Trader Joe's is already our go-to place for healthy (and delicious) snacks [1], but did you know it also has totally original out-of-this-world ice cream flavours? Whether you're more of a plain Jane when it comes to selecting ice cream [2] flavours or love trying the latest thing, TJ's has a mix of classics and fun spins on classics [3] that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. And don't worry — non-dairy options and gelato varieties are available, too! Check out the gallery for the 10 flavours you seriously need to buy on your next visit to Trader Joe's.
French Vanilla Ice Cream
Admittedly, French Vanilla has the most calories of all the TJ's vanilla options, but the lighter options don't even compare to this one. The vanilla flavour is surprisingly one of the richest and creamiest of all the Trader Joe's flavours, so even if you think vanilla is boring, we have a feeling that this one will change your mind.
Chocolate Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert
For the lactose intolerant folks out there, this is the best dairy-free flavour you'll find. Because it's made with coconut milk, it's infused with the slightest hint of coconut, which complements the rich chocolate better than you might expect. Sure, it doesn't have the creamy decadence of true dairy ice cream, but it's a pretty darn good substitute.
Ultra Chocolate Ice Cream
Listen up, chocolate-lovers. Out of all the TJ's chocolate ice cream varieties, this one is definitely the richest, with a supercreamy base and generous chocolaty flavour. If you want to down a chocolate bar in ice cream form, then you'll love this one.
Coffee Bean Blast Ice Cream
This is definitely not your traditional coffee-flavoured ice cream. By adding brewed Colombian coffee in addition to ground French roast coffee beans, this one feels like a shot of espresso (but tastes way more delicious).
Peanut Butter Tracks Ice Cream
Made with the already delicious french vanilla ice cream, this one has the added bonus of mini peanut butter cups and a caramel swirl. What more could you want from an ice cream?
Salted Caramel Gelato
For the sophisticated ice cream consumer, there's this denser, richer, and creamier gelato variety that's still lower in fat and calories than traditional ice cream. It also combines sea salt and caramel, which is almost as good a combination as chocolate and peanut butter.
Golden Caramel Swirl in French Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream
When you combine Ultra Chocolate with Super Premium French Vanilla, you get this decadent flavour that everyone will love. It's also tied all together with a caramel swirl (as if you needed more convincing).
Kona Coffee Cookie Mocha Swirl Ice Cream
Made with Kona coffee shortbread cookie chucks and a mocha fudge swirl in a creamy ice cream base, this one isn't to be missed. It's basically a full dessert in a quart (though it's up to you if you want to share).
Joe-Joe's 'n Cream
Cookies and cream is a classic, but Trader Joe's somehow makes it feel new. With seriously huge cookie chunks and creamy vanilla ice cream, you'll never want to get cookies and cream from anywhere else after trying this one.
Cookie Butter Ice Cream
If you believe chunkier is better when it comes to ice cream, then this one is for you. With enormous cookie pieces and decadent Speculoos cookie butter added to TJ's already rich vanilla ice cream, we really don't trust anyone who would say no to this flavour.