When it comes to frozen desserts, Trader Joe’s doesn’t mess around. From globally inspired mochi to indulgent cookie-stuffed sandwiches, the freezer aisle is packed with treats that range from nostalgic to wildly creative. We tried 18 of Trader Joe’s most popular frozen desserts and ice creams—and ranked them based on flavor, texture, and pure addictive quality. Whether you’re dairy-free or dessert-obsessed, there’s something here worth stocking up on.
Banana-Pudding-Flavored Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
Inspired by the classic Southern dessert, this ice cream is loaded with vanilla wafers, banana puree, and swirls of pudding.
Why It Stands Out
This flavor nails the nostalgia. It’s creamy, perfectly banana-y, and the cookie bits stay crunchy.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 300
- Fats 16g
- Carbohydrates 36g
- Sodium 115mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 29g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cream, milk, cane sugar, banana puree (bananas, citric acid, ascorbic acid), nonfat milk, salted caramel swirl (brown rice syrup, cane sugar, water, sweetened condensed milk [milk, sugar], salt, carrageenan, sunflower lecithin, sodium bicarbonate, natural vanilla flavor), vanilla wafer cookie pieces (wheat flour, butter [cream, salt], sugar, pasteurized eggs, natural vanilla flavor, sea salt), egg yolks, natural flavor, carob bean gum, guar gum.
- Contains: Milk, egg, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Scoop and serve. Try it in a waffle cone or over warm vanilla pound cake.
Ube Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
Made with purple yam (ube), this Filipino-inspired treat has a subtly sweet, nutty flavor and a vibrant violet hue.
Why It Stands Out
It’s uniquely earthy and rich—like vanilla ice cream with a nutty, coconutty twist.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 200
- Fats 11g
- Carbohydrates 22g
- Sodium 7]5mg
- Dietary Fiber >1g
- Sugar 18g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cream, water, sugar, ube puree (purple yam puree, sugar, water, glucose, lactic acid), nonfat milk powder, sugared egg yolks (egg yolks, sugar), stabilizer blend (carob bean gum, guar gum, carrageenan, sugar), color added (grape extract, red cabbage extract, beet juice, beta-carotene), natural flavors.
- Contains: Milk, egg.
Preparation Instructions
Serve straight from the freezer or pair with halo-halo for a tropical twist.
Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches $4.99/20 Fl Oz
Two chewy chocolate chip cookies sandwich vanilla ice cream, rolled in mini chocolate chips.
Why It Stands Out
It’s a textural dream—soft cookie, creamy center, crunchy chip edges.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 370
- Fats 19g
- Carbohydrates 51g
- Sodium 150mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 34g
- Protein 5g
Ingredients
- Ice cream (milk, cream, sugar, whey, natural vanilla flavor, guar gum, locust bean gum, soy lecithin [emulsifier]); chocolate chunk cookies (enriched flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], brown sugar, chocolate chunks [sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter], soy lecithin, vanilla, salt, palm oil, sugar, eggs, butter [cream, salt], invert sugar, water, vanilla, whey protein concentrate, leavening, salt); chocolate drops (semisweet chocolate [sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, dextrose], soy lecithin).
- Contains: Milk, egg, soy, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Keep frozen. Let sit 3–5 minutes for a soft bite, or dig in immediately for firmer texture.
Wildberry Cheesecake Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
This indulgent ice cream swirls wildberry fruit sauce and cheesecake-flavored ice cream with chunks of real graham crust.
Why It Stands Out
It’s like digging into a slice of berry cheesecake—but colder, creamier, and way more fun by the spoonful.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 320
- Fats 19g
- Carbohydrates 34g
- Sodium 140mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 30g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cream, milk, cane sugar, cheesecake pieces (cream cheese [cultured pasteurized milk and cream, salt, xanthan gum, carob bean gum, guar gum], sugar, egg, unbleached enriched flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], whole wheat flour, butter [cream, natural flavors], cornstarch, brown sugar, water, molasses, honey, natural flavors, salt, citric acid, baking soda, xanthan gum, guar gum), nonfat milk, mixed berry swirl (cane sugar, blueberries, water, cornstarch, natural flavor, raspberry puree, strawberry puree, blackberry puree, elderberry juice concentrate, citric acid, vegetable and fruit juice [for color], guar gum), egg yolks, natural flavor, sea salt, carob bean gum, guar gum.
