Buying & Trying Everything Vegan YOU Suggested at Trader Joe’s!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มี.ค. 2023
- Recently I asked YOU what I should get on my first trip to Trader Joe's in over 3 years! Here's what you recommended, plus a couple extra items as well. 😉 Enjoy! (Prices listed below)
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Trader Joe's Haul! (All prices in USD 🇺🇸)
Chickenless Buffalo wings $4.70
Chickenless Crispy Tenders $3.80
Hold the Dairy Chocolate Mini Ice cream cones $4
Oat Ice Cream Sandwiches $3.70
Oat Okie Dokie Ice cream $4
Yuzu Ice Cream $4.50
Dark Chocolate Truffle bar $2
Sunflower Seed Butter cups $3.50
Soy Chorizo $2.50 each
Organic Tempeh $2.30
Kale pesto $4
Vegan Cream cheese $3
Oat Brown Sugar coffee creamer $2
Creamy Dill dressing $4
Caramelized Onion dip $4.30
Sourdough bread $3.30
White Truffle potato chips $3
Papadum Lentil chips $2.70
Ghost Pepper chips $3
Corn chip dippers $2.50
Lentil Crunchy Curl chips $3
Inner Peas chips $1.80
Savory Multi-seed rice crackers $3.80
Savory Thin mini rice crackers $3
Sun-dried tomatoes $2.50 each
Organic popping corn $3 each
Tahini $4 each
Sriracha & Roasted garlic BBQ sauce $3.50
Hatch Valley salsa $3 each
Salsa Verde $2 each
Fire roasted green chilies $1 each
Harissa Paste $3
Blood Orange tea $2.80
Italian Blood Orange soda $3.50
Whole grain Dijon mustard $2
Everything but the Bagel seasoning $2
Cuban Citrusy Garlic seasoning $2
Everyday Seasoning $2
Garlic powder $2
Ajika seasoning $2
Sriracha sprinkle $3
Umami Mushroom seasoning $3
South African Smoke $2.70
Black Garlic $3 each
Smoked Paprika $2.50
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Let me know your favorite vegan snack or treat below! (Doesn't have to be from Trader Joe's) 🤗
So delicious salted caramel ice cream
@@BlueHeron654 Great choice!! That flavor is delicious! 😃
Old fashioned celery and peanut butter lol!
@@jennybushnell9995 Omg yesss! Such a good one! 🤩🤩
Vegan Korean Beef is a must try, honestly tastes like beef from a Chinese restaurant.
I like to mix a bit of the salsa verde with hummus and a bit of water for a delicious sauce/dressing for salads, roasted veggies and grains. Yum!!
Oh wow such a great idea!!! I will try it this week as I just made a fresh batch of hummus. Thanks!!
The vegan feta is amazing! Also highly recommend both the Garlic Spread and the Olive Tapenade
I was looking for olive tapenade, but I think they were out! 😢 Shoot, wish I had gotten their feta. Both will be on my list for next time. 😃
Always inspiring to see what they have in your country, and have your honest opinion about these foods. Have never tasted uzu, sounds nice. Harissa! it's so good isn't it. I like your approach to having the odd snack, you certainly have plenty of knowledge of whole food cooking and balance is good for the soul. Another great topic.
Aww thank you!! I’m not sure I had tried yuzu before this either.. except in a drink once! It’s quite nice, citrusy was pretty lemony in the ice cream… but not sour if that makes sense. 😅😅 And harissa! Yes!! Q and I are both obsessed with it now. 😆😆 Thanks for your comment about the snacks, I totally agree balance is the most important and I definitely will never shy away from occasional vegan treats. 😊
As always I enjoyed your video. I am particularly interested in seeing what you do with the black garlic. I bought some and haven’t gotten around to using it yet. I’m looking forward to learning from you 😉
Aww thank you! I have been using the black garlic almost every day so far! I am using it as a topping on a lot of my regular dishes (like Buddha bowls, soups, tacos, etc.). It blends in nicely! I’m sure you’ll be seeing it upcoming vids too. 🤩🤩
Add the citrus seasoning to popcorn, so good! It's also good on avocado toast and eggs.
Ooooh that sounds divine! Thanks for the tip!
I did not know you could simply put your popcorn into a microwave with a microwaveable plate on top like that! That's what I shall do then, thanks, Maddie. I haven't had popcorn in ages... That was really interesting. I wish we had Trader Joe's in the UK - I always see people with such interesting products that look really delicious and would make me experiment even more with food. All those organic things would be wonderful, too.
Yes it’s a great snack hack! Enjoy! Hahaha I hear you about having different things in the US than the UK… because I feel the same way about you guys! You have so many cool vegan things come out before us! 😆😆 I just saw some vegan Easter candy launched in the UK that I was drooling over! Lol. The grass is always greener on the other side I guess. 😂
I literally just got back from Trader Joe's and feel like I need to go back now! So glad you got to experience them again after so many years!
