Summer is heating up—and so is Trader Joe’s. From garden-ready plants and bold new cheeses to sweet indulgences and tropical pantry upgrades, the store is bursting with fresh finds worth tossing into your cart. Whether you’re planning a backyard BBQ, a picnic in the park, or just looking for something new to love, these trending Trader Joe’s items are here to deliver flavor, flair, and fun.
Adenium Desert Rose $9.99/1 each
This low-maintenance succulent is prized for its sculptural shape and dramatic pink blooms. It thrives in bright, indirect light and adds a tropical vibe to any indoor space.
Key Features
- Bonsai-like trunk
- Drought-tolerant
- Eye-catching summer blooms
Materials
Live succulent in decorative pot
Care Instructions
Water sparingly and allow soil to dry completely between watering. Place in bright, indirect light.
Bromeliad in Pot $12.99/1 each
This colorful tropical plant brings bold red, orange, or yellow hues to your home or patio. It’s low-maintenance and long-lasting with exotic flair.
Key Features
- Bright tropical color
- Long-lasting central flower
- Air purifying
Materials
Live bromeliad in ceramic pot
Care Instructions
Water weekly into the central cup. Keep in indirect sunlight and maintain lightly moist soil.
Fudgy Cookie Dough Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
Rich vanilla ice cream loaded with brownie chunks and cookie dough bites. It’s creamy, decadent, and double the fun.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 340
- Fat 20g
- Carbs 38g
- Sodium 160mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 32g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cream, milk, cane sugar, nonfat milk, chocolate chip cookie dough pieces (wheat flour, cane sugar, butter [cream, natural flavors], water, chocolate chips [cane sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin {emulsifier}], cane molasses, natural vanilla flavor, salt), sea salt fudgy swirl (sugar, canola oil, cocoa processed with alkali, sea salt, palm kernel oil, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural flavor, cocoa, whole milk powder, salt), chocolatey chips (cane sugar, coconut oil, cocoa processed with alkali, milkfat, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural vanilla flavor), egg yolks, natural vanilla flavor, carob bean gum, guar gum.
- Contains: milk, egg, soy, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy straight from the tub or serve in a waffle cone.
Trader Joe’s Green Goddess Gouda $4.49/6 oz
A creamy, semi-soft cheese infused with TJ’s popular Green Goddess seasoning. Herby, savory, and deliciously different.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 90
- Fat 7g
- Carbs 1g
- Sodium 260mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 6g
Ingredients
- Gouda cheese (pasteurized part skim milk, salt, cheese cultures, microbial enzymes, annatto extract [for color]), dried parsley, dried basil, dried chives, dried scallions, olive oil, avocado oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, trisodium citrate.
- Contains: milk.
Preparation Instructions
Slice for sandwiches, melt into grilled cheese, or serve with crackers.
Trader Joe’s Hard Top Chocolate Shell Topping $3.29/6.17 oz
Drizzle this liquid chocolate over ice cream and watch it harden into a rich, crunchy shell in seconds.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 210
- Fat 17g
- Carbs 15g
- Sodium 20mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 13g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
- Coconut oil, sugar, cocoa powder processed with alkali, dark chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, canola lecithin, natural flavor), skim milk powder, hazelnuts, sunflower lecithin, salt.
- Contains: milk, hazelnut.
- May contain: soy.
Preparation Instructions
Shake well. Pour over cold ice cream and let it harden before eating.
Trader Joe’s Horchata Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
This creamy treat mimics the flavors of horchata with rice milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in every bite.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 310
- Fat 18g
- Carbs 33g
- Sodium 135mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 29g
- Protein 5g
Ingredients
- Cream, milk, cane sugar, condensed skim milk, horchata flavored cookie (confectionery coating [sugar, palm kernel oil, nonfat dry milk, milk powder, soy lecithin, salt], wheat flour, sugar, butter [cream, salt], water, cinnamon, natural flavor, salt), egg yolks, brown rice flour, cinnamon, natural flavor, sea salt, carob bean gum, guar gum.
- Contains: milk, egg, soy, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Serve with a dusting of cinnamon or alongside churros.
Trader Joe’s Just The Lobster $1.29/4 oz
A playful bag of all lobster-shaped gummies in fruity tropical flavors—no filler fish here!
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 100
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 26g
- Sodium 20mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 19g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
- Cane sugar, invert sugar, tapioca syrup, modified cornstarch, dextrose, citric acid (acidifier), natural flavors, fruit and vegetable juice for color, sodium citrate, organic sunflower oil, organic carnauba wax.
Preparation Instructions
Snack straight from the bag or sprinkle over sundaes.
Trader Joe’s Key Lime Tea Cookies $4.79/10 oz
These zesty, buttery cookies are dusted with powdered sugar and perfect for pairing with a cup of tea.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 130
- Fat 5g
- Carbs 19g
- Sodium 50mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 12g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
- Confectioner’s sugar (cane sugar, cornstarch), enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, malted barley flour), butter (cream, salt), key lime powder (citric acid, malic acid, lime juice, natural flavor), natural key lime flavor.
