New and Returning Items Of The Week At Trader Joe’s (04/28 – 05/04)

April 27, 2025

Trader Joe’s never ceases to delight with its array of innovative and classic products. From delicious snacks to unique ingredients, here’s a roundup of the latest and returning Trader Joe’s products you’ll want to check out.

Sweet, Spicy & Tart Chili Lime Seasoned Dried Strawberries $3.99/2 Oz

Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Flavored Seasoned Dried Strawberries combine juicy strawberries with a bold seasoning of chile and lime. The result is a snack that’s sweet, spicy, and tart all at once—perfect for adventurous snackers who love a little heat with their sweetness.

Nutritional Facts

  • Calories: 200
  • Total Fat: 1.0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Total Sugars: 37g
  • Includes Added Sugars: 19g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Vitamin D: 0.0mcg
  • Calcium: 100mg
  • Iron: 1.3mg
  • Potassium: 170mg

Ingredients

Strawberries, cane sugar, chile seasoning mix, cane sugar, chile flakes, salt, citric acid, natural flavor, calcium lactate, lime juice concentrate, vegetable juice, color.

Preparation Instructions

Enjoy straight from the bag as a spicy-sweet snack.

Garlic Bread Cheese $4.29/6 Oz

Trader Joe’s Garlic Bread Cheese is a mild cow’s milk cheese seasoned with garlic powder and baked until golden brown. It’s designed to be heated and enjoyed warm, giving it a satisfyingly chewy texture and a rich, garlicky flavor perfect for snacking or pairing with sauces.

Nutritional Facts

  • Calories: 90
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Total Sugars: Less than 1g
  • Includes Added Sugars: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Vitamin D: 0.1mcg
  • Calcium: 200mg
  • Iron: 0.1mg
  • Potassium: 40mg

Ingredients

Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Garlic Powder, Microbial Enzyme.

Preparation Instructions

Microwave for 30 seconds or sauté until warm. Serve as-is or pair with your favorite tomato sauce.

Okonomiyaki Japanese Vegetable Pancake $4.99/10.2 Oz

Trader Joe’s Okonomiyaki is a Japanese-style vegetable pancake featuring cabbage, green onions, and batter, topped with a drizzle of sweet and savory okonomiyaki sauce and a sprinkle of dried tuna flakes. It offers a rich umami flavor and a satisfying, hearty texture, perfect as a quick meal or snack.

Nutritional Facts

  • Calories: 180
  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg
  • Sodium: 410mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Total Sugars: 10g
  • Includes Added Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Vitamin D: 0.0mcg
  • Calcium: 40mg
  • Iron: 0.0mg
  • Potassium: 180mg

Ingredients

Cabbage, Batter (Water, Wheat Flour, Egg Yolk, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Baking Powder, Salt), Okonomiyaki Sauce (Sugar, Water, Tomato Paste, Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce, Salt, Soy Sauce, Molasses, Mustard), Dried Tuna Flakes, Green Onion.

Preparation Instructions

Heat from frozen by pan-frying, baking, or microwaving according to package directions until warmed through. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with tuna flakes before serving.

Japanese Mini Taiyaki $4.99/7.89 Oz

Trader Joe’s Japanese Mini Taiyaki are bite-sized fish-shaped waffles filled with a smooth, creamy custard. With a crispy exterior and a soft, rich filling, these frozen treats are inspired by traditional Japanese street food and make for a fun and satisfying dessert or snack.

Nutritional Facts

  • Calories: 250
  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 240mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
  • Dietary Fiber: Less than 1g
  • Total Sugars: 12g
  • Includes Added Sugars: 10g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Vitamin D: 0.0mcg
  • Calcium: 70mg
  • Iron: 0.3mg
  • Potassium: 100mg

Ingredients

Custard Cream (Milk, Sugar, Egg Yolk, Wheat Flour, Margarine, Whole Milk Powder, Corn Starch, Butter, Salt, Vanilla Extract), Wheat Flour, Sugar, Egg, Margarine, Whole Milk Powder, Corn Starch, Baking Powder, Salt.

Preparation Instructions

Heat from frozen by baking in an oven or toaster oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes until warm and crispy.

Tres Leches Cake $7.99/17.5 Oz

Trader Joe’s Tres Leches Cake is a Latin American-inspired dessert featuring a sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of three types of milk—evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream—then topped with a generous layer of whipped cream. It’s decadent, moist, and perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat anytime.

Nutritional Facts

  • Calories: 350
  • Total Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Total Sugars: 23g
  • Includes Added Sugars: 20g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Vitamin D: 1mcg
  • Calcium: 160mg
  • Iron: 0.8mg
  • Potassium: 220mg

Ingredients

Cake Base (Eggs, Wheat Flour, Sugar, Milk, Water, Corn Oil, Baking Powder, Emulsifier [Mono- and Diglycerides], Salt), Milk Soak (Whole Milk, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk, Sugar, Heavy Cream), Whipped Cream Topping (Cream, Sugar, Stabilizers [Carob Bean Gum, Guar Gum]).

