7 Not-to-Be-Missed Trader Joe’s Groceries That Just Hit Stores, According to a Former Employee

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Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson Trader Joe’s has rolled out a bunch of new items that have perked up my shopping cart. Be on the lookout for some of these on your next trip. [{ "selector": ".jlrff-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

PBC Bars, $3.29

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson If you love TJ’s ABC Bars (which stand for Almond Butter & Chocolate), grab these chewy peanut butter cookie-inspired bars that are coated in chocolate. [{ "selector": ".qabcd-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 53px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".lwiel-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-509.5729293823242px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Dorothy’s Garden Secrets, $7.99

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson This soft-ripened flower-shaped cheese is similar to a Brie in both texture and taste. It’ll convert any French-cheese lover. [{ "selector": ".bjasa-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Sfogliatella Pastry, $4.49

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson Filled with a rich ricotta punctuated with candied orange peel, these crackly pastries are just begging to be dipped in your next cappuccino. [{ "selector": ".epqmn-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-339px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zduse-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 26px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Avocado Mash, $3.49

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson I file this product under a category I call “nice to have.” If you’re cursed with over ripened avocados, this will make your life easier. [{ "selector": ".mkbaz-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-338px) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0) scale(1)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ube Pretzels, $3.49

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson The ube train continues onwards at TJ’.The yogurt-y coating fills in each little salty nook and cranny of these mini pretzels. [{ "selector": ".lbggf-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-355px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".umnjj-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 383.0000228881836px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Gluten-Free Battered Plant-Based Fish Fillets, $4.49

Image Credit: Mackenzie Filson These are scary good, with a flaky, briny interior (of king oyster mushrooms and jackfruit) and a crisp batter. [{ "selector": ".nbwdp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 14px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Garlicky Pasta, $4.29

Image Credit: @traderjoesnew/Instagram Inspired by umami-packed San Francisco-style Vietnamese-American noodles, the empty spot in the freezer aisle confirmed their popularity. [{ "selector": ".cellq-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "rotate(-580deg) scale(0.1)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "rotate(0deg) scale(1)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".xtkwx-a", "duration": "1500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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