14 Best New Trader Joe’s Products This Month: Chocolate Mousse Eggs, Mini Tote Bags, Strawberry Overnight Oats, & More
March 9, 2024 by Julia DeKorte
March is here and you know what that means: brand new items at Trader Joe’s! From sweet treats to frozen foods to supplements and charcuterie products, the shelves are stocked with the best new items. We picked out 14 of our favorites… keep reading for all the details!
The first item on our list can be found in the freezer section, and is a fresh take on a classic. The fan-favorite Hold The Cone that normally comes in vanilla and chocolate flavors now has a third sibling: Coffee Bean. Hold The Cones are the perfect sweet treat to close out the night with. Bite-sized ice cream cones coated in a layer of hard dark chocolate, these treats have only been elevated by the arrival of the new coffee-flavored ice cream.
Here’s your weekly reminder that Easter is in March this year! That means you can start stocking up on Easter-themed sweets now, and there’s no better place to look than Trader Joe’s the grocery story just dropped the most adorable Easter desserts: Chocolate Mousse Eggs. Trader Joe’s describes them as “velvetey chocolate egg-shaped cakes layered with silky mousse,” and not only do they taste delicious, but they also come with the cutest pink and green icing decorations!
Make any day a celebration with these new Lemon-Flavored Mini Sheet Cakes! “Moist, flavorful lemon cake topped with lemon cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with lemon zest,” Trader Joe’s describes it as. If TJ’s does anything right, it’s a sweet treat, and this mini cake is no exception. And fans agree: “Omg this is so addicting,” one fan wrote in an Instagram comment.
“I remember this from last year, it’s absolutely heavenly,” said another. “Perfect amount of tart and sweet.”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve seen these colorful mini Trader Joe’s tote bags. These adorable little bags have taken the internet by storm as customers use them as purses, lunch bags, or even as tiny grocery bags. The canvas totes come in yellow, red, green, and navy blue and are only $2.99! Some customers are trying to collect all four, but most stores are already sold out of them, so if you see them, stock up while you can!
Another frozen section item customers are already raving about are the Papas Rellenas. These savory items are breaded mashed potato balls stuffed with ground beef, and are the perfect hearty food to serve as an appetizer or even eat as a snack. “They are SO good,” one customer reported in an Instagram comment.
“Had it and will have it again!” said another, adding a fire emoji for good measure.
The perfect sweet treat to brighten up any rainy spring day are these Cheery Lemon Animal Crackers. The delicious crunch of an animal cracker coated in yellow yogurt candy and topped with nonpareils (round sprinkles!), these are like a ray of sunshine in a bag. In a 99 cent bag, at that! “They’re so good,” one customer said. “I wish I had bought more than one bag!”
“These are addictively good,” another customer agreed.
As much as we wish March meant spring temperatures every day, it’s really only warm for a select few days out of the month. The rest, we need something warm to ease the winter chill in the air, and the Trader Joe’s Calabrian Chili Tomato Dumpling Soup brings the perfect amount of heat. A creamy, tomato-y soup with bite-sized dumplings, this soup will thaw out any bad day. Serve it with the Trader Joe’s Garlic & Cheese Breadsticks for that extra comfort, and you’re all set for any last minute snow storms March may bring.
Trader Joe’s actually stocks a surprising amount of dietary supplements, from Vitamin D to Magnesium, and they just added another one to their arsenal. The Trader Joe’s Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder can be mixed with water, blended into a smoothie, or even added into your favorite homemade snack for a boost of protein, and it comes unflavored, so you won’t even taste it. The package states that it “supports skin, bones, and joints,” so if you’re having any joint pain or want to improve your skin texture, give this stuff a try!
Did we mention that TJ’s has the best Easter-themed sweet treats? These Candy Coated Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds are tasty and adorable. They look just like little colored Easter eggs, and are the perfect chocolate option to fill your Easter basket eggs with. Or, pour them into a dish to leave on your counter for snacking, but be warned, they’ll go quickly! Customers who have already gone through bags of them are reporting that they’re “addicting,” and that they “will be stocking up!”
Back to the freezer section! These cheese stuffed poblano peppers with Mexican style tomato sauce are absolutely delicious, and make for the perfect easy weeknight meal. Customers are obsessed with these, and have taken to Instagram to say so: “Tried these yesterday and they’re a 10/10,” one person wrote. “The breading is so light and fluffy!”
“I bought these today and we just ate them!” another reported. “They are delicious! I cooked them in the air fryer too, so easy!”
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, this Irish Cheddar Cheese is the perfect addition to your charcuterie board. Made with Irish Whiskey, it’s sharp and creamy at the same time, and of course, gets you in the mood to celebrate the famous Irish holiday. If you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party, you need to add this item to cart. The store only stocks them around this time of year, so enjoy it while you can!
Overnight oats is another trend that is here to stay, so of course Trader Joe’s had to stock their own spin on the breakfast food. Rolled oats soaked in a coconut beverage with delicious strawberry flavoring, this will sweeten up any morning, and it’s so quick and easy. Plus it comes in adorable pink packaging! “It’s delish!” one customer reported. “I eat it every day for breakfast and honestly it makes me look forward to the morning!”
Don’t be put off by the name, these candies don’t actually taste like vegetables. They just look like them! If you’re a sour candy person, these itty-bitty bags of sour gummy candies shaped like carrots and peas. Or, if you’re a person trying to fill an Easter basket with adorable Easter-themed sweet treats, this is your item! One customer shared that she used them to decorate Easter cupcakes—how cute!
And finally, the perfect on-the-go snack or last minute lunch box item: Joe’s Os Peanut Butter Cereal Bars. These crunchy yet chewy bars have all the sweet and salty elements that make for the perfect treat. Customers love these simply delicious new items: “They look delicious for a sweet treat!” one person said in a comment on Instagram.
“These were very good!” said another. “Not too sweet, and not dense. A perfect blend of sweet and savory.”