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Hello, We Found the 37 Best Snacks at Trader Joe’s Right Now

Everything bagel everything, plz.

By Corinne Sullivan, Mikhaila Archer and Hannah Chubb
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In this life, there are a few telltale signs that you’ve gone Full Adult. First, you find yourself splurging on kitchen gadgets. That’s quickly followed by the decision to choose a Real Housewives binge sesh and home-cooked meal over a night out at the bar. Eventually, the highlight of your Sunday will become a trip to the grocery store...especially if you live near a Trader Joe’s. And that’s not a bad thing at all. But here’s the thing about TJ's: You can go in with the most detailed grocery list and still never be fully prepared for the moment you turn into the snack section. It’s a beautiful experience like no other...especially when *that* everything but the bagel seasoning hits your nose.

If you are like me and become somewhat delirious when faced with the Trader Joe’s snack selection, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve found 37 of the best snacks you’ll find at TJ’s right this very second—most of which are both affordable and good for you. Peep below for all the best Trader Joe’s snacks to stick in your cart on your next shopping trip. You’re so welcome.

1
for something smooth

Trader Joe's Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich Butter Buttercream Cookies

Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich Butter Buttercream Cookies
1
for something smooth

Trader Joe's Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich Butter Buttercream Cookies

$14 at Amazon
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If you’re a strawberry shortcake fan, you need one of these sandwich cookies in your mouth rtfn. Rich, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth—ugh, we love. Girl Scouts, take notes.

2
for something on-the-go

Trader Joe's ABC Almond Butter Cocoa Bars, 2 Pack

ABC Almond Butter Cocoa Bars, 2 Pack
2
for something on-the-go

Trader Joe's ABC Almond Butter Cocoa Bars, 2 Pack

Gluten-free and vegan peeps alike will be thrilled with these chocolate oat bars. Filled with almond butter, they’re ideal for snacking while you’re out and about.

3
for something unique

Trader Joe's Sour Cream & Onion Corn Puffs, 2 Pack

Sour Cream & Onion Corn Puffs, 2 Pack
3
for something unique

Trader Joe's Sour Cream & Onion Corn Puffs, 2 Pack

Now 20% Off
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“Addictive” would be an understatement. It’s your favorite chip flavor but concentrated into the wonderfully textural puff experience that only Trader Joe’s can give. Chef’s kiss.

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4
for something spreadable

Trader Joe's Speculoos Cookie Butter, 2 Pack

Speculoos Cookie Butter, 2 Pack
4
for something spreadable

Trader Joe's Speculoos Cookie Butter, 2 Pack

Even if you’ve never experienced the deliciousness of a spiced speculoos biscuit (which...you need to), you’re going to love this cookie butter spread. It’s nut-free and perfect for adding to pancakes, bananas, waffles, or just eating by the spoonful.

5
for something crispy

Trader Joe's Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls Variety Pack

Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls Variety Pack
5
for something crispy

Trader Joe's Chicken and Vegetable Spring Rolls Variety Pack

Just throw these guys in the oven, on the stove, or in the air fryer for a crispy, flavorful bite that *almost* rivals your local takeout.

6
for something zesty

Trader Joe's Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins, 2 Pack

Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins, 2 Pack
6
for something zesty

Trader Joe's Meyer Lemon Cookie Thins, 2 Pack

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These babies are so thin and delicious, there’s a solid chance you eat the whole box in one sitting. The lemon is my fave because each cookie tastes like summer in Italy, but the triple ginger flavor also slaps.

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7
for something nostalgic

Trader Joe's Scandinavian Swimmers, 2 Pack

Amazon’s Choice
Scandinavian Swimmers, 2 Pack
7
for something nostalgic

Trader Joe's Scandinavian Swimmers, 2 Pack

It’s like le classic Swedish Fish, but maybe better? 10 for texture (no getting stuck to your teeth here), 10 for the flavor, and 10 for the cute colors.

8
for something ~surprising~

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Orange Sticks, 2 Pack

Dark Chocolate Orange Sticks, 2 Pack
8
for something ~surprising~

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Orange Sticks, 2 Pack

Okay, you may be skeptical about the combination of dark chocolate and orange, but hear me out—these chocolate-dipped “sticks” of orange-flavored jelly are soft without being gooey. They’re also free from any artificial flavors.

