Why You Should Shop At Trader Joe's if You're Vegan! w/ Fav Finds

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Have you ever shopped at Trader Joe's?
We had never stepped foot into one until we were vegan and now we can't get enough! Today we're dishing out a few of our must buys and giving you all the details about the store. Check it out!
★Timestamps
00:00 Shopping at Trader Joes as a Vegan
00:49 Are Trader Joes and Aldi owned by the same company
1:00 Must Buy Plant at Trader Joes
1:05 Signs to Look for in Trader Joes
1:30 Non-Dairy Beverages at Trader Joes
1:46 Vegan Frozen Finds at Trader Joes
2:25 How to Find New Vegan Items at Trader Joes
2:39 Refrigerated Vegan Finds at Trader Joes
2:59 Why you have to be careful as a vegan in Trader Joes
4:08 Vegan Beauty Products at Trader Joes
4:15 Spices at Trader Joes
4:20 Our Favorite Vegan Finds at Trader Joes
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@MakeItDairyFree Жыл бұрын

I forgot to mention in the video that Trader Joe's staff will open any ready made item and let you test it out if you want! Do you have a fav Trader Joe's "tip" or "secret"? Dish it!

@seaglasschicks Жыл бұрын

Veggie samosa’s!

@Dreamysunshine23 Жыл бұрын

Wow I never knew that... thanks, that's great to know🥰😋

@jennifermyers815 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! 🙂 The frozen vegan enchilada casserole is good. I love the frozen vegan Bolognese, but have not seen it lately.

@debbieschafer3278 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t know this thanks!

@Cinnamineral 4 ай бұрын

Yeah! Same here!

@aadyae Жыл бұрын

Trader Joe's will tell you in a heart beat, sorry, no filming. You did a great job. Thank you 😊

@always.wondering.wandering Жыл бұрын

Thanks, love Trader Joe's. I like their sprouted extra firm organic tofu. I like to get my organic frozen blueberries from them, I try to buy frozen fruit as it locks in the nutrients as opposed to fresh, sitting on a shelf. I have to look for those Meatless Grounds, I have not spotted them as of yet. Great idea to hang the eucalyptus in the shower. I always get my organic potatoes from here as well. Something I learned is that if you cook your potatoes and then refridgerate them overnight you can triple their resistant starch content which is beneficial for gut bacteria. Yes, I'm a bit of a health nut. Thanks again Larisha!

@sunnyshealthcoaching Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the potato tip!! 😉

@trinivegan7649 Жыл бұрын

Video came out great. That was a nice walkthrough. I love Trader Joe’s. One time I was filming, and I went to the line and the manager came up to me 😅. She asked me what my favorite color was , and gave me a bouquet of flowers in that color. That’s was surprising and sweet.

@Dreamysunshine23 Жыл бұрын

Wow that was sweet

@angelaclemmons4057 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been in Trader Joe’s several times, and thought I wouldn’t need this video but, apparently, there’s a LOT I’ve missed! Thank you for this. Very helpful!

@jeanettelogan3592 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for risking life and limb! 😂 Appreciate you! ❤️ My closest Trader Joe’s is 160 miles. Yes... that’s right. Portland Oregon is not only too far, but far too busy. Trying to navigate the shoppers to even SEE what’s on the shelf is exhausting! So, this is very helpful! 👍

@angelacollins2616 Жыл бұрын

You did great! Yes those banana fritters are awesome. I put powdered sugar on them when I take them out of the air fryer tastes like funnel cake.

@TraceysMovies Жыл бұрын

Some thoughts - not all TJ's are set out the same at all, and frozen food aisles may be only at most 1/5th of our local stores. I love the dried baby pineapple and the sweet crystallized ginger in the nuts & dried fruit sections. Also there are great bags of shell-free pumpkin seeds which are a good anti-cancer health item. The 'everything but the turkey' spice truly tastes like Thanksgiving in a bottle. I have heard some people not go to TJ's because they think it will be expensive. Nope. It is generally far less than the majority of looking grocery stores.

@Dreamysunshine23 Жыл бұрын

That was a great job... I just sent this video to my cousin since she's never been and is starting her vegan journey so I'm sure she'll gain a lot from this... thank you!

@kendrariddle6175 Жыл бұрын

Love TJ's! I use their pizza dough a lot. The garlic and herb is my fave. If anyone is looking for wine Honeymoon is a nice white, only $8 . Be sure to check the label or and app like Barnivore to maker sure the wine is in fact vegan because often times they are not. The snack options are so fun and the Tzatziki is a must. It's so tangy creamy yet light.

