I'm a professional baker and former Trader Joe's employee. I still head back to the store for these 7 products.

As a former Trader Joe’s employee and a food-industry professional with over eight years of experience as a bread baker, I have a unique perspective when walking the grocery store aisles.

I love to cook — from scratch, as often as I can — but after (or before) a long shift working at the bakery, I don’t always have the energy for a grandiose culinary adventure.

Here are some of the Trader Joe’s products that I always buy, from quick snacks to ingredients I use in easy, home-cooked meals.