- Contains: Milk, egg, wheat.
Preparation Instructions
Scoop into a bowl and top with fresh blueberries or crushed graham crackers.
Coffee Bean Blast $4.49/16 oz
This ultra-caffeinated coffee ice cream is made with real espresso and cream for a strong, smooth flavor.
Why It Stands Out
Bold and punchy—this is a go-to for coffee lovers who like their dessert with a kick.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 320
- Fats 18g
- Carbohydrates 36g
- Sodium 65mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 32g
- Protein 5g
Ingredients
- Cream, milk, cane sugar, coffee, sugared egg yolks (egg yolks, sugar), coffee beans, cocoa processed with alkali, stabilizer blend (carob bean gum, guar gum, cane sugar).
- Contains: Milk, eggs.
Preparation Instructions
Serve solo, or pair with a shot of hot espresso for a homemade affogato.
Brownie Crisp & Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches $4.79/10 Fl Oz
These sandwiches combine chewy brownie crisp layers with creamy coffee ice cream.
Why It Stands Out
The contrast of rich chocolate and robust coffee makes each bite feel gourmet.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Fats 7g
- Carbohydrates 21g
- Sodium 40mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 16g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
- Coffee ice cream (milk, cream, cane sugar, condensed skim milk, egg yolk, whey powder, coffee syrup [coffee, water], Colombian coffee, ground coffee beans, Dutch cocoa powder, guar gum, locust bean gum, carrageenan); brownie crisps (organic cane sugar, flour blend [oat flour, chickpea flour, sorghum flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, fava bean flour], organic soy milk [soybeans, water, carrageenan], chocolate chips and chunks [sugar, unsweetened chocolate, dextrose, cocoa butter, soy lecithin (emulsifier), natural vanilla flavor], cocoa, palm fruit oil, sunflower oil, sunflower lecithin, organic vanilla flavor, expeller-pressed canola oil, baking soda, potassium bitartrate, salt, xanthan gum, calcium carbonate, cellulose gum).
- Contains: Milk, egg, soy.
Preparation Instructions
Let thaw for 3 minutes before biting in for the perfect texture.
Fudgy Cookie Dough Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
This creamy vanilla ice cream is packed with thick swirls of fudge and chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough.
Why It Stands Out
A cookie dough lover’s dream—big chunks, rich ribbons, and a smooth base.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 140
- Fats 7g
- Carbohydrates 21g
- Sodium 40mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 16g
- Protein 3g
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
Scoop generously and eat as-is or serve atop a warm brownie.
Blood Orange Mochi $4.99/6.8 Oz
These bite-sized mochi are filled with citrusy blood orange sorbet, wrapped in chewy rice dough.
Why It Stands Out
Zesty, refreshing, and not too sweet—perfect for a summer treat.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 80
- Fats 2.5g
- Carbohydrates 14g
- Sodium 15mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 10g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
- Blood orange ice cream (ice cream mix [nonfat milk, cream, cane sugar, locust bean gum, guar gum], blood orange base [cane sugar, dextrose, fructose, blood orange juice concentrate, natural flavor, vegetable juice (for color)]); rice dough (cane sugar, sweet rice flour, water, tapioca syrup, egg whites, annatto extract [for color]).
- Contains: Milk, egg.
Preparation Instructions
Let sit 2 minutes before eating for that soft, chewy texture.
Green Tea Mochi $4.99/6.8 oz
Sweetened matcha green tea ice cream is wrapped in soft, chewy rice dough in this Japanese-inspired frozen snack.
