From themed sweets, snacks, meals and even spreads, Trader Joe’s is a one-stop shop for unique and tasty seasonal treats.
We all love some pumpkin gnocchi and spiced cider, but Trader Joe’s has more to offer with its variety of fall items. The Diamondback reviewed some underrated items at Trader Joe’s that are perfect for getting into the fall spirit.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
A Trader Joe’s fall staple, its pumpkin cream cheese spread perfectly blends sweet and savory.
Its smooth texture allows for the natural pumpkin flavor and the richness of regular cream cheese to flourish. I paired it with an English muffin, but this fall spread would work with any bagel or toast.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Streusel Muffins
If I hadn’t known these were gluten-free when I bought them, I would have had no way to tell.
These pumpkin streusel muffins were tender and velvety with a flavor that was just right. The pumpkin wasn’t overbearing, yet it was present in every bite combined with cinnamon and the spiced streusel topping.
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Fall Leaf Corn Tortilla Chips
Somewhat of an unlikely item, these tri-color tortilla chips are shaped like different leaves. Instead of using artificial dyes, these chips get their color from ingredients such as beet, carrot and pumpkin powders.
I dipped these in Trader Joe’s guacamole and buffalo-style chicken dip, and the chips’ saltiness and kick of the dips paired extremely well.
If you’re having a football watch party or fall get-together, these chips definitely match the season.
Maple Flavored Fudge
If you’re a lover of all things super sweet, this fudge is for you.
This maple-flavored fudge was rich, crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth smooth. But I could only eat one bite before getting a sweetness overload.
I would recommend this fudge for anyone with a big sweet tooth, especially with its unique maple fall twist.
Maple Pancake Flavored Puffs
An unassuming combination, maple syrup powder and molasses coat these corn puffs — and it surprisingly works. The typical corn puff flavor combined with sweetness was unusual at first, but it began to grow on me.
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Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli
Although one of the more well-known fall items at Trader Joe’s, I don’t think it gets the credit it deserves.
The ravioli was so flavorful to the point where I only used butter and no sauce when I made this meal. The colorful pasta adds even more fall vibes — one ravioli is dark orange and the other a more amber color.
Salted Maple Ice Cream
Ending it off on a sweet and salty note, this salted maple ice cream is my new favorite Trader Joe’s dessert.
This dessert is flavored with real maple syrup, making it decadent, rich and buttery smooth. Its maple flavor swirls throughout the ice cream, adding a sugary touch to the delicate balance of sweet and savory already present.
