Updated: Ranking the Best New Trader Joe's Products From August

Updated on Aug 25, 2015 at 7:40 PM

POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

We all have our go-to products at Trader Joe's, but part of the fun of exploring the aisles every week is trying out all the tempting new products. Lemon olive oil? Didn't know I needed that, but sure! Key lime cookies? Sounds too good to pass up. We know how you think . . . because we're guilty of filling our baskets to the brim too. However, we've started a new series where each month we try out all of the newest Trader Joe's goods, so you know which products to pick up and which ones to skip. And in case you missed out on the series, take a look at June's recommendations as well as July's new products.

Try This: Burrata, Prosciutto, & Arugula Flatbread ($5)

We have to hand it to Trader Joe's for continuing to make our freezers look so gourmet. This unique flatbread piqued our interest with lots of trendy ingredients, namely burrata and prosciutto. The crust baked up to crisp perfection, while the cheese remained oozy and rich. Our only complaint is the arugula does taste a little freezer burnt, but we can get over that as the rest of the flatbread is so damn good.

Try This: Key Lime Tea Cookies ($4)

If you're into Mexican wedding cookies then these key lime tea cookies will become your new obsession. The flaky butter cookies do not skimp on the tart, citrusy flavor. Just be sure to have friends around, because a tub of these alone may quickly result in overindulging.

Try This: Mac N' Cheezy Rays ($4)

You don't have to be a kid just to enjoy these Mac N' Cheezy Rays, which are basically like ravioli, stuffed with the cheese sauce from mac and cheese. There's no going wrong here! TJ's seasoned them up with some butter spray, and admittedly, it was awesome.

Try This: Wild King Salmon Jerky ($6)

Sweet and smoky salmon jerky is likely to become a staple snack for you (if you're a fish fan). TJ's updated its salmon jerky recipe, and we're very appreciative of that. Unlike the older version, the bite-sized pieces are easy to chew and don't exude a strong fishy odor.

Try This: Trader José’s Black Bean and Corn Enchilada ($2)

Holy crap! $2 for frozen organic, vegan enchiladas seems too good to be tasty . . . but they are. The thick corn tortillas are stuffed with black beans, corn, black olives, zucchini, onions, green bell peppers, green chilies, and tofu. TOFU! Plus the thick tomato sauce really seals the delicious deal. This will be making it into our baskets on a weekly rotation.

Try This: Trader Joe's Green Dragon Hot Sauce ($3)

Sriracha will always have a place in our hearts, but this new Green Dragon Hot Sauce is sizzling our taste buds in a positive way with jalapeños, tomatillos, cilantro, garlic, and habanero pepper powder. It has the perfect vinegar-y balance too.

On the Fence: Marinated Olive Duo With Lemon and Herbs ($2)

When it comes to these marinated olives, here's what we're griping about: the package does not warn you that the olives contain pits. In addition, the vacuum-sealed packaging makes the olives look really shriveled and sad. That being said, the olives are briny, herby, and quite snackable. For $2, we could get over the other stuff.

On the Fence: Popcorn in a Pickle ($2)

We get that acidic flavors are having a moment, but dill-pickle-flavored popcorn?! The snack tastes almost like salt and vinegar with a strong presence of dill. We loved/hated it and couldn't tell if we kept snacking because we truly liked it or just because it continued to confuse our taste buds.

Pass: 100% Greek Olive Oil and Lemon Juice ($4)

Look, we get that this stuff is 100 percent sourced from Greece and yada-yada, but it 100 percent does not taste like lemon. OK, maybe a smidgen, but definitely not enough to make a difference. We'll stick to purchasing regular olive oil.

Pass: Trader Joe's Brigante Cheese ($13 / Pound)

Your wallet will thank you for avoiding this Sardinian sheep cheese. It just sort of tastes like butter, except for butter is better. There are infinitely more delicious finds in the cheese section, like syrah-soaked Toscano cheese.

Pass: Super Seed Blend With Cranberry and Coconut Chips ($5)

Trader Joe's recently came out with a super seed blend that we loved, so imagine our disappointment when the cranberry flavor tasted like rancid coconut oil. There's nothing remotely delicious about this blend. Perhaps some ingredient in our bag was compromised by heat or sunlight, because there's no way TJ's would allow something this icky tasting on their shelves . . . They just wouldn't.