Trader Joe’s is a bona-fide cult-favorite grocery chain for a reason. With trendy foods, affordable products, and new launches practically monthly, what more could we ask for? As an ode to our favorite meal of the day, snacks, we’ve compiled our 25 favorites from Trader Joe’s. Try these deliciously addictive vegan snacks next time you find yourself in the aisles of this popular grocery destination.

What’s vegan at Trader Joe’s? 

Trader Joe’s has reigned as king of snacks for years, thanks to its exclusive private-label goods. And many of those snacks have long been vegan. 

Trader Joe’s has a reputation for rotating products in and out of the store relatively quickly, but over the years the popular grocer has carried plant-based products such as dairy-free cheesecakes, vegan ranch dip with a coconut-milk base, ultra-high protein vegan burger patties, and four packs of deliciously sweet and fluffy vegan vanilla cupcakes.

In 2023, we even held a readers awards contest on the best vegan Trader Joe’s products of all time to narrow down which of the grocery store’s plant-based products are the real fan favorites. After receiving more than 50,000 votes, we concluded that the best vegan cheese on the shelves is from Boursin, the best snack is TJ’s private label Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips, and the best vegan spice was its Everything But the Bagel Blend. Want to find out more? You can check out all of the winners here.

You can always count on the grocer for easy vegan meals (perfect for lazy days), sweet dairy-free desserts, and plenty of seasonal treats. And if you’re in the mood for snacking, don’t worry: Trader Joe’s has got you covered there, too. 

Vegan snacks at Trader Joe’s 

We can’t wait to see what’s next from this cult-favorite grocery chain, but for now, we are turning our attention to all the dairy-free, crunchy, crispy, spicy, and sweet snacks they currently offer. Here are some of our favorites: 

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1 Mee Krob Snackers

Deep-fried, super crispy rice noodles are combined with bits of fried garlic, fried shallot, and cashews for even more crunch. And layered in a super flavorful sauce made with tamarind paste, vinegar, chili sauce, lime juice, and sugar for the ultimate craveable snack.
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2 Everything But the Bagel Seasoned Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips

The cult favorite seasoning mix from TJ’s gets transformed into salty, seedy potato chips for a truly winning combo.
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3 Papadums Lentil and Chickpea Crisps 

A light cumin flavor infuses each bite of these melt-in-your-mouth, thin and crispy lentil and chickpea wafers. Pair with hummus, fresh chutneys, or TJ’s mango salsa for dipping.
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4 Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups

We are absolutely hooked on these little cups of nut-free chocolate treats. Our recommendation? Press into a ball of chocolate chip cookie dough and then bake into a stuffed, dreamy sweet treat.
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5 Chile-Spiced Dried Pineapple

Sweet, succulent dried pineapple gets coated in a dusting of salty-spicy cayenne chili seasoning for a complex, tangy, fruity snack.
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6 Everything But the Bagel Nut Mix

Potato chips aren’t the only snack getting the Everything But the Bagel treatment. Roasted, toasty almonds and cashews are taken to the next level with this salty seasoning.
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7Rolled Corn Chile and Lime Tortilla Chips

If you love Takis, you’ll love these rolled, seasoned tortilla chip snacks! Each bite will leave you coming back for more, so take our advice and buy more than one bag.
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8 Crunchy Curls

These lentil- and potato-based snacks will disappear in a flash once you crack open the bag. Dip these curls of crunchy goodness in the grocer’s vegan pesto or queso dip for a winning combo.
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9 Peanut Butter-Filled Pretzel Nuggets

A longtime favorite Trader Joe’s buy, these salty-sweet nuggets are almost always in our pantries or cupboards. They’re practically a road trip staple.
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10 Ghost Pepper Potato Chips

Beware, these chips are seriously spicy. If that doesn’t phase you, then go right ahead. The heat of the chili is balanced well by the slightly sweet lattice-cut potato chip, but you might still need a dip of cool ranch on hand just in case.
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11 Shishito Crisps

These shishito crisps are great for spice lovers who don’t want to turn up the heat too much. For the most part, they’re mild and slightly sweet. However, Trader Joe’s warns that some packs might be a little spicier than others due to the unpredictability of this particular pepper.
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12 Pink Lady Apple Chips

These chips are made with fresh pink lady apples, which are harvested from Washington after roughly 200 days of sunshine. As a result, they are bursting with a refreshing, sweet, and slightly tart flavor.
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13 Dried Australian Red Papaya

Simple, satisfying, and sweet, this dried Australian red papaya is the perfect snack to keep on hand for those days when you’re craving something a little different from the standard apples and bananas.
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14 Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack

Roasted nori combined with tempura batter is about to become your new favorite snack. Made in Thailand, these seaweed snacks are deliciously light, crispy, and addictive.
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15 Roasted & Salted Rosemary Marcona Almonds

Unlike many almonds on the shelves in the US, these almonds are actually grown in Spain, not California. They have a light, crunchy texture and a slightly buttery flavor, which means they pair beautifully with everything from ice cream to white wine. 
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16 Pita Bite Crackers

These pita crackers are the perfect base for all of your favorite dips, spreads, and cheeses. We recommend loading with this 2-ingredient homemade almond cheese, for example.
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17 Pretzel Breadsticks

Pretzels and breadsticks are two classic snack staples, but combined, they are even more delicious. The golden-brown sticks have an addictive salty texture that would pair well with this creamy vegan cheese fondue.
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18 Sweet Plantain Chips

These plantain chips might be simple, but they are still satisfying and loaded with pleasantly sweet flavor. They have a crunchy, crispy texture that is perfect for munching on the go.
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19 Organic Garlic Naan Crackers

If you love garlic naan, you will adore these organic garlic naan crackers from Trader Joe’s. Seasoned with garlic, parsley, and sea salt, they are just the right size for snacking and dipping. Why not pair them with this garlicky vegan pizza hummus?
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20Rosemary Croissant Croutons

Sure, these rosemary croutons are the perfect soup topping (we recommend this easy cream vegan tomato soup), but they’re also great for snacking straight out of the bag. When it comes to tasty croutons, there are no rules.
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21 Crispy Crunchy Champignon Mushroom Snacks

If you didn’t think mushrooms could form the base of a crispy, crunchy, addictive snack, Trader Joe’s says think again. These champignons are “earthy and irresistible,” promises the retailer./
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22 Thai Lime & Chili Cashews

Chili, lime, and nuts are a hard-to-beat snack combination. These cashews, sauced from Thailand and made with chili powder and dried lime leaves, will keep you coming back for more again and again.
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23 Popcorn In a Pickle

Forget sweet or butter, pickle is about to become your new favorite popcorn flavor. These snacks from Trader Joe’s are the perfect mix of tangy, tart, and salty.Find out more

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24 Hold The Cone Tips

Ice cream is delicious, sure, but sometimes, the cone steals the show. That’s why Trader Joe’s created these Hold the Cone Tips, which are deliciously crunchy and filled with dark chocolate.
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25 Soft-Baked Sunflower Butter Cookies

Earthy, nutty, and slightly sweet, these soft-baked sunflower butter cookies are guaranteed to become a new cookie staple. Enjoy them with an iced latte or a cup of tea for ultimate relaxation.
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