You guys, it’s my TRADER JOE’S APRIL HAUL!
On the heels of yesterday’s SPRING DAY, a visit to Trader Joe’s is absolutely something to savor this season.
If I’m being honest, I’m typically a little underwhelmed by Trader Joe’s in April…but this year, they have hit a home run.
Stop what you’re doing and visit your local store STAT.
‘Tis very spring-y there. 🙂
Let’s start with all of the LEMON I found…
…as a lemon girl myself, I was super super pumped to see all of these citrusy seasonal finds.
I also laughed out loud when I saw these…
…you guys, these are what we had on our food tour in Japan…
…see? Isn’t that fun?! Had I not been to Japan, I wouldn’t know about these treats. They’re in the freezer section should you want to try some.
Alrighty, here are some goodies we are loving right now. Ashby Shull told me earlier this week that we had “the best snacks” right now. Ha!
Please see below…
I grab a bag of this every spring. Is it spicy? Is it smoky? Is it sweet? Is it totally random?
YES, YES, YES, YES. It’s very unexpected.
I LOVE Trader Joe’s dried fruits, so of course, I picked up a bag of their new freeze dried watermelon. It looks and has the texture of a beef jerky…but it’s watermelon. It’s kind of random, but my kids really like it.
If you like the Samoa cookies that your friendly Girl Scouts sell, YOU WILL LOVE THESE! Love, love, love.
I picked up a bag of these croutons to use in my mother-in-law’s delicious BREAKFAST CASSEROLE. I love the addition of rosemary!
Ashby in particular was the MOST excited about these. They’re like spicy Cheetos…and Ashby loves a spicy Cheeto 😉 .
I bought THREE of these…
…this entire set was only $12! My girls LOVE this stuff, and this price was crazy good for all three. Run now and get them before they’re gone. The scent is pretty identical to the Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum cream but at a fraction of the price.
I couldn’t decide between the two…
…because both boxes of chocolate cookies sounded delish and clearly, I have no self-control, so I bought both. Yum.
I love me an artichoke! I have been adding these to pretty much everything. I also have no shame and just eat ’em out of the jar with a fork. Love, love!
Just add to the oven or air fryer and bam, they’re done. During the warmer months, we love to grill and these are a very easy side.
My girls are all into making their lunches “aesthetic”, ha! I usually buy the mixed variety of macarons for them to pop in their lunchboxes, but this time, I grabbed just the chocolate and vanilla. They’re in the freezer section.
I’m over here adding fiber at every turn. I like their kale because the pieces are chopped small. If I’m going to add kale to everything, I want small pieces and not big pieces that I often find in the bagged variety.
I bought this to have a piece with coffee at my desk after lunch. Delish!
I bought this thinking it would be mostly nuts, but it’s actually more like a bar mix. There is a balance between mixed nuts and those little toasted crackers inside. I was afraid it might be too garlic-y, but it’s just right!
I’ve shared this a million times, but a little olive oil, salt and pepper on broccoli florets in the air fryer for about 18 to 20 minutes and bam, you have yourself a side.
Because it’s grill season!
All of my kids like chicken but Mades LOVES chicken. I saw these in the refrigerated section and picked some up for her. She loves them! They’re easy for snacks and lunchboxes.
Yes please! I love Trader Joe’s dips, so this was an easy “add to cart”.
And finally, a big batch of blueberries 🙂 .
And that’s my TRADER JOE’S APRIL HAUL!
If you have blueberries (and some of their yummy brioche!), make sure you try my BLUEBERRY FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE! It’s an easy make ahead breakfast or brunch.
If you have found something recently at Trader Joe’s that you’re loving, please, please, please share it with the group!
I’ll see you back here tomorrow, friends. xx
Laura says
The Lemon scones are AMAZING.
Elspeth Mizner says
I’m heading to Trader Joe’s soon and will definitely be referring to this list!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Sandra Roberts says
Those meyer lemon cookie thins are amazing!!
I need to make another TJ’s run. It is one of my favorite things to do!
Paula Hobbs says
TJ has the BEST fresh flowers in the Spring! It makes me so happy!!
Mix and Match Mama says
YES! And they are priced so well too!
Kara says
I bought and loved the garlic mix yesterday! I was pleasantly surprised!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s unique, right? I like it too!
Leah says
The peony hand soap is seasonal and smells oh so good! I majorly stock up because it sells our so quickly
Susan P Fitzpatrick says
I have that Brazil Nut body trio and the quality is really good. I like it as much as the Sol de Janeiro and especially love the price. My son loves lemon anything. Might need to check out all their lemon items.
Laci Murray says
anything lemon is a homerun for me!
Mix and Match Mama says
Me too!!
Emma says
The watermelon sounds so interesting. I have to try it now!
Frances Ryals says
Well, I’m glad you shared that broccoli recipe for the millionth and ONE time because I somehow missed it! Love your T J’s posts!
Nicole H says
Thank you for all of the great springy recommendations!
The peanut udon noodle salad in the premade refrigerated section is delicious! Perfect for an easy lunch.
(Udon noodles, shredded cabbage, carrots, red bell peppers, peanuts, diced onions and cilantro with a peanut ginger dressing)
Mix and Match Mama says
THANK YOU!!! I love all the recs!
Sumsky33 says
I can’t wait to try the Japanese mini waffles, sounds delicious. Thanks for your post.
Christine says
Love your TJ hauls. Going to Hyannis next week so I will surely stop by. That’s the closest one to me.❤️
Mix and Match Mama says
I am determined to visit that one this summer! I’ve been saying it for years, but this year, I’m going to try and make it happen.
Karen in VA says
Love, love Trader Joe’s! Going to be buying several things from your list. Have you ever tried their onion dip? Delish. And their chicken Marsala with mashed potatoes is an easy meal and so good! And we put their onion salt on just about everything! Have a great day!!
Mix and Match Mama says
I LOVE THAT DIP!! I haven’t had the chicken Marsala though. Thank YOU for the rec!
Bren says
Freeze dried watermelon??!! I am so looking for this at my Trader Joe’s!
Kristin B says
The Bread and Butter Pickle Chips are fantastic if like those kind of pickles.
Shari says
It would be great if any of those treats were gluten free!
Mix and Match Mama says
Trader Joe’s has SO MANY gluten-free treats! I have a post on some of my faves here: https://mixandmatchmama.com/2020/02/trader-joes-faves-gluten-free/