Hahaha omg too funny! Glad you saw a couple things you can add to your list to try for next time. And thank you! 🤗🤗
BUFFALO!!! My hometown. Glad you got to come and shop at my favorite store ❤
Oh nice!! Yes we go to Buffalo every couple of years because it’s so close! Do you ever come up to Toronto?! 🤩
so glad you got to pick up food from trader joes!! everytime i go to TJ, i pick up the crunchy curls!
Thank you! 🤗 Those crunchy curls were so good! Will definitely be buying again. 😃😃
I love the creamy dill dressing! My family loves the cream cheese. Let us know if you like it :) Thanks for the video, Maddie! 💕
Thanks Laura! I'm excited to try the cream cheese and will let you guys know how I like it! I had a couple others say it was good too. Yay! 😊😊
You are making me want to take a special trip across the border!! I even found one in Bellingham!
Hahaha omg yesss! Although I was constantly on XE checking the exchange rate, some things were not worth it! $4 USD for tortilla chips!? 🤯🤯 We should go together when I come visit you in BC!
I also live in Canada and when I get the chance to visit the US, Trader Joe’s is always a must-visit. My go-to snack purchase from TJ’s are the Thai lime & chili cashews…dangerously addictive 😋
Ooooh I’ll have to get those next time! Thanks for the suggestion. 😃😃
great video Maddie! you may want to research the topic of acrylamide with regards to processed food snacks. realize those foods are engineered for maximum profit, which is never in your best interest. my favorite snack is frozen banana with peanut butter, or frozen raspberries with almond butter which is way more expensive
Delicious frozen snack ideas! Thanks for sharing those. 🤗🤗
I really like your content in the videos you do. Thank you! I have to get Kimchee when I go to TJs.
So glad to hear it! 😃 Ooooh I haven't tried their kimchi. I'll keep an eye out for it next time. 🤩
Still watched Maddie even though 😭 sadly there's no Trader Joes in the UK. Good selection of yummy 😋 food and another awesome video. My favourite treat is anything from the Wicked Kitchen brand in Tesco. Love 🥰 the video and love 💞❤ Maddie & Q.
You guys have such great vegan options in the UK too! Would love to try something from the Wicked Kitchen like next time I’m over there. 🤗💕
You're making my mouth water! We're on a really tight budget for the next month. We just moved to a new apartment and you know how that can tighten your wallet. Lol! But whatever is around next month, I will have to try! But I already have those yummy spices. Now I just have to see what delicious food I can make with them over the next month!
Oh wow congrats on the new apartment!!! Hope it’s a good & smooth move. But yes I hear you on the budget! Check out the last meal prep I did. Less than $5/day for 3 meals & a snack. Might give you some budget inspo if you need it!! 🤗🤗
@@LetsEatPlants thanks! I will!
The sunflower cookies are also delicious, and we like the soy beverage for cooking.
Oooh I didn’t see the sunflower cookies! 😃 Something to keep an eye out for next time. Thanks!
I finally made my first trip to a Trader Joe’s and grabbed the tomato and red onion focaccia… omg, it’s soooo good. The reason for my trip was to get the vegan ravioli, excited to try that next.
Ooooh good call on those items. 😍😍 Glad it was a successful trip to TJ’s! Such a great store. 😊
Just stopped at TJs today! They have a brand new snack in the chip aisle that is super crave worthy. It is called Mee Krob Crackers (Thai Rice Noodle Snacks). 😋 It makes me think of savory Thai Rice Krispie squares. They mixed up rice noodles, cashews and shallots with sweet and savory Thai seasonings, pressed it in a pan, then cut it into little bars. Just like tiny Rice Krispie squares, but SO savory and flavorful. Love them! I think I will try to come up with a slightly healthier version…they are that good.
I love so many of their vegan options. The vegan meat-lovers pizza is really good. Their Indian food is wonderful and they have a Samosa burrito in the deli area that is so good. It’s seasonal for some reason, available in the fall and winter, I believe.The kale and basil pesto is great on toast. The roasted onion spread is also delish. I like their vegan feta (as long as we are talking about rich and higher fat options). 😎 The also carry Vegan Boursin but it’s pricey enough that it makes me want to make a dupe at home. We like the rice filled dolmas (canned) as well.
Oh wow those crackers sound great! 🤩🤩🤩 Adding to my list to try next time! I’ve also been dying to try their feta. Have heard it’s really good. I do love the dolmas and kale&basil pesto too. 😍😍 Great choices!
