Thanksgiving shopping can get expensive fast. Luckily, Trader Joe’s offers a variety of seasonal treats that are both delicious and budget-friendly. Whether you’re looking for easy appetizers, unique sides or a twist on traditional desserts, these picks can elevate your holiday spread without breaking the bank.
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Here are some of the best Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving items to buy — all under $13.
Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips
- Price: $2.99 for 6 ounces
Ideal to snack on while waiting for the main event, these Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips feature a blend of salt, celery, sage and thyme. They’re sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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White Stilton With Cranberries
- Price: $12.99 per pound
Kick your cheeseboard up a notch with this festive cheese that combines a smooth and creamy white Stilton with tart cranberries. Trader Joe’s describes the “prize-winning cheese” as “visually stunning” — and it tastes as good as it looks.
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese Bites
- Price: $3.99 for 10 ounces
These seasonal Mac & Cheese Bites are a great option for an easy Thanksgiving appetizer. They’re a holiday twist on Trader Joe’s original Mac & Cheese Bites, featuring butternut squash, macaroni, cheddar, gouda cheese, béchamel and spices, all dipped in batter, rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and lightly fried.
Vanilla Bean Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- Price: $5.99 for 16 ounces
This sweet twist on a classic Thanksgiving side deserves a spot on your table this year. Found in the refrigerated section, the Vanilla Bean Whipped Sweet Potatoes are ready to heat and serve. “Salty, sweet and with a sumptuous, cloud-like texture, we love the depth of flavor it adds to any meal,” the Trader Joe’s website states.
Apple Crumble Pie
- Price: $7.99 for 27.61 ounces
Move over pumpkin pie — there’s another dessert option that’s worth a spot in your shopping cart. This Apple Crumble Pie features a Northern Spy apple filling with warm cinnamon in an all-butter pastry crust shell and a crunchy, buttery oat crumble topping.
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
- Price: $9.99 for 375 mL
Instead of bringing a bottle of wine, consider picking up a bottle of this ready-to-drink Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini. It combines the classic espresso martini ingredients — vodka, espresso coffee, cane sugar and vanilla — with the added punch of cinnamon, ginger, allspice, clove and nutmeg.
Editor’s note: Pricing is accurate as of Nov. 7, 2025. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
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