If there's anything better than Trader Joe's [1], it's new Trader Joe's. In 2019, the store is shaking things up with a bunch of fantastic new food products [2] in seemingly every department. The salad dressing arena has received a few newcomers, and there are even some breakfast loaves we've been drooling over, to name a couple. Trader Joe's is rolling out the new, and we're here for it.
From cookies to hummus [3] to chocolate-covered [4] goodies, TJ's is stocking shelves with all sorts of new and shiny things. Here's a roundup of the can't-miss newbies of 2019. Yes, you should try them all.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes, Sara Bacon, and Hajar Larbah
Trader Joe's Amba Mango Sauce ($3)
You can use this fermented mango sauce as a dressing or a marinade — the possibilities are endless, so get creative.
Trader Joe's Avocado Tzatziki Dip ($4)
Use this avocado-infused yoghurt dip in place of mayonnaise to make a tasty (and healthy) tuna or chicken salad.
Trader Joe's Balsamic & Fig Dressing ($3)
Trader Joe's took a regular balsamic dressing and, well, dressed it up . . . with fig! Salads will never be the same. (In the best way possible.)
Trader Joe's Banana & Almond Butter Protein Smoothie ($3)
Made with coconut water and pea protein, this dairy-free smoothie offers 14 grams of protein and the taste of the beloved banana and almond butter combo, easy to enjoy on the go.
Trader Joe's Banana Date Nut Bread Crisps ($4)
The newest sweet crackers to hit Trader Joe's shelves, add these to your next cheese board to blend the flavours of fruit and nuts with your creamy and savory cheeses.
Trader Joe's Blueberry Muffins ($4)
You may think blueberry muffins are mostly the same everywhere you go, but we can assure you these were quite possibly the best muffins we have ever had. They absolutely did not disappoint.
Trader Joe's Blushing Apple Tart ($5)
You had us at tart. This flaky delight is topped with apples, and, boy, we're hungry now.
Trader Joe's Broccoli and Kale Pizza Crust ($4)
In my opinion, this crust is better than the cauliflower crust [6]. Top it off with marinara sauce or pesto, cheese, and all the veggies.
Trader Joe's Brown Rice and Quinoa Pasta ($3)
The elbow shape of these gluten-free noodles makes them the perfect choice for a healthy mac and cheese [7].
Trader Joe's Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix ($3)
Get a mega dose of protein and whole grains while brunching with your friends with these yummy buttermilk pancakes.
Trader Joe's Chipotle Vegetable Quesadillas ($3)
On nights you just don't have time to cook, heat up these vegetarian quesadillas.
Trader Joe's Chocolate Brownie & Vanilla Creme Sandwich Cookies ($4)
No need to choose between treats! These cookies have both of our favourites by turning the brownies into the cookies for this dessert dream.
Trader Joe's Chocolate Hummus ($2)
An unlikely combination at first glance, one would understand why chocolate hummus [8] could cause confusion. But trust us that this vegan dip is the perfect blend of ingredients to make you feel like you're indulging without actually eating chocolate frosting out of a jar. It would be delicious with cookies, strawberries, bananas, a spoon, etc.
Trader Joe's Cinnamon Croissant Loaf ($6)
And here we thought croissants couldn't get any better. Leave it to Trader Joe's to make something amazing even more amazing. It's a whole loaf of flaky cinnamon goodness.
Trader Joe's Classic English Muffins ($2)
There's nothing like the comforting taste of a toasted English muffin with butter, and leave it to Trader Joe's to make sure we can find all our childhood favourites in one convenient location.
Trader Joe's Cocoa Crunch Cereal ($3)
Chocolate for breakfast is always a score, and TJ's knows this. Get some gluten-free cocoa and crunch to start off your day or snack on whenever you so choose. It'll be scrumptious anytime.
Trader Joe's Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte Coffee Beverage ($2)
These are superconvenient individual nondairy coffee beverages to grab when you are on the run and want a sweet and caffeinated treat.
Trader Joe's Cold Pressed Pineapple Juice ($2)
Nothing is quite as refreshing as 100-percent pineapple juice. Try adding it to a green smoothie [9].
