This autumn, Trader Joe’s has plenty of seasonal goodies on its shelves. flippinyank/Flickr With fall just around the corner and pumpkin spice products…
This autumn, Trader Joe’s has plenty of seasonal goodies on its shelves. flippinyank/Flickr With fall just around the corner and pumpkin spice products hitting store shelves, it’s time to cozy up and start planning meals and treats with the delicious, comforting flavors of autumn. Trader Joe’s offers an abundance of seasonal goodies — including plenty of pumpkin — in the cooler months.
Get your list ready and be prepared to stock up on the best fall offerings at Trader Joe’s this season.
Spice up your regular Sunday brunch cinnamon rolls with plenty of pumpkin. Both in the dough and the icing, pumpkin is the star of the show in these cinnamon rolls, but not in an overpowering way. Another excellent way to enjoy these is to prepare them in a waffle-maker. You’re welcome.
Pumpkin Spice Season can quickly become a calorie and sugar bomb, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Salads are always a quick and easy lunch option, and this salad mix is a great way to infuse the season’s best flavors. Trader Joe’s itself describes the mix best, but you can expect a blend of spinach and kale, plus broccoli, cauliflower, roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin cornbread croutons, and a pumpkin vinaigrette to tie it all together.
These sweet, crunchy pumpkin seeds can perk up salads, soups, pastas, and more. The comforting pumpkin spice flavor also works well on its own as an afternoon snack and even sprinkling a handful in ice cream.
Only needing a quick boil on the stove, this sweet and savory ravioli is great alone or mixed with meat or roasted veggies. A cream-based sauce makes the meal even more comforting, but this ravioli is also delicious with just olive oil and a sprinkle of cheese.
Since their debut in 2014, Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s have been a hit among Trader Joe’s shoppers. These sandwich cookies are sweet, creamy, and perfectly pumpkin-y, and they are a perfect companion to a glass of milk.
Nothing screams Saturday morning quite like pancakes and waffles. In the fall, this weekend tradition gets that much better with a pumpkin-flavored mix that makes perfectly fluffy pancakes and waffles to fuel you before you head off to a pumpkin patch for the day.
There’s even a gluten-free version of the pancake mix, too.
During the busy weekday mornings, most of us don’t have time to whip up a fresh stack of flapjacks and waffles. These frozen Pumpkin Waffles do the trick though. Just pop them in the toaster and drizzle with syrup, and you have a comforting breakfast to power you through until lunch.
Those with gluten intolerance can also enjoy fall’s flavorful baked goods thanks to this gluten free baking mix, rich with the flavor of pumpkin. For a personal touch, Trader Joe’s recommends to “add nuts for a little crunch, or chocolate chips for a bit more sweetness.”
Every once in a while, summer will slip into fall with a surprisingly warm 75+ degree day. Thankfully, these adorable ice cream cones are the perfect blend of summer and fall: a cold, creamy treat with the cozy flavors of pumpkin and ginger.
The perfect comfort food, this pumpkin soup is just the thing you need to warm up on a crisp fall day. Pro tip: buy a Trader Joe’s soft pretzel stick, cut off the top, and scoop out some of the insides. Toast the pretzel stick in the oven, then pour in the hot soup for an easy bread bowl situation that is out of this world.
You really can’t fully enjoy the pumpkin soup without topping it with the Pumpkin Soup Crackers. These crispy, savory treats are also delicious alone or dipped into hummus, a gooey cheese spread, or salsa, and they also make a great addition to a cheese board.
Invite friends over for a movie night and break out the Pumpkin Cheesecake. This quick recipe will take the dessert to the next level with hot fudge and crunchy pecans for a flavor explosion that blends sweet, spicy, and slightly savory notes that your guests will talk about for weeks… and definitely no judgment if you enjoy this dessert by yourself.
Similar to pumpkin, butternut squash offers a delightful blend of savory and sweet. This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese from the Trader Joe’s freezer section is a seasonal favorite that makes a great side dish for dinner or an easy microwavable lunch at the office.
Throw these little babies in your cookie jar or lock them up tight in the snack drawer at your desk. The Petite Pumpkin Spice cookies involve a sweet shortbread cookie coated in orange or white icing. Best of all, they’re shaped like pumpkins. Don’t be surprised if everyone around you asks to have one. They are the perfect companion to a hot cup of pumpkin spice coffee.
It’s time to rethink Taco Tuesday. Make it more autumnal with this salsa, which features traditional ingredients like jalapeños, red pepper, tomatillos, and lime plus seasonal ingredients like heirloom pumpkin, butternut squash, and apple. The result is a sweet and spicy mix that brings tacos to the next level.
With a subtle, savory hint of pumpkin, these tortilla chips were made for the Fall Harvest Salsa. They also taste amazing as the base for some fully-loaded nachos … add salsa, greens, peppers, and even some roasted in-season veggies for a fall take on what is typically a summer staple.
Spread on toast, muffins, bagels, crackers, and more, this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread can do it all. It’s also delicious as a dip for apples or biscotti, and it would make an excellent addition to pumpkin bread. Try adding it to the center of some pumpkin muffins for a fun and delicious surprise.
This milk alternative is a refreshing cold drink on its own, but it also makes a great creamer for coffee and tea. Trader Joe’s suggests adding it to smoothies, and it would be a great substitute for milk in many baking recipes for an extra kick of seasonal spices and pumpkin flavor in cookies, brownies, cakes, and so much more.
If you’re focused on meeting health-related goals, this yogurt evokes the flavors of fall with the added bonus of offering 11 grams of protein and less sugar than traditional desserts. It is a great follow-up to the Harvest Blend Salad Mix or as a late-night snack.
Free from pumpkin, apple, and squash, this unique fall item is a must-have for a cheese board. It’s creamy, nutty, and offers a slight hint of spicy cinnamon. With crackers, sliced meats, or fruits, this versatile cheese will give you a taste you won’t soon forget.
We’re not all coffee drinkers, and that’s OK.
