My Trader Joe’s Essentials – Part II

Last year I gave you a list of my favorite Trader Joe’s products–Since there are still tons of stuff I get there on a weekly basis, I figured I’d do another post.

Golden Raisins

I love adding these to my salads and baked goods. For some reason they are just so much more plump and sweet than plain old raisins. They also make a perfect snack.

Quick Cooking Steel-Cut Oats

No explanation needed here- I love steel cut oats but hate taking the time in the morning to make them, so they are usually saved for the weekend. These, however take only 8 minutes, so I can make them anytime for breakfast.

California-Style Complete Protein Bread

This is a recent find for me–I love this bread and it makes amazing grilled cheeses with fig butter (see below!). Made with sprouted wheat berries, corn and oats this bread is only 90 calories per slice and has 5 grams of protein. Score.

Fig Butter

I randomly picked this up out of nowhere and it is amazing! Not only is it delicious on its own on toast, but tastes amazing on a grilled cheese sandwich (Thanks Andrea for the idea!)

Chocolate Chip Brownie & Oat Bars

These bars are another amazing find. They taste similar to Clif Z Bars, and are WAY cheaper! This one tastes like brownies. And I’m also a fan of the peanut butter bars.

Pesto Flatbread Pizza

One of my favorite quick dinners is this pesto flatbread pizza. I added the eggs on top for protein (best idea ever) and it gets super crispy in the oven and cooks in a short time. Huge fan.

Soy Chorizo

Normally I don’t like foods that are too spicy, but this vegetarian soy chorizo is so so good. It has heat, but the flavors are so good and the texture is great too. I love cooking it with sweet potatoes in a pan to have for breakfast with eggs.

Sprouted Organic Extra-Firm Tofu

This tofu is a staple of mine. It comes in a pack of two so when I don’t need all that tofu at once I can just use half a block. I eat with everything–salads, quinoa, etc. I love it. Here is my favorite way to prepare tofu.

Eggplant Cutlets

Found in the freezer section, these eggplant cutlets are perfect for quick meals (again, I love quick meals). I make eggplant parm with these…it feels like cheating.

Tofu Edamame Nuggets

Another one of my favorite quick foods from the freezer section are these tofu nuggets. They are reminiscent of chicken nuggets but are better for you, I’m assuming. Love them dipped in low sodium soy sauce along with rice and greens.

I’m sure there are more I’m missing. All the more reason to write another post in another 6 months! What are your current Trader Joe’s favorites?