9
for something fruity

Trader Joe's This Strawberry Walks Into a Bar Cereal Bar

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9
for something fruity

Trader Joe's This Strawberry Walks Into a Bar Cereal Bar

These cereal bars are perfectly sweet with an surprisingly flaky exterior—a grown-up Pop-Tart, if you will.

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10
for something crunchy

Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Rice Cracker Snack Mix Medley, 2 Pack

Gluten-Free Rice Cracker Snack Mix Medley, 2 Pack
10
for something crunchy

Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Rice Cracker Snack Mix Medley, 2 Pack

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You won’t be able to stop popping these in your mouth, if only for how good they crunch. But they also taste delicious, with a little zing of wasabi.

11
for something...extra

Trader Joe's Cinnamon Bun Spread

Cinnamon Bun Spread
11
for something...extra

Trader Joe's Cinnamon Bun Spread

Now 17% Off

Drizzle this spread on pancakes, waffles, or even your morning toast (yum). It basically turns any plain ol’ meal into a trip to Cinnabon.

12
for something decadent

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
12
for something decadent

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Tired: Just plain chocolate. Wired: TJ’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups, which are made with slow-roasted Virginia peanuts and smooth, dark chocolate from high-quality cacao beans.

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13
for something with protein

Trader Joe's Chewy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Chewy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein Bars
13
for something with protein

Trader Joe's Chewy Chocolate & Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Made with a mix of peanuts, soy protein, and brown rice protein, these sweet ‘n’ savory bars provide a v impressive 10 grams of protein per serving.

14
for something fun

Trader Joe's PB&J Snack Duo

PB&J Snack Duo
14
for something fun

Trader Joe's PB&J Snack Duo

Hi, remember Dunkaroos? This snack duo from TJ’s is like the adult version, and the combination of peanut-butter-filled wafer sticks and raspberry fruit dip really will remind you of a PB and J.

15
for something cheesy

Trader Joe's Baked Cheese Crunchies, 3 Pack

Baked Cheese Crunchies, 3 Pack
15
for something cheesy

Trader Joe's Baked Cheese Crunchies, 3 Pack

Forget all those cheesy snacks that taste as fake as they look. These umami corn snacks are flavor-packed without tasting artificial, and they provide le perfect amount of crunch.

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16
for something savory

Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Seasoned Kettle-Cooked Chips, 2 Pack

Everything But the Bagel Seasoned Kettle-Cooked Chips, 2 Pack
16
for something savory

Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel Seasoned Kettle-Cooked Chips, 2 Pack

Oh yeah, they did that. The incredible flavor of an everything bagel, plopped on a kettle-cooked potato chip.

17
for something familiar

Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Joe Joe’s

Gluten-Free Joe Joe’s
17
for something familiar

Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Joe Joe’s

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Tbqh, these vanilla bean creme double-stuffed sandwich cookies might just beat Oreos—especially since they’re made with all-natural flavoring.

18
for something stuffed

Trader Joe's Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels

Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels
18
for something stuffed

Trader Joe's Milk Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels

TJ’s did something groundbreaking when they took their already delicious peanut butter-stuffed pretzels and coated them in chocolate. They’re lil nugs of heaven, trust.

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19
for something baked

Trader Joe’s Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Rings

Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Rings
19
for something baked

Trader Joe’s Sour Cream & Onion Flavored Rings

Now 11% Off
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All of the onion ring vibes, none of the greasy fingers. These crunchy rings are made of lentils and rice, but you’d never believe it based on their yummy, sour cream, and oniony flavor.

20
for movie nights

Trader Joe's Soft Strawberry Licorice Twists, 5 Pack

Soft Strawberry Licorice Twists, 5 Pack
20
for movie nights

Trader Joe's Soft Strawberry Licorice Twists, 5 Pack

Licorice lovers will flip for these sweet twists, especially since they’re made with natural strawberry flavor and real licorice extract (which you won’t find in most other fruit-flavored licorice candies).

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Corinne Sullivan
Editor

Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé. 

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Mikhaila is an Editorial Intern who loves all things entertainment and pop culture. Her passions include (but are not limited to): The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, 70s furniture, and lots, and lots of Daria. If you want to see what she’s up to, you can follow her on Instagram here.

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Associate Lifestyle Editor

Hannah Chubb is the associate lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things home, travel, food, health, career, and more. She spends pretty much every hour of every day curating the internet for the best new products, trends, and travel destinations. You can typically find her looking for houses she can’t afford on Zillow or Airbnb, planning her next meal before she gets to the restaurant, or taking all of the Justin Bieber classes over and over and over again on Peloton. Follow her on Instagram

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