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15 Seasonal Trader Joe’s Snacks We Wish Were Year-Round

You’ll want to savor every bite of these fleeting Trader Joe's favorites.

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Updated Sept. 24, 2024
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Trader Joe’s is a haven for snackers, with staple options available year-round at a budget-friendly price. And those seasonal items they throw into the mix? Spectacular.

Snack on a budget with 15 of our favorite Trader Joe’s offerings we wish we could enjoy all year round.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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Carolina Gold Style BBQ Flavored Ridge Cut Potato Chips

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Carolina Gold Style BBQ Flavored Ridge Cut Potato Chips

Price: $2.69

In the August Fearless Flyer, we were introduced to Carolina Gold Style BBQ Flavored Ridge Cut Potato Chips.

They’re available for a limited time and are already fan-favorites savory snacks.

If you can find them, stock up now to enjoy these tangy, genius barbecue crisps that will undoubtedly get you through your next afternoon slump.

Cranberry Butter Cookies

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Cranberry Butter Cookies

Price: $2.99

Trader Joe’s has some of the best snacks for holiday parties. Their Cranberry Butter Cookies are more flavorful than your run-of-the-mill shortbread cookie.

They’re great on their own or dipped in one of an array of holiday dessert dips. Reviewers love them dipped in hot tea first thing in the morning or the afternoon.

Crispy Vegetable Pouches

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Crispy Vegetable Pouches

Price: $4.49

Though the name is admittedly off-putting, these incredible wontons are filled with an array of vegetables and are paper-thin to encourage delicate, crispy edges.

They’re available in the cold winter months, a vegan option you can store for the right occasion. They’re great at a party with other finger foods.

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Honeycrisp Apple Granola

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Honeycrisp Apple Granola

Price: $3.99

Trader Joe’s makes some incredible granola. One of the most beloved blends is only available in the later summer and autumn months and as available.

The kosher Honeycrisp Apple Granola blend is made with honey, molasses, fall spices, sugar, apples, and rolled oats. Enjoy it on frozen yogurt, atop açaí bowls, or by itself.

Baton Lover’s Quartet

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Baton Lover’s Quartet

Price: $7.99

Holiday wafer cookies are incredible and great to stock up on and enjoy with your morning coffee or tea throughout the year.

Trader Joe’s serves up a highly-anticipated pack featuring four flavors every holiday season. The “chocolatey orange” flavor captures the time of year when it’s released.

Ranch Seasoned Cashews

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Price: $3.99

The holiday blend mixed nut offerings at Trader Joe’s are almost endless. However, they launched a seasonal option this August of Ranch Seasoned Cashews.

The nuts are tossed in a powdered ranch seasoning blend that expertly uses powdered buttermilk and sour cream to boost the homemade ranch flavor.

Coffee Mochi (Ice Cream)

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Coffee Mochi (Ice Cream)

Price: $4.99

While the dessert is sweeping North America now, Trader Joe’s has been selling mochi — ice cream surrounded by sweet, sticky rice dough featuring flavors like strawberry and mango — for years.

For a limited time (right now), they’re stocking a coffee flavor of the freezer staple, perfect for any time of day.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants

Price: $4.49

There was never going to be just one pumpkin-flavored item on this list. These croissants are flaky and buttery right out of the oven, with a decadent, sweet and savory, concentrated center.

Eat them as a breakfast pastry or a cheesecake-like dessert, and impress friends on the cheap with this ready-to-bake option.

Eggplant Parmigiana Sfogliatella

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Eggplant Parmigiana Sfogliatella

Price: $4.49

If you didn’t expect a frozen dish with eggplant in it to be one of the tastiest items on this list, then you haven’t tried the Sfogliatella at Trader Joe’s.

Their Eggplant Parmigiana Sfogliatella is available only during the holiday season, but this flaky, savory pastry is starting to pop up in different varieties throughout the year.

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Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s

Price: $3.99

Trader Joe’s already provides a huge service by selling a cleaner Oreo alternative for a fraction of the price. But the candy cane version of their Joe-Joe’s is spectacular.

It’s a shame this popular product is relegated to the aisles only during the holiday season. Stock up while you can, and freeze them for longevity.

Brown Sugar Boba Mochi

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Brown Sugar Boba Mochi

Price: $2.99

What if they took a tender Taiwanese tapioca ball, dipped it in a creamy, sugary coating, and then wrapped it in Japanese rice dough?

This sweet Brown Sugar Boba Mochi snack is available at Trader Joe’s for a limited time and is great for people who love mochi ice cream but can’t handle frozen headaches.

Strawberry & Jalapeño Crisps

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Strawberry & Jalapeño Crisps

Price: $3.99

Trader Joe’s carries Strawberry & Jalapeño Crisps, the summertime seasonal variety of their popular holiday Fig & Olive Crisp.

These have a gorgeous, light taste and a satisfying crunch. They’re delicious on their own, layered with fruit, or with dips and spreads like a nice baked brie.

Brown Sugar Cardamom Buns

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Brown Sugar Cardamom Buns

Price: $4.49

These limited-edition pastries are ready-to-eat, straight from a Denmark supplier that works with gorgeous, eggy dough.

These sweet buns have a delightful kick of spice and are available — if you can get your hands on them — during the spring at Trader Joe’s.

Patio Potato Chips

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Patio Potato Chips

Price: $2.69

We’re told Patio Potato Chips are a ridged chip staple in many households during the summer months.

This blend is unique to Trader Joe’s and includes four branded flavors: Delicious Dill, Homestyle Ketchup, Sea Salt & Vinegar, and Smokin’ Sweet BBQ.

This product didn’t hit the shelves in 2024 because the supplier’s factory burned down. However, Trader Joe’s does seem to be working on a fix for 2025.

Gourmet Fried Onion Pieces

Courtesy of Trader Joe's Gourmet Fried Onion Pieces

Price: $2.99

This better-for-you version of the fried onions you enjoyed on every side dish during Thanksgiving may only be available seasonally. However, they have a shelf life that allows you to stock up and forget about it.

You can prepare them in advance for your next green bean casserole or eat them by the handful from the can.

Bottom line

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Whether you have a sweet tooth or prefer more savory flavors, Trader Joe’s stocks snacks that will satisfy any craving and help you save on groceries.

Plan ahead for your favorite popular seasonal options so they don’t run out before you can stock up.

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Meredith Schneider

Meredith Schneider is a writer, editor, and marketing professional with over a decade of experience across multiple industries. As a creative entrepreneur, she is always on the lookout for money-saving hacks to support her single-income household. Meredith is dedicated to finding high-quality products at affordable prices to elevate her life and those around her.