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Check out this list of 28 Trader’s Joe’s products that RDs love and buy regularly!
Creamy and flaky at the same time, a little bit goes a long way."
My kids love it as well, even though it’s not overly sweet.
Melissa Nieves, M.P.H, RD
Artichoke Antipasto
“I love TJ’s Artichoke Antipasto.
It’s a convenient, delicious way to add flavor!”
It’s only about $2 and saves me a ton of time!
It can also be frozen for later use."
They can even be chopped and stirred into hot cereal."
Plus, since it’s frozen, you don’t have to worry about it going bad!"
They’re antioxidant-rich with 72% cacao, and are good quality at a fair price.
I’ll chop them up to add to cookies or melt them to make dark chocolate bark."
Try it as a salad dressing too!
Each serving has 2 grams of fiber, and it provides a lovely canvas for so many nourishing meals.
They are inexpensive and great for a party or for a healthy snack between meals.
I especially love it on pizzas and caprese salads in the summer!"
I will toss it with spices and salsa in a hot nonstick pan for a ‘Mexican Cauliflower Rice.’
It is also the perfect way to bulk up grains like quinoa and brown rice.
My husband loves cheese, but must adhere to a low-sodium diet.
The Swiss-Gruyere blend tastes great in everything and melts extremely well.
I haven’t been able to find an equivalent product anywhere else!"
Lindsey Pine M.S., RDN, CLT
Rice Medley
“I keep this stocked in my freezer.
It also is ready to eat after just 3 minutes in the microwave.
It is also great with a quick stir-fry.”
The burgers provide a quick, nutritious and tasty bite.
The burgers are only 180 calories and have 8 grams of fat.
They also offer 5 grams of protein and are an excellent source of fiber (6 grams).
I love peanut butter and chocolate together.
Plus, they’re an excellent source of fiber and protein!"
That’s why Trader Joe’s 10-Minute Farro is so handy.
They are really convenient to have on hand for busy nights.
These are a great side for any Taco Tuesdaysimply roasted with a little olive oil and salt."
This has helped my entire family drink more water."
It’s got chickpeas, black beans and tomatoes tossed in a light olive oil dressing.
It’s delicious any way you serve it!
She received a 2017 James Beard Journalism award.
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