Why It Stands Out
Perfectly balanced between earthy matcha and creamy sweetness—ideal for tea lovers.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 80
- Fats 2.5g
- Carbohydrates 19g
- Sodium 15mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 14g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
- Green tea ice cream, glutinous rice flour, sugar, stabilizers, milk.
Preparation Instructions
Let soften at room temperature for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Strawberry Mochi $4.99/6.8 oz
Creamy strawberry ice cream encased in a chewy rice flour shell for a bite-sized fruity indulgence.
Why It Stands Out
Classic, crowd-pleasing, and refreshing—these never go out of style.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 80
- Fats 2.5g
- Carbohydrates 13g
- Sodium 10mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 9g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
- Strawberry ice cream (nonfat milk, cream, cane sugar, strawberry puree [strawberries, cane sugar], natural flavors, carob bean gum, guar gum, vegetable juice [for color]); rice dough (cane sugar, sweet rice flour, water, tapioca syrup, egg whites, vegetable juice [for color]).
- Contains: Milk, egg.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy slightly thawed for the best chewy texture and flavor.
Chocolate Fudge Oat Bars (Dairy-Free) $3.49/8.25 Fl Oz
These plant-based frozen bars are made with oat milk and a decadent chocolate fudge center.
Why It Stands Out
Surprisingly creamy and rich for a dairy-free dessert—no sacrifice in flavor.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 100
- Fats 4.0g
- Carbohydrates 14g
- Sodium 25mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 12g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
- Organic oat base (water, organic hydrolyzed oats), sugar, semisweet chocolate (sugar, unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, vanilla extract [water, ethyl alcohol, vanilla bean extractives, sugar]), organic sunflower oil, organic guar gum, natural flavors, salt.
- Contains: None of the major allergens. (Double-check packaging for possible cross-contamination notes.)
Preparation Instructions
Eat straight from the freezer or drizzle with melted nut butter.
Vegan Cookies-and-Creme Coconut Bonbons $3.99/6.8 oz
These bite-sized bonbons feature a coconut milk base with cookie chunks and a dark chocolate shell.
Why It Stands Out
Creamy, crunchy, and dairy-free—they taste like a guilty pleasure without the guilt.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 120
- Fats 7g
- Carbohydrates 14g
- Sodium 30mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 9g
- Protein 1g
Ingredients
Coconut milk, chocolate coating, cookie pieces, sugar, tapioca starch.
Preparation Instructions
Let sit for 1 minute before eating or add to a vegan sundae.
Cold Brew Coffee and Boba Nondairy Dessert $4.29/16 oz
This trendy pint combines smooth cold brew-flavored coconut ice cream with chewy tapioca pearls.
Why It Stands Out
A fun mash-up of dessert and drink—perfect for boba lovers who crave frozen treats.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 260
- Fats 14g
- Carbohydrates 32g
- Sodium 55mg
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugar 22g
- Protein 2g
Ingredients
Coconut milk, cold brew extract, boba pearls (tapioca), sugar, stabilizers.
Preparation Instructions
Thaw slightly and stir to distribute the boba evenly before scooping.
Horchata-Inspired Ice Cream $3.79/1 Pint
This creamy dessert draws on the flavors of the traditional Mexican rice drink—sweet cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of nutmeg.
Why It Stands Out
Spiced, smooth, and refreshingly different—it’s like arroz con leche in ice cream form.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 310
- Fats 18g
- Carbohydrates 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 scoop into a waffle taco shell for fun.
Tangerine Cream Bars $3.49/15 Fl Oz
These creamy pops feature a bright citrusy tangerine shell around a sweet vanilla core.
