I'm a Pilates instructor who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for 22 years. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy.

• I rely on the chain for nutritious, budget-friendly meals I can assemble quickly.
• I love picking up items like organic brown rice, cauliflower gnocchi, and organic hummus.

I love Trader Joe’s Greek chickpeas with parsley and cumin.

The 12 triangles in the package make a great appetizer that my vegetarian friends enjoy. They taste freshly baked, and people think they’re homemade.

This story was originally published on August 17, 2024, and most recently updated on September 28, 2026.