Trader Joe's Creamy Chicken and Poblano Ravioli ($4)
Found in the deli section, these raviolis are made with chicken, smoky poblano peppers, and a blend of four different cheeses, and they are ready to go in just five to six minutes. Hello, easiest dinner of all time.
Trader Joe's Crepe Wafer Cookies ($2)
Is there anything like the buttery sweet taste and smell of waffle cones that beckons us to enter an ice cream shop without even realising where we've ended up? Don't deprive your ice cream bowl of the treat of a cone just because you happen to be at home. Throw one (or three, we won't tell) of these in your bowl for extra flavour and crunch.
Trader Joe's Dark and Milk Chocolate Covered Mini Pretzels ($3)
Pretzels, but covered in chocolate and mini-size. Doesn't get much better than that.
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups ($4)
Oh, yes. Almond butter fans just got extra lucky with this new addition to the sweet shelf. It's dark chocolate and almond butter perfection. Good luck staying stocked, Trader Joe's.
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups ($1)
There's a new kid in town, regular peanut butter cups. The perfect combo of salty and sweet, these guys are gonna go fast.
Trader Joe's Egg Frittata With Swiss Cheese and Cauliflower ($3)
Keep breakfast easy but gourmet with this frozen item. Eat it on its own, or layer it into a breakfast sandwich to take it to the next level.
Trader Joe's Everything Ciabatta Rolls ($2)
If you already put TJ's everything bagel seasoning [10] on, well, everything, then you're going to want to try these rolls.
Trader Joe's Farm Island IPA & Session IPA ($8)
Cheers to the new beers in the adult beverage section of Trader Joe's. Farm Island IPA and Session IPA both come in at $7.99 each.
Trader Joe's Focaccia Bread With Roasted Tomato and Parmesan ($4)
Eat as is or heated up to feel like you're eating authentic, restaurant-style focaccia in the comfort of your home. Serve at your next dinner party to seriously impress your guests.
Trader Joe's Freeze Dried Red Seedless Grape Slices ($3)
These unsweetened freeze-dried grape slices are here to liven up your snack program. They're good on their own or sprinkled into something else, so you can't go wrong with this out-of-the-box snack.
Trader Joe's Frozen Beet Chunks ($2)
The frozen section was already bumpin', and now it's positively rageing with new frozen beet chunks, a versatile vegetable. Is it weird to be excited about beets?
Trader Joe's Fudgy Chocolate Quinoa Loaf and Cake Mix ($3)
Trader Joe's describes this gluten-free mix as "irresistibly rich, moist, and chocolatey," and we could not agree more.
Trader Joe's Ghost Chile BBQ Sauce ($3)
If your taste buds can handle the heat, kick your BBQ up a notch with this sauce made with the infamously spicy ghost peppers.
Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Pie Crust ($3)
If you're gluten-free, you'll love this easy-bake pie crust. Fill it with your favourite seasonal fruits.
Trader Joe's Gochujang Chop Salad Kit ($4)
Healthy lunch prep [11] just got so much easier with this ready-made mix.
Trader Joe's Greek Lowfat Yoghurt ($1)
OK, yes, these yoghurts are higher in sugar — but with almond granola in one and fudge pretzel topping in the other, they're also a more filling way to satisfy those cravings.
Trader Joe's Greek Whole Milk Yoghurt Guava Passion Fruit ($1)
Guava and passion fruit join forces to bring a deliciously tropical flavour to this smooth and creamy whole milk Greek yoghurt.
Trader Joe's Green Vegetable Foursome ($3)
This new bag of frozen good-for-you goodness has all the greens. Thanks, Trader Joe's, for keeping us healthy.
Trader Joe's Honey Hedgehog Cookies ($3)
More cookies? You get us, Trader Joe's. These buttery little guys come in pouches for easy snacking. And in cute little hedgehog shapes, to boot!
Trader Joe's Honey Pale Ale Mustard ($2)
Upgrade your sandwich experience with this fancy condiment, or use it as a dip for all your fave veggies and chips.
