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13 Must-Have Trader Joe’s Easter Deals You Can’t Miss

Celebrate Easter with a feast of fantastic deals from Trader Joe's.

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Updated April 5, 2025
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With new and returning spring and Easter items, there are a lot of products to choose from if you're looking to save money at Trader Joe's to celebrate on a budget.

From a new flavor of the store's popular mini-sheet cake to a $4 luxury candle dupe, here are some fantastic items for your Easter celebration.

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

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Candy Coated Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

dark chocolate covered almonds

Price: $3.99

An annual Easter favorite, pick up a pack of these almonds covered in dark chocolate and candy coating before the holiday.

The pink, yellow, blue, and green candies are speckled to look like mini Easter eggs, which makes them a beautiful addition to a dining table spread.

There are seven servings in each 7-ounce bag, which costs $3.99. Williams Sonoma sells a very similar product for a whopping $19.95.

Aperito Spritz

aperito spritz

Price: $6.99

If you love a crisp Aperol Spritz, then these premade bottles will save you some time mixing the cocktail yourself. "It's refreshing, perfectly bitter, and pretty boozy at 8% ABV," Reddit user Mirography said.

Serve the orange-colored bubbly drink at your Easter gathering, or save them for yourself to enjoy during spring weather. The three-pack of cocktails sells for $6.99 at TJ's, which is $2.33 per drink. Target also sells bottled Aperol Spritzes, but the cocktails are $5 each.

Blood Orange Mochi

blood orange mochi

Price: $4.99

Celebrate the end of citrus season with these blood orange-flavored mochi. The sweet and sour pink ice cream is encased in a chewy rice dough. Let the frozen dessert thaw for a couple of minutes before eating to truly enjoy the contrasting textures.

While Trader Joe's sells mochi year-round, this flavor is only available for a limited time. The $4.99 box contains six pieces of mochi, making it half the price of the six-piece set of blood orange mochi sold at Whole Foods for $9.99.

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Shopping pro tip: This month's best deals

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April brings not just warmer weather and sunnier days, but also excellent shopping opportunities. With Easter happening on April 20, retailers will offer significant discounts on seasonal items at the end of the month, while also preparing for graduations, weddings, and spring cleaning season.

Here are some of the best deals to watch out for:

  • Cookware sets on sale for graduation and wedding season
  • Winter clearance items like coats and sweaters at end-of-season prices
  • Spring cleaning supplies with potential BOGO offers at stores like Target
  • Air conditioners before peak summer demand drives prices higher
  • Lawn care equipment as homeowners prepare for the growing season
  • Post-Easter candy and ham at deeply discounted prices once the holiday has passed
  • For groceries, consider seasonal produce like asparagus, broccoli, and spinach, which will be at their freshest and most affordable.

Remember that retailers are always thinking a season ahead. They're already preparing to get rid of spring merchandise while you're just getting ready to enjoy it. This makes April a great time to find budget-boosting deals of all kinds.

Trio of Soft Licorice Twists

soft licorice twists

Price: $2.49

If you need an Easter basket treat for someone who doesn't love chocolate, pick up this bag of licorice. This variety pack of flavored licorice from Australia includes three flavors: raspberry, mango, and green apple.

The 8-ounce bag of soft, chewy treats contains about seven servings, and it's priced at $2.49 per bag. In comparison, a 7-ounce bag of Darrell Lea Mixed Fruit Soft Australian Licorice at World Market is $1.50 more.

Milk Chocolate Bunny Bar

milk chocolate bunny bar

Price: $4.49

This Milk Chocolate Bunny Bar might be the most festive of Trader Joe's Easter treats. In case you can't tell, the chocolate bar is topped with nonpareils, caramel bits, and, yes, more chocolate.

The 3-ounce bar serves three people and is a lot easier to eat and store than a traditional, hollow chocolate Easter bunny. The TJ's bunny is about 50 cents less than the classic Lindt Gold Bunny at Target.

Lemon Flavored Mini Sheet Cake

lemon flavored mini sheet cake

Price: $5.49

Trader Joe's Mini Sheet Cakes are perfect for a small Easter celebration, particularly the light lemon-flavored option. The simple 18-ounce cake is topped with a lemony cream cheese frosting and lemon zest, containing six servings for $5.49.

It's even 12 cents cheaper per ounce than a single slice of Favorite Day white cake at Target. Save yourself some kitchen cleanup and cash by opting for the simple TJ's dessert.

Sweetened Dried Orange Slices

lemon cake mix with lemon icing

Price: $1.99

Whether for decorating a cake or adding to a charcuterie board, these dried and sweetened orange slices from Trader Joe's will add a lovely zing to your Easter festivities.