Ohhh I have not seen the sriracha spice but I’m going to check it out! I buy the vegan pesto to go on their cauliflower gnocchi and brown rice pastas. I am addicted to the sunflower seed cups lol. It’s over an hour drive so I’m not sure about trying the ice cream but looks delicious.
I guess it may not be available at all the stores, but do have a look next time you’re there! Omg yes good point about the ice cream! Ours barely made it. 😆😆
Fun!
Wow, you had to go all the way to Buffalo for Trader Joe’s! I have mine 15 minutes away, I gotta appreciate it more now lol. Those sunflower butter cups are so yummy 😋 I also like their vegan tika masala and Japanese rice once in a while. So good! ❤
Hahah yes hope it makes you appreciate it! 😝😝 I gotta keep an eye out for the tikka masala next time. 🤩
I used to live upstairs from one when I lived in Chicago. Was awesome to go 4 floors down and bring my groceries back up. :)
@@lemonadestand4386 wow! That’s awesome! 😊
@@lemonadestand4386 Haha I love that! How fun. 😀
I found sun dried tomatoes without oil at Farm Boy. Have you tried the President’s Choice World of Flavour dark chocolate bars? They have a may contain milk and egg (they have different flavours so you read each one). I love the mango cardamom bar and the caramelized cocoa nibs and coffee bar. I keep them in the freezer and crack off a square.
😱😱😱 You’re my hero right now! I’ve been looking for those sun dried tomatoes everywhere! I will definitely check farm boy when I run out. Thank you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I haven’t tried the PC World of flavor chocolate yet. 🤩 I buy the regular PC dark chocolate but have never seen another kind from them. I’ll keep an eye out! Sounds great, thank you!
The green chillies might come in handy when making cornbread.
Omg GREAT idea!! 🤩🤩
Creamy dill is so good. I actually love all the flavors in that brand 😊😊
It was delish! I'm definitely keen to try the others now too. 🤩🤩
@@LetsEatPlants 😊😊
If I visit the states in the future I will check that out! Actually, do you try to consume WFPB snacks without oil or do you don't mind so much about snacks? Just being curious :-)
Yes it’s a good place to shop, even just for regular grocery items! I didn’t get a lot of produce or anything like that since it’s obviously easier & cheaper to get it at home, but if you’re visiting the US it would be a good place to get those regular items too. 😊 Good question! I am not 100% oil-free so I don’t mind to have snacks and occasional treats that aren’t fully WFPBNO. I try to cook quite healthily at home, but even at home I do occasionally use oil. I just reduce where I can! 🤗
Love those ice cream sandwiches 🤤 have to avoid looking at the ice cream section cause I’ll end up with several of them them in my cart 😂
Hahaha that’s exactly what happened!! Luckily it’s still freezing here so I’m not really craving ice cream quite yet. 😆😆
Salsa verde is my TJ favorite
Right!??? Literally the best salsa. Hence my 4 bottles. 😂😂
Looks like a drive to Buffalo is in order. Thanks for another great video
You’re welcome! Love how close Buffalo is actually. 😝
Love the hold the cone they are so addictive they are so tiny 😊
So tiny!! 😍😍😍 Q loved them too. I think they’re his favorite out of the all the ice creams we got.
😊 I love them as I love chocolate 🍫 so it very dangerous as I could pop two in my mouth
@@jimontgomery3865 😂😂
I love 🍫 so any vegan chocolate I am all over it
@@jimontgomery3865 I do as well!! 😃😃
I love that salsa verde too but it has so much sodium!
I would like to try making my own some time but I’m a bit intimidated of tomatillos. 😳😳
@@LetsEatPlants honestly it wouldn’t be a problem if I didn’t eat half a jar in a sitting.
@@maremacd I hear ya! I usually just use a couple tablespoons but I could definitely use half a jar it’s that good.
Do you avoid eating oil? Is there a particular reason, or just a preference? I am trying to have vegetarian meals more often, but I find I feel better eating a ton of fat - maybe that's just me though because I am allergic to wheat and have some difficulties with some other carbs as well.
Great question! Generally no, I don’t avoid it.. but I have greatly reduced it since starting to eat more whole food plant based! There have been many doctors who have shown how unhealthy it actually is.
However there are lots of whole food fats that definitely should still be eaten! (Nuts, seeds, avocados, etc.) Check out Dr. Esselstyn and Dr. Greger if you want more info about why they recommend no oil. 😊
Curious did you live in SLO? Just wondering since that 2 second photo really looked like the view from Cerro S.L.Mt.❤
Yes! Good eye! 😃😃
My mouth is watering. I will be off to Trader Joe’s.
