The 3 Best New Trader Joe’s Finds I Bought In July

Summer is cruising right along and Trader Joe’s keeps releasing products like there’s no tomorrow. Every time I visit I toss a couple of new things in my cart; I am never bored when I’m at TJ’s. 

My husband and I look forward to trying all of the newest products, and we’ve had a ball this month. In fact, it was hard to narrow down our favorites to just a few, so I’d like to give a shout-out to a few runner-ups: 

Now, onto the best of the best! Here are three Trader Joe’s items I’m currently stocking up on.

1. Spinach & Ricotta Raviolini ($3.49)

I’m a sucker for cute little stuff, so I immediately snatched up these mini ravioli, aka raviolini. I was a bit concerned that they wouldn’t have enough filling considering their size, but my fears were unfounded. Stuffed with ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella, they’re just right. They take literally a minute to cook, and they’re beyond fun to eat—you can pop them right into your mouth whole!

First, I served these with a classic tomato sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, which was great. The next time, I tossed them with halved fresh cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and arugula, along with a light lemon vinaigrette for a delightful pasta salad. One package is perfect for two if you’re serving it as a main dish.

2. Rainbow’s End Trail Mix Bars ($4.99 for 5)

Rainbow’s End is the trail mix that TJ’s has sold for many, many years, and they’ve finally turned it into a bar with the cutest packaging. The mix of roasted nuts, raisins, and chocolate candies is a classic for a reason, and it works great in a bar, making it much easier to take on the go. These bars saved my life a couple of times this month when I was out and about and starving.

They’re also affordable for the high quality of the ingredients. The price works out to 99 cents a bar, which is cheaper than a Kind bar.

3. GT’s Guava Paloma Agua de Kefir ($3.99)

I wasn’t sure about this one, but I picked it up because it was new and I liked the sound of the flavors. I love a paloma and guava is a nice addition to the mix. I ended up loving it. Water kefir is a dairy-free fermented beverage that contains lots of probiotics—try it if you like fizzy drinks that aren’t too sweet.

I found GT’s Agua de Kefir completely refreshing. It’s fruity and a bit tart and fizzy without being sweet. I drank it over two days, and with the cap screwed on tight, it didn’t lose any of its fizz. And hopefully it did something good for my gut!