Unlike some other dried fruits, these orange slices are still quite moist, and they have a candy-like texture thanks to a coating of cane sugar.

At $1.99 for a 5.3-ounce bag, the TJ's bag is much cheaper than a 3-ounce portion of dried oranges for cocktail garnishes sold for $17.50 on Amazon.

Meyer Lemon Cake Mix with Lemon Icing

sweetened dried orange slices

Price: $3.49

If you love baking, this Trader Joe's Meyer lemon cake mix is a tasty, affordable Easter deal. The mix requires one egg, a cup of water, and a stick of butter, plus two tablespoons of water and butter for the icing.

Meyer lemons are sweeter than traditional lemons, so this cake is perfect for someone who loves citrus flavor but doesn't like sour desserts.

The 19-ounce mix yields 12 servings of cake and costs $3.49 at Trader Joe's. That's $7.50 cheaper than the Southern Living Meyer Lemon Pound Cake Mix sold on Amazon.

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Springle Jangle

springle jangle

Price: $3.99

If you're a fan of Trader Joe's Christmas Jingle Jangle, then be sure to snag a bag of the store's seasonal Springle Jangle while you can. The festive mix includes yogurt-covered pretzels, peanut butter cups, dark chocolate cookie bark, butter toffee peanuts, nonpareils, and candy gems.

The 10-ounce bag costs $3.99 and contains nine servings, which is $1 cheaper (and much more exciting) than Favorite Day's Spring Bunny Easter Bait Trail Mix at Target.

Quick tips: How to travel or dine out without going broke

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When it comes to enjoying things like travel and dining out, thoughtful planning can help you maximize your experience without also draining your wallet. These discretionary expenses often consume a significant portion of many budgets. The key is finding the balance between treating yourself and maintaining your overall financial health.

Here are some tips on how to find that balance:

  • Visit restaurants during happy hour or lunch for similar food at lower prices
  • Join restaurant loyalty programs and subscribe to email lists for special offers
  • Use cashback dining apps like Seated or credit cards with travel/dining rewards
  • Consider traveling during shoulder seasons when prices drop but weather is still pleasant
  • Use price comparison tools like Hopper or Google Flights to track airfare drops
  • Book accommodations with kitchens to prepare some meals yourself while traveling

Some of the most memorable moments can come from a meal shared with friends or a budget travel experience that takes you somewhere truly unique. Consider both the emotional and financial value of an experience so you can find the things that are truly worth your money.

Strawberry Hold the Cone

strawberry hold the cone

Price: $3.99

Trader Joe's mini ice cream cones called "Hold the Cones" are a delicious treat any time of year, but this strawberry flavor is especially refreshing. The eight mini cones in the box consist of a mini sugar cone, strawberry ice cream, and a crunchy chocolate coating — and they are just 87 calories apiece.

At $3.99, the miniature ice cream cones work out to 50 cents each, which is 20 cents cheaper than the Kroger Mini Vanilla Sundae Cones.

Glazed Sweet Lemon Scones

glazed sweet lemon scones

Price: $4.49

Make Easter morning a little sweeter with these lemon scones from the Trader Joe's bakery section. The six circular scones are less than 2 ounces each with the signature dense, cakey scone texture and a smooth, sugary glaze.

The scones are about 75 cents apiece, and the whole package is 50 cents cheaper than the Favorite Day Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Scones at Target.

Tomato Leaf Scented Candle

tomato leaf scented candle

Price: $3.99

Welcome gardening season with this tomato leaf-scented candle from TJ's that's perfect for an adult Easter basket. (Hint, hint.)

Made with a blend of soy wax, coconut oil, and beeswax, the 5.3-ounce candle is an affordable dupe for Loewe's Tomato Leaves candle, which starts at a whopping $130.

"This candle is a breath of fresh air," Reddit user MayconBayconPancakes said. "It's aromatic, it's fresh, it's herbaceous…. Just absolutely beautiful!"

White Hyacinth Bulb

white hyacinth bulb

Price: $3.49

Don't show up empty-handed to an Easter celebration, thanks to these white hyacinth bulbs. The sprouting plant comes with a lovely vase that you can reuse once you plant the bulb in the ground or a larger pot.

Hyacinths are perennials, which are generally pretty hardy plants that will live for two years or more. That's a long-lasting investment for $3.49, and the Trader Joe's bulb is $1.50 less than a hyacinth from King Soopers.

Bottom Line

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Whether you're hosting this holiday or making an Easter basket for a loved one, snag these deals before they're gone.

If you want to save money on groceries, TJ's offers many affordable and fun finds, from desserts to flowers. Their selection changes weekly, so you might want to check your local store a bit closer to the holiday.

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