Preparation Instructions

Keep frozen until ready to use. Thaw in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Danish Kringle $9.99/24 Oz

Trader Joe’s Danish Kringle by O&H Danish Bakery is an authentic pastry made in Racine, Wisconsin. This raspberry version features layers of flaky pastry filled with sweet ruby-red raspberry filling, baked fresh daily for a rich, buttery, and fruity treat perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a coffee break.

Nutritional Facts

  • Calories: 180
  • Total Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Protein: 2g
  • (Serving Size: 1/12 Kringle, 57g)

Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Sugar, Water, Margarine (Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Mono- and Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate), Raspberry Filling (Raspberries, Sugar, Water, Modified Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, Pectin, Red 40), Eggs, Yeast, Milk, Palm Oil, Salt, Butter, Soy Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Artificial Flavor, Monoglycerides, Soy Lecithin.

Preparation Instructions

Thaw overnight or warm to room temperature. For a fresh-baked taste, preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and bake for 3½–5 minutes before serving.

Red D’Anjou Pears $0.79

Trader Joe’s Red D’Anjou Pears are juicy, sweet, and subtly floral with a vibrant red skin. They are smooth, refreshing, and perfect for eating fresh, slicing into salads, or pairing with cheeses for an elegant snack or appetizer.

Nutritional Facts

  • Calories: 100
  • Total Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Dietary Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 17g
  • Protein: 1g
  • (Serving Size: 1 medium pear, about 200g)

Ingredients

Red D’Anjou Pear.

Preparation Instructions

Rinse thoroughly under cool water. Enjoy fresh, sliced, or added to salads and cheese boards.

Peony Scented Bath Fizzer $4.99/5 Oz

Trader Joe’s Peony Scented Bath Fizzer is a luxurious, flower-shaped bath bomb designed to create a relaxing spa-like experience at home. Infused with a fresh peony fragrance, it fizzes and dissolves in water, leaving skin lightly scented and your bath beautifully fragrant.

Ingredients

Sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, polysorbate 80, maltodextrin, fragrance, theobroma cacao seed butter, vitis vinifera grape seed oil, kaolin clay, iron oxide, water, mica, titanium dioxide.

Use Instructions

Fill your bathtub with warm water, drop in the bath fizzer, and let it fully dissolve before stepping in to enjoy a soothing soak.

Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40 Broad Spectrum $12.99/1.7 Fl Oz

Trader Joe’s Daily Facial Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 is a lightweight, oil-free formula designed for everyday sun protection. With a weightless matte finish and fragrance-free formula, it’s ideal for sensitive skin types and provides water resistance for up to 40 minutes, making it a must-have for daily skincare routines.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 20%.

Use Instructions

Apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.

Invisible Gel Body Sunscreen SPF 40 Broad Spectrum $12.99/5 Fl Oz

Trader Joe’s Invisible Gel Body Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 40 is a lightweight, oil-free gel designed for effortless full-body sun protection. With a fragrance-free formula that’s water- and sweat-resistant for up to 40 minutes, it dries down clear and smooth without leaving a greasy residue, perfect for everyday outdoor activities.

Ingredients

  • Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 9%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 7%.
  • Inactive Ingredients: Isododecane, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyester-7, Caprylyl Methicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Bisabolol, Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

Use Instructions

Apply liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.

Berry Glow Body Set 12.99/12 Oz

Trader Joe’s Berry Glow Body Set features a collection of moisturizing body care essentials infused with strawberry, watermelon, and blueberry extracts. The set includes a body mist, body wash, and body butter, all carrying a bright fruity-vanilla scent, perfect for keeping skin fresh, soft, and lightly fragrant.

 

Ingredients

  • Body Mist: Water, Alcohol Denat., Fragrance, Propanediol, Glycerin, Strawberry Fruit Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
  • Body Wash: Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Fragrance, Strawberry Fruit Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
  • Body Butter: Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Strawberry Fruit Extract, Watermelon Fruit Extract, Blueberry Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum.

Use Instructions

Apply to the body wash in the shower, follow with body butter to moisturize, and finish with a spritz of body mist for a refreshing scent.

Fresh Potted Green Plant Arrangement

Trader Joe’s Fresh Potted Green Plant Arrangement features vibrant green sprouting plants set in a rustic wooden box accented with natural moss. It’s a beautiful, low-maintenance way to add a fresh touch of greenery and life to any space, perfect for tabletops, countertops, or gift giving.

Ingredients

Live Plants, Decorative Moss, Wooden Planter Box.

Preparation Instructions

Place in bright, indirect light. Water lightly when the soil feels dry to the touch, avoiding overwatering.

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