35+ Healthy Trader Joes Recipes (2024)

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These healthy Trader Joes recipes are inspired by TJs specialty items and grocery staples to inspire your next shopping trip.

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Hi friends, I hope you had a lovely Father’s Day weekend.

As you guys know, I LOVE Trader Joe’s. I discovered them in Grad School and was instantly hooked. What’s not to love? The stores are small, so you don’t get overwhelmed. Pre world pandemic world they used to have all kinds of samples like wine and cheese, coffee, featured items, and more. And, there is an obvious commitment to cleaner food items (although I’m not sure if it’s stated anywhere. ) I mean even there candy is free of artificial colors, so I think that’s pretty awesome.

I’ve written about my Trader Joe’s Pantry staples before, Healthy Trader Joe’s Dinner Recipes, my favorite Healthy Trader Joe’s Snacks, shared grocery hauls with y’all, and recently shared a 7-day Healthy Trader Joe’s Meal plan and shopping list. However, I realized when I put together that meal plan that there were A TON of recipes I could have put on it but didn’t have space.

You can only eat so much in a week, right?

The thing about Trader Joe’s is they aren’t a giant grocery store, you can’t get everything you ever wanted there. But, on the flip side, they also have specialty items you can’t get anywhere else (like cauliflower gnocchi.) So, today I’m rounding up all the recipes on my site that are TJ’s inspired. Some of the recipes with specialty items, some of the recipes with regular items you know you can find there, but all delicious inspiration for your next shopping trip!

These healthy Trader Joes' Recipes are inspired by specialty items and grocery staples we get at TJs all the time! Enjoy!

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This easy Trader Joe's meal is made up of some of my favorite TJ's specialty items like chicken sausage and cauliflower gnocchi!

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Healthy Parmesan Crusted Baked Chicken

You'll never guess the secret TJ's ingredient in this chicken crust, it will blow your mind!

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Healthy Homemade "Fig Newton" Cookies

You know what TJ's has year around, sitting on the bottom shelf near all the dried fruit. Mission figs! I make these healthier cookies year-round knowing they will always have figs for me to purchase!

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If I don't get my wings at Butcher Box, the next likely place I am to get them is Trader Joe's. This is my new favorite wing recipe, so I thought I'd throw this recipe in the list!

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Mediterranean Pizzas

I LOVE TJ's Mediterranean Hummus and their brown rice tortillas. The brown rice tortillas crisp up perfectly to make these delicious Mediterranean inspired pizzas.

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Remember when cauliflower rice was exclusive to Trader Joe's and you'd buy like 10 packets every time you went? Oh, just me? Now, thanks to TJ's you can get it just about anywhere, but I still throw all the cauliflower rice recipes inspired by TJ's first convenient package in the list!

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Easy Paleo Taco Salad with Plantain Chips

Harissa salsa and roasted plantain chips also top the list of two of my all-time favorite Trader Joe's goods I can never pass up. They make this salad out of this worth delicious!

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Oven-Fried Paleo Chicken Tenders

Do you know what I can never find anymore? Almond meal, NOT almond flour, almond MEAL. The only place to get it nowadays is TJs. Thank goodness because almond meal lends a crispy texture to these chicken tenders that you can't get with almond flour. Try them, you'll love them I promise!

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DIY Starbucks Spinach Feta Breakfast Wrap - Freezer Friendly

This one isn't TJ's specific, but I do love that they always have the roasted red pepper jars, which are sometimes hard to find elsewhere and are needed to make these Starbucks Feta Wrap knock offs I love so much.

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Oatmeal Crust Breakfast Pizzas

Not TJs specific, but you can get all the ingredients at TJs for these delicious oatmeal crust breakfast pizzas.

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Bruschetta Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Another item I love from TJs is there already made bruschetta. I love to eat like regular bruschetta, but I also like to mix it with pasta for a delicious summery dish.

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Trail Mix Energy Balls

Need a quick healthy snack? These Trail Mix Energy Balls are quick and easy to whip up!

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Berry Bacon Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

A fun summer salad you can pick up all the ingredients for at TJs. I like to include anything with bacon on my TJs recipes list because my favorite bacon of all time is the uncured applewood smoked super thick-cut bacon at TJs.

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Ultra Creamy Lightened Up Macaroni Salad

This lightened-up mac salad has a few TJs specific ingredients like their 8 veggie mix and light cheese wedges found only at TJs.

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Sweet Potato Coffee Brownie Cake

This delicious dessert uses coffee flour from Trader Joes.

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5 Ingredient Healthy Egg Muffins

I often use Trader Joe's steam in the bag broccoli for recipes. I use it in these healthy egg muffins to speed up the recipe and meal prep breakfast faster!

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5 Ingredient Breakfast Sausage Skillet

Frozen carrot noodles! Another fun TJ's only item to try in this healthy breakfast skillet.

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(Almost) 5 Ingredient Pumpkin Seed Bars

I love that TJ's carries unsalted unroasted pepitas year around so I can make my pumpkin seed bars! They also carry roasted, salted pepitas that Mr. Hungry likes to snack on by themselves.

One of my favorite veggies is Trader Joe's butternut squash zig-zags which I've never seen anywhere else. I used them in this fun oven-roasted fall salad which is perfect for a weeknight dinner or holiday!

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Crustless Quiche Lorraine

Another use for TJ's bacon and frozen cauliflower rice.

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How to Make Grilled Pizza

I love to use Trader Joe's premade pizza crusts when I throw pizza on the grill!

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4 Ingredient Sun Butter Cookies

Trader Joe's store brand sunflower seed butter is a must-have every single time I shop there, these cookies are one of the reasons why!

