This Healthy Shopping List Will Make Your Next Trip to Trader Joe's So Much Simpler

Aim to fill half your cart with fresh vegetables and fruits, just as you would your plate. Trader Joe's offers some veggies pre-chopped to make meal prep even easier.

• Salad mixes (love the Southern Greens Blend, Cruciferous Crunch, and the chopped salads)
• Brussels sprouts
• Broccoli
• Zucchini
• Asparagus
• Mushrooms
• Carrots
• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Bell peppers
• Sweet potatoes
• Onions
• Potatoes
• Murasaki sweet potatoes (also called Japanese sweet potatoes)
• Butternut squash spirals
• Riced cauliflower
• Salad spring mix

Complex carbs are nutritious and filling, and there are so many healthy options to pick from.

• Rice (basmati, jasmine, brown rice medley, and calrose)
• Quinoa
• Barley
• Farro
• Lentils
• Whole-grain pasta
• Red lentil pasta
• Gluten-free pasta
• Whole-grain bread
• Corn tortillas
• Gluten-free brown rice tortillas

For protein and fiber, definitely hit up the nuts and seed section of Trader Joe's. Right next to it you'll also find dried fruit, which can make for great snacks, or used in breakfast and healthy baking recipes.

Trader Joe's nuts and seeds:

• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Cashews
• Peanuts
• Sunflower seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Hemp seeds
• Trail mix

Trader Joe's dried fruit:

• Raisins
• Dates
• Dried apricots
• Dried baby bananas
• Apple rings
• Dried cranberries
• Dried cherries

Trader Joe's is a mecca of frozen foods that make throwing dinner together a breeze.

• Cauliflower rice
• Cooked rice
• Vegetables (love the fire roasted corn, rainbow cauliflower, and edamame mix!)
• Fruit (mango, blueberries, acai)
• Cauliflower gnocchi
• Cauliflower pizza crust
• Vegetable patties
• Zucchini spirals
• Acai puree packets
• Veggie burgers
• Falafel
• Meatless meatballs
• Jackfruit cakes
• Cauliflower pizza crust

Healthy eating doesn't mean you can never eat a cookie or piece of cake again! If you love to bake healthy treats like homemade banana bread, baked oatmeal, or granola bars, stock up on these baking essentials.

• White whole wheat flour
• Gluten-free flour
• Almond meal
• Rolled oats
• Maple syrup
• Unsweetened non-dairy milks
• Unsweetened protein powder
• Flaxmeal
• Nuts and seeds
• Cacao powder

Use these picks as a dip for vegetables or as a dressing, marinade, or pasta sauce — they'll make any homemade snack or meal tastier.

• Hummus
• Guacamole
• Dairy-free queso
• Zhoug sauce
• Vegan kale and cashew pesto
• Romesco dip
• Cucumber dip
• Chocolate hummus
• Bruschetta sauce
• Jalapeño lime almond dip
• Pico de gallo

If you struggle finding time to cook, skip the drive-through and stop by this section of the store for a quick bite.

• Cooked chicken
• Prepared salad bowls
• Egg white salad
• Wraps

Cooking oils are an excellent source of healthy fats, which help keep you satisfied between meals.

• Olive oil
• Avocado oil
• Walnut oil
• Coconut oil
• Sesame oil
• Oil sprays
• Ghee