Trader Joe's October Haul - Mix & Match Mama

It’s a Trader Joe’s Thursday, friends!

Between now and Christmas, this is without a doubt, the VERY BEST TIME to go to Trader Joe’s.

The very very best.

We now have two Trader Joe’s locations in McKinney, so I have been popping in more often. During this fall season, I would say, I make a stop at least twice a week and every single time, I find goodness.

This is my OCTOBER HAUL, but I went ahead and linked some previous October Hauls at the bottom of this post because I certainly did not include everythinnnnnng that is delicious and in stores right now. Truly, there is just too much to share in one post.

Get cozy and get ready for some yummy fall flavors. If you weren’t heading to Trader Joe’s today, this post might just get you there.

Starting with…

…yes, please! This is great toasted up in the morning with some of their pumpkin butter.

I use challah in breakfast casseroles all the time. It’s delicious on its own, but it works so well in certain recipes too.

Try it with any of my breakfast casseroles or use it in a bread pudding too!

Perfect for fall and holiday baking!

Okay, we can’t quit this seasonal treat. You guys, it’s so delicious! Spread a little on your toast or waffle and WOW, it’s fabulous!

I was really, really excited about these, but Ashby was too! I love these fully cooked chicken meatballs. I’ve shared them before as the flavors change with the season. This last week, I picked up Buffalo (always a good one!) and cranberry jalapeno! This was a new-to-me variety, and THEY ARE SO GOOD! I have had them for lunch twice now and loved them.

‘Tis the season to stock up on items for seasonal recipes!

I think these are new as well and my little girls both devoured them. I will be picking up a few more boxes on my next trip. You can air fry them, put them in the oven or even microwave them. They made for really easy breakfasts.

I love when they add in their seasonal burritos, dips and such. This one is really good. It tastes like Thanksgiving 🙂 .

I buy these every year. There is just a slight, slight hint of pumpkin. These are savory chips (not sweet) and great with salsa.

Hello! These are new and wow, my kids loved these too! Even the packaging is cute!

These are tiny little leaf cookies. They aren’t too sweet…just lovely little nibbles.

Because…of course. It wouldn’t be October without these guys!

I snack on these like candy. I love Trader Joe’s pumpkin seeds, but I especially love the pumpkin spice version.

We are big fans of shortbread cookies around here. These have a very subtle bit of apple to them. Delish!

I buy these every year from the bakery section. We had them for a treat after dinner earlier this week. They’re always delicious.

I saw this new hand soap in my store, so I bought a bottle for Smith’s bathroom.

And last but never least…

…I bought four jars of the pepper jelly. I’ve shared this pepper jelly for YEARS. It is without a doubt our very favorite. They used to carry it year around, but a few years ago, they made it seasonal. Stock up! It’s especially delicious with this PEPPER JELLY & BACON DIP!

And like I said at the top of this post, there really is just too much to cover in one blog post. I have several other October/Fall Hauls you should check out to see even more delicious, seasonal goodness:
LAST MONTH’S SEPTEMBER 2026 HAUL
OCTOBER HAUL 2025
OCTOBER HAUL 2024
OCTOBER HAUL 2023
FALL TRADER JOE’S FAVES 2022
FALL TRADER JOE’S FAVES 2021
FALL TRADER JOE’S FAVES 2020
FALL TRADER JOE’S FAVES 2019