Trader Joes Beef and Broccoli Weight Watchers Points

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Produce

I'm not crazy about all their produce, but it's very convenient. Here are some items that I like.

Name	Description	Notes
Lychees	Yay! Lychees are in season! Having grown up on them in South Africa, they're one of my faves. But they have an interesting flavor and texture that you might find different. (Hubby's not a fan.) You get the same kind of experience as peeling and snacking on nuts, but without the high calorie count. I say give them a try!
Red & White Belgian Endives	Stuff with Chunky Lentil Dip (see recipe next to Steamed Lentils in Refrigerator Section) Yum Yum!	Entertaining
Sliced Apples	See Best Weight Watchers Travel Snacks >>	Kid Friendly Organic Travel
Blueberries	Try these Quick and Healthy Blueberry Oat Bran Muffins >>
Soybeans in Pod (edamame)	I choose things in shells or pods wherever possible because it slows me down! See Best Weight Watchers Travel Snacks >>	Kid Friendly Travel
Trader Joe's and the Organic Carrots of Many Colors	I was surprised that these kooky carrots taste as good as they look!	Entertaining
Gold Baking Potatoes	Creamy texture and wonderful, buttery flavor. Try Anne Burrell's Garlic Mashed Potatoes (I use half & Half and less butter) >>
Cauliflower Florets	Simply steam in the bag; no need to de-bug! Try Easy Cauliflower Curry >> or Cauliflower Muffins (only 1 WW PP for 2) >>
Artichokes	Great bang for your buck! One of my fav veggies and fab when you need something to keep your hands occupied so they don't reach for something else!
Cruciferous Crunch Collection NEW	Kale, Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Green & Red Cabbage. Definitely verrrrrry crunchy! A little too crunchy raw for my taste - I preferred it sautéed in olive oil spray. Yumm. And an easy way to feel like you're doing something good for yourself!
Pomegranate Seeds	Try Light Asian Broccoli Slaw & Quinoa Salad - all Weight Watchers Power Foods!	WW Simple Start
Kumquats	Great car snack. (I usually polish off half the container in the store and on the ride home!) The skin is the sweet part, so the bigger you buy them the more tart they will be! (You should wash them)	WW Simple Start
Asparagus Spears	Roast with olive oil spray at 425 degrees F for the best flavor. Or microwave in a covered casserole dish with a little water for about 3 minutes.
Baby Beets - Steamed & Peeled	Great 5pm before-dinner-snack, or in a salad with Fat Free Feta Cheese, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.	Kid Friendly
Baby Bok Choy
Baby Broccoli (a/k/a Broccolini)	Sauté over medium-high heat in a little extra virgin olive oil. Set the oil over the heat and when hot add one smashed garlic clove and cook until fragrant, stirring occasionally, 30 – 60 seconds. Remove garlic and discard. Add broccoli, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and sauté for 5 – 10 minutes, stirring often so they don't burn. Add 1 – 2 tablespoons water to the pan, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 2 – 5 minutes until tender; depending on how crispy or soft you like them.
Baby Spinach	Sauté in a non-stick pan in olive oil spray with salt and pepper.
Baby Zucchini	Microwave, spray with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray—or rub with a little butter—and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bananas	Great price. Not sure if they're the best quality though. I eat a banana almost every day for a mid-morning snack.
Basil Plant	Try Orna's Caprese on a Stick >>	Makes a lovely hostess gift.
Broccoli Slaw	Try Orna's Kid-Friendly Sauteed Broccoli Slaw recipe >>	Kid Friendly
Butter Lettuce & Radicchio	Drizzle with TJ's Balsamic Reduction & TJ's Extra Virgin California Estate Olive Oil and sprinkle with TJ's Shaved Cheese Blend for a fantastic salad!
Butternut Squash Cubes	Microwave or roast with carrots and sweet potato. For those with a sweet tooth, microwave and then sauté in a little butter and cinnamon sugar. Yummm!	Kid Friendly
