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 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 vegan vanilla cupcakes.

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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 thousands of 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 is 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: 

Everything but the Bagel chipsTrader Joe’s

1 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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Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam SandwichesTrader Joe’s

2Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam Sandwiches

Hate crusts? Trader Joe’s has you covered. These vegan peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, made with soft white bread, salted peanut butter, and strawberry jam, are completely crustless and perfect for snacking.
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Spicy Tempura Seaweed SnackTrader Joe’s

3 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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peanut butter pretzel nuggetsTrader Joe’s

4 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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almond butter pretzel nuggetsTrader Joe’s

5Almond Butter-Filled Pretzel Nuggets

This new take on the Trader Joe’s classic swaps out peanut butter for almond butter. The result is just as delicious as the original. 
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Crispy Crunchy Champignon Mushroom SnacksTrader Joe’s

6Crispy 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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Trader Joe's tortilla chips chili limeTrader Joe’s

7Rolled Corn Chili 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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Popcorn In a PickleTrader Joe’s

8 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. They’re usually only available for a limited time each year, so double-check they’re in stock before you make a special trip.
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Hold The Cone TipsTrader Joe’s

9 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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sunflower butter cupsTrader Joe’s

10Dark 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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Chocolatey Drizzled Strawberry Kettle PopcornTrader Joe’s

11 Chocolatey Drizzled Strawberry Kettle Popcorn

If cozy nights call for one thing, it’s Trader Joe’s Chocolatey Drizzled Strawberry Kettle Popcorn. Each crunchy kernel is coated with freeze-dried strawberry and a chocolate drizzle, creating the perfect balance of sweet and indulgent. Pair them with a good book or movie and a warm cup of tea or cocoa for the ultimate cozy treat.
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Trader Joe's lentil crispsTrader Joe’s

12 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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chili pineappleTrader Joe’s

13Chile-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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Peanut Butter Caramel Coated PopcornTrader Joe’s

14Peanut Butter Caramel Coated Popcorn

Trader Joe’s never lets us down when it comes to popcorn, and the Peanut Butter Caramel Coated Popcorn is yet more proof of that fact. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and crunchy. Need we say more?
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 Piquant Popcorn Trader Joe’s

15 Piquant Popcorn

Oh yes, there’s more popcorn. But this one’s for the savory snack lovers. Seasoned with a mix of sea salt, nutritional yeast, garlic, and onion, Trader Joe’s Piquant Popcorn delivers big on umami.
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 Savory SquaresTrader Joe’s

16Savory Squares

Packed with dairy-free cheesy flavor, these Savory Squares are perfect for pairing with your favorite creamy dips (or even more vegan cheese). They’re tasty on their own, too, and make a standout addition to any dairy-free cheese board.
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Everything but the Bagel nutsTrader Joe’s

17 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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lentil curlsTrader Joe’s

18 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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Ghost Pepper Potato ChipsTrader Joe’s

19 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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20Shishito 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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pink lady apple chipsTrader Joe’s

21Pink 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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Dried Australian Red Papaya

22Dried 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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trader joes marcona almonds

23Roasted & 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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pita bite crackers

24Pita 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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Sweet Plantain ChipsTrader Joe’s

25Sweet 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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Organic Garlic Naan CrackersTrader Joe’s

26Organic 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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Rosemary Croissant CroutonsTrader Joe”s

27Rosemary 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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Thai Lime & Chili CashewsTrader Joe’s

28 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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Organic Dried MangoTrader Joe’s

29Organic Dried Mango

Another must-have dried fruit snack from Trader Joe’s is the organic dried mango. Chewy, naturally sweet, and bursting with tropical flavor, it’s so good, you won’t even need candy anymore.
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Organic Apple Strawberry Fruit Sauce CrushersTrader Joe’s

30Organic Apple Strawberry Fruit Sauce Crushers

These tasty Fruit Sauce Crushers aren’t just for kids (though they’re perfect for lunchboxes), they’re also great for adults who love a burst of fruity purée. Convenient and portable, they’re an ideal snack for busy days on the go.
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