Fall is finally here, and there are so many products we can’t wait to stock up on. At Trader Joe’s, shoppers are filling their carts with Autumnal Harvest Creamy Pasta Sauce, Apple Pie Spread, and Pumpkin Blondie Brownies. But that’s not all the neighborhood grocer has in store for us this season.
This month at Trader Joe’s, you can stock up on a variety of new finds including cozy meal additions and flavorful toppers that ensure your go-to dishes are anything but boring. Here’s a look at our top five picks under $5 for October.
Peach Flavored Glaze, $2.99
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When tried-and-true recipes start feeling repetitive, a simple way to perk them up is a flavorful drizzle. Trader Joe’s Peach Flavored Glaze is a versatile syrup that can be used in a way similar to balsamic glaze. It effortlessly punches up both sweet and savory dishes, instantly brightening even the simplest meals.
On Reddit, shoppers discussed their plans to use the glaze. “I think it would be good on ricotta or burrata toast. I need that now,” wrote one user.
“We had smoked salmon, the English coastal Cheddar, and capers on sliced baguette with some of this drizzled, and it was delicious,” added another.
Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Ravioli, $3.99
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If you’ve only been eating ricotta-stuffed ravioli, it’s time to upgrade. Trader Joe’s Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Ravioli features extra-thin sheets of pasta stuffed with creamy goat cheese and sweet caramelized onions. It’s a winning combination we already love as an appetizer, so we have a good feeling this entrée will be a hit too.
In a recent Reddit thread, people are already giving the product glowing reviews. “I just ate the whole package with just a drizzle of olive oil. They were so good!” wrote the post’s creator.
“I made a caramelized onion and blistered tomato sauce to go with them. So amazing,” said another fan.
“I love these! Just tried them last night for dinner with some roasted butternut squash and chicken meatballs,” chimed in one more.
Protein Pancakes, $3.79
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Trader Joe’s microwaveable Protein Pancakes make the first meal of the day feel like a treat rather than a chore. But these pancakes aren’t your typical gluten flour-based flapjacks. Rather than the typical ingredients, these are made with cottage cheese, egg whites, and oat flour. The result is a slightly denser pancake that packs 20 grams of protein into each serving. Some feel the price is a little steep for each single-serve package, but considering how tedious it is to clean cottage cheese out of a food processor, we love to see this shortcut option for busy days.
Crispy Garlic, $3.29
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If you like crispy onion pieces, you’ll love Trader Joe’s Crispy Garlic. It’s the perfect way to zhuzh up roasted vegetables, pizza, and pasta with minimal effort. TJ’s Crispy Garlic has just three simple ingredients: garlic, rice bran oil, and salt. Each garlic clove is sliced thin and fried until golden brown.
Social media users say the crunchy slivers taste great mixed into breading for chicken, used in soup, and on top of ramen. Others are digging right in, as if it were a bag of chips. However you choose to enjoy this new find, it is sure to be a delicious treat.
Simit Turkish Sesame Bread, $3.49
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Trader Joe’s shoppers are thrilled to see an all-new bread option in stores. Inside this sesame-topped bread’s golden exterior is a soft, chewy center that fans on Reddit say goes well with sweet spreads and your favorite sandwich ingredients.
This is a frozen item, meaning you can easily stock up and warm it in the oven at a moment’s notice. Fans of the bread are hopeful that TJ’s version tastes like the bakery-made rounds they’ve had before. Luckily, those who have tasted it say you won’t be disappointed. “I tried it this morning. It is the real thing,” said one promising review.
