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11 Best New Trader Joe's Items You Can Score in April

There are numerous products you'll want to keep on your radar this month.
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There are some items that rarely leave your weekly grocery list. Produce, meat, cold cuts, you get the picture. A trip to the supermarket is often predictable. Well, unless you're shopping at Trader Joe's.

The cult-favorite grocery store breaks up the monotony of an otherwise routine shopping trip by regularly dropping new items, causing shoppers to stray from their usual list of groceries. And now that it's a new month, customers can expect to see plenty of exciting additions on the shelves.

However, as with any Trader Joe's item, it's unclear how long these products will be in stores, so you'll want to snag them while you can. From baked goods to savory snacks, here are the best new Trader Joe's items you can purchase in April.

Brown Sugar Boba Mochi

trader joe's brown sugar boba mochi
Photo courtesy of Trader Joe's ©2024
Nutrition:
Brown Sugar Boba Mochi (2 Pieces)
Calories: 110
Fat: 2.5 g fat (Saturated Fat: 1 g)
Sodium: 5 mg
Carbs: 22 g (Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 10 g)
Protein: 0 g

Trader Joe's has reinvented its brown sugar boba by transforming it into a snack. Described by the grocer as a "deconstructed bubble beverage," each soft and chewy rice cake has a gooey, brown sugar-flavored boba pearl center. These are individually wrapped and priced at $2.99 per bag.

"If you love the doughy texture of mochi, then be prepared to love these!" Trader Joe's fan account @traderjoeslist wrote in a recent Instagram post. "It's easy to have more than a couple as they are small but satisfying."

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Savory Squares

trader joe's savory squares vegan cheddar-style crackers
Photo courtesy of Trader Joe's ©2024
Nutrition:
Savory Squares (10 Crackers)
Calories: 140
Fat: 9 g fat (Saturated Fat: 0.5 g)
Sodium: 230 mg
Carbs: 15 g (Fiber: <1 g, Sugar: <1 g)
Protein: 3 g

Round up your favorite cheeses and other charcuterie board accoutrements. Trader Joe's just dropped brand-new crackers that are both gluten-free and vegan. Priced at $3.99 per box, the Savory Squares are made with nut and seed flours and present a cheddar cheese-like flavor.

Since hitting the shelves, these crackers have garnered rave reviews, with one writing, "We have already polished off 3 boxes in 2 days." Another customer said the crackers remind them of a combination of Wheat Thins and Cheez-Its.

Cinnamon Twist Danish

trader joe's cinnamon twist danish
Photo courtesy of Trader Joe's ©2024
Nutrition:
Cinnamon Twist Danish (1/4 Pastry)
Calories: 500
Fat: 20 g fat (Saturated Fat: 8 g)
Sodium: 480 mg
Carbs: 71 g (Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 30 g)
Protein: 9 g

If you're looking for a sweet treat to pair with your coffee, Trader Joe's just rolled out a new Cinnamon Twist Danish. TJ's describes this item as "a cross between a cinnamon bun and a classic breakfast pastry." Each one is priced at $8.99 and features a a cinnamon-spiced, custard-like filling.

"The texture is amazing.. crunchy, chewy, sticky and moist!" Instagrammer @trader_joes_treasure_hunt noted. "We tried it heated vs unheated and trust us it should be heated."

Another fan raved, "It's pretty much an extremely large cinnamon bun with no frosting. Right up my alley. 10/10."

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Salted Caramel Swirl Danish

trader joe's salted caramel swirl danish
Photo courtesy of Trader Joe's ©2024
Nutrition:
Salted Caramel Swirl Danish (1/3 Pastry Bar)
Calories: 390
Fat: 24 g fat (Saturated Fat: 10 g)
Sodium: 410 mg
Carbs: 41 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 19 g)
Protein: 4 g

Also new to the baked goods section is the Salted Caramel Swirl Danish, which comes in a three-serving pastry bar form and costs $3.99. Filled with almond cream and a "delicately salted" caramel custard-style swirl, this new item presents notes of caramel and sea salt, along with a "slight hint" of marzipan, according to Trader Joe's.

"Ridiculously good," and "insanely delicious" are just two ways fans have described this new pastry. To elevate this item even further, one shopper recommended heating it up, noting the item has a consistency similar to bread pudding.