- Contains: milk, wheat.
- May contain: egg, soy, sesame, peanut, almond, coconut, macadamia nut, pecan, walnut.
Preparation Instructions
Serve with iced tea or crumble over yogurt.
Trader Joe’s Mango Flavored Black Tea Blend $2.49/20 bags
A bold black tea with sweet mango notes and floral hints from marigold petals. Ideal for iced tea lovers.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 0
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 0g
- Sodium 0mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
- Black tea, natural flavors, blackberry leaves, hibiscus, calendula petals.
Preparation Instructions
Steep 1 tea bag in hot water for 3–5 minutes. Serve hot or chilled over ice.
Trader Joe’s Organic Colombia Anei Fair Trade Small Lot Coffee $9.99/12 oz
This smooth, medium-roast coffee is ethically sourced from small farms in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada region.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 0
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 0g
- Sodium 0mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
- 100% organic Arabica coffee beans
Preparation Instructions
Brew using drip, French press, or pour-over method. Store beans in an airtight container.
Trader Joe’s Organic Sweet Pickle Relish $2.29/10 oz
Tangy and sweet, this relish is USDA organic and perfect for topping burgers, hot dogs, and more.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 15 (per tbsp)
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 4g
- Sodium 75mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
Organic cucumbers, organic sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, spices.
Preparation Instructions
Use as a condiment or mix into salads.
Trader Joe’s Organic Tart Cherry Fruit Spread $4.29/15 oz
Made with organic cherries, this fruit spread is tart, sweet, and free from high-fructose corn syrup.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 25
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 6g
- Sodium 6mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 6g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
- Organic tart cherries, organic cane sugar, water, pectin, citric acid (acidifier).
Preparation Instructions
Spread on toast, swirl into yogurt, or use as a meat glaze.
Trader Joe’s Patio Potato Chips $2.99/6 oz
Four chip flavors in one bag: salt & vinegar, dill, ketchup, and BBQ. It’s a picnic-ready mashup.
Nutritional Facts
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- Calories 140
- Fat 8g
- Carbs 17g
- Sodium 270mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes, canola oil, cane sugar, vinegar powder, sea salt, contains 2% or less of tomato powder, whey powder (milk), maltodextrin, dried yeast, onion powder, citric acid (acidulant), spices, natural flavors, paprika oleoresin (color), malic acid, horseradish powder, natural smoke flavor.
- Contains: milk.
Preparation Instructions
Open and enjoy! Great with burgers or as a snack on their own.
Trader Joe’s Peanut and Crispy Noodle Salad Kit $3.99/13.5 oz
A crunchy and refreshing mix of cabbage, romaine, rice noodles, and roasted peanuts, topped with a tangy peanut sesame dressing.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Fat 9g
- Carbs 12g
- Sodium 210mg
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Sugar 5g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Salad (savoy cabbage, green cabbage, romaine lettuce, dry roasted peanuts, red cabbage, carrots, celery, fried rice noodles [rice flour, water, soybean oil], green onion, cilantro), peanut and lime dressing (peanut, water, sugar, expeller pressed soybean oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce [water, wheat, soybeans, salt], agave syrup, chopped garlic [water, garlic], ginger, lemon grass, sea salt, lime juice concentrate, crushed red pepper, cilantro, basil, natural flavor, xanthan gum, ground Thai lime leaves, spearmint, cayenne pepper).
- Contains: soy, wheat, peanut.
Preparation Instructions
Toss all ingredients in a large bowl and serve chilled.
Trader Joe’s Potato Buns $2.49/12 oz (6 count)
Soft and fluffy with a hint of sweetness, these buns are perfect for burgers, breakfast sandwiches, and more.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Fat 2.5g
- Carbs 26g
- Sodium 200mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
Wheat flour, potato flour, sugar, eggs, yeast, salt, butter.
Preparation Instructions
Lightly toast or warm before serving for best flavor and texture.
Trader Joe’s Rainer Cherries $4.99/1 lb
Seasonally available and bursting with sweetness, these golden-red cherries are grown in the Pacific Northwest.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 90
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 22g
- Sodium 0mg
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Sugar 19g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
Fresh Rainier cherries
Preparation Instructions
Wash thoroughly before eating. Enjoy fresh or use in desserts.
Trader Joe’s Roasted Tomato Labneh Dip $3.49/8.5 oz
A creamy, tangy yogurt-based dip blended with roasted tomatoes, garlic, and spices.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 45
- Fat 3.5g
- Carbs 3g
- Sodium 95mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 2g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
- Labneh (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, nonfat milk, pectin, live active cultures [bifidobacterium, lactobacillus rhamnosus, lactobacillus delbrueckii, streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus paracasei]), roasted tomatoes (roasted tomato, sunflower oil, salt, garlic, oregano), canola oil, red wine vinegar, sea salt, dehydrated garlic, balsamic vinegar (wine vinegar, concentrated grape must), dried green onion, dill weed, black pepper, dried parsley, dried spearmint, cultured dextrose (to preserve).
- Contains: milk.
