Trader Joe’s 11 Must-Try July Items You’ll Regret Skipping

July 25, 2025

July’s coming to a close, but Trader Joe’s is still bursting with summer finds you’ll want to snag before they disappear. From fruity desserts and vibrant salsas to quirky snacks and even a lip treat, this list has something for everyone—especially if you’re a fan of strawberries. Whether you’re prepping for a party, looking for a sweet indulgence, or simply want to upgrade your snacking game, here are 11 hot picks you don’t want to miss.

1. Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip $2.99/8 oz

Trader Joe’s is hopping on the high-protein snack trend with this creamy Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip. It’s a tangy, herby blend that pairs perfectly with chips, veggies, or even spread onto sandwiches.

Review

Fans say it’s surprisingly addictive—even if you’re not a cottage cheese person. The texture is thick and scoopable, with a strong ranch flavor that makes it more of a savory treat than a health food.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 80
Fat 6g
Carbs 3g
Sodium 280mg
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 1g
Protein 4g

Ingredients

Cultured Pasteurized Skim Milk and Cream, Whey, Salt, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Spices, Guar Gum.

Preparation Instructions

Serve cold. Stir before serving. Enjoy with chips, crackers, or fresh-cut veggies.

2. Italian Pistachio & Fior di Latte Gelato Style Frozen Dessert $4.99/28.74 oz

This limited-edition gelato pairs nutty pistachio with sweet fior di latte/sweet milk in an ultra-creamy Italian-style dessert.

Review

Smooth, rich, and restaurant-worthy. Reviewers love the pistachio flavor for being bold but natural—not artificial. A great dessert to impress guests or treat yourself.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 200
Fat 9g
Carbs 26g
Sodium 65mg
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugar 23g
Protein 3g

Ingredients

Fior di Latte Gelato:
Water, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Glucose Syrup (Wheat, Corn), Nonfat Dry Milk, Dextrose (Wheat, Corn), Whey Solids, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Natural Flavor.
Pistachio Gelato:
Water, Sugar, Coconut Oil, Glucose Syrup (Wheat, Corn), Nonfat Dry Milk, Pistachio, Dextrose (Wheat, Corn), Whey Solids, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Guar Gum, Carob Bean Gum, Spirulina Extract (Color), Natural Flavor, Salt, Turmeric Extract (Color).
Allergen Information:
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Pistachio
May Contain: Egg, Soy, Peanut, Almond, Coconut, Hazelnut, Pine Nut

Preparation Instructions

Thaw for 5–10 minutes for best scooping texture. Serve in a chilled bowl or over biscotti.

3. Carnival Fun Cake Fries $3.99/10 oz

Cake disguised as fries? Trader Joe’s nailed it. These cake fries are sugar-dusted, buttery sticks of soft vanilla cake perfect for dunking.

Review

Imagine fair food in a box—moist, sweet, and kid-approved. They’re a whimsical dessert that’s party-ready or just plain fun.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 180
Fat 8g
Carbs 26g
Sodium 130mg
Dietary Fiber <1g
Sugar 13g
Protein 1g

Ingredients

Wheat Starch, Cane Sugar, Yellow Corn Flour, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Egg, Sodium Caseinate (Milk), Guar Gum, Salt, Soy Flour, Mono- and Diglycerides (Mono- and Diglycerides [to preserve], Citric Acid [to preserve]), Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Leavening), Baking Soda.
Allergen Information:
Contains: Milk, Egg, Soy, Wheat

Preparation Instructions

Serve at room temperature or microwave for 5–10 seconds. Try with whipped cream or chocolate sauce.

4. Mango Pineapple Pico de Gallo Salsa $3.99/12 oz

This fresh, tropical pico blends ripe mango and pineapple with onions, tomatoes, jalapeño, and cilantro for a zesty upgrade to traditional salsa.

Review

Sweet and tangy with a kick, this salsa is summer in a container. It pairs beautifully with chips, grilled shrimp, or tacos.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 10
Fat 0g
Carbs 3g
Sodium 80mg
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 2g
Protein 0g

Ingredients

Tomato, Yellow Onion, Mango, Pineapple, Jalapeño Peppers, Lime Juice, Cilantro, Salt

Preparation Instructions

Serve chilled. Mix well before using. Try it over grilled meats or as a dip.

5. Strawberry Mini Sheet Cake $5.99/18 oz

This small sheet cake is bursting with real strawberry flavor and topped with pink strawberry frosting and white chocolate drizzle.

Review

A total crowd-pleaser. It’s soft, sweet, and feels homemade. The portion is perfect for sharing—or not.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 320
Fat 16g
Carbs 42g
Sodium 180mg
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 28g
Protein 3g

Ingredients

Enriched Wheat Flour, Sugar, Eggs, Butter, Strawberry Puree, White Chocolate, Vanilla, Baking Powder.

Preparation Instructions

Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled. Great with ice cream.

6. Watermelon Lip Mask $5.99/0.7 oz

Not a food item, but a skincare treat! This jelly-textured overnight lip mask hydrates with watermelon extract and plant oils.

Review

Customers love it for its light scent, silky feel, and moisturizing power. Leaves lips soft and smooth by morning.

