OMG: Trader Joe’s Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts

If I was going to put together my Top 5 list for TJ's this year, Trader Joe's Mini Chocolate Mousse Desserts would definitely be on there. Maybe even top three. I think the last time I said "Run, don't walk," it was for the Mini Cream Puffs. But these are even better. First things…

ByMichelleNovember 29, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Sweet Cannoli Dip

Until I saw Trader Joe's Sweet Cannoli Dip, I had no idea it was even a thing. But a quick search around the Internet says people have been making this at home for ages. And for me, I think making it "from scratch" would probably be the way to go. Because that way you can…

ByMichelleNovember 22, 20220Comments

Product Review

Run, Don’t Walk: Trader Joe’s Italian Custard Cream Puffs

If you need a little break from pumpkin desserts, grab yourself a box of Trader Joe's Italian Custard Cream Puffs. The most important thing you need to know is THEY NEED TO THAW FOR 90 MINUTES. And at my house, they took the full hour and a half. I checked at an hour and the…

ByMichelleOctober 18, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Salted Maple Ice Cream Needs … More Salt

Around these parts, Molly Moon's makes the best Salted Caramel Ice Cream. It's got just enough salt to amplify the caramel and you're never asking, is this salted? I can't say the same for Trader Joe's Salted Maple Ice Cream. To be fair, the salted part here is apparently the Salted Caramel swirl, but my…

ByMichelleSeptember 14, 20220Comments

Recipes

We Tried Trader Joe’s Cinnamon Roll Blondie Bar Mix

You know when you've got that cinnamon roll craving, but waiting for the dough to rise isn't an option? Trader Joe's Cinnamon Roll Blondie Bar baking mix might be just what you need. I opted to follow the box directions on the first go, as I usually do. But do I wish I had…

ByMichelleSeptember 8, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Very Chocolatey Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert

WHOA. I know everyone is champing at the bit for Pumpkin (Maple/Butterbut) Palooza to hit full force at Trader Joe's....but hit pause for just a second and don't skip Trader Joe's Very Chocolatey Non-Dairy Oat Dessert. When it says it is VERY CHOCOLATEY, it's not lying. So chocolatey I don't think it even needs…

ByMichelleSeptember 6, 20220Comments

Product Review

Trader Joe’s Bomb Pops: Out of This World or Just Ok?

The upside of Trader Joe's Bomb Pops (or Out of this World Ice Pops, if you must) is that they're smaller than the ones we got when we were kids. And there are actual fruit flavors involved instead of just red, blue and white. What flavor was blue anyway? But when your freezer is already…

ByMichelleJuly 14, 20220Comments

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We Tried Trader Joe’s Horchata Ice Cream

Although Trader Joe's has been trotting out lots of non-dairy frozen dessert options over the last couple of years, it's interesting they went the standard dairy route for their Horchata Ice Cream. Sure, rice milk isn't necessarily known for rich creamy mouthfeel, but using regular dairy in this one and with a cinnamon forward…

ByMichelleJuly 5, 20220Comments

Product Review

4 New Summer Treats at Trader Joe’s

Macarons, Ice Pops and Dream Bars - Oh, My! I literally don't have enough room in my freezer for all the new summer treats at Trader Joe's. Along with last year's faves Tangerine Cream bars and Non-Dairy Oat Milk Fudgesicles, TJ's added Watermelon & Peach Macarons, Blueberry Dream Bars, Out of the World Ice…

ByMichelleJune 29, 20220Comments

Product Review

We Tried Trader Joe’s Thai Banana Fritters

Trader Joe's Thai Banana Fritters are one of those desserts that I think go best at the end of a Thai, or even Vietnamese meal. When you just want something a little sweet, a little crunchy, but not full on dessert. Though, it you wanted to have them with ice cream on the side, you…

ByMichelleApril 13, 20220Comments