Preparation Instructions
Serve with pita chips, slather on toast, or spoon over grilled vegetables.
Trader Joe’s Salt Water Taffy $2.99/7 oz
A colorful mix of chewy, nostalgic flavors like vanilla, strawberry, and blue raspberry.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 160 (per 4 pieces)
- Fat 3g
- Carbs 34g
- Sodium 45mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 20g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
Corn syrup, sugar, palm oil, gelatin, artificial flavors, food coloring.
Preparation Instructions
Eat straight from the bag or share as a sweet summer treat.
Trader Joe’s Scented Candle $3.99/5.7 oz
Summer-inspired botanical scents in a compact tin for freshening up small spaces or gifting.
Key Features
- Soy wax blend
- Cotton wick
- Approx. 20-hour burn time
Materials
Soy wax, fragrance oils, metal tin
Care Instructions
Trim wick to ¼ inch before each use. Burn on a heat-safe surface. Never leave unattended.
Trader Joe’s Scented Candle Trio $9.99/1 each
A seasonal three-pack of mini candles, perfect for travel or discovering new favorite scents.
Key Features
- Compact and giftable
- Assorted seasonal scents
- Approx. 10-hour burn time per candle
Materials
Soy wax blend, essential and fragrance oils
Care Instructions
Place on a heat-safe surface and keep wick trimmed. Burn in a well-ventilated area.
Trader Joe’s S’mores Clusters $3.99/7 oz
Mini marshmallows, graham bits, and milk chocolate combine in this sweet, crunchy campfire-inspired treat.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 180
- Fat 8g
- Carbs 24g
- Sodium 45mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 19g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
- Milk chocolate (sugar, milk, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural vanilla flavor), mini marshmallows (tapioca syrup, cane sugar, water, tapioca starch, carrageenan, soy protein concentrate, natural vanilla flavor), graham cracker (graham flour, brown sugar, palm oil, canola oil, cane sugar, unbleached enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], invert sugar syrup, honey, sea salt, sodium bicarbonate, natural flavor, ammonium bicarbonate, soy lecithin [emulsifier]).
- Contains: milk, soy, wheat.
- May contain: egg, peanut, almond, cashew, coconut, pecan.
Preparation Instructions
Eat straight from the bag or use as a topping on ice cream.
Trader Joe’s Sparkling Water Watermelon Lemonade $3.49/12 oz
A fizzy, fruity blend of watermelon and lemon flavors with zero calories and zero sugar.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 0
- Fat 0g
- Carbs 0g
- Sodium 0mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 0g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
Carbonated water (water, carbon dioxide), natural flavors.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled or over ice. Add fresh mint or lime for extra refreshment.
Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Habanero Guacamole $3.49/10 oz
A bold dip made with creamy avocado, sweet mango, and a spicy habanero kick.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 35
- Fat 2.5g
- Carbs 3g
- Sodium 120mg
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 0g
Ingredients
- Hass avocado, mango, onion, jalapeño peppers (jalapeño peppers, water, salt, acetic acid, calcium chloride), red bell pepper, distilled white vinegar, sea salt, habanero pepper purée, cilantro.
Preparation Instructions
Serve with chips or spread on tacos and grilled meats.
Trader Joe’s This Peach Walks into a Bar $2.49/7.8 oz
These soft-baked fruit bars are filled with real peach flavor and made with whole grains.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Fat 2.5g
- Carbs 28g
- Sodium 75mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 16g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
- Strawberry filling (organic cane sugar, strawberries, apple powder, fruit juice concentrates [pineapple, peach, apple, pear], tapioca starch, glycerin, natural flavor, citric acid, pectin, locust bean gum, red cabbage extract [color], annatto extract [color]), organic wheat flour, organic invert cane syrup, organic expeller pressed canola oil, organic cane sugar, organic wheat bran, organic oat flour, organic oats, contains 2% or less of organic wheat gluten, organic honey, organic non-fat dry milk, cream of tartar, natural flavors, baking soda, sea salt, vitamin B blend (niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, folic acid, cyanocobalamin), organic soy lecithin.
- Contains: milk, soy, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy as-is or microwave slightly for a warm, gooey snack.
Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar Cheese Spread With Hatch Chile $4.99/9 oz
The cult-favorite cheese, now in spreadable form with a mild Hatch chile twist for heat and tang.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 90
- Fat 6g
- Carbs 3g
- Sodium 200mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzyme), water, reduced lactose whey, Hatch chile (Hatch chile peppers, citric acid [acidifier]), butter (cream, salt), whey, bell peppers, sea salt, lactic acid, guar gum, cayenne pepper.
- Contains: milk.
Preparation Instructions
Spread on crackers, stir into mac and cheese, or use as a sandwich upgrade.
Conclusion
This week’s Trader Joe’s haul proves you don’t need a holiday to treat yourself. With spicy guacamole, s’mores clusters, fizzy drinks, and floral-scented candles, your taste buds (and your space) will thank you. Be sure to snag your favorites while they last—many of these seasonal stars have a habit of disappearing fast!
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