Edemame/Soy Beans	I buy the ones in the pod because it slows me down!	Kid Friendly
Fingerling Potatoes	microwave; add a pat of butter, salt, pepper and dill. Yummy!
Grapes	Freeze in snack bags for a summertime travel snack! Make sure to cut up for toddlers.	Kid Friendly
Green & Yellow Beans	Microwave for an easy snack or side. Delicious in Yummy Homemade Pickled Veggies >>
Herbs	Good variety and great prices. My favs are Dill, Thyme and Italian Parsley. I prefer to buy the Basil Plant—see above.
Kumato	Brown tomatoes that ripen from the inside out. I tried them today after seeing them in the Fearless Flyer and they instantly became my favorite TJ's tomato. Love the firm but juicy texture, and rich, sweet flavor.
Mini Peppers	Delish to snack on or roast.
Onions, chopped	Have on hand to sauté with garlic.
Pearl Tomatoes on the Vine	Pick smallish, rosy red ones; cut each into 2 – 4 wedges, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Trader Joe's Balsamic Reduction. If you wanna get fancy add some Burrata Cheese Slices (see dairy section) and sprinkle with basil chiffonade (thin strips). Yummm!!
Persian Cucumbers	Peel and slice for on-the-go snacks. Or chop small with tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, rice vinegar and/or a splash of lemon juice in an Israeli Salad. Season with salt & pepper.
Portabella Mushrooms	Try Portabella Mushrooms with Balsamic Marinade (Grilled or Sauteed) >>
Power to the Greens, organic	Baby Kale, Baby Chard, Baby Spinach FAVORITE NEW SALAD! Lasts longer in the fridge than most of the lettuce blends because it's a little sturdier—and heartier! And so good for you. Drizzle with TJ's Balsamic Glaze (slightly sweet) and Olive Oil and a little Trader Joe's Rice Vinegar; salt and pepper. Add beets and fat free feta cheese or goat cheese for a great lunch.
Romaine Hearts	Try Super Simple Caesar Salad (Egg-Free & Anchovy-Free) >>
Shredded Green Cabbage	Adds fun crunch to wraps; mix with rice vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Sliced Mushrooms (Button & Crimini)	Crimini Mushrooms (Baby Portabellas) are meatier and more flavorful. Sauté in Olive Oil spray, salt & pepper for a quick snack or side. Or add Baby Spinach and Barilla Plus spaghetti, a little Olive Oil and Parmesan Cheese for a light & healthy Pasta Entree.	WW Simple Start
Sugar Snap Peas/Snow Peas	Eat raw or microwave when you're hungry.	Kid Friendly
Sweet potato or yam	Whole—prick with a fork; microwave.
Tomatoes	All shapes and sizes for snacking, salads and cooking! Try Orna's Caprese on a Stick >>	Lovin' these right now!
Trader Joe's Asian Vegetable Stir Fry	Sauté in olive oil over medium-high heat; mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce and chicken broth and pour over the veggies when they are tender. Stir fry until sauce is heated through.
Trader Joe's Caesar Style Complete Salad with Reduced Fat dressing.	If you've been following my blog you'll know that after not buying, making, or ordering Caesar Salads for years because I assumed they were so "fattening," I am now pretty obsessed with them. I love making my own, fresh, , but this one is fab for when you don't have time or energy.
Trader Joe's Dutch Yellow Baby Potatoes	Cut into 4 – 8 similar-sized pieces (depending on how large the potatoes are) and sauté in extra virgin olive oil, with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for 20 – 30 minutes, until brown and crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. Sprinkle with dried dill when almost done.
Zucchini	Slice in half lengthways; microwave in a covered casserole dish with a little water. Rub with a little butter or spray with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, sprinkle with a little salt and parmesan cheese. Mmmhmm good!
Dole Pineapple	Whole, fresh pineapple—reminds me of Hawaii. Leave on the counter for a couple of days to ripen. Now with easy cutting instructions.