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Angel Food Cake Overnight Oats

A quick and easy overnight oats recipes from back in the blogs early days.

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Trader Joe's is one of the only places I know that I can always get coconut cream. They also carry coconut sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder so you can put this delicious pudding on your dessert list for the week!

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Chile Lime Grilled Corn on the Cob

Trader Joe's Chile Lime seasoning is delicious on mangos, but also on corn on the cob! Get the full recipe here!

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I'm putting this on the list because all the ingredients are from Trader Joe's, but I especially love their pre-cooked uncured bacon.

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Roasted Green Beans with Bacon

I love the haricot green beans at Trader Joe's. You can get them other places, but not as neatly wrapped and even steam in the bag friendly as theirs!

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Thai Green Curry Turkey Burgers

TJ's Green Curry Sauce is not just to dump over veggies and rice, it's better than that!

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Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash Zig Zags

I'm not the only fan of zig-zags, it's basically the only way my 19-month old will willingly eat vegetables nowadays!

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I like all kinds of pesto, and I'm we aren't a dairy-free household. But, that doesn't mean I can't enjoy this surprisingly delicious vegan pesto in the cold case.

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Not Trader Joe's specific, but I often make it to go with one of their pre-made meatloaves or frozen lasagna, we like both the turkey and ground beef versions.

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Healthy Breakfast Quesadilla (with VIDEO)

Did I mention I REALLY like the brown rice tortillas? Of course, they have other tortillas you can use though! My MIL makes this easy breakfast recipe all the time with their whole wheat tortillas.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bites (5 Ingredients)

Trader Joe's is responsible for introducing me to cashew butter and now it's a must-have in my kitchen at all times. It's buttery, ultra-creamy, rich, and the perfect base for this healthy snack!

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Sheet Pan Meal: Turkey Bacon Ranch Bowls

If you haven't tried Trader Joe's peppered turkey bacon, you don't know what your missing. Did you feel the FOMO just set in?

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Sheet Pan Meal: Everything Salmon

Is there anything Everything But The Bagel Seasoning can't do?

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About Kelli Shallal MPH RD

Kelli Shallal MPH RD is a Phoenix, Arizona based Registered Dietitian with a Masters in Public Health from Loma Linda University. She is a blogger behind the popular blog and nutrition practice Hungry Hobby. She is also the owner and creator of What to Eat? Meal Plans.

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35+ Healthy Trader Joes Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is all of Trader Joe's food healthy? ›

As abundant as Trader Joe's nutritious options may be, the quaint supermarket is also home to battered frozen dinners, delectable desserts, and comfort foods with nutritional profiles that experts don't exactly love.

What is the most popular food at Trader Joe's? ›

Now there are new reoccurring winners. Just like last year, Trader Joe's Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips took home the crown as the overall fan-favorite product.

How is Trader Joe's successful? ›

Cost-Cutting Measures: Small but Mighty 💪

Trader Joe's stores are typically much smaller than those of their competitors, which saves on operational costs. They also buy in bulk and directly from suppliers, further reducing expenses.

What is a weakness of Trader Joe's? ›

Another weakness is the limited products they offer. Customers may be unable to find everything on their grocery list because of Trader Joe's small variety of products in their stores. This can be undesirable to customers who want a single store to provide them with everything on their grocery list.

Why is everyone so nice at Trader Joe's? ›

“It is an unspoken expectation to be nice to our customers. We hire exceptionally nice people, so we don't feel the need to train them to be friendly,” Rachel Levine said. Madison Valdez added to this idea, “We go above and beyond with our customers to make sure they find whatever they need.”

Who is Trader Joe's biggest competitor? ›

Top 10 Trader Joe's competitors
  • Walmart.
  • Bravo Supermarkets.
  • CJ Express.
  • DealsOfAmerica.com.
  • HEB Grocery.
  • Kroger.
  • Pete's Market.
  • Target.

What's the busiest Trader Joe's? ›

The chain's busiest location is its 72nd & Broadway store on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

What is the hidden prize at Trader Joe's? ›

At most stores, the employees hide a stuffed animal somewhere among the shelves and stacks in the store. It's the perfect way to distract kids during a shopping trip. If your kiddo finds the stuffed animal, bring it to one of the employees for a special reward. The stores usually offer a sweet piece of candy!

Who is the average customer of Trader Joe's? ›

Analytics firm Numerator found that the typical Trader Joe's shopper is white or Asian and between 25 and 44 years old, according to its data. She typically has a bachelor's degree or above and an annual income of more than $80,000.

What is so special about Trader Joe's? ›

At Trader Joe's, you won't find a lot of branded items. Instead, you'll discover a store full of unique and interesting products, along with everyday basics, in the Trader Joe's label. Our buyers travel the world searching for products we think are exceptional and will find a following among our customers.

What is the difference between Trader Joe's and Whole Foods? ›

But this overlap is what keeps them seeking products from both stores. Trader Joe's customers seek deals and want more value. Whole Foods customers focus more on organic and the local farmer sustainability model as a concept in food production.

Does Trader Joe's make any of their own food? ›

Well, the short answer is that Trader Joe's cuts out the middleman entirely by working directly with some of the biggest food manufacturers across the world, who then make products under Trader Joe's specifications (down to price, flavor, and size) for its store brand.

What's so special about Trader Joe's? ›

From its focus on sustainability and customer service to its affordable pricing and liberal position on refunds, Trader Joe's is one of the most popular grocery store chains in the United States for a reason.

Is it true you can try anything at Trader Joe's? ›

Many shoppers may not be aware that Trader Joe's often allows customers to try before they buy. Customers can have an employee open just about any item for a sample before purchase, but that doesn't mean you're allowed to start opening packages on your own.

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