Trader Joe's Jalapeño Sauce ($3)
Add this zippy sauce to a burrito bowl, a salad, or your tacos of choice for some extra heat and flavour.
Trader Joe's Joe-Joe's Cookies & Cream Light Ice Cream ($3)
There are so many good things packed into such a small product. Yes please to everything this ice cream offers.
Trader Joe's Joe-Joe's Slims ($2)
This is the crispier, thinner version of the beloved Joe-Joe's. It's the perfect combo of crunchy chocolate and creamy vanilla.
Trader Joe's Ketchup-Flavoured Spud Crunchies ($2)
Innovation is turning the experience of french fries and ketchup into a portable snack.
Trader Joe's Lemon Creme Sandwich Cookies ($4)
Welcome to the family, lemon cremes. New to the dessert selection, these lemony goodies are vegan and lemon-lover approved.
Trader Joe's Lemon Peal Malt Beverage ($8)
For when you want to drink hard lemonade but aren't in college anymore.
Trader Joe's Mideast Style Feast ($3)
You'll get a little bit of everything in this prepackaged treat: grape leaves, hummus, lentil salad, and a refreshing tomato cracked bulgur wheat salad.
Trader Joe's Milk Chocolate & Honey Toffee Pecans ($3)
If you're searching for melt-in-your-mouth delicious morsels as a little treat-yo-self treat, then look no further. Trader Joe's has seemingly read our minds . . . yet again.
Trader Joe's Mini Meyer Lemon Flavoured Biscotti ($4)
Here are more decadent treats to add to your tea time or midday break.
Trader Joe's Organic Apple Juice ($3)
A classic since we were wee ones, organic apple juice is now stocked in Trader Joe's drink aisle. Kids and adults alike can get down with this one.
Trader Joe's Organic Buffalo Style Hummus ($3)
Holy moly, this hummus needs to be in our snack lineups, like, yesterday. Trader Joe's, we thank you.
Trader Joe's Organic Cold Pressed Juice ($6)
A welcome addition to the TJ's line of cold-pressed juices, this green juice is organic and in a larger size to give you even more of that green goodness.
Trader Joe's Organic Coleslaw Kit ($3)
This is the perfect easy side dish to contribute to an outdoor Summer picnic. Or add it to pulled pork sandwiches for the perfect BBQ side dish.
Trader Joe's Organic Creamy Cashew Cultured Yoghurt Alternative ($2)
The nondairy options for yoghurt keep on coming with these cashew-based yoghurts. They're available in strawberry and vanilla bean for your eating pleasure.
Trader Joe's Organic Creamy Cashew Fiesta Dip ($3)
This cashew fiesta dip tastes just like queso! Try adding it to a homemade Chipotle-style bowl.
Trader Joe's Organic Detox Cleansing Blend Herbal Supplement ($3)
This caffeine-free addition to Trader Joe's line of teas is just what you need to wind down in the evenings.
Trader Joe's Organic Earl Grey Tea ($2)
Tea time just got better with TJ's new stock of organic Earl Grey. So make up some tiny cucumber sandwiches, and get sippin'!
Trader Joe's Organic Elote Corn Chip Dippers ($2)
If you're going to eat chips, make it these corn chip dippers — the elote-inspired seasoning will blow your mind. (Don't forget the guac!)
Trader Joe's Organic Juice Pouches ($3)
For $3.49 each, get your juice fix in two new flavours: fruit punch and mixed berry. They're packable for kids' lunches, or yours, for that matter.
Trader Joe's Organic Mango Peel Away Fruit Leather Buttons ($1)
Fruit snacks aren't just for kids. Grab these treats in mango, grape mango, or strawberry mango when you're craving something sweet.
Trader Joe's Organic Pita Chips With Sea Salt ($2)
These are like the perfect pita chips you already know and love from Trader Joe's, but organic and in a simple sea salt flavour.
Trader Joe's Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar ($2)
Popular home remedy apple cider vinegar is now sitting pretty on the shelves of Trader Joe's. So if you're looking to stock up, TJ's might be just the place to do it.