Prepared Foods

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Chicken & Roasted Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette	Fabulous salad. The lovely feta add richness, so just a little of the dressing and a sprinkle of salt takes it to extreme deliciousness!	8 WW PP for the whole container with all the dressing (5 points without dressing)
Carrot & Cilantro Bulgar Grain Salad NEW	LOVE the turmeric garbanzo beans on top, and I don't usually like garbanzos. Very fresh, light and "carrot-y"!	6 WW PP for the whole container (8oz)
Trader Joe's Citrus Chicken Salad	Do you like Thai Green Papaya Salad? This is just like that, and only 2.5 grams of fat for the whole packet of dressing - which I never need. All WW power foods, except for the dressing. My favorite TJ's salad!	7 WW PP for the whole package. FAV FOOD FIND >>
Shrimp & Surimi Salad with Louie Dressing	FAVORITE Simple Start to-go lunch! Lots of lettuce so very filling. The only thing that isn't a WW Power Food is the dressing—which surprisingly only adds 2g fat and ONE Point!	6 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for the whole container, with dressing. WW Simple Start
Crisp Pasadena Salad with Chicken	The package claims that the dressing is to die for—and it is! I love that there's no onion (a lot of their salads are too onion-y for me.) Super-yummy and big enough to share. Mr. Picky's fav!	6 WW PP for 1/2 the salad, with dressing. 4 WW PP for 1/2 the salad without dressing.
Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat	Love the generous amounts of crunchy broccoli slaw and kale. The dressing is tasty, but in my opinion definitely not worth an extra 240 calories and 23g fat! I dressed it with my favorite balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a healthy, light dinner. Definite redo.	13 Weight Watchers PointsPlus with all the dressing. 6 WWPP without dressing.
Trader Joe's Greens & Seeds Salad	Love this! The components are so interesting and flavorful that I only needed a drop of the delicious Balsamic Dressing (which adds 220 calories and 21 grams of fat!).	NEW! 11 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for the whole salad with dressing. 5 WW PP without dressing.
Honey Glazed Miso Salmon on Salad Greens	Never-ending greens! I could do with more salmon and less almonds, but very fresh and tasty. Love the honey ginger dressing; not too sweet.	8 Weight Watchers Points Plus with dressing (5 PP without dressing)
Trader Giotto's Chicken Piccata	Breaded chicken breasts in a lemon, caper, white wine sauce. I love that there's no side included—just more chicken! The sauce comes in a separate packet, so you can control the amount. Best if you bake the chicken to crisp up the breading, or you can microwave when you're in a hurry! Serve with grilled or steamed asparagus and TJ's Butter Lettuce & Radicchio topped with Shaved Cheese Blend and drizzled with TJ's Balsamic Glaze and Olive Oil. (I add a little balsamic vinegar to cut the sweetness.)	NEW! 10 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for one large chicken breast with half the packet of sauce. (Use less sauce to reduce the points.)
Trader Joe's Lentil Soup with Ancient Grains	Love the hint of cumin and my favorite grain - quinoa. Tastes homemade. A little on the oily side (hence the 10g fat) but really tasty. Higher in points than the other two soups, so not my first choice, but very filling and satisfying - great for sharing.	5 WW PointsPlus for one cup (2.5 servings per container)
Trader Joe's Chicken, Barley & Vegetable Soup	Huge yum! And love that there aren't any noodles.	6 WW PP for the whole container (ETools says 5, but with the calculator it was 6 - go figure!) Not sure why it's not considered a Power Food. (I don't think that a tiny bit of chicken fat and a grain of sugar should make it count as Points on Simple Start or Simply Filling)
Trader Joe's Hearty Minestrone Soup	Hearty. Flavorful. Fresh. YUM!	6 WW PP for the whole container (because let's be real - who eats half a container of soup??) (ETools said 7 PP. Hmm.) Not sure why it's not considered a Power Food. (I don't think a grain of sugar should make it count. Just count it towards your olive oil intake for the day.)
Trader Joe's Chicken Salad, Reduced Fat	Chicken breast meat, vegetables, crispy noodles, on lettuce with sesame dressing.	8 WW PP for the whole package. FAV FOOD FIND >>
Trader Joe's Egg White Salad with Chives		1 WW PP for half the container
Trader Joe's Lemon Chicken and Arugula Salad	Tasty, moist white chicken, with Moroccan Style couscous (pearl couscous), red quinoa, and a lovely, fresh pimiento dressing, with a slight kick, but not too spicy. I could do with a little more chicken and greens (protein and veggies), and a little less couscous (carbs), though I'm a huge fan of pearl couscous, and this one does not disappoint. Will definitely buy this again.	8 WW PP (300 calories) for the whole container, with dressing.
Trader Joe's Salad with BBQ Flavored Chicken	Lettuce, BBQ flavored Chicken, Black Beans, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Tortilla Strips & delicious smokey, slightly sweet BBQ Vinaigrette. Tasty and a substantial amount. Thumbs up from Sam!	9 WW PP (360 calories) for the whole container, with dressing.
Trader Joe's Spicy Ranchero Egg White Salad		1 WW PP for 1/2 or 3 PP for the whole container.
Trader Joe's Stuffed Peppers with Seasoned Turkey & Rice	I eat the peppers and give hubby the stuffing with a couple of fried eggs.

