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The pros: Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix makes dense and slightly crumbly bread with a nice spice combination. No need to open a can of pumpkin (or have leftovers from that can of pumpkin)
The cons: Not as good as homemade, but not bad.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Marble Mousse Bar is pretty as a picture. While this isn’t pre-sliced, I wouldn’t worry about anyone going to crazy over this one.
The cons: I wished it tasted as good as it looked. Sadly, I was disappointed on this one. Besides, I’m still trying to figure out the “mousse” aspect of this dessert.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Ghosts and Bats are a fun seasonal potato chip like snack. These are also gluten free.
The cons: Seasonal. These remind me of a combination of my favorite chips. I do wish they could add some more flavoring here.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Scone Mix makes quick, easy, tender, and flavorful scones that are perfect for the Fall.
The cons: It’s seasonal, so if you discover you really like this then you really should stock up because you don’t know when or if you’ll ever see this one again.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies are a seasonal variety of Trader Joe’s Pinks and Whites.
The cons: This is a seasonal item, so when they are gone they are gone (perhaps forever, perhaps just for the season).
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Key Lime Pie is a really well done pie that can be defrosted and be a crowd pleaser. A really well-balanced pie for something that comes from a box in the freezer.
The cons: While this says six servings, this can comfortably feed four people.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is new, frozen, filling, and the first fall seasonal item that I’ve found at my local Trader Joe’s.
The cons: It’s still mac and cheese so don’t expect this to be diet food. Mine was more spicy than I thought it would be. Based on the box design, this is likely seasonal.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Champagne Grapes are teeny, tiny, seedless, and sweet.
The cons: If you are hoping for the flavor of a certain bubbly drink you will likely be disappointed.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Cotton Candy Grapes are for kids and the kids at heart and can convince anyone that eating fruit is amazing.
The cons: These are both pricey, organic, seasonal, and can be difficult to find. These aren’t Trader Joe’s brand, but they do carry them. I’d hate to know how much Whole Paycheck Foods would charge for these.
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The pros: Trader Joe’s Mango Taffy is mango candy that is done right. It’s priced right too.
The cons: This is a seasonal item, so if you enjoy it, buy it while it lasts. This is also a small bag which may disappear quickly in your household.
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