy alternative to traditional gnocchi.
Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
To make this versatile seasoning, combine 1 tablespoon each of white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, poppy seeds, and 2 teaspoons of sea salt. Store in an airtight container and sprinkle on anything from avocado toast to roasted veggies for that iconic Trader Joe’s flavor.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Melt 1 cup of dark chocolate chips and pour half into silicone molds. Add 1 teaspoon of peanut butter to each mold and top with the remaining chocolate. Refrigerate until set, and enjoy these rich, homemade treats that are just like the ones from Trader Joe’s.
Chili Lime Chicken Burgers
Mix 1 pound of ground chicken with 1 tablespoon of chili powder, the juice of 1 lime, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro. Form into patties and cook in a skillet until fully cooked through. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings for a flavorful and zesty meal.
Cookie Butter
Blend 2 cups of crushed speculoos cookies with 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and a pinch of cinnamon until smooth. Spread this sweet, creamy cookie butter on toast, pancakes, or just eat it by the spoonful.
Almond Butter Granola
Combine 3 cups of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of sliced almonds, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1/4 cup of almond butter in a bowl. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 325°F for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool and enjoy this crunchy, nutty granola with yogurt or milk.
Mandarin Orange Chicken
Coat 1 pound of diced chicken breast in cornstarch, then fry in a skillet until crispy. In a separate pan, heat 1/4 cup of orange juice, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sriracha. Toss the chicken in the sauce and serve over rice for a homemade version of this popular Trader Joe’s dish.
Vegan Tikka Masala
Sauté 1 diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1 teaspoon of turmeric. Stir in 1 can of coconut milk, 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 1 can of chickpeas. Simmer for 20 minutes and serve over rice or with naan.
Dark chocolate-covered almonds
Melt 1 cup of dark chocolate chips and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil. Dip each almond into the chocolate, place on parchment paper, and let cool. These chocolate-covered almonds are a perfect snack for satisfying sweet cravings.
Cauliflower Stir Fry
Pulse 1 head of cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice. Sauté in a pan with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 cup of frozen mixed vegetables. Cook until tender, then stir in 2 beaten eggs and cook until set. This healthy alternative to fried rice is quick and easy.
Elote Corn Dip
Mix 2 cups of grilled corn kernels with 1/4 cup of mayo, 1/4 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup of cotija cheese, the juice of 1 lime, and 1 teaspoon of chili powder. Serve with tortilla chips for a delicious dip that’s just like Trader Joe’s Elote.
Spinach and Kale Greek Yogurt Dip
Combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt with 1/2 cup of finely chopped spinach, 1/2 cup of finely chopped kale, 1 minced garlic clove, and the juice of 1 lemon. Mix well and refrigerate for an hour before serving with veggies or pita chips.
Gyoza Potstickers
Mix 1/2 pound of ground pork with 1/4 cup of finely chopped cabbage, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tablespoon of ginger. Spoon the mixture into dumpling wrappers, fold, and seal. Cook in a skillet with a bit of oil until crispy on one side, then steam with a splash of water until cooked through.
Roasted Plantain Chips
Slice 2 plantains into thin rounds, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 375°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. These crispy plantain chips are a great snack on their own or with guacamole.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Cook 1 pound of macaroni and set aside. In a pot, combine 2 cups of roasted butternut squash, 1 cup of milk, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Blend until smooth, then mix with the pasta. This creamy, cheesy dish is a comforting meal that’s easy to make.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Melt 1/2 cup of dark chocolate and 1/4 cup of butter together. Stir in 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/4 cup of flour. Pour into greased ramekins, place a piece of chocolate in the center, and bake at 425°F for 12 minutes. Serve warm for a gooey, rich dessert that’s just like Trader Joe’s chocolate lava cakes.
This article originally appeared on RetailShout.
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