Trader Joe's Organic Sparkling Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar ($2)
Good for your gut and your taste buds, this sparkling apple cider drinking vinegar comes in strawberry basil and cucumber mint flavours.
Trader Joe's Organic Spicy Taco Sauce ($2)
This is the perfect way to get taco flavouring onto as many food items as possible. Marinate your taco veggies or meat with this sauce, use it as a salad dressing, or create an amazing dip; truly, the world is your taco.
Trader Joe's Organic Thick & Chunky Salsa ($2)
Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot chunkier. The new organic thick and chunky salsa will have you dancing with your tortilla chips.
Trader Joe's Organic Vanilla Wafer Cookies ($3)
Any new cookie is a good addition in our book. TJ's is keeping it simple with these vanilla wafer cookies, but they're anything but basic.
Trader Joe's Pancake Bread ($4)
Proof that you can turn almost any breakfast food into a loaf for the win, these are totable to bring for any potluck brunch; you'll definitely be invited back.
Trader Joe's Pure Maple Syrup ($13)
A nice new tall bottle of the good stuff. Because if you're not using real maple syrup, are you even eating breakfast right?
Trader Joe's Rosé Vinaigrette ($3)
One of the newcomers in the dressing lineup, this organic Rosé vinaigrette sounds like a solid addition to the salad world. And the marinating world, for that matter.
Trader Joe's Ruby Cacao Wafers ($3)
They're pink. They're chocolate. They're new. These tangy little chocolate pieces are pretty in pink and ready to jazz up any confection you're baking.
Trader Joe's Sesame Crunch Chopped Salad Kit ($4)
You have things to do, and buying all the ingredients for a chopped salad are not on that list. Let Trader Joe's do the work for you with this yummy salad kit.
Trader Joe's Shakshuka Starter ($2)
Create this classic Middle Eastern dish at home with only this product, two eggs, and a microwave. This freezer item provides the base of tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and spices cooked together as a tasty stew and just requires the addition of two poached eggs. Breakfast (or any meal) doesn't get easier, or more gourmet, than that.
Trader Joe's Soycutash ($3)
This mix of plain corn, edamame, and diced red peppers would make a great addition to any stir fry.
Trader Joe's Sparkling Coconut Water With Yuzu ($4)
Refreshing, crisp, light, and perfectly sweet, it's like Spring in a can.
Trader Joe's Spicy Avocado Hummus ($3)
A new hummus with a kick would've been good enough, but TJ's went above and beyond by adding avocado. A slow clap for this one.
Trader Joe's Spicy Thai Aubergine With Thai Basil ($3)
This quick vegan meal can be served with anything from rice to tofu, but be warned: it really is spicy.
Trader Joe's Strawberry Fruit Spread With Natural Rose Flavour ($3)
Elevate your jam experience with the addition of rose flavour to make you feel like you're having high tea in London, no matter your location.
Trader Joe's Strawberry Greek Frozen Yoghurt Parfait Bars ($3)
Indulge with a little less guilt with these frozen yoghurt bars made with strawberry Greek yoghurt and granola clusters.
Trader Joe's Toasted Sesame Dressing ($3)
In amping up its dressing shelf, TJ's has produced this gem. Good as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or marinade, this toasted sesame dressing is a welcome addition.
Trader Joe's Tortilla Chips Seasoned With Brussels Sprouts, Garlic, Onion, and Parsley ($3)
Does telling us brussels sprouts are involved in these chips make us feel like we're eating a vegetable? Yes, yes it does.
Trader Joe's Turmeric Ginger Coconut Beverage ($3)
Treat yourself to a golden latte at home — iced or hot. It's premixed with coconut milk, so you can enjoy this delicious, anti-inflammatory beverage without any of the work of making it.
Trader Joe's Umami Seasoning Blend ($3)
Trader Joe's is spicing up its spice section with a shiny new umami seasoning blend. This Japanese seasoning with mushroom flavour has many uses, and we're pretty pleased about it.
Trader Joe's Vegan Ranch Dip ($3)
And then vegans everywhere broke out in celebration and veggie dipping.
Best New Trader Joe's Products of 2019
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