Brown Butter Salted Caramel Mini Biscotti

trader joe's brown butter salted caramel mini biscotti
Photo courtesy of Trader Joe's ©2024
Nutrition:
Brown Butter Salted Caramel Mini Biscotti (2 Pieces)
Calories: 120
Fat: 4 g fat (Saturated Fat: 2.5 g)
Sodium: 95 mg
Carbs: 18 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 10 g)
Protein: 2 g

The salted caramel sweets don't stop at the new danish. Trader Joe's also just debuted its new Brown Butter Salted Caramel Mini Biscotti, which are available for $4.99. These crunchy cookies feature brown butter and salted caramel bits, plus a caramel-flavored drizzle.

Though Trader Joe's already offers multiple biscotti flavors, one shopper said these are the "best flavor that they make…by far!"

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Organic 100% Sicilian Lemon Juice

Trader Joe's Organic 100% Sicilian Lemon Juice
Trader Joe's
Nutrition:
Organic 100% Sicilian Lemon Juice (1 Teaspoon)
Calories: 0
Fat: 0 g fat
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbs: 0 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 0 g

Lemon juice is a kitchen essential, and if you're looking for a cooking shortcut, Trader Joe's now offers a new Organic Sicilian Lemon Juice. Unlike other lemon juice products that are made from concentrate, this one only contains one ingredient: organic lemon juice. Each bottle costs $3.29.

Chiles Rellenos Con Queso

trader joe's chiles rellenos con queso
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Nutrition:
Chiles Rellenos Con Queso (1 Piece + 1/3 Cup Sauce)
Calories: 330
Fat: 24 g fat (Saturated Fat: 9 g)
Sodium: 870 mg
Carbs: 19 g (Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 4 g)
Protein: 9 g

Trader Joe's recently introduced a frozen version of the traditional Mexican dish, chiles rellenos. Each box contains two cheese-stuffed poblano peppers with an egg-battered exterior, plus one packet of Mexican-style tomato sauce. You can purchase a box in the frozen food aisle for $5.99.

"They are fantastic! The batter is crispy-yet-fluffy — almost tempura-like. The sauce is excellent — so subtle," one fan wrote on Reddit.

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Mini Chocolate Chip Croissant Swirls

trader joe's mini croissant swirls
Photo courtesy of Trader Joe's ©2024
Nutrition:
Mini Chocolate Chip Croissant Swirls (2 Croissants)
Calories: 210
Fat: 12 g fat (Saturated Fat: 8 g)
Sodium: 170 mg
Carbs: 22 g (Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 9 g)
Protein: 3 g

Although the word "croissant" translates to "crescent," Trader Joe's gives this pastry a twist by reshaping it into a swirl and reducing its size. Priced at $3.99, each bag contains eight Mini Chocolate Chip Croissant Swirls. As a bonus, these are oven-ready and don't need to be proofed before heating. Simply place them into your oven at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes and enjoy.

"Just bought these last night and they are amazing!!!!!!! I used my air fryer…" one fan wrote on an Instagram post shared by Trader Joe's.

Dulce de Leche Ice Cream

trader joe's dulce de leche ice cream pint
Photo courtesy of Trader Joe's ©2024
Nutrition:
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream (2/3 Cup)
Calories: 300
Fat: 14 g fat (Saturated Fat: 8 g)
Sodium: 210 mg
Carbs: 39 g (Fiber: 0 g, Sugar: 33 g)
Protein: 5 g

Grab your spoon! TJ's ice cream selection recently expanded with another sweet addition. Priced at $3.79 a pint, this new item features caramel-flavored ice cream with a smooth milk-caramel swirl.

"If you like caramel ice cream, this is incredible," @traderjoeslist said in a recent Instagram video. "It's light, it's fluffy, oh my goodness."

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Springle Jangle

trader joe's bag of springle jangle
Photo courtesy of Trader Joe's ©2024
Nutrition information unavailable.

This product isn't a new item, but rather a returning seasonal favorite. Because what would the spring season be without some Springle Jangle? Each vibrant bag is chock-full of goodies, including yogurt-coated mini pretzels, butter toffee peanuts, nonpareils, dark chocolate Joe-Joe's bark, milk and dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and spring candy gems. Snag a bag for $3.99!

Purple Reusable Insulated Bag

Limited-edition Trader Joe's Lavender Reusable Insulated Bag
Trader Joe's

If your Trader Joe's store sold out of the viral mini tote bags or you're looking for something larger, then you're in luck. The grocery chain recently expanded its reusable bag options by dropping a new purple insulated bag. This product features a padded interior with a zippered lid and holds about eight gallons of groceries, according to Trader Joe's.

Brianna Ruback
Brianna is a staff writer at Eat This, Not That! She attended Ithaca College, where she graduated with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Studies. Read more about Brianna