Trader Joe's Shoppers

[Band Mom]

I just discovered a Trader Joe's store in my area.

Are any of you BCB a Trader Joe's shopper? What are some of your favorite items to buy? Any low point finds?

[jlrose]

Oh where to start???

Kashi products: cereal, waffles
Perogies
Hebrew National Reduced-Fat Hot Dogs
Chicken Chipoltle Sausage
Mussel Soup
Tasty Bite Indian Entrees: Kashmir Spinach, Alu Chole, Chana Masala
Masala Simmer Sauce
Reduced fat cheese
Baked tortilla chips
dried fruit
nuts
Dr. Praeger's Veggie Burgers (awesome!!)
Morningstar Farm products
Frozen fish, chicken
Meatless meatballs
Whole wheat pasta
Whole wheat couscous
Brown and wild rice medley
Miss Meringue cookies!
Cafe Twists
Biscotti
Cappuccino Foam
Whole wheat pitas (in some areas they have ones that are 1 point)
Blueberry fiber cakes

Obviously, I could go on and on. Go to the store, bring your point slider and plan to stay awhile. smile.gif

[Band Mom]

Thanks for the reply. I was told to also check for a web site.

I am planning on going to the store in the morning.

[judyo53]

Fat Free Blueberry Bran Muffins (6 to a pack)
Whole Wheat Rolls (dinner roll size-1 pt. ea.)
Chocolate Cat's Cookies
Chocolate Covered Soy Nuts
Frozen Chicken Egg Rolls (can't remember much more)
Trader Joe's Frozen Lowfat Pizza (I got Veggie)
Barbara's Cinnamon Puffins (Cereal)
No Pudge Brownies (a mix in the baking section-in a box)

[skymom]

Congratulations on joining the ranks of happy Trader Joe's shoppers!

I second what was said above, and I'll also recommend that you look for their "Fearless Flyer" handout -- it's printed on newsprint, and it highlights products in each issue -- it's a great thing to browse between trips to learn about things you might not have otherwise noticed!

Enjoy!

Skymom

[jlrose]

Just want to post a caveat about the blueberry bran muffins. They're great but the nutritional info is for only half a muffin. I didn't notice this until I scarfed down an entire muffin in my car... :rolleyes:

[Giselle*sMom]

Try these links for some ideas

http://www.aimeesadventures.com/FoodJournals/TraderJoes.html

http://www.aimeesadventures.com/FoodJournals/TJMembersList.html

[judyo53]

Jessica,

On another board someone mentioned the same thing to me regarding the blueberry muffins. There must be different selections available since I ran to my freezer & pulled mine out & redid the info. The ones I get from my TJ's are 6 small muffins per container. The other ones mentioned came 4 to a pack. Mine are called something like 99% Fat Free Blueberry Bran Muffins. These, that come 6 to a pack, are definitely only 1 pt. each.

[tortoise123]

The Fearless Flyer can be read online at the TJs website. And, yes, the stores stock different items in different parts of the country.

[jlrose]

That's right, Judy. My store carries both but I got the four-pack! Whoops. smile.gif It was a good lesson in reading labels more carefully.

[parham91]

My favorite is the dark chocolate soy nuts YUM! :D

Chris

[law4rach]

I just went there about two weeks ago and they had these awesome bean rollups for sample.

They are made with the Chili tortillas which are 3 pts a peice or 5 pts for 2 of them.

This awesome spicy black bean dip that tastes really good, some guacamole (only use a little) a sprinkle of fat free cheese and dip in salsa. I got about 8 points for 2 and they are very filling.

I also love their chinese rice crackers, their flavored granola and their gyozas or pot stickers you can have:

8 veggie for 4 points
8 shrimp for 5 points
8 chicken for 5 points

And a great dipping sauce for them is I think called red dragon. It is excellent! :D

[Tami]

No one's mentioned the shrimp, chicken and salmon fahitas. A great deal for only about 5 points each.
Also the Heaven's Bistro pizza. YUM!

[jlrose]

Bump!

[Paris Madeleine]

Also wanted to mention:

TJ's Chicken Fried Rice - 3 per cup
TJ's Chicken Egg Rolls - 2 per roll
TJ's Butternut Squash Soup - 1 per cup
TJ's Roasted Red Pepper-Tomato Soup - 2 per cup
Cafe Twists - 1 per twist
Kona Coffee Beans - 0 per cup
TJ's light whipped cream cheese - 1 per tbsp
TJ's Organic 1% Milk - 2 per cup
TJ's Mushroom Risotto - 3 per cup
Laura's Lean Ground Beef - 1 per ounce cooked
Frozen Chicken Breasts - 1 per ounce cooked
Kashi Go Lean Cereal
Diet Dr. Hansen Sodas - 0 points
Various Light and Reduced Fat Cheeses
TJ Crab Cakes - 4.5 per cake
FF Refried Black Beans - 4 per whole can
Frozen Filets of Fish (Mahi Mahi, Trout, Snapper, Salmon, Tuna, etc) - points vary
Various frozen veggies for quick sides - 0-3 points per serving