Refrigerator

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Giotto's Fresh Bruschetta Sauce	Very fresh tasting and perfectly balanced. I like that it's not too oniony. And so versatile! You can use it as a pasta sauce, or spread it on toasted Ciabatta and sprinkle with Cacique Ranchero Queso Fresco Cheese for a yummy lunch or hors d'oeuvres. Try my Healthy Baked Eggplant Parmesan, with Trader Giotto's Bruschetta >>	2 WW PP (20 calories) for 2 tablespoons.
Steamed Lentils	Mix with a container of Bruschetta Sauce (fresh is best) and fat free feta cheese for a FAB high protein dip!	Weight Watchers Power Food 2 WW PointsPlus for 1/2 cup of dip
Trader Joe's Wheat Pizza Dough	Little ones will love rolling it out! Add pizza sauce and TJ's Lite Shredded Mozzarella for a healthy dinner.	3 WW PP for 2oz Kid Friendly
Eggs	You can't beat their prices for eggs or dairy. It's a bit annoying that they stopped carrying Large eggs—which you should always use for baking. But I buy the Extra Large for everyday egg-cookery!
Trader Joe's Tropical Mango Pineapple Salsa	Made with Agave Syrup OMG - Yummm!!!! So fresh and light with just enough heat. A TJ's insider told me they can't even keep it on the shelves.	1 WW PP for 2 tablespoons
Trader Jose's Guacamame	Spicy Edemame Dip. Interesting texture, but I like it. Try on a low carb tortilla with fantastic Tropical Mango Pineapple Salsa (above) and sliced turkey.	Only 1 WW PP for 2 tablespoons
Reduced Guilt Chunky Guacamole.	Made with Greek Yogurt for extra protein. Very tasty!	1 WW PP for 2 tablespoons
Reduced Guilt Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip	Dip veggies (Jicama is my fav) for a satisfying and healthy snack!
Trader Joe's Fresh Hard-Cooked Peeled Eggs	I always have these on hand. Add low fat mayo, salt, pepper, and a little curry powder for a tasty, low-carb snack! Save yourself the extra step of hard-cooking eggs (the secret ingredient) for this Delectable Strawberry Shortcake >>
Trader Joe's Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus	This is not something I would ever have purchased, but after sampling it at the store I'm in! Fresh and tasty with just enough of a kick. Serve with Trader Joe's Organic Corn Chip Dippers.	2 WW PP for 2 tablespoons
Trader Joe's Eggplant Hummus	Lower in calories than most hummus, and delish!	1 WW PP (35 calories) for 2 tablespoons.