@sarahdee374 Жыл бұрын

I love Barnivore! Too bad "vegan friendly" is not something TJ's (or any store I know of) tracks for us.

@johnnaik Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I just started trying out vegan diet not 100% yet but working on it. Traders Joes quality and prices are the best i've found so far.

@MsBeckly Жыл бұрын

Great video! TJs has so many good options! The produce options are great and much more affordable than many stores. I love that they keep releasing such delicious and fun vegan packaged items as well. Thank you for pointing out the almond cheese; I feel like we’ve all been thrown by some type of almond cheese placed amongst the vegan options!

@TheRealBobHickman Жыл бұрын

The Vegan Tikka Masala is amazing - I wish they just sold the masala sauce on it's own though since I'd prefer it with a bunch of veggies instead of the fake chicken. They have a habit of randomly discontinuing things without warning - RIP the vanilla ice cream, tofurky sausages, black bean enchiladas, malabar curry sauce, etc. Some things as you point out are infuriatingly seasonal, so keep an eye out for the Dukkah, it's amazing on toast and I usually buy several containers of it.

@name.terrie Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this and your tips and recommendations! Best wishes!

@sylvialovesthemosthigh2764 Жыл бұрын

The parking lot is always packed🤣🤣🤣 But I am going to make my way there!!! Thank you for all of your wonderful content 💕 🙋🏾‍♀️👍🏾💜

@debbieguthrie2307 Жыл бұрын

the samosa burrito looked so interesting I went to Pinterest to find the recipe. I'm excited to try this recipe, your ole man could make it . Happy shopping

@SunGoddess8 8 ай бұрын

Thank you mucho! 😊❤Your recommendations are always on point!

@kimberlyrussell3111 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!

@Bey0ndMyBeauty Жыл бұрын

I definitely enjoyed the video 🤣 & will be shopping there soon. Thanks 🖤

@alainadacosta1222 Жыл бұрын

I've been meaning to go to Trader Joe's again - good reminder and timing. Adding some these to my list

@SuperSkinandHairCare Жыл бұрын

I LOVE TJ’s!!! Thank you for the sneaky video!🥰

@gamblefamily419 Жыл бұрын

FYI, not all Trader Joe’s stores are laid out the same. Most are actually completely different. Great video

@Michelleamicheal Жыл бұрын

That was super entertaining. I will watch again to take notes.

@YoKinah Жыл бұрын

Princeton, NJ Traders Joe’s has alcohol!! :) THANKS FOR THE VIDEO! It’s always fun to see what people like to get as a Trader Joe’s crew member

@toniwatson8401 Жыл бұрын

(1) You still did a great job with the video (it was a bit fast, but super clear and informative)! 💚💚💚 (2) Thanks for the tip about the pizza and sampling. I can’t get to the store often, so it’s much more helpful than I can adequately express. 🤩🤩🤩 (3) My TJ must haves are nuts (obvi) and the Japanese Fried Rice

@starojunes Жыл бұрын

Another great video! It would also be great if you could do costco next although idk how universal that would be since some costcos stock different items and it may not be available at all costcos. Target and Sprouts are other stores you could do as well.

@dash_rabbit Жыл бұрын

Love this format.

@4Kisha80 Жыл бұрын

The video was great 👍🏾. I go to TJ’s at least 2 a month and I’ve missed some of these options. I will definitely be 👀 for them next time I go.

@hazeleyes2086 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your undercover blog. It went great, I love Trader Joe's.

@mac5333 Жыл бұрын

Gr8 video (very informative)!

@keepingitreal9469 Жыл бұрын

I love their meatless grounds and pesto. Great video Joe's is one of my go-to stores!

@stephanieblack4650 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You did a fabulous job! I love Trader Joe’s!

@tamcon72 Жыл бұрын

Stealthiness Unlocked! LOL, was actually worried you might get busted, but instead I got a really comprehensive video on TJ's vegan offerings : ) Thanks for posting!

@c7It Жыл бұрын

Thanks big bro and sis. Love y’all

@vickj5348 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your recommendations! The Westfield, NJ location sells wine and other alcohol. ❤❤❤

@laramccallum2946 Жыл бұрын

That vegan Boursin cheese is awesome! I thought the video came out great. Thanks for sharing!

@belizegal29 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely Love Trader Joe’s!!! They have the best Swedish Fish Gummies. Not to mention, pesto, cream cheese and affordable spices…. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@andreac3362 Жыл бұрын

TJs does sell alcohol in Jersey. The thing is that state law only allows a company to have 2 stores that sell alcohol. So they have it at the Princeton location; and I think Westfield. Costco sells it at Edison and somewhere else. When you see more locations they are separate companies, e.g. Joe Canals.

