Who doesn’t love a seasonal treat? The fall season has finally begun, and everyone’s favorite grocery store, Trader Joe’s, has at long last released their fall snack collection. From sweet treats to salty snacks, Trader Joe’s has some of the most delicious foods that everyone should try. This season, more than seventy pumpkin products line the shelves of our local TJs. There are new items including Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew Coffee for our coffee lovers of San Marcos, as well as the much-anticipated Mini Pumpkin Sheet Cake.
“I love Trader Joes’ fall collection of food, especially the pumpkin cream cheese and pumpkin bagels. The flavors really put you in the fall season,” says senior Gianna Mandarino.
The soft pumpkin flavor of the bagels paired with the extremely flavorful, cinnamon-enhanced cream cheese, make a great breakfast or afternoon snack.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy lunch option, try the Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese. This dish can be found in the freezer section, near the other frozen pastas. It only takes five minutes in the microwave or twenty-five minutes in the oven before this pasta is ready to eat! The thick and cheesy sauce with the sweet flavor of butternut squash will be sure to make your mouth water!
If you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a delicious dessert or late night snack, check out the apple cider flavored donuts. These old-fashioned dense cake-like donuts are coated in a healthy amount of cinnamon sugar on every side. If you want to soften the texture, pop them in the microwave for 15 seconds.
Finally, If you’re looking for a sweet and salty on-the-go snack option, try the pumpkin spice pretzel slims. These pretzels are doused in a smooth yogurt coating that’s infused with a delicious blend of pumpkin-spice flavors and are topped with chopped pumpkin seeds.
Whether you’re a pumpkin lover or not, Trader Joes is sure to offer plenty of delicious, unique snack options for everyone. Visit your local Trader Joes on 3025 De La Vina St, 222 N Milpas St, or 5767 Calle Real to try their new seasonal favorites for yourself!