Dairy

You can't beat their prices for dairy

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Giotto's Fat Free Ricotta Cheese	I prefer low fat ricotta (Precious), but this is great if you're strictly following Weight Watchers Simply Filling Technique & only eating Weight Watchers Power Foods. Try Guilt-Free Ricotta Cheesecake (fat/sugar/gluten FREE) >>	Weight Watchers Power Food or Weight Watchers Simple Start or 1 WW PP for 1/4 cup
Trader Joe's Lite Shredded Mozzarella Cheese	You'd never know this was low fat. Delicious and melts beautifully. Add to my Healthy Baked Eggplant Parm to take it over the top >>	1 WW PP for 1oz (28g) Kid Friendly
Unexpected Cheddar Cheese	Our favorite Shaved Cheese Blend has "Unexpected Cheddar" in the ingredients, but I didn't realize you can actually buy this in a block. The hint of parmesan is what makes it special. Makes a fantastic Grilled Cheese!	3 WW PP for 1oz
Buttermilk	Replace the cup of water with buttermilk plus one extra egg in your favorite cake mix recipe (back of the box), for wonderfully moist cupcakes! Make these easy Olaf Cupcakes with your kids >>
Trader Joe's Shaved Cheese Blend: Toscano, Unexpected Cheddar & Parmesan.	Favorite new cheese! Very flavorful, so a little on top of a salad goes a way.	3 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 2 tablespoons
Fage 0% Greek Yogurt	Mix with 1/3 cup Fiber One cereal or Kashi Go Lean for a delicious & filling breakfast. Top 10 Weight Watchers Power Foods	Weight Watchers Simple Start
Fat Free Cottage Cheese	Knudsen 2%, but this is do-able if you're following Weight Watchers Simply Filling Technique & only eating Weight Watchers Power Foods.
Kerrygold Butter	I tried this after hearing that it was Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's favorite butter >> It has a wonderful creamy flavor—it tastes like freshly churned butter.
Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Cheese	I always reach for one or two of these when I feel hungry. And they don't have to be refrigerated! (If you love love love them like me, Costco sells a pack of 5 for a great price.)	1 PointsPlus for 1 wedge. Too bad they're not a WW Power Food. 🙁
Mini BabyBel, Light	Great price.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Burrata Cheese	Mozzarella cheese with a decadent cream-filled center. Not as creamy or tasty as Di Stefano Burrata Cheese, but still a pretty good option, and much better price point. See Pearl Tomatoes above for how to serve. Serve at room temp. (Not for the WW crowd!)
Trader Joe's Crumbled Feta, Fat Free	A little goes a long way; add to salads for protein and flavor without the fat.
Trader Joe's Light Cream Cheese	Try it in Moist & Light Cinnamon Apple Cake (Guilt Free Indulgence!) >>
Trader Joe's Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend	I'm pretty sure this was previously called Lite Fancy Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend. Not quite as creamy or melty as the full-fat version, but a pretty good, lower fat substitute.
Trader Joe's Lite String Cheese	Pretty creamy—not hard and dry, like some low fat cheeses. Quick and easy "fuel."	1 WW PointsPlus
Trader Joe's Marinated Fresh Mozzarella Balls	Great on an appetizer platter; serve with beets, fresh figs and golden tomatoes. Try Orna's Caprese on a Stick >>
Trader Joe's Organic Low Fat Squishers	All natural and lower sugar than other brands. Freeze for a portable yogurt pop.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Parmesan Cheese, grated.	My favorite grated Parmesan Cheese. I put it on everything!	1 WW Points Plus for 2 tablespoons
Trader Joe's Shredded 3 Cheese Blend	Sprinkle over a flour tortilla; microwave 30 – 40 seconds; spread with finely diced tomato, salt & pepper, roll up & enjoy!	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Sour Cream	Thick, decadent and delicious! Sam's favorite dip is a container of this mixed with Lipton's Onion Soup Mix. Good to keep on hand for unexpected company! (And I enjoy my moment with the spoon after I've emptied out the container.)

