Many of us love shopping at Trader Joe’s for several reasons: their distinctive and carefully chosen products, the approachable and supportive staff, the enjoyable and offbeat store environment, the reliable quality of their store-brand items at reasonable prices, and their commitment to delivering a pleasant shopping experience, including regular product samples and seasonal goods.
This combination makes shopping there feel more like an adventure than a mundane grocery trip. With this in mind, we’ve gathered eight new items you can look forward to finding on Trader Joe’s shelves this spring, which many fans on social media are eagerly anticipating.
Trader Joe’s Fans Are Raving About These 8 New Spring Releases
1. Gluten-Free Mini Yellow Sheet Cake
Trader Joe's has introduced a delightful gluten-free treat that's quickly becoming a favorite among customers: a moist and flavorful mini yellow sheet cake topped with rich chocolate buttercream frosting. Priced at just $5.99, this new dessert is flying off the shelves. As one user who wants to try the item wrote on Instagram: "Cannot wait!!!!" Another noted: "That’s amazing they made a gf cake!"
2. Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30
Don't sleep on Trader Joe's beauty products! Everyone knows that sunscreen is essential for skincare, and an SPF lip balm is a great choice to protect the skin on your lips, too, year-round. Trader Joe's is offering this lip balm for $2.99 each and it's brand new. One fan who tried the item wrote on Instagram: "Just tried the new citrus sunscreen lip balm with 30 SPF and it goes in super smooth and sheer. The citrus scent is subtle which is nice!"
3. Irish Cheddar Cheese With Irish Whiskey
Looking for the perfect addition to your St. Patrick's Day party? Trader Joe's just unveiled this Irish Cheddar Cheese With Irish Whiskey, and fans on Instagram are loving it. Others can't wait to try it. One TJ's fan on Instagram wrote: "I need to pick some up" as another added: "looks so good."
4. Chocolate Coffee Granola
Fans of chocolate and coffee are in luck! Trader Joe's just released this Chocolate Coffee Granola, perfect for adding to your morning yogurt or for a tasty treat, any time. One Trader Joe's shopper just wrote on Instagram: "The chocolate coffee granola is here and I can’t wait to try it." Another noted: "I’m a fan of all things coffee."
5. Ultra-Rich Body Butter
Spring is approaching quickly, and soon we'll be wearing lighter clothing. To help combat the dryness caused by winter, Trader Joe's offers a new Ultra-Rich Body Butter for just $6.99. As one user who tried it recently wrote on Instagram: "Obsessed with the new ultra rich body butter for just $6.99!" Another added: "It’s the best! I will definitely be stocking up on more!"
6. Bon Bon Cookies
Another new dessert from TJ's has become a favorite among Instagram fans: Bon Bon Cookies, featuring a rich dark chocolate mousse center and topped with cocoa nibs. One TJ's shopper who tried the treats noted: "For $2.99 they are the perfect little size and so good with some coffee or tea! The filling to cookie ratio is good too & the crunchies on top add a nice texture."
7. Dark Chocolate Bark
Another delectable dessert you're likely to find on Trader Joe's shelves this spring is this Dark Chocolate Bark, made with puffed quinoa and dried raspberries. As one TJ's customer shared on IG: "Just tried the new dark chocolate quinoa raspberry Bark ($5.49) and the flavors and crunchiness are awesome but it’s a tad bit thick. I do wish it was thinner and a little bit softer but overall I would get this again."
8. Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms
Trader Joe's frozen aisles are famously stocked with incredible products, and these recently introduced frozen Sliced Shiitake Mushrooms have become a fan favorite. They are simple to cook and can be savored on their own or used as a pizza topping. One fan described them on IG to be "so delicious" as another noted: "The mushrooms would make beef Wellington at home so much easier."
The Bottom Line
Fans enjoy exploring Trader Joe's for its ever-changing, high-quality, and affordable selection of unique and seasonal items. Each visit feels like a fun and engaging "hunt" for tasty and intriguing foods, thanks to the welcoming staff and exciting atmosphere. Now, you can use this exciting list of eight new items to try on your next trip.
