Trader Joe’s is known for releasing a steady stream of inventive snacks and seasonal products, but not all of them deserve a permanent spot in your cart. As part of its 17th Annual Customer Choice Awards, the retailer asked shoppers to vote for their favorite new items of the year — and according to their votes, these are the five worth trying.
Here are the new items TJ’s fans loved the most.
1. Protein Pancakes
- Price: $3.79 for a pack of 4
The wellness world seems to have gotten obsessed with protein intake over the past year, so it’s not too surprising that Trader Joe’s Protein Pancakes were such a hit with shoppers. The gluten-free microwaveable pancakes are made with cottage cheese, egg whites, eggs and oat flour, and flavored with sugar and vanilla extract. Each pancake contains 20 grams of protein.
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2. Sour Strawberry Candy Belts
- Price: $3.49
A new candy offering this year, the Sour Strawberry Candy Belts are naturally flavored and vegan — not to mention delicious. Trader Joe’s said the popular candy was years in the making, so it looks like the long-term efforts paid off.
3. Garlic Butter Irish Potato Chips
- Price: $2.99
The No. 1 winner in the snack category, the Garlic Butter Irish Potato Chips were also voted the No. 3 best new item overall. They’re made from crinkle-cut Irish potatoes and flavored with Irish butter and garlic.
4. Hot Honey Popcorn
- Price: $2.99
Another new snack that was well-received by shoppers is the limited-edition Hot Honey Popcorn. Trader Joe’s embraced the hot honey trend and put its own spin on it by infusing buttery popcorn with the popular sweet-and-spicy flavor.
5. Ketchup Flavored Lattice Potato Chips
- Price: $3.49
Trader Joe’s shoppers apparently couldn’t get enough of the new additions to the store’s snack aisle. Inspired by a beloved Canadian chip flavor, these Ketchup Flavored Lattice Potato Chips were another crowd pleaser.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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