14 Products from Trader Joe's That Practically Scream 'Fall'
Harvest Blend Herbal Tea
The aroma and flavor are rich thanks to the chai-like spices, including ginger and cinnamon. I’m totally addicted. It’s the perfect cup to cozy up with after dinner, especially with a generous drizzle of honey (and, thankfully, it’s caffeine-free).
Pumpkin Tortilla Chips with Fall Harvest Salsa
If I had to pick my absolute favorites from my shopping list, this combination would be it. The chips are crispy as can be with a sprinkle of salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The salsa has big chunks of pumpkin, butternut squash, apples, peppers, and tomatoes. It sounds kind of strange, but trust me on this, it works. Together, they’re the perfect balance of salty and sweet.
Harvest Blend Salad Mix
I love a good salad kit (not having to chop a million veggies is a win in my book) and this is by far one of the best I’ve tried. It’s packed with baby kale and other greens, shredded broccoli and cauliflower stems, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin spice cornbread croutons, and it even comes with a sweet and tangy pumpkin vinaigrette. Dump, dress, and serve. Hey TJ’s, can you carry this salad year-round, please?
Honey Roasted Pumpkin Ravioli
Lots of good flavors here: pumpkin, honey, ricotta, and mozzarella all mix together for sweet and savory seasonal perfection. These guys don’t need much sauce: a little melted butter with a sprinkle of Parmesan is plenty. Serve it with the Harvest Blend salad, and dinner is done!
Pita Crisps with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds
Don’t let the name fool you—these crisps have a coating of cinnamon sugar on top, so they are almost more cookie than cracker. According to the package, they’re made by a small family-owned bakery. I believe it—each crisp looks slightly different and has an baked-in, earthy flavor.
Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Baking Mix
Your friends will love you if you show up to any fall-themed gathering with muffins or a loaf made from this mix. I made it as pumpkin bread, and it was dense the way pumpkin bread should be, but still moist and crumbly. If you want to take things to the next level (and who doesn’t!?), add a heaping cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
Pumpkin Ginger Mini Hold the Cone
OK, how cute are these?! Each adorable finger-length cone features a tiny scoop of pumpkin ice cream with hints of pumpkin spices inside a gingerbread-flavored cone. It’s like Halloween and Christmas had a baby. I’m not mad about it at all.
Pumpkin Pancake and Waffle Mix
I prepared one big batch of the batter and tried it in both pancake and waffle form. It was delicious. The pancakes were firm, yet fluffy while the waffles were crispy on the outside and airy on the inside. They had just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Fry up a few slices of bacon and any chilly autumn morning will feel especially cozy.
Pumpkin Joe-Joes
TBH, I almost didn’t buy these. I don’t typically love cream-filled sandwich cookies, but since they’re a TJ’s classic, I gave them a try. And you know what? I ended up loving them! I don’t detect that much pumpkin flavor, but the spices are totally on point. I can’t help myself from reaching for one (or two) as a midday treat.
Apple Blossoms
If you think the best part of any apple pie is the crust, then you’re going to adore these. They’re basically mini apple pies, with a generous, flaky crust filled with sweet apples and topped with a cinnamon-y crumble. Pop one into the oven for about 15-20 minutes while you eat your dinner (each package contains two—they’re fully cooked, but frozen) , top with vanilla ice cream while still warm, and dig in.
Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
You get double your pumpkin with these seeds, which are covered in sugar and pumpkin spice and very nice. They’re snackable on their own, but would also be fabulous sprinkled on a salad, rolled on the outside of a holiday cheese log, or added to a DIY trail mix with almonds, cereal, dried cranberries, coconut chips, and dark chocolate cacao nibs (all of which you can find at TJ’s!).
Pumpkin Soup Crackers
The first bite of these crackers totally caught me by surprise, so I’ll prepare you. Right away you’re hit with a cheesy flavor, followed by a mellow pumpkin taste. (The packaging doesn’t mention anything the cheese, but who doesn’t love bonus cheese?). The light and crispy brown-rice crackers are satisfying on their own, or you could serve them alongside a turkey sandwich or dipped in hummus or guac.
Pumpkin Spice Coffee
I’m generally not the biggest fan of flavored coffees, but I can’t get enough of this one! It brews a perfectly rich cup with just the right hint of spices including orange peel (you can see flecks in the grinds), nutmeg, vanilla, and allspice. It makes those dreary early-morning hours taste a little bit brighter and more like fall.
Pumpkin Soup with Cornbread Crisps
I love when I can assemble a complete meal in minutes, and this combo does the trick. The soup is smooth, pumpkin-y, and just a little bit sweet. If you’re like me and like your meals to have multiple textures, the cornbread crisps (which actually taste exactly like cornbread, just in cracker form) are the perfect addition. Dip them into your bowl or crumble on top.