I have a major thing for Trader Joe's. A very major thing. I have never bought a food from there that I didn't like. Unfortunately for me (and everyone else, too), there is no Trader Joe's in Iowa City. However, that doesn't stop me from stocking up on all the goods. I buy in mass quantities before leaving for school, and insist that my parents bring me more groceries from there whenever they come to visit. Whether or not you're an avid TJ's shopper (which you should be), here are the snacks you absolutely need to buy next time you're there.
1. Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
If you're like me and love Reese's, you'll be in for a pleasant surprise with these. They are better than Reese's. Yeah, you heard that right. I could eat a whole box in one sitting, although I'm not sure if that's something to be proud of or embarrassed about? Regardless, they are the best chocolate fix.
2. Speculoos Cookie Butter
So many flavors. So much goodness. You can eat this on graham crackers, cookies, or brownies. Eat it with ice cream. Eat it from the jar; that's my preferred method. Either way, eat it.
3. Egg White Salad
If you like eggs, you'll love this. It's fresh and healthy, yet it still tastes great. This is the perfect already prepared snack. Put it on crackers, bread, or eat it plain. It's Delicious and filling.
4. Pizza Margherita
As far as frozen pizzas go, this is one of the best. It has the perfect amount of sauce and cheese. Despite being frozen, it tastes a lot fresher than most frozen pizzas. Probably because TJ's knows how to hook it up with the best cheese and herbs.
5. Mac and Cheese Bites
Honestly, if you haven't had these, what are you even doing with your life? They took mac and cheese, some sort of greasy, fried dough ball, and stuck it all together to form a cheesy, crispy, gooey goodness. You'll find yourself struggling to not make the entire package at once, trust me.
6. Premade Salads
These are the equivalent of healthy fast food. You can buy a meal that's already made so you don't have to worry about dinner that night, but guess what? It's healthy! TJ's offers so many kinds of salads that I can't even try to list them. I'll just let you go pick out your favorite on your own, but I guarantee you'll find one that will make you want to be a salad junkie for life
Trader Joe's is affordable, and for the most part, all their options are healthy. Check out the TJ's nearest to you, and be sure to bring home all six of these items. You will not regret it. In the meantime, please help me petition for a Trader Joe's in Iowa City. That way we can live the good life without having to make our parents overnight groceries to us, but maybe that's just me.