Why It Stands Out
Light, fruity, and nostalgic—like a Creamsicle with a more grown-up twist.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 250
- Fats 10g
- Carbohydrates 34g
- Sodium 40mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 32g
- Protein 3g
Ingredients
- Ice cream (milk, cream, cane sugar, condensed skim milk, egg yolks, whey, stabilizers [guar gum, carob bean gum, carrageenan]), water, tangerine juice (water, tangerine juice concentrate), cane sugar, orange juice, vanilla extract (water, alcohol, cane sugar, vanilla bean extractives), natural tangerine flavor, stabilizers (guar gum, xanthan gum), natural orange flavor, citric acid (acidifier).
- Contains: Milk, egg.
Preparation Instructions
Eat straight from the freezer. Great after a hot day outdoors.
French Vanilla Ice Cream $4.79/1 Qt
A classic done right—this French-style vanilla ice cream is custardy, rich, and smooth.
Why It Stands Out
Excellent on its own or as a base for sundaes and pies. The vanilla flavor is clean and bold.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 330
- Fats 21g
- Carbohydrates 30g
- Sodium 65mg
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- Sugar 28g
- Protein 5g
Ingredients
- Cream, milk, cane sugar, sugared egg yolks (egg yolks, sugar), natural vanilla flavor, stabilizer blend (carob bean gum, guar gum, cane sugar).
- Contains: Milk, eggs.
Preparation Instructions
Scoop and serve in a dish, or pair with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Speculoos Cookie Butter Ice Cream $4.99/1 Qt
Vanilla ice cream swirled with ribbons of rich Speculoos cookie butter and crushed cookie bits.
Why It Stands Out
The cult-favorite cookie butter meets ultra-creamy ice cream—dangerously craveable.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 310
- Fats 18g
- Carbohydrates 38g
- Sodium 90mg
- Dietary Fiber <1g
- Sugar 33g
- Protein 4g
Ingredients
- Cream, cane syrup (cane sugar, water), nonfat milk, Speculoos cookie butter (Speculoos cookie pieces [wheat flour, caramelized sugar, vegetable oil blend {palm oil, canola oil, citric acid and lemon juice concentrate (to preserve)}, cane sugar, soy flour, invert sugar syrup, sodium bicarbonate, cinnamon, nutmeg], vegetable oil blend [canola oil, palm oil, citric acid (to preserve)], sugar, canola lecithin), Speculoos cookie pieces (wheat flour, caramelized sugar, vegetable oil blend [palm oil, canola oil, citric acid and lemon juice concentrate (to preserve)], cane sugar, soy flour, invert sugar syrup, sodium bicarbonate, cinnamon, nutmeg), whey, vanilla extract, guar gum, locust bean gum, annatto (color).
- Contains: Milk.
- May contain traces of: Egg, almond, hazelnut.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy solo or sandwich between cinnamon graham crackers for a DIY ice cream treat.
Organic Freezer Pops $2.69/17.6 oz
These organic fruit juice-based freezer pops come in assorted flavors like grape, berry, and cherry.
Why It Stands Out
Kid-approved and mess-free—plus made with organic ingredients and no artificial dyes.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 120
- Fats 0g
- Carbohydrates 30g
- Sodium 10mg
- Dietary Fiber <g
- Sugar 25g
- Protein <1g
Ingredients
- Cherry Limeade Pop: Water, white grape juice concentrate*, cherry juice concentrate*, lime juice concentrate*, natural flavors*, guar gum*, malic acid, vegetable juice (for color)*
- Orange Pop: Water, white grape juice concentrate*, orange juice concentrate*, guar gum*, natural flavors*, malic acid, turmeric (for color), vegetable juice (for color)
- Berry Pop: Water, white grape juice concentrate*, cranberry juice concentrate*, natural flavors*, guar gum*, malic acid, vegetable juice (for color)*
- *Organic ingredients.
- Contains: No major allergens.
Preparation Instructions
Freeze for 6–8 hours. Snip the top and enjoy outdoors or poolside.
Final Scoop
Trader Joe’s frozen treats deliver big on flavor, creativity, and fun. Whether you’re into creamy classics or bold, global-inspired bites, there’s something here for every sweet tooth. Stock your freezer—you’ll want these on hand all summer long.
