Sure, you can find fresh produce, meat, dairy, wine, baked goods, and other classic grocery items at Trader Joe’s – but the real fun is in the snack aisle.
The healthy snacks at Trader Joe’s are fresh, easy, and surprisingly affordable. Not to mention, they’re always super creative; the snacks you can grab at Trader Joe’s are often one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see anywhere else. Whether you prefer chocolates or veggies, crackers or fruit, these nutrient-, protein-, and fiber-packed nibbles will satisfy all of your cravings from noon to night. From salty nuts to sweet chocolate morsels, these are all great picks to keep on hand for entertaining, after-school snacks, road trips, or late-night munchies.
Make room in your pantry and shopping cart, because you’ll need it. Keep reading for the best healthy Trader Joe’s snacks in stores for 2023.
Prices and products may vary by Trader Joe’s location.
– Additional reporting by Jenny Sugar, Lauren Breedlove, Erin Cullum, and Clara Amelia
Related: 20 Trader Joe’s Products That Will Upgrade Your 2023 Beauty Regimen – For $10 or Less
Trader Joe's / Trader Joe's Company
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Organic Dried Mango Unsulfured & Unsweetened
Made with solely organic dried mango, these chewy, sweet fruit slices are the perfect tropical pick-me-up. A classic healthy Trader Joe’s snack, these will become a regular in your cart.
Trader Joe's
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Jicama Wraps
Made of water- and fiber-rich root veggie jicama, these thinly-sliced jicama wraps are the perfect stand-in for corn tortillas or flour wraps. Wrap them around deli meat and cheese, or spread with hummus or another TJ’s dip for an easy and healthy Trader Joe’s snack.
Trader Joe's / Trader Joe's Company
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Sumo Citrus Mandarins
People are low-key obsessed with Sumo Citrus mandarins – a cross-breed of citrus fruits that hail from Japan – for its super sweet and easy-to-peel nature. They’re not always available at Trader Joe’s, but when they are, they make the perfect healthy snack that you can take on the go.
Lauren Breedlove
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Oven-Baked Cheese Bites
A Trader Joe’s healthy snack that pleases the gluten-free and keto crowd, these cheese bites are super high in protein – with 13 grams per serving, to be exact.
POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Soy Chorizo
This soy protein-based sausage delivers tangy spices, with no cholesterol and 60 percent less fat than other chorizos. You can use this soy chorizo in meals (like jicama tacos, with roasted root veggies and rice, or in chili and soups) or enjoy it as a snack with cheese and crackers.
POPSUGAR Photography / Nicole Perry
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Corn and Chile Tomato-Less Salsa
A tasty, refreshing, and surprisingly sweet salsa, this Trader Joe’s healthy snack pairs well with any type of tortilla chip or veggie.
POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Medjool Dates
Soft and gooey with a unique caramel flavor, dates not only add natural sweetness to any snack but also a hit of fiber. This healthy Trader Joe’s snack is perfect for before a workout, as it’ll give you the energy to tackle whatever’s coming your way.
Lauren Breedlove
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Fig & Olive Crisps
Tasty on their own or coupled up with cheese or your dip of choice, this versatile healthy Trader Joe’s snack beckons on the regular.
POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
This healthy Trader Joe’s snack is a pantry must-have. Rolled oats are easy to whip up in just a few minutes, and are a blank canvas for whatever you want to add – sweet, savory, or fruity. Not to mention, they’re full of satiating fiber.
Lauren Breedlove
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Rainbow's End Trail Mix
With two grams of fiber and five grams of protein, this healthy Trader Joe’s snack is filling and nutritious whether you’re chomping it on the trail or at your desk.
Lauren Breedlove
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Organic Thick & Chunky Salsa
Thick and chunky, this salsa pairs perfectly with homemade chips or even scrambled eggs.
POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Baked Tofu Teriyaki Flavor
To save time marinating and baking tofu, buy this – it’s firm and perfectly salty, and each square offers 16 grams of protein. Chop it up and toss it in an air fryer for a fast and delicious snack.
Lauren Breedlove
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Ranch Seasoned Crispy Chickpeas
Sure, you could roast your own chickpeas, but it’s much easier to buy this ready-made healthy snack from Trader Joe’s. Throw back a handful of these crisp morsels – ranch-flavored, no less! – for a fulfilling snack packed with protein and fiber.
POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Organic Peanut Butter
Probably one of the most versatile healthy snacks at Trader Joe’s, peanut butter is a quick source of protein and can be added to smoothies, apple slices, crackers, and all other forms of snacks.
Trader Joe's
Healthy Snacks at Trader Joe's: Quinoa and Black Bean Infused Tortilla Chips
There’s no beating the sweet and salty taste of tortilla chips, and this healthy Trader Joe’s snack version is even better because it’s made with fiber-rich quinoa and black beans.