Trader Joe’s just released a new bakery item just in time for summer, and fans are calling it “amazing” and “so damn good!!”
The treat in question? Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins, perfect for a quick breakfast or sweet bite at any time of day. And, shoppers say, if they hadn’t been told the muffins were gluten-free, they “would not believe it.”
Trader Joe's Introduces Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins
The new Gluten-Free Strawberry Muffins joins Trader Joe's existing favorite Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Muffins on shelves for anyone looking to satisfy their sweet tooth without consuming gluten. According to the grocery giant, these muffins combine a gluten-free flour blend including white and brown rice flours, potato starch, and tapioca starch along with sweet cream buttermilk and sour cream to "create one of the most marvelously moist muffins we've ever tasted, gluten-free or otherwise." Trader Joe's elaborates that this "seasonal Strawberry spin" also includes a warm vanilla and brown sugar-infused muffin base that delivers "plenty of sweet strawberries in every bite!"
The website recommends pairing the muffins with a hot cup of Trader Joe's French Vanilla coffee for a delish on-the-go breakfast, or enjoying à la mode with a scoop of French Vanilla ice cream. They also include a lighthearted warning: "like summer berry season, these Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins will only be around for a limited time!" Sounds like shoppers need to snap these up to try before it's too late!
Fans Comment: 'These Muffins Are Sooooo Good!!'
The Strawberry variety of TJ's classic gluten-free muffins is already a hit with fans, with many calling out the "yummy" flavors with no sense of anything being missing, unlike some other gluten-free foods. Many commented their thoughts on Instagrammer @traderjoeslist's video with the product, in which she suggests pairing the muffins with Trader Joe's new Vanilla Bean Crème Fraîche:
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Responders to the video who had been able to try the new strawberry muffins raved about the flavors: "The strawberry muffins are so good that you can eat them plain," said one commenter, referring to the addition of the crème fraîche. Another wrote, "I loved those muffins!!! Delicious!!!!"
Some did worry about the sugar content of the muffins even despite their gluten-free status: "I really loved them, taste is amazing, they were the perfect new item to try. Until I turned the packaging over and was caught off guard. I was surprised to see how many calories per each muffin, the carbs are way too high and then the sugar plus added sugar," commented one concerned shopper. "I love their gluten-free muffins, but they are outrageously high in sugar content," another agreed. However, one commenter offered a "live and let live" attitude: "Good grief so many kill joys in here. The carbs, the sugar, blah blah. This isn’t news. Newsflash: muffins, pastries, desserts etc. aren’t generally healthy. It’s an indulgence. Practice moderation. Do you and let us GF girlies enjoy our little options," they wrote.
And we think, for a sweet sometimes-treat, these Gluten Free Strawberry Muffins look absolutely bomb!
