The Sweetest Dairy-Free Dessert Finds at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s is consistently changing the game with innovative new vegan twists on classic eats, and we can’t get enough. Plant-based ice cream, mochi, cookies, and more are keeping our sweet tooth satisfied, and at budget-friendly prices, our wallets happy.

Whether we’re diving into bags of mini, nut-free chocolate sunflower butter cups or biting into chewy, moist snickerdoodle cookies, one thing is for sure: Trader Joe’s holds the answer to our sweet tooth cravings.

Trader Joe’s launches new vegan products 

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

The grocer’s products are known for rotating in and out quickly, but over the years, shelves have featured dairy-free cheesecakes, coconut milk–based vegan ranch dip, high-protein vegan burger patties, and four-packs of sweet, fluffy vegan vanilla cupcakes. While these items may no longer be available, they’ve been replaced with plenty of new and exciting finds.

For the very best vegan products at Trader Joe’s, according to VegNews readers, check out the winners of the VegNews Best Vegan Trader Joe’s Awards.

Vegan sweets at Trader Joe’s

While we can’t wait to see what’s next from this cult-favorite grocery chain, right now we’re savoring the luscious, dairy-free, egg-free desserts and sweet bites currently on offer. Here are a few of our favorites.

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1 Super Strawberry Sorbet

According to Trader Joe’s, this is no ordinary sorbet. It’s made with Thai strawberries, which have a perfectly balanced sweet and tart flavor, as well as water and cane sugar. But the best part (or the part that makes it really divine) is arguably the added strawberry pieces throughout the pint.
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2 Organic Freezer Pops

On a piping hot day, it’s hard to beat a popsicle straight from the freezer. These nostalgic treats from Trader Joe’s come in three tasty flavors: Cherry Limeade, Orange, and Berry.
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3 Hold the Dairy! Mini Chocolate Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Cones

These coconut milk-based chocolate ice cream cones are drizzled with a crunchy chocolate coating and make for the ultimate single-serving ice cream treats for warm weather days.
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4 Out of this World Ice Pops

Made with lemon ice, blueberry ice, and strawberry ice, these little red, white, and blue ice pops are the perfect post-barbecue 4th of July treat to keep stocked in the freezer.
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5 Oat Milk Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert Sandwiches

The classic, wafer-like ice cream sandwiches have ditched dairy in this rendition by Trader Joe’s. A simple vanilla oat ice cream is sandwiched between two chocolate wafers for a kid-friendly treat.
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6 Freeze Dried Raspberries

These freeze-dried raspberries are delicious straight out of the bag, but they can also take yogurts, ice cream, and sorbets to the next level. We recommend combining them with dark chocolate pieces for the best mix of flavors. But if raspberries aren’t your go-to, Trader Joe’s also stock freeze-dried strawberries, blueberries, and bananas.
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7 Oat Chocolate Bars

Trading in dairy for oat milk? These vegan milk chocolate bars are perfect for s’mores, chopping into cookie dough, melting over baked goods, or eating straight as a bar.
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8 Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups

Who needs Reese’s? We’re so here for these peanut-free dark chocolate sweets, conveniently located by the registers, for a grab-and-go sweet tooth fix. The mini version offers us the perfect chocolate-craving fix.
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9Oat Chocolate Bars With Crispy Rice & Cocoa Nibs

These bars are a delightful fusion of hearty oats, velvety chocolate, crunchy crispy rice, and the exquisite essence of cocoa nibs. With every bite, you’ll experience the satisfying contrast between chewy oats and the playful crunch of crispy rice, all elevated by the intense depth of cocoa nibs.
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10 85% Dark Chocolate Bar from Uganda

If you just like a nibble of something sweet after dinner, keep one of these dark chocolate bars on hand. According to Trader Joe’s, the beans are sourced from small farms in Western Uganda, before they’re fermented by a family-owned Italian chocolatier.
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11 Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts

If you’re in the mood for banana bread but not in the mood to bake, this nutty, comforting loaf is the perfect breakfast, brunch, or dessert treat. It’s soft, satisfying, and deliciously moist.
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12 Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls

Let’s be honest, cinnamon rolls are more of a dessert than a breakfast. But there’s absolutely nothing stopping us from gobbling down these ready-to-bake accidentally vegan treats in the morning.
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13 Chocolate Vanilla Creme Joe-Joe’s

With their indulgent crème filling and crisp chocolate cookies, Trader Joe’s Chocolate Vanilla Cremes are basically Oreo’s cousin. What’s not to love?
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14 Sour Strawberry Candy Belts

These vegan Sour Strawberry Candy Belts are made with natural flavors and colored with fruit and vegetable juices. What’s more, they deliver the perfect balance of fruity, sweet, and tongue-twistingly sour.
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15 Peanut Butter Caramel Coated Popcorn

For your next movie night, don’t forget Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Caramel Coated Popcorn. Crunchy, sweet, and nutty, it’s dangerously addictive (so you might want to grab two bags).
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