Trader Joe’s is known for its cult-favorite snacks and surprising finds, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to walk out with something good.
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In fact, many of the best items in the store ring up at under $5, helping shoppers save money. Here are five affordable things you can buy at Trader Joe’s for about the price of a coffee.
Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones
- Price: $3.99
These mini ice cream cones are a fan-favorite at Trader Joe’s, and they’re definitely an affordable little treat worth adding to your grocery cart. They feature ice cream filling studded with rich chocolate chips and are lined with the same chocolatey coating that tops the ice cream. Plus, the creamy cone lining tastes delicious and keeps the ice cream from leaking out.
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Pinks & Whites Cookies
- Price: $4.49
If you’re hosting a party and are looking for desserts that would wow the audience, you can’t go wrong with these Pinks & Whites cookies. These cookies are buttery shortbread crisps bathed in a sweet yogurt icing and topped with colorful nonpareils. They’re sweet, crunchy, tangy and almost too pretty to eat.
Organic Fruit and Vegetable Wash
- Price: $3.99
Trader Joe’s offers more than just food, too. Fruits and vegetables often contain pesticide residues, dirt and bacteria from the farm and transportation process. So for those who are worried about consuming these surface contaminants, Trader Joe’s actually sells an organic fruit and vegetable wash that’s designed to easily remove them. Plus, it’s only $3.99, which is rather affordable compared with similar products at other retailers.
Strawberry Vanilla Prebiotic Soda
- Price: $1.99
Prebiotic sodas are all the rage right now, and Trader Joe’s has its own offering. For those who love soda but want to be more health-conscious, this tasty strawberry vanilla prebiotic soda at Trader Joe’s is a healthy alternative. It’s made with strawberry purée, cane sugar, apple cider vinegar and stevia, and it contains nutrients for your beneficial gut bacteria. Plus, it has only 4 grams of sugar, which makes it much healthier than many other sodas.
Sunday Brunch Chicken and Blueberry Waffle Recipe Dog Treats
- Price: $3.49
You might be surprised to learn that Trader Joe’s offers treats for animals too. The Trader Joe’s Sunday brunch chicken and blueberry waffle dog treats are made with a mix of hearty chicken and rice flour, and are flavored with blueberries, molasses and apple cider vinegar. They’re a great treat for training purposes and are also great for just giving to your dog as an occasional snack.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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