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.
Taste and review
This follows the basic formula for a muffin. But oh so much better.
I didn't actually think I could get excited over a muffin. I actually figured I'd try one and put the rest in the freezer for another day when a 400+ calorie breakfast was a better idea.
Nope.
For $3.99 there are four jumbo sized muffins (ok, not Costco sized jumbo, but the size you would get if you had a jumbo muffin tin at home) which makes these just under $1 each.
An inexpensive breakfast overall. But the magic starts with the baking paper. I don't know about you, but the ridged baking cups seem to get cemented on to the product all too often. These papers took less of the original muffin with them.
And then there was the first bite. The chocolate chips had kept their texture adding a soft crunch. But the magic here is the coarse sugar on top. As much as I wanted to call this an unnecessary addition of sugar, I loved it. It added such a pleasant bite that the muffin I had cut into half suddenly needed to be consumed entirely.
I even pondered seconds.
Now, a day later that magical sugar on top is a bit softer and less crunchy. So if you want to best enjoy these magical muffins, then share them with your friends and family.
Overall
But all in all, these were pretty darn good chocolate chip muffins. Yes, you could easily make these at home, but it's August and there is no way turning on an oven would be welcome event as it is still summer time.
If you want some freshly baked yummies, then Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Muffins are totally worth a try.
Would I buy this again? Yes, I would buy Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Muffins again.
Did you try it? Let me know what you think in the comments section!
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Calories and ingredients
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Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Muffins
Product Name: Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Muffins
Product Description: Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Muffins are a new addition to the freshly baked items.
Price: $3.99
Summary
Trader Joe's Chocolate Chip Muffins are a new addition to the freshly baked goods
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Taste
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Value
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Worthy of Repurchasing
Pros
- Well made muffins
- Baking paper didn't take too much of the muffin
- The magic of these is in the coarse sugar on top.
Cons
- Over 400 calories each (but at least a muffin is considered 1 serving)
- These are best the day you bring them home as the coarse sugar starts to melt into the muffin
Alek says
Maybe warm up slightly. Yummy
Dagmar says
I would so love to try these I just can't get past the amount of sugar. Now that I've said that I have to admit that I bought the raspberry mousse little cakes and nearly went into nutrition sticker shock when I got them home and looked at the sugar content. I so love raspberry and I so love mousse. Somehow I managed to only eat one or two a day until they were gone ( and on the last two I only bit off the mousse part LOL).
becomebetty says
Those are easier to portion control. If you think this has sugar, I just tried the new Neapolitan Joe Joe's Ice Cream and OMG. I'll leave it at that.
MICHAEL MAURO says
Please bring back the marinated rack of lamb and chops from Australia and New Zealand.
becomebetty says
Hey Michael! By chance is this the product you were referring to: https://www.becomebetty.com/trader-joes-seasoned-rack-lamb/ ? I know they do sell rack of lamb in the refrigerated aisle with the meat. Unfortunately, I am not affiliated with Trader Joe's and have no say in what gets put on shelves. However, you should request it directly with Trader Joe's. Here is the link: https://www.traderjoes.com/contact-us/product-feedback
Thanks for taking the time to stop by!
Robin says
When my TJ's got these in, they also had 2 other new flavors. One is an almond meal base with dried cranberries and chia and other healthy stuff. They are much much lower in sugar and soooooo good! Plus each had 5g fiber and 9g of protein. I highly recommend.
becomebetty says
Hey Robin! Glad to hear the other muffins are good. I'll have to look for them. Thanks!
Barbara says
Everyone in my family loved these muffins and I never would have bought them, but your review convinced me to try them.
I did notice the sugar on top, but it was not crunchy, almost like it melted?
becomebetty says
Hey Barbara! Mine was crunchy the day I bought it home. The next day it was softer. Also the day I bought it, the box was ice cold or almost frozen. Maybe that had an impact.
Julie says
These muffins are simply the best. From the taste of the cake to the perfectly balanced chocolate chips and course crystal sugar topping, it’s hard to only eat one. Perfection with every bite.
becomebetty says
Hey Julie! I totally agree and had the same struggle to eat just one. Thanks for sharing!
Inna says
Hi! These muffins are unbelievable! I can eat these for breakfast, lunch and dinner 😂
Have you come across a recipe for these? I would love to make these at home.
becomebetty says
I agree! Thanks for sharing!