@EyeGlassTrainofMind Жыл бұрын

This is amazing!! Thank you for your thorough review! I'm sorry that the employees made you feel that way though.

@paulajpollard2449 Жыл бұрын

You did great! ☺️

@kimmack5319 Жыл бұрын

Video quality was awesome! It would've been a work of art if you didn't have the film restraint😁👍💯

@theetravelhippie Жыл бұрын

thank you for this

@kellym1595 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I love TJ’s! So many vegan options now.

@sunnyshealthcoaching Жыл бұрын

Hi Larisha, you showed me a few things I haven't seen before thank you! They have amazing veggie spring rolls, too. BTW, Trader Joe's in Princeton has alcohol! I think you're in S. Jersey, so it would be a long trip, but it's definitely worth it. 🍷🥃🍺🍾

@YESGreenLiving Жыл бұрын

Lol, great video! Thank you...have yll done Costco... great deal on organic extra firm tofu (at least in northeast Illinois)

@fabeebabee785 Жыл бұрын

You guys are in New Jersey?! Me too… That’s cool… 1st, I had no idea you couldn’t film in TJs. 2nd, there are 2 NJ locations that does sell alcohol; Westfield for the northern area and I believe the other is Princeton for the southern area.

@workinprogress2512 Жыл бұрын

Good job👍🏾

@ivyteacherwilson Жыл бұрын

Love your recommendations. Unfortunately, we don't have a Trader Joe's in North Louisiana 😢

@suec3854 Жыл бұрын

Cute Freckles! The only thing we watch out for is sodium content, and we have nut allergies so as always checking labels even if marked vegan. Wish they'd just put all the vegan stuff in one place - they do have a refrig cabinet in my local store with many items but still have to fish through all the frozen :(

@kimmyjo52 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for risking jail for us! 😅😂😅 great video! Good tips and info

@tamaraturner5777 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never been to Trader Joe’s. There is one not too far from me so will add to my list of stores for vegan items. Thank you…

@barbarawalker3366 Жыл бұрын

Ooooooohhhh...the vegetable samosas are back! 😋

@knit1purl1 Жыл бұрын

The TJ marshmallows. I start eating them in the car. The video came out well. I think your TJ is bigger than ours. I do think they could step up the vegan selection. They are holding with some good prices though. Best place for dairy free milks.

@barbarak1744 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this TJ vid and glad you didn’t get the boot!!!

@eyvetteharley3665 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@alexachenbach821 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.From iowa.i am new here.

@ashleigh1159 Жыл бұрын

I'd love a wegmans video!

@ashleyl7016 Жыл бұрын

Your Trader Joe’s looks really big. Some of these items I have never seen, you have so many options

@sourgummiez Жыл бұрын

I work at Trader Joe’s :) I know about all the secret goodies hehehe

@MakeItDairyFree Жыл бұрын

Tell us more HAHAH

@keepingitreal9469 Жыл бұрын

More info please!

@sourgummiez Жыл бұрын

All the dairy free cheese except the Parm are horrible (in my opinion). Don’t forget you can return ANYTHING if you try it and don’t like it. Almost all their dark chocolate has dairy in it 💔 They have 4 amazing dairy free ice creams right now. Don’t forget to check monthly for new products. The meatless grounds in the dry grocery area we just got are amazing, they taste like a ground turkey. Every meatless product I’ve gotten from the frozen section is absolutely incredible, we just got meatless Buffalo drumsticks that are amazing! Also the meatless mandarin orange chicken. The vegan mushroom soup. Some of the frozen meals that are vegan aren’t so great so I don’t buy them, the coconut curry rocks though. Also the cashew milk yogurts. Their almond milk is cheaper than even the cheapest grocery stores around here. Trader Joe’s has the same prices nation wide, so after the pandemic they became cheaper than other stores because their prices barely went up. Their produce is pricey so I usually get my produce elsewhere but everything else I buy at TJs! Their dairy free caramelized onion dip and dairy free tzaiki is to die for :) and the oat milk ice cream sandwiches. Most of their gummies are milk and gelatin free. The sunflower butter cups (the 2 pack and the bigger bag) and the organic dark chocolate truffle bars are the best chocolates in my opinion. The oak milk chocolate is okay too but it’s small. Always check labels cuz they like to sneak dairy into things that shouldn’t need dairy and I’ve almost been tricked before LOL

@ageebs5986 Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen Trader Joe’s empty. The one in Buffalo is always so busy.

