Fall doesn’t officially start until September 22, but it’s already pumpkin spice season at Trader Joe’s. Pumpkin isn’t the only flavor Trader Joe has up his sleeve this autumn, though. From apple cider donuts to maple butterscotch blondies, there’s a lot of excitement for your taste buds to look forward to in the aisles.
Below, we’re rounding up eight of the best snacks, treats, and convenient meals to look forward to on your next Trader Joe’s run.
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1. Apple Cider Donuts - $4.99
If you can't make it to an orchard to pick up some homemade apple cider donuts, don't fret. The Trader Joe's version is seriously delicious. They're moist, fluffy, and made with real apple cider. I love eating one for breakfast on a cozy fall day.
"I thought they were quite good for cider donuts not straight from a cider mill," one shopper on Reddit confirmed, while another shared a tasty tip: "Put them in the oven or air fryer for a few minutes and top with ice cream." Yum!
2. Harvest Kale Caesar Salad - $5.99
When I think of fall foods, I honestly think of things that are a bit more indulgent, like pumpkin spice lattes, apple pie, and maple-flavored everything. But that doesn't mean we can't enjoy healthy options while savoring autumnal flavors! Take this Kale Caesar Salad from Trader Joe's, for example.
This hearty fall salad features lettuce, sweet potato, kale, semi-dried tomatoes, croutons, Parmesan cheese, candied pumpkin seeds, and Caesar dressing. It makes a great lunch to take on the go—proving healthy food doesn't have to be inconvenient.
3. Pumpkin Oat Bites - $3.99
Oats make for one of the healthiest breakfast ingredients around—but oatmeal can get boring when you eat it on a daily basis, not to mention the time it takes to prepare a bowl on a busy morning. That's where these oat bites from Trader Joe's come into play. Not only are they convenient, but they're perfect for fall, thanks to the pumpkin filling.
4. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese - $3.79
The fan-favorite is back and just as delicious as always! Made with rigatoni rather than macaroni, this fall forward pasta is drenched in a béchamel sauce flavored with butternut squash puree, gouda, cheddar, parmesan, sage, and nutmeg. Honestly, my stomach is grumbling just thinking about it.
But don't just take it from me. Shoppers across the country can't get enough of this seasonal cult classic. "Yall weren't joking," wrote one fan on Reddit. "It's SOOO good. I grated some unexpected cheddar on top while it was baking in the oven. UGH. Worth all ~500 calories. I will be stocking UP." Me too.
5. Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream - $3.99
Can't choose between apple pie and ice cream? Now you don't have to. Trader Joe's new Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream combines the best of both worlds with vanilla ice cream, applies, pie crust pieces, and spiced apple swirl. It's got all the flavors of your favorite diner dessert in every bite.
The reviews speak for themselves. According to a Trader Joe's fan on Reddit, "It is AMAZING! I know it's seasonal, but I hope it continues to come back each Fall because this is absolutely delicious!"
6. Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake - $5.99
This cake is another returning seasonal item that gets our mouths watering year after year. Trader Joe's sheet cakes are some what infamous for their crave-ability, often dubbed as dangerous. If you worry about your personal portion control abilities, mini sheet cakes could be a slightly better option. But as a pumpkin fan, I still doubt I'll be able to control myself around this Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake.
If online reviews are any indication, this is a product worth trying. One Redditor wrote: "This was my FIRST TJ mini sheet cake and LORRRRD it was amazing! very moist and that icing was perfect. This is gonna be a problem..."
7. Pumpkin Flan - $3.49
I take your boring old pumpkin pie and raise you a delicious pumpkin flan, available in 2-packs for just $3.49. How could anyone resist this Mexican-inspired dessert? It takes the traditional, creamy flan we know and love and adds pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice for the perfect pumpkin-y fall treat. Yum!
"Like any good flan these are nice and delightfully custardy. The creamy and luscious egg flavor really comes through," writes a reviewer on Sporked. I'll definitely give this a try!
8. Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix
In a sea of pumpkin spice and apple snacks, maple butterscotch blondies are a sight for sore eyes. All you gotta add to this boxed mix is an egg and a stick of butter. Mix it up, throw it in the oven, then top the blondies with the best part: Butterscotch syrup. Yum! You can customize this mix by adding your favorite toppings, whether that's toasted nuts or white chocolate chips.
"I absolutely liked these too much. I put a little maldon salt on top," wrote a shopper on Reddit. "Delicious!" Consider me convinced!
