The Best Vegan Fall Finds at Trader Joe’s

We rely on the humble grocer Trader Joe’s not only for our everyday staples but also to catapult us into a seasonal holiday mood. When the pumpkin Joe-Joes hit the shelves, for example, we know it’s sweater weather. Put these vegan products on your shopping list to embrace all the warm fuzzies of fall. 

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1 Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s

Trader Joe’s makes not one, but two fall flavors of their Oreo-imposter cookie, and both are equally addictive. The pumpkin flavor is sweet, mellow, and subtly spiced with the season’s most overused spice mix. It’s the taste of basic in a crunchy yet creamy cookie. For something a bit more festive, the Halloween cookies feature a cute chocolate jack-o-lantern and orange frosting. They’re likely just a regular Joe-Joe with food coloring, but somehow they taste ten times better.

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2Creme-filled Maple Leaf Cookies

Fall-themed Joe-Joe’s aren’t the only autumnal treat on Trader Joe’s shelves this season. The grocery store’s Maple Leaf Cookies—shaped like leaves, of course—are also vegan. Think Golden Oreo vibes. 

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3Pumpkin & Spice Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix 

There’s a lot going on in this mix, but trust us, it works. Swap out the butter for a vegan variety and substitute ¼ cup of applesauce for each egg the directions call for, and you’re 12 minutes away from fresh-baked cookies—or five minutes away from incredible pumpkin spice snickerdoodle cookie dough.

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4 Mini Maple Marshmallows

Most marshmallows are made with gelatin, but these tiny treats from Trader Joe’s get their signature chewy, fluffy texture from seaweed-derived carrageenan, so they’re totally vegan. And don’t worry, there is no fishy flavor. They’re like little bites of fall, sweetened with maple syrup and caramel.

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5Cinnamon Bun Oat Creamer

This seasonal beverage is delicious when blended with a shot (or two) of espresso. Don’t have an espresso machine? Trader Joe’s bottled cold brew works just as well. 

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6 Maple & Sea Salt Kettle Corn

The only thing that can improve a Gilmore Girls marathon is a bag of fall-flavored popcorn, all to yourself. This one from Trader Joe’s, with its sweet maple-sugar glaze and a touch of sea salt, will do the job perfectly.

7 Pumpkin Oat Bites

Pop a box of these soft-baked oat bites in your car, and future you, who was too busy to grab breakfast before running out the door, will be eternally grateful. The best part is the warm, sweet, oozy pumpkin filling.

8 Pumpkin Overnight Oats

Why can’t your favorite morning treat get a fall makeover, too? Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Overnight Oats give this easy breakfast an autumnal twist, thanks to pumpkin purée, pumpkin spice, and almond butter.

9Pumpkin Sourdough Bread

Sourdough has been having a moment for a while now, and it’s easy to see why: It has a nice tangy flavor, it’s perfectly suited for toast, and it’s good for gut health, too. For fall, embrace Trader Joe’s fun twist on the trend. Its Sliced Pumpkin Sourdough Bread is packed with pumpkin purée, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

10 Pumpkin Gnocchi

Prefer gnocchi to pasta? Trader Joe’s has you covered with this seasonal pumpkin-flavored version. You can pair it with all kinds of sauces, but we say keep it simple and let that pumpkin flavor shine with a drizzle of olive oil, some dairy-free cheese, and a few greens.

11 Organic Fall Leaf Shaped Italian Pasta

We love a creamy, autumnal pasta loaded with fall vegetables and cashew cream. In fact, you can check out our favorite recipe here. The only thing that could make it better? Fall leaf-shaped pasta. Luckily, Trader Joe’s version is vegan-friendly and made with just three ingredients: organic durum wheat semolina, tomato powder, and turmeric.

12Pumpkin Bagels

There is one critical ingredient the everything bagel lacks—pumpkin. Slice, toast, and schmear this pumpkiny bagel with your favorite vegan cream cheese; swipe each half with vegan butter and a slather of pumpkin butter; or toast in the oven and whip up a quick eggless custard for a pumpkin bagel bread pudding.

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13Pumpkin O’s

Celebrate fall in small ways—starting with your morning bowl of cereal. While the pumpkin flavor is subtle, the name itself evokes a cozy feeling of fall. Feeling fancy? Make cereal bars! Combine ½ cup of nut butter with ¼ cup maple syrup over medium heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in three cups of Pumpkin O’s. Spread the mixture onto parchment paper, refrigerate until firm, then cut into bars.

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14Fall Harvest Salsa

If you’re not a salsa purist, add this to your cart during your next TJ’s haul. The classic tomato-based salsa is spiced up (get it?) with the addition of pumpkin, butternut squash, and apples for a je ne sais quoi flavor combination other salsas lack. No judgement if you polish off half a jar in one sitting. 

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15 Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew

Skip the long line at the coffee shop and save a few dollars in the process. This pumpkin spice cold brew offers the same cozy flavors and caffeine jolt as your favorite fall espresso beverage. 

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16Pumpkin Spice Rooibos Tea

When you’re craving a pumpkin spice beverage but don’t want the jolt of caffeine, this herbal tea blend is the perfect fix. Cozy up to a teacup right before bed. For a sweeter evening, try dunking TJ’s Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s into your tea. 

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17Spiced Apple Cider

There can be no fall without apple cider—at least, that’s a rule we choose to live by. Serve this staple beverage hot or cold, alone or at a party. The one rule is to never run out and always have a backup bottle stocked in the fridge.