First up was the Pumpkin Brioche Twist. Light and fluffy, just like regular brioche, but swirled with cinnamon. As Amelie put it, “It’s the spice part of pumpkin spice.” The pumpkin flavor was there, but it was very weak. More present were the streaks of cinnamon throughout the bread. This is definitely good for people who love fall and love the warm flavors, but not an overwhelming amount. In the broader category of brioche, we would rate it an 8.5/10. In the more specific category of pumpkin-flavored products, it would be a 6/10, because the pumpkin flavor was so muted.

Next were the Pumpkin Blondie Brownies. There was definitely more of a fudge brownie texture as they were extremely dense and kind of gooey. They smelled really good once the box was open 😋. The actual blondie brownie was very soft, juxtaposed with the crunchy nuts. Water is definitely needed when consuming something as dense as this. The pumpkin flavor was a lot more present in these than in the pumpkin brioche, but still not incredibly strong. 6.5/10.

Next, we baked the Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix. Disclaimer: there were some user errors, but that’s just us (we burnt it). The measurements of oil were surprisingly large, but it turned out okay in the end. This is definitely very dense and it isn’t extremely sweet, which we liked. It’s definitely more of a classic pumpkin bread than the brioche, and a good fall staple. It would be amazing with some whipped cream on top and a nice chai. For a classic pumpkin bread, it’s a 9/10. 

Up next, Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Tea. Now this smells incredible. As soon as you open the box, you’re transported to fall heaven. The taste of the tea is really good, too. It’s not overwhelming (because it is tea), but it definitely tastes the way you would expect. Rooibos is a South African tea that’s not caffeinated, so we like to drink this before we go to sleep. We rate this a 7/10.

After that, we tried the Spiced Pumpkin Madeleine Cookies. These were so good. Like, so good. They were perfectly pumpkin-y with just the right amount of fluffiness, exactly how you would want a pumpkin madeleine to be. If you plan on trying these, stock up! You’ll eat them all so fast. They’re delicious. 10/10.

These Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies were petite, crunchy, and packed with flavor. The pumpkin spice was definitely strong and complemented the yogurt coating around the cookie. This is the kind of thing you could curl up on the couch with in front of a fall movie and finish the whole box, or take out for  Friendsgiving and share with your friends! I imagine tea would be good with these. 9/10. 

Up next, Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Flavored Pumpkin Seeds. Talk about pumpkin! These smell amazing when you open the bag. The seeds are crunchy and they’re the perfect texture for adding into yogurt. Overall, the flavor of pumpkin in the seeds isn’t very strong, but there is a hint of them. 5/10

Oh my god, when I say I’m obsessed with this Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread, I mean it. It’s amazing. Good on bread, on bagels, on crackers; it’s perfectly pumpkin and creamy. Please add this to your cart, especially if you’re a regular cream cheese fanatic to begin with. It’s an everyday food that is made instantly better with the touch of fall added to it. 

10/10. 

Wow, you will not regret buying this. My only complaint is that there are only two per box. These Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Cakes are rich and flavorful, and fantastic with whipped cream or ice cream. They’re sweet without being too sweet; they’re just sweet enough. Hoard these! 

10/10.

I think you should try these Pumpkin Cheesecake Croissants at least once. Now, I’m not guaranteeing that they’ll become your new favorite; however, I think they’re worth a  try. The pumpkin cheesecake filling was a little deflated, but the croissant crust was nice and flaky. I would eat them again. 

7/10.

Closing out with another banger, everyone knows that the Trader Joe’s Mini Hold The Cones are the perfect after dinner dessert snack, but these Pumpkin Ginger ones really blew me away. I could eat the whole box in one sitting and still want more. They’re addictive. They’re the perfect fall flavor while still being a cold dessert, whereas most fall desserts are served hot. The pumpkin ice cream and coating go together so well, and the crunch of the cone is a nice touch. You’re going to want to hide these from the rest of your hungry family. 

10/10. 

BONUS: The Pumpkin Maple Bacon Flavored Stuffies Dog Treats. Amelie’s dog, Ozzy, loved these! He got so excited whenever he was offered one, and he is extremely picky. Ozzy thinks they’re delicious! 10/10 from him.