As many of you know, my family and I live in St. Charles which means we don’t have a local Tjs-it sucks! So I don’t make it there every week even though I would like to. That being said I stock up on a lot when we do go, and many of you have asked me to share my families favs!
FREEZER STAPLES
Orange Chicken
Coconut Shrimp-I LOVE
Edamame- in the shell
Chicken Friend Rice
Asparagus Risotto
Sweet Potato Fries- they are the best I’ve found
Chile Lime Burgers- Love for low carb meals
Riced Cauliflower- my boys love this
Arugula Pizza
ALL THE GNOCCHI- seriously haven’t had a bad one
Mini Cones- Vanilla and Chocolate
Chicken Cilantro Wontons- I steam these- SO GOOD
*dip the above wontons in the Sweet Chili Sauce*
THE BOYS STAPLES
Squishers Yogurts- we freeze for an after dinner treat
Joe Joes Vanilla Cookies
Any of the Envirokids Cereals
Roasted Plantain Chips
Bambino Formaggio Pizza- 4 pack personal pizzas
Fruit Leather Buttons
Fruit Sauce Crushers (pouches)
Soft & Juice Mango Slices ( basically dried & sweet)
Maple Leaf Cookies(seasonal I think) & Hedgehog Cookies
Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
SNACK STAPLES
Citterio Genoa Salame & Provolone Cheese ( great low carb)
All Trail Mixes- plus they are individually packaged great for the boys
Unsalted PB filled Pretzels
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Organic Fruit Strips- great for sweet tooth under 100 cals!
Chunky Spicy Guac- GAME CHANGER
Thai Lime & Chili Cashews- thank me later
MISC. STAPLES
Sweet Chili Sauce- DO NOT GO AND FORGET TO BUY THIS
Everything But The Bagel Seasoning- Cody LOVES this stuff
Cookie Butter- its a big hit with literally everyone but me.
Coconut Aminos- If you follow me on Insta you know I use this ALOT
Green Goddess Salad Dressing
Lobster Raviolis
The ONLY con to Trader Joes is their lack of a Deli ( not sure if this is all locations or just mine ) but we usually just hit Dierbergs for lunch meat since it is right by our house. That being said, if you haven’t ventured out to your closest Tjs yet..you’re truly missing out.
Please leave your Trader Joes favorites in the comments! I alway love trying new things!
Maple Butter (No butter INVOLVED, just whipped syrup) a dab on butternut SQUASH and bake with a little course salt.
Not a big butternut squash fan over here, but I will give it another go!
Their taco seas is the best on the plaNet.
I need to snag some, we have only used the Chili Lime one for mexican night!
Trader joe’s ENCHILADA is the bomb. Pour a little over a flour stuffed shredded chicken TORTILLA and pop that into the OVen.
Taco seasoning
Green chilies- for some reason i favor over others.
I haven’t made enchiladas in a long time- now I need to put it on a menu soon!
I love their Bruchetta spread!
I have never seen this! I will have to scope it out next time!
Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip + Plantain Chips
Roasted Vegetable Pizza
Cauliflower Gnocchi (Roasted in the oven)
Kale & Cashew Pesto
Black PepPer Turkey Bacon
Chicken Shawarma + Tabbouleh Salad
Lite Organic String Cheese
3 Layer Hummus
I swear this list could go on and on! So many good things.
right?! I had to stop myself from typing out too many items- ha!