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
Happy Trader Joe’s shopping, friends!
I hope you stop by and find some deliciousness for your kitchen too.
I’ll see you all back here tomorrow. xx
Karen in VA says
Wow! I am not usually the first person to comment! I happened to wake up and couldn’t sleep so of course here I am.
You have to try Trader Joe’s Gozlemes. It’s a Turkish grilled cheese. In the Frozen section. So easy to make. You just toss one into a frying pan until it gets crispy. The cheese and dough are DELICIOUS! And it’s amazing with their pepper jelly. Three come in a package. Run, run and try them!
Have a great day!
Mix and Match Mama says
My mind is blown! I have never purchased these before, but I am so so so intrigued!
Debbra Weber says
I love the Trader Joe’s posts!! Thank you for sharing the Gozlemes. I have never stumbled by them but will look for them this weekend.
Alison says
I was able to make it to Trader Joes last weekend, and it made me so happy! I LOVE all the seasonal things! I missed that pepper jelly, and now I’m so sad. It will be a while before I can make the drive back over to our closest TJs. Anywho, thanks for sharing your haul!
Lisa D says
Buy the maple spiced nuts in bulk! They are that good.
My very favorite Fall Trader’s item is the g-free pumpkin pancake mix. Buy that in bulk too because pumpkin pancakes are delicious all year.
You’re welcome 🍁
Elspeth Mizner says
You have me craving a trip to Trader Joe’s! Thank you Shay!!
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Nancy Granger says
I have to admit that I am a little jealous that you have 2 TJJs and the closest one to me is 2.5 hours away. I still enjoy seeing your haul.
Karleigh Johnson says
Shay! I recently tried the mini apple pies from TJ’s and was absolutely amazed at how good they are! It’s the perfect size! I’m not a pie girl but they are DELICIOUS! You have to try!
Twila Frichtl says
My mouth is watering for all those pumpkin items! We are deprived of any Trader Joe’s stores up here in Montana. My family has been known to drive to Denver (a 14 hr jaunt) and plan our return trip by stopping at as many stores as we can as we leave town. Also went on a vacation to Hayden Lake and took one day out from boating and swimming just to drive to a Trader Joes. Enjoy all your goodies while thinking of us less fortunate Montanans. 😂😅😂
Missy says
Same for us in North Dakota—closest is 5 hours away in Minneapolis. When heading home from The Cities, we always stop at TJ’s with a cooler to stock up!
Susan P Fitzpatrick says
Yum!! 😋 I love their chicken meatballs with their frozen basmati rice and topped with of their General Tso’s sauce. So good for a quick lunch or dinner!
Sarah says
not to be a cranky turkey or anything, but why does McKinney get 2 trader joes and we can’t even have 1 in Savannah GA? Does someone in McKinney own Trader Joe’s? Unfair!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s weird, right? I have no idea how we got ourselves two?!
Ingrid Dravland says
Wow!!! Can’t wait until I get to a Trader Joe’s again!!! Thanks for the haul!!
Sil says
Yum!! Thank you!! You have motivated me to go to TJs today!!!
Jenn Rench says
How do you eat/cook the meatballs? I always want to buy them but not sure if they are air fried, baked, microwaved and then do I serve them with a bowl, rice? I would love to see how you use them.
Mix and Match Mama says
I almost always air fry mine and serve them with a side for lunch. Rice would be great with them!
Jess W says
Made me so happy to be at TJ’s last weekend and planning to go back this weekend and grab more yummy items!
Cris says
Without a doubt, you have the happiest little corner of the internet!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank YOU for being here with me!
Bethany says
The Apple Pie Spread and the Sourdough Apple Cinnamon bread are a perfect morning treat.
Pamela says
I see that the meatballs are fully cooked, but what do you do with them? Microwave them? Or could you put them in a CrockPot with some sauce?
Mix and Match Mama says
I almost always stick mine in the air fryer just a few minutes (about 7) and then eat them with a salad or some other side-type thing for lunch. I have microwaved them as well, and they’re great. You could put them in the slow cooker too!
Jenny N says
I am so jealous that you have 2 so close to you! I live south of Houston and it takes me about 45 minutes to get to 2-3 different ones in town. I don’t go very often because I don’t feel like fighting the Houston traffic on the weekends. Seeing this post makes me want to go this weekend…..it has been too long!
Mix and Match Mama says
They added our second one this summer…which seemed kind of odd to me because they’re really close together. I’m not complaining (at all!), I just hadn’t seen two so close together before.
Alexis says
I live in a suburb outside Atlanta – and they recently added another TJ’s a few miles down the road from me – so I now have FOUR all within 20 minutes of my home. It is mind boggling to me that we have so many here! And that isn’t even counting another one which is probably about 30-35 minutes away. 😅 Apparently we love TJ’s in this area! I know I do!!
Debbie Smith says
As a Canadian, I’m in awe of all of the yummy and fun things you can find at Trader Joe’s. So, I’m officially putting it out there – Trader Joe’s – Come to Canada!! (and Target -come back!!)
Kristin S says
OH, so glad to see the pepper jelly. NO clue why they made it seasonal…. at least in the South!