Thanksgiving is coming up, but as a person who can’t cook or bake, I always feel bad when I don’t bring anything to events. So if you’re like me and still want to bring something, I’ve compiled a list of some Trader Joe’s snacks that will be perfect for any Thanksgiving get-together.
Chili and Lime Flavor Chips
These chips are addicting and I can easily eat a whole bag in a day. The flavor is perfect and you can truly taste the lime without an overwhelming amount of chili. I almost always see someone in school with a bag of these chips, which I understand as they are perfect for sharing. My only complaint about them is that quality control isn’t quite there with these chips. So many times, I’ve gotten unlucky with more of the corn chip flavor instead of the powder. Since the chips can vary in flavor and amount, I haven’t been buying them as often. Overall, it’s a solid 8/10
Freshly Squeezed Limeade
If you want a sour or fruity drink, this limeade is my favorite, as it is extremely fresh and refreshing. The biggest issue for me is that it has a high acidity and if you drink too much it can hurt your stomach or make you dehydrated. However, this limeade would work well mixed in with other drinks like sparkling water or strawberry juice to dilute the overwhelming lime flavor. I almost always buy it, but it doesn’t last long. After two or three glasses of the drink, it’s nearly gone. With the nice — but acidic — flavoring and 29 grams of sugar per serving, I think it is the best drink option. I would give the drink a 7.5/10.
Double Chocolate Wafer Cookies
Whenever I need a sweet snack, I almost always reach for these sweet wafers. They are a perfect bite-size shape and the package contains so many. The chocolate and wafer balance each other out perfectly, for $3.49I think these cookies are beyond worth it; they are one of my favorite snacks. Due to the perfection, I would easily rate these a 10/10..
Chocolate Vanilla Cream Jojo’s
When I first tried these I thought they were okay, but now I never buy them. My main issue is their weird aftertaste, and the cream and cookie seem like they shouldn’t be together. The cookies are dry and I don’t taste the chocolate, and the vanilla causes an unlikable aftertaste. I think there are a lot of better options on the market for cookies. These cookies are subpar compared to many others, so I would rate them a 5/10.
Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers
As someone with a high tolerance for sour foods, these Scandinavian Swimmers aren’t super sour, but they contain some great flavors and I love the fun shapes and colors. It’s a perfect snack for a movie and sharing with friends. The gummy texture is perfect and the shapes help you differentiate the flavors. These are easily one of my favorite gummy snacks and I would rate them 8/10.
Harvest Chocolate Collection
I recently tried every chocolate in the Harvest Collection and I didn’t like them. As a huge milk chocolate and nuts fan, the Harvest Collection is not my favorite. The Chocolates were very pretty and had detailed designs, but they were hard to eat and bite into. Almost all the flavors were the same, and there wasn’t much variation. I wasn’t a huge fan, and I don’t think I would buy any of the Harvest Collections again. It seems like the company only focused on the looks rather than the taste, so I would rate this chocolate pack a 4/10
Dried Mangos
If you want a semi-healthy, soft and flavorful snack, dried mangos are perfect. The pack comes with several strips and you can taste the natural flavor. It’s not too sugary and the only complaint I have is that sometimes the texture is leathery. Since the sweetness is perfect and the flavor is great, it’s easily an 8/10.