8 Must-Have Trader Joe’s Finds for August

Trips to Trader Joe’s can sometimes feel like a trip to a food-filled wonderland. With new, quirky frozen finds around the corner and fun deals on snacks and condiments at the end of the aisle, it can feel overwhelming when it comes to deciding what to actually add to your cart. That’s where the store’s Fearless Flyer can come in handy. This month, the flyer includes everything from wine to plumcots, and we’ve rounded up the items we certainly don’t want to miss. In August, keep your eyes peeled for fun snacks and drink options that will make your school lunches, weekend cookouts and work snack breaks even more enjoyable than before.

Something Spritzy Pineapple & Orange

This sweeter, aromatic take on your standard juice-seltzer combo is a great mocktail option for steamy summer days. Each $1.99 can packs a big punch of flavor, thanks to pineapple, orange and ginger juice. While you could pour it over ice and even add a splash of your preferred liquor, like vodka or mezcal, it would also make a great addition to your cookout cooler. As long as you serve it cold, you should be in for a delightfully bubbly time. 

Peanut Butter with Honey

Whether you’re combining it with apple slices, your favorite crackers or a couple of rice cakes, it’s hard to resist the appeal of creamy peanut butter. Each serving of TJ’s honey peanut butter packs in 7 grams of protein and 2 grams of fiber, making it a filling choice for snack time—or even a classic PB&J sandwich. We love using peanut butter in some of our favorite recipes, too, from five-ingredient Peanut Butter Energy Balls to Peanut Butter Pancakes. Peanut butter can also be a great way to add some staying power to your smoothies and oatmeal bowls. Even something as simple as Peanut Butter-Banana Cinnamon Toast could get a special touch of honeyed sweetness when you use this TJ’s nut butter. Grab a 16-ounce jar for $2.99 and try it yourself.

Ranch Seasoned Cashews

If you’re a snack lover who already loves Trader Joe’s classic ranch seasoning, you’ll go head over heels for their new ranch-seasoned cashews. Each serving of these savory nuts offers 5 grams of protein, for a little extra staying power, and a big punch of flavor that would pair well with just about anything, whether you eat them with your lunchtime sandwich or a few orange slices. They’d also make a fun addition to our Jojo’s Party Mix or a snack board to share with friends. Pick up a bag for $3.99.

Instant Cold Brew Coffee

These nifty granules might just earn a place in your cabinets at home or in the break room. If you need a quick sip or two of caffeine, keeping this instant coffee on hand can help you get the refreshing jolt you need, and all with a smoother finish than your typical instant coffee. You could even use it in a recipe like our Chocolate-Hazelnut Iced Coffee or combine it with a splash of milk or creamer for fun coffee popsicles you can toss in the freezer. Either way, you’ll be whittling down your brew time to practically nothing. Pick up a canister for $4.49.

Spinach & Ricotta Raviolini

Trader Joe’s has long had a large selection of refrigerated ravioli, but these teeny-tiny spinach- and ricotta-stuffed pasta pillows are taking things to an even cuter dimension. If you already enjoy the creamy, tender bite of ricotta ravioli, you’ll probably want to try this smaller version, which is made in Italy by the pasta pros. Dish them up with a simple sauce, like our No-Peel Slow-Cooker Marinara, and your favorite TJ’s salad kit for a dinner that practically puts itself on the table. Grab a 10-ounce package for $3.49.

Almond Chipotle Dip

This almond butter–based dip has a fiery kick that’s bolstered by chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, garlic and tamari. Since it’s vegan, the dip also makes a fun appetizer to share with friends—just pair it with crudités and another delish dip, like our Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill, to create a spread you won’t soon forget. You could even add a schmear of it to a simple lunch, like our Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap, to add an extra hit of flavor. Snag a tub of the dip for $3.49.

Caramelized Onion & Bell Pepper Turkey Patties

If you’re looking for a way to shake up the last cookouts of summer, look no further than these turkey burgers. To help keep them nice and juicy, each burger is made with 100% thigh meat and studded with sweet bits of caramelized onion and chopped bell pepper. You can pile it with all your favorite fixings, whether that means a slice of Cheddar cheese, a heaping helping of savory slaw or the standard combo of lettuce and tomato. You can find these burgers in the refrigerator aisle for $5.99.

Organic Cold Brew Black Tea Concentrate

This cold brew black tea concentrate is organic, unsweetened and ready to make your lunch or picnic prep easier than ever. Combine one part concentrate with seven parts water, and you’re all set. If you want, you could jazz up a pitcher or glass of this tea with peaches and mint, as we do in our Peach Iced Tea, or lemons and raspberries, like with our No-Sugar-Added Raspberry Iced Tea. Pick up a bottle of concentrate for $4.99.