Haha enjoy!! 🤗🤗🤗
Hey, love your channel! I shop at TJ's all the time here in Michigan, the prices are amazing compared to whole foods or other natural markets near me. One comment though about the lentil curls. Last couple of times I bought them, they had a very weird chemical smell and taste. Don't know if they were rancid, etc. Wonder if anyone else noticed that. Blessings!
Right!? They always have such great prices. 😊 Oh interesting about the lentil curls! I didn't notice that with ours, but good for others to be aware of it. Also, you can always return items like that back to TJ's and they'll help you out with an exchange for the item or a refund. They take their quality control very seriously!
That's good to know!
I make a recipe with harissa and italian dressing that goes over grain, greens, beans dishes. It's pretty good. Other than that, I've never used harissa for much.
That sounds like a great idea! I will do that this week. Thanks! 😃
@@LetsEatPlants Harissa Sauce - 2 TB cayenne pepper, 1 TB ground cumin, 1 tsp ground caraway seeds 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 c fat free Italian dressing
Not sure how the trader joes product would work with the Italian dressing or the ratios.
I use the HS in chickpea soup - 1/2 c bulgur, 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 15 oz cans chickpeas 2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp harissa sauce 1 10 oz bag spinach. Boil bulgur and 3 cups veg broth, take 1 cup veg broth and drained chickpeas and blend until smooth in a blender. Add all to pot, with remaining can of chickpeas, spices, spinach. Return to boil then simmer until bulgur soft, 5-10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
@@lemonadestand4386 Both sound great! Not sure if I can handle 2 TB cayenne, 🥵 but I’ll have to play around with it a bit. 🤩 Thank you for sharing both recipes!
I absolutely love Trader Joe’s cream cheese! I hope you like it to. There’s only one negative thing about it, it is not as spreadable as regular cream cheese but the flavor is wonderful. I have it all the time on toast with tomatoes and everything but the bagel seasoning. I have tried all vegan cream cheeses myself the best one is violife, cream cheese, and it’s my favorite. But it’s very expensive so Trader Joe’s works perfectly for me.
Oh that’s great to hear! I still haven’t tried it yet because I’m finishing up some Miyoko’s cream cheese first. 😆 I look forward to trying it now! I think Violife is great too so sounds like we’ll have similar tastes. 😋😋
I love Kite Hill cream cheese
We went to Trader Joe's last week and got Pesto to put on pizza. I also like their soy milk.
Yummm! Pesto pizza is one of my faves! Their soymilk is great too! 😃
Next time you go. Pick up the Taiwanese green onion pancakes. I tried them and finished the packet in two sittings
Oh wow that sounds delicious! Thanks for the recommendation. 🤩🤩
I won’t buy raw almond butter anywhere BUT Trader Joe’s. They have the best price I have ever seen.
Agreed! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I love trader joe. I had one when I lived in Texas and now I moved to Augusta Georgia and I do t have any 😢sad😅
Oh no! I’m surprised there aren’t any in Augusta! They definitely need to expand to more locations. 😄😄
Tofutti cream cheese is good but I haven't seen it anymore it,,one of the first cream cheeses ,,,,miyoko may have come out with one or there are youtubers that teach u how to make your own
I may be the only one... but I personally was not a fan of Tofutti's cream cheese! And I like a lot of their other products. It was too mayo-tasting for me. 😂😂 But I did really end up liking TJ's cream cheese! Miyoko's is good as well. 😋
No Trader Joe's where I live. I love chocolate and almond butter.
Ooh love chocolate & almond butter! Great snack, thanks for sharing. 🤗🤗
My husband likes that harissa.
We loved it too!
Traders fruits and vegetables have no flavor 😏 … I wonder why ? I enjoy your channel 😊
Haha really!? I haven’t noticed that! I used to buy their fruits & veggies often. And thank you! 🥰
oh my god where's the scandinavian swimmers!?! 😩
They didn’t have them!!! 😭😭😭 I even asked an employee! I think this was a smaller TJ’s … there were quite a few things I couldn’t find. 😰 I will look for them next time I’m in Cali! 😀
@@LetsEatPlants please do!! and bring me some! (yes i am in pennsylvania, i don't care, i am hungry) hahaha
@@albertorkenbjorken Hahahaha ok not too far from Toronto then. 😝
@@LetsEatPlants see you sooon! haha its hilarious because i am 30 minutes from a trader joe's. i could just get my lazy ass up and go, but i would much rather you came here with snacks and all of your foods you make! haha
@@albertorkenbjorken 😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻
You come here?! I’ve lived here my whole life and never went to Trader Joe’s…lol guess it’s time..
Oh wow! Hahaha. Definitely check out TJ’s if you’ve never been! Maybe it’s also a nostalgia thing for me since I’ve been going there since I was a kid… but I do feel they have great prices, and lots of great vegan options too! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I don't shop there.... way too much plastic and prepared food.
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