Key Benefits

Hydrating overnight formula
Jelly texture
Light fruity scent
Non-sticky

Ingredients

Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Wax, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Polybutene, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Flavor, Mica, Siraitia Grosvenorii (Monk Fruit) Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Iron Oxides (CI 77491)

7. Strawberry Fields Gummy Candy $2.29/7.05 oz

These vegan gummies come in two-toned strawberry and berry shapes with real fruit flavor and no gelatin.

Review

Sweet, chewy, and addicting. They’re a soft gummy—not too firm—with a refreshing berry taste.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 100
Fat 0g
Carbs 26g
Sodium 0mg
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 21g
Protein 0g

Ingredients

Glucose Syrup (Corn, Wheat), Sugar, Cornstarch, Citric Acid (Acidulant), Natural Flavors, Lactic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Color Added (Fruit Juice, Vegetable Juice, Spirulina Extract), Glazing Agent (Sunflower Oil, Carnauba Wax), Wheat Starch.
Allergen Information:
Contains: Wheat
May Contain: Coconut

Preparation Instructions

Ready to eat. Store in a cool, dry place.

8. Cold Brew Coffee $3.29/10 Fl Oz

Trader Joe’s Cold Brew Coffee is strong, smooth, and unsweetened. It’s ready to go straight from the fridge.

Review

A favorite for caffeine lovers. It’s bold without being bitter and makes a solid base for iced lattes or coffee cocktails.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 15
Fat 0g
Carbs 2g
Sodium 10mg
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g
Protein 0g

Ingredients

Cold Brew Coffee/filtered water, coffee.

Preparation Instructions

Serve chilled or over ice. Add milk or syrup to taste.

9. Strawberry Doodle Cookies $5.49/10.58 oz

These soft-baked cookies are a summery twist on the snickerdoodle—swirled with real strawberry and sprinkled with sugar.

Review

They’re nostalgic and fruity. The cookies have a chewy bite and just the right amount of sweetness.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 230
Fat 10g
Carbs 31g
Sodium 220mg
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugar 18g
Protein 2g

Ingredients

Unbleached Enriched Flour (Unbleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Enzyme), Margarine (Palm Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Water, Salt, Monoglycerides, Sunflower Lecithin [Emulsifier], Natural Flavor, Citric Acid [Acidulant], Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D2), Sugar, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Apple Strawberry Pieces (Fruit Puree [Apple Puree, Strawberry Puree], Invert Sugar, Sugar, Glycerol, Wheat Fiber, Pectin, Natural Flavor, Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates [Color], Citric Acid [Acidulant]), Brown Rice Syrup, Natural Flavor, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Cornstarch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Cornstarch, Strawberry Powder (Strawberry, Maltodextrin, Cornstarch), Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Red Beet Powder (Color), Citric Acid (Acidulant).

Allergen Information:
Contains: Egg, Wheat

Preparation Instructions

Serve straight from the pack or warm in the microwave for 5 seconds.

10. Deli Sandwich Style Potato Chips $2.99/7 oz

These kettle-style chips are seasoned with classic sandwich flavors—think pickles, mustard, and a hint of smoke.

Review

A savory snack with serious crunch. These taste like a full deli sandwich in every bite—unique, tangy, and addicting.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 150
Fat 8g
Carbs 17g
Sodium 160mg
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugar 1g
Protein 2g

Ingredients

Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower and/or Safflower Oil), Vegetarian Deli Style Seasoning (Maltodextrin, Salt, Natural Flavor [Milk], Vinegar Powder [Maltodextrin, Distilled White Vinegar], Spices, Mustard Seasoning [Prepared Mustard {Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric (Spice and Color), Paprika (Spice and Color)}, Maltodextrin], Sugar, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid [Acidulant], Natural Smoke Flavor, Color Added [Turmeric Extract, Annatto Extract]).

Allergen Information:
Contains: Milk

Preparation Instructions

No prep needed—just open and crunch.

11. Strawberries & Cream Cloud Cake $6.49/17.64 oz

A limited-edition summer treat, this cloud cake features layers of strawberry mousse and whipped cream on a sponge base.

Review

It’s dreamy, light, and not overly sweet. Perfect as a refreshing dessert on hot days.

Nutritional Facts

Calories 160
Fat 7g
Carbs 23g
Sodium 100mg
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugar 13g
Protein 2g

Ingredients

Heavy Cream, Water, Strawberries, Sugar, Strawberry Sauce (Water, Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Strawberries, Modified Cornstarch, Citric Acid [Acidifier], Fruit Juice [Color], Pectin, Trisodium Citrate, Natural Flavor), Egg, Wheat Flour, Potato Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Coconut Oil, Modified Cornstarch, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids, Glucose Syrup, Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Nonfat Dry Milk, Carob Bean Gum, Sodium Caseinate, Hazelnut, Almond, Salt, Natural Flavors, Wheat Malt, Beta Carotene (Color), Ascorbic Acid (Dough Conditioner).

Allergen Information:
Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Almond, Hazelnut

Preparation Instructions

Keep refrigerated. Serve cold with fresh strawberries or mint garnish.

Final Thoughts

These Trader Joe’s July finds prove that summer shopping can be both fun and flavorful. Whether you’re craving sweet strawberries, salty snacks, or refreshing cold brews, there’s something here to brighten up your cart—and your day. But don’t wait too long! Many of these are seasonal or limited, so grab them while you still can.