Trader Joe's Fall Favorites: Worth Falling For?

October 20th, 2021

Arguably one of the best parts of fall is the delicious food that comes with it. With that in mind, Trader Joe’s is home to all our fall favorites, and luckily a new store just opened in Morrisville! We decided to take a trip, and we have compiled a list of all the best Trader Joe's items for the season.

1. Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese

9/10. This cream cheese was much better than I could have ever expected. It had only a subtle pumpkin spice flavor that did not take away from the classic cream cheese flavor. I had this on my pumpkin spice bagel, and it was delicious!

2. Pumpkin Spice Gluten Free Bagels

7/10. While these bagels had the perfect pumpkin spice flavor, the bagel itself was lacking, and it was slightly dry and not fluffy at all. With butter or cream cheese, it is still a great breakfast treat.

3. Apple Cider

10/10. This was the most delicious apple cider. It was not too sweet and had the best spice taste. I drank it both hot and cold, and it was great both ways.

4. Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

10/10. This classic twist on a cinnamon roll is absolutely wonderful. The tasty roll is so flavorful and pumpkin flavored, and once you add the icing, the sweet flavor of the pumpkin spice is enhanced. Overall, a billion trips have been made to Trader Joe’s since they came out, and they do not disappoint.

5. Maple and Sea salt Kettle Corn

6/10. A little bit disappointing. While the Kettle Corn part is very tasty, that seems to be all it is. The maple flavor is definitely not super prominent, but is delicious even without it. If you prefer not super strong flavored things, this is for you!

6. Maple Oat Milk Beverage

7/10. If you enjoy bitter coffee, then this is for you. This oat milk acted as a creamer without adding sweetness. If you prefer sweet creamer or coffee, definitely steer away from this beverage because while I liked it, there is truly not a lot of sweetness or flavor in the beverage. It was creamy, but the maple flavor was severely lacking, and I found it to be a little disappointing “maple flavor" wise.

7. Pumpkin Oat Milk Beverage

12/10. 100% my fall favorite. The pumpkin flavor combined with the creamy oat milk acts as a terrific creamer in coffee. The creamer is on the milder sweet side, and the pumpkin flavor is extremely prominent and is perfect for the coming fall season.

8. Autumnal Harvest Creamy Pasta sauce

8/10. If you enjoy the flavor of fall in everything, definitely try this pasta sauce. The Butternut Squash flavor isn’t super obvious and very toned down. This provides a great alternative to regular boring tomato sauce without switching it up too drastically. The sauce is extremely creamy, and tastes great in your pasta even without cheese of any sort.

9. Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Slims

7/10. Super good for a trial, but I most likely won’t be going back for more. Unless you have a sweet tooth, this is most likely not going to fall within your likes. The pumpkin flavor is very good, and when combined with the salt from the pretzel, the flavor and taste is impeccable. On the other hand, it was extremely sweet, so if sweetness is not appetizing to you, then you may want to steer clear.

10. Pumpkin Waffles

100/10. Hands down the best fall food that Trader Joe’s sells. The waffles are so delicious, and while the pumpkin flavor is very mild, the taste is still enough to differentiate them from the regular waffles. Throw them in your toaster, and top it off with some whipped cream and syrup to enjoy. On the day after the grand opening, the Trader Joe’s was sold out of these waffles, which speaks wonders about these waffles.

We hope that you can find time to make a trip to Trader Joe’s and splurge on these tasty fall foods. Be sure to check out our other fall articles to help you get into the Halloween spirit!