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Trader Joe’s just released a list of their highly-anticipated fall products and they checkallthe autumnal vibes. If the words pumpkin spice, vanilla and cozy are common in your vocabulary right now, it’s safe to say you’ll find yourselffallingfor these products. With a mix of old favorites and some new contenders, the transition to sweater weather is going to be a good one.
1. Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Overnight oatsare a reliable, quick and easy breakfast staple. But weknowthere are times when you just need a helping hand to get breakfast in order. These festive, ready-to-eat bowls fit that bill! Portable, single-serve containers of oats are jazzed-up with pumpkin purée and warm, autumnal spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Sweetened with date paste and rounded out withalmond butter, to up the satiety factor, they are an easy answer to busy fall mornings. At$1.99 a serving, grab only what you need and tuck them into the fridge for those days that you just can’t with breakfast.
2. Creamy Toscano Cheese Dusted with Cinnamon
Trader Joe’s classic Toscano cheese has an understated creaminess and robust, nutty backbone akin to an aged parmesan. This seasonal riff delivers the cheese in a dusting of cinnamon. That might seem out of left field, but the cinnamon gives a hint of warmth and sweetness that’s a welcome and complimentary addition to any autumncheese board. But for everyday use, shave it onto crackers or crisps, pair it with crisp apple slices, toasted walnuts and a drizzle of local honey, swap it ina seasonal salad, or reinvent a classic, likegrilled cheese. Cheese, please! Graba wedgefor $10.00/pound.
3. Fall Harvest Salsa
Calling all chips and salsa lovers! Thechips and salsacombo is typically associated with cold drinks and peak summer heat. But why let that party end when it can be reimagined with thisFall Harvest Salsa? This truly unique dipper strikes a balance between “the brightness and heat you expect from a typical salsa” alongside more traditional fall ingredients like chunks of honey-roasted, heirloom Dickinson pumpkin, diced butternut squash and fire-roasted tomatillos. Trader Joe’s describes it as “earthy, sweet, tangy and spicy” and it’s the perfect accompaniment for tortilla chips, as a topping to warm brie or spooned onto crostini. At $3.49 a jar, snacks are a great add to your list.
4. Non-Dairy Pumpkin Oat Beverage
5. Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps
If you love acrispy cracker, these bite-sized, loaf-shaped treats are the seasonal version of the wildly popularRaincoast Crispsfound in grocery stores year round. Trader Joe’s also carries their own very popular crisp dupes—Raisin Rosemary Crisps and Fig & Olive Crisps—which can be found on their shelves throughout the year. What sets these seasonally-inspired crisps apart, however, is their base ingredient. Made with real pumpkin, they have a slightly denser, yet equally crispy, texture. And with the chewy, tartcranberries, they really pop. At$3.99 a pack, they should be a fall pantry staple for every discerning snacker. Also, how good would these be with the cinnamon-dusted Toscano?!
6. Spiced Cider
When Trader Joe’sSpiced Cidercomes out, you know that fall is around the corner. Released annually, TJ’s says it’s been “a reliable autumnal indicator for over 20 years and counting.” Made with fresh apple juice at the peak of apple season, one commenter says it tastes like her grandma’s. TJ’s prides itself on this level of authenticity. It’s simply fresh-pressed apple juice, spices and a hint of citrus. There’s “no added colors, artificial flavors or preservatives … and absolutely no added sugar.” Perfect for makingseasonal mezcal margs, cozyroasted brussel sproutsor simply sipping hot or cold, it’s many a fan’s ride or die fall product. A 64-ounce bottle is a steal of a deal at just $3.99.
7. Dearly Beloved RedWine
If you’re an amateur wine-lover, let curiosity lead you to the Trader Joe’svino section. While it boasts a myriad of diverse recommendations from sommeliers and wine-buyers year round,Dearly Belovedred remains an “instantly-recognizable staple” on TJ’s shelves come fall for good reason. Grown from a diverse blend of grapes in California, it’s smooth, mellow and easily-drinkable. It consistently over-delivers on taste and complexity, especially when compared to wines twice the price. And at $7.99 a bottle, the value is undeniable, especially if you’re hosting a crowd.
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