@90snetta Жыл бұрын

Princeton TJ sales wine!

@BettyHorn Жыл бұрын

Love me some TJ's!

@miyalopez5925 Жыл бұрын

😅😂❤ love these kind of videos. Breath girl

@marileigh9913 Жыл бұрын

Jerk plantain chips my favorite

@bigdreamer7826 Жыл бұрын

One of my fav stores

@bigdreamer7826 Жыл бұрын

I just spotted the organic cinnamon rolls , gotta try these …. since going vegan, I’ve been craving Cinnabon 🥴😂

@cassandrareed5959 Жыл бұрын

Wish we had one where I live.

@aicbrian Жыл бұрын

I'm always stocked up on the vegan dill sauce

@missjones8123 Жыл бұрын

Lol your in so much trouble lol. The video came out great. I would like to see Walmart

@antoniacelestin8350 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed.....

@MakeItDairyFree Жыл бұрын

I'm glad

@Dawn-zo2ny Жыл бұрын

The store in Lawrenceville, NJ sells wine, but it takes up too much of the store so that particular store most likely skimps on other items...Wegmans in Lawrenceville also sells wine....In case you don't know, wine is generally not vegan, unless specified...🌸

@MakeItDairyFree Жыл бұрын

Yes, the isinglass

@ediem4222 Жыл бұрын

I have issues with Trader Joe's selliing what the call alternative to dairy cheese in the vegan cheese area. I bought it, only to find it contains milk. They should make it clear that it does contain milk. Therefore it should not be called an alternative.

@christopherclayton7688 Жыл бұрын

The Vegan Meatless Meat Eater's Pizza is pretty good, LOVE the Beefless Bulgogi, but not a fan of their vegan Soy Chorizo Sausage. Didn't see the Porkless Snack Rinds at my location, will definitely get some when they do.

@vanessagomes Жыл бұрын

Wish I had a Trader Joe’s near me 😭 closest one is like an hour away from us.

@Dollartrees Жыл бұрын

Just tried their Vegan Tzatziki and I finished it in 2 days with some pita chips 10/10 ty for your service 🫡

@marilynbrown3194 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I just found your channel and love it. But I need help. I just went on a anti-inflammatory diet. So, I look out for organic ingredients , no chemicals or preservvatives and definately no inflammatory oils etc. I have been a vegetarian for 30+ years. I would like to give up the dairy but most vegan products have a lot of bad ingredients. I wonder if you could do a haul on healthy vegan products? Thank you.

@courtneymunir5240 Жыл бұрын

Target or Walmart please

@bohditony Жыл бұрын

Cashew yogurt is creamy not just yogurt but sour cream swap

@karenmiller1105 Жыл бұрын

Interesting that they don’t allow filming. It can only help them when someone promotes their store and products 🤷‍♀️👍

@damikey85 11 ай бұрын

I love Trader Joe’s

@MakeItDairyFree 11 ай бұрын

yay!

@PurpleCows Жыл бұрын

Ok but how was there no one there? In my area trader Joe's is always busy! What time is the magic time? Lol I go to the Hoboken one.

@MakeItDairyFree 11 ай бұрын

lol i was there as soon as it opened and tried to quickly shoot as no one was near me

@Chief44 Жыл бұрын

All trader joes don't carry the same thing. i've never seen these items at the Trader Joe's i go to..

@woodsy381 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! I enjoyed it despite you having to be sneaky.

@theengineer9910 Жыл бұрын

They have GREAT vegan burgers

@travisporco Жыл бұрын

Trader Joe's is excellent as a vegan

@sarahhendrickson9795 Жыл бұрын

I wonder why you can’t film there? It’s like free marketing

@MakeItDairyFree 11 ай бұрын

Always thought the same

@joanneannese3433 Жыл бұрын

Why in the world would they not allow filming???????

@cheryljackson5364 Жыл бұрын

To many processed foods with ingredients you don’t know what it is. Vegan doesn’t always mean healthy

@ashleyl7016 Жыл бұрын

I agree. Making it yourself is always best

@MsBeckly Жыл бұрын

Veganism is an ethical stance so no, it doesn’t have anything to do with health. The video’s purpose was to point out vegan options not give diet advice.

@andreaanonymous5474 8 ай бұрын

I just wanted to let you know that Jicama is pronounced like hick-a-ma, [ˈhikəmə]. I wouldn't have known how to say it either if I hadn't heard it in another video first. I just figured you might want to know. :)