Trader Joe's blog and cooking.
If it's not flowers you see when you first walk into a Trader Joe's, then most likely it is products made with flour. The bread aisle has some great options, but also some that are worth skipping as well. That's why you have this site.
From the Sliced Brioche to the Almond Kringle find dozens of reviews of Trader Joe's bread products and see which ones are worth your time and which ones you may want to consider leaving on the shelf!
Babka. I’m not going to lie to anyone when I say that the Chocolate Brooklyn Babka might be a staple in my household. But it do debate whether it is meant for breakfast or dessert because I’ve consumed it at both times of day. Sometimes twice a day.
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So one of the new items that have hit the February Fearless Flyer this month was a new bakery item: the honey baguette. For the most part, many of the bakery items are pretty good. They have short shelf lives, but that is the sign of fresher food.
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Welcome to Trader Joe’s 8 Mini Croissants review 2.0. It should actually be considered 3.0 as I never got a chance to try the original mini croissants. But since publishing this more than a year ago, some very passionate fans of the old product have come out to share their thoughts. And I’m happy to report this product is back and improved from the ones in a bag.
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Right before I got married, a coworker and I took a Croissant making class at Sur la Table. Yes, I had a fluffy white dress that was tailored to my exact frame and I was making buttered treats. Sorry, not sorry. When I walked away from that class I realized something important: they are a TON OF WORK (and a lot of butter). Labor of love is fine, but even Betty Crocker acknowledged women have things to do most of the time. Why mess with perfection when you can buy Trader Joe’s Chocolate Croissants in the freezer section….
If there are any flavors I’m totally obsessed with is the combination of Chocolate and Peppermint. I’m that person adding a few pumps of peppermint syrup to their mocha frappuccino in the middle of July. So I got excited when I saw Trader Joe’s Chocolate Peppermint Loaf and Baking Mix hit the rest of the baking mixes.
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The weather is finally getting cooler and I’m excited to be able to turn on the oven in the house. While I don’t necessarily love the whole getting cold and maybe snow thing we have going on here in the northeast, I can tell you that nothing beats a baked good fresh from the oven. So the first chill we had and I made sure to try Trader Joe’s Maple Pecan Cookie and Baking Mix.
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Trust me when I tell you there are new items that I want to pass over because I don’t think I could put enough words to accurately describe them. When I saw Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Muffins, I was debating on whether or not to review them even. But after a bite, I knew I had to.
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During the most recent heat wave we had on the East Coast, I decided that cooking just isn’t for me when the temperature exceeds 95. So after a grocery run I decided that my meals were going to be charcuterie based with a side of Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread.
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Nothing in my household says weekend quite like pancakes. And bacon for that matter. But every now and again I need to venture away from our old standby: Bisquick. There is something about that mix that I’ve never quite been able to replicate at home. My husband likes it, so we seem to stick with it. This past week, I found a new item: Trader Joe’s Buttermilk Protein Pancake Mix.
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It’s been a good year so far to be at Trader Joe’s if you are gluten-free. Now, I’m not gluten-free, but I do like to see how things taste. And if desserts are where you feel like gluten is missing the most then they have you covered with Trader Joe’s Fudgy Chocolate Quinoa Loaf and Cake Mix.
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Not a new product. Just a winter seasonal item that might not strike you as a winter seasonal item. With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, this might be a decent alternative if you hate caraway seeds and just happen to have a beer and some butter you want to get rid of.
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I love croissants. They’re more than just bread. They are bread that loves you. And I like it. I’ve tried anything croissant related at Trader Joe’s. I’ve bought more boxes of Chocolate Croissants than I care to discuss. I love the Almond Croissants just as much. I keep a box of the Ham & Cheese Croissants around in case I want a quick and light lunch.
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I love a good coffee cake. In fact, I posted a recipe here for an easy crumb cake just the other night if you feel like turning your oven on. If you aren’t in baking, here is a store bought option for you. However, this Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread isn’t quite a coffee cake. It’s not quite a pancake either.
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Let me apologize in advance if my reviews seem carb heavy. Because most of the new items hitting shelves are for some reason breads. I thought I was done reviewing bread last week when I tried Chocolate Chip Pain Au Lait. Nope, not only does the frozen Indian section have a new bread, there is also a pancake bread (review to show up in the near future). So while Trader Joe’s does an excellent job of serving certain food communities, I feel like the low carb crowd might be left out here a bit.
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I wasn’t going to write this review given the time of year. In fact, I’m shocked they picked now to release Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Pain Au Lait. I mean we have one Pain Au Lait. Why would we possibly need a second variety right after New Year’s?
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Behold, the first bit of pumpkin hitting shelves. Not that some fall items haven’t already come back. For my local store they’ve already had the Ghosts and Bats out for a week now.
So, when my husband and I had to go away for a weekend I was on the hunt for snacks and breakfast items. So I grabbed these for my first meal of the day.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Big Soft Pretzels are new to shelves and have the salt package already in the bag so you decide how much or how little is best for you.
The cons: Four pretzels in a bag, but the bag can’t be resealed.
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My husband loves old movies. He prefers the old ones to the new ones any day of the week. I think I’m a bit snobbier when it comes to movies. I remember my grandparents introduced me to what a black and white TV. It was a Saturday morning. I was looking for cartoons.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s 27 Layer Sesame Croissini is new to shelves and if you enjoy snacking on breadstick, you’ll find this enjoyable.
The cons: I’m not sure why the package says eat while warm. It was good warm, but the flaky layers were much improved at room temperature. Not many of my croissinis were twisted out of the box. I’m not sure if this is a defect or something to expect.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Sprouted Whole Grain Pizza Crust is a thin and healthy alternative to a regular pizza crust.
The cons: Can be an awkward size if you are going to store this for any amount of time.
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There are two kinds of breakfast people: carb people and protein people. I am the first and my husband is without a doubt the second. In the morning, my breakfast for the most part needs to be of the grab and go variety. My husband on the other hand is heavy-handed with the protein whether it is bacon, eggs, steak, or anything else.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Brioche Toasts are a two to three bite size slice of brioche that are crisp and delicious. At under $2 it’s a great deal. It also might have some interesting other applications beyond just appetizers.
The cons: If you are using this in place of crackers, then consider making sure you have napkins or plates because there will be crumbs from this toast.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Pain Au Lait is a nice light French bread that while perfect for breakfast, I can totally justify eating this during other meals as well.
The cons: Nothing jumped to my mind.
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My Mom makes the best pumpkin bread (according to me at least). When she makes it, she makes it in such a vast quantity that the recipe actually calls for an entire can of pumpkin puree. She only makes it during the Fall only. Second place would have to go to this box of pumpkin bread. While not quite as simple as Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Scones; this is still pretty easy.
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