Meat and Poultry

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Curry Chicken Tenders	Moist and flavorful, and not too spicy. Just pop in a saute pan for a few minutes on each side, and voila. Delish over Yellow Whole Wheat Cous Cous (recipe coming soon) and TJs Mango Ginger Chutney.	4 WW PP for 4 oz Kid Friendly (adventurous kids)
Columbus Seasoned Roast Beef	Nice change from the usual chicken or turkey. Make a ROCKIN' Roast Beef Sammy on a Soft Pretzel Stick, with cole slaw and Carolina Gold BBQ sauce.	2 WW PP for 2 oz
Trader Joe-San Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Strips	No corn syrup! Just heat and serve. Add to stir-fry veg or sautéed broccoli slaw. Yumm! Add to Asian Cole Slaw to make it a meal!	6 WW PP for 5 oz (2.5 servings per container)
Trader Joe's Chicken Apple Sausage	Slice on the diagonal, and sauté in cooking spray until caramelized. Serve with Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce or Pineapple Salsa.	3 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 1 link KID-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINING
Trader Joe's Smoked Turkey Breast	Only 50 calories for four, fat free slices. Perfect size and thickness for my Turkey Pickle 'n Pepper Rollups	1 WW PP for four slices
Trader Joe's All Natural Chicken	Fully cooked and lightly seasoned; tasty enough to add to a salad but not too strong to add to stir fried veggies with your sauce of choice. Four individually shrink wrapped, 4 oz boneless, skinless breasts for easy portion control, and you can freeze and use as needed. I prefer these to the Just Chicken, because they are individual portions, and they don't have fat and gristle like the pre-sliced ones sometimes do.	4 WW PP per breast.
Extra Lean Ground Beef Patties	Zero carbs. 21 grams of protein. Couldn't bear another night of chicken or turkey, so I tried these. Thumbs up from Mr. Picky! Sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper and cook in a non-stick pan in a little olive oil. Serve with a couple of fried eggs and sliced tomatoes for a delicious, high protein meal. (I topped Sam's with shredded sharp cheddar when almost done and put a lid on to melt the cheese.)	3 WW PP per patty
7% Ground Turkey	They seem to have changed the packaging, and I couldn't find the fat percentage on the package, but the sign under it said 7%. I always buy the 7%, even thought the 99% Fat Free Turkey is a Weight Watchers Power Food. The little bit of extra fat in ground turkey is not what got me to join Weight Watchers! But a tastier, more satisfying meal will keep me motivated. Try Orna's Taco Turkey – Baked Potato or Salad Topper >>
Columbus Reduced Sodium Turkey Breast	Still flavorful, and a better choice for kids, and grown-ups! Only 60 calories per slice. I personally consider this a Weight Watchers Power Food! (Need to confirm if it's official.) Try Orna's Turkey Pickle Rollups >> You can make them with hummus, guacamole, ranch dressing—whatever you like!	Kid Friendly
Columbus Rotisserie Style Chicken Breast.	A little salty but good. A nice change from turkey! Try it in Orna's Pickle Rollups instead of turkey >>
Hebrew National, 97% Fat Free Beef Franks	Slice and sauté with beaten eggs. Delish!
Peppered Turkey Bacon		1 WW PP for 2 slices
Trader Joe's 97% Lean Turkey Bacon	Serve with scrambled eggs and tomato slices drizzled with Balsamic Glaze for a high-protein dinner.	1 WW PP per slice
Trader Joe's Just Chicken	I ALWAYS have ready-cooked chicken in my refrigerator. Add to salads or stir fry veggies.
Trader Joe's Just Teriyaki Chicken	Add to stir fry veggies for a complete meal.
Trader Joe's Just Grilled Chicken Strips (freezer)
Trader Joe's Roasted Chicken Patties	One of my favorite items. I always have these on hand for emergencies. Cut into cubes and sauté in Canola Oil spray for extra flavor. Or just pop in the microwave. I put Sam's on a tortilla wrap with Cilantro Dressing, or on a toasted English Muffin with avocado, and I eat mine straight—with tomato slices or salad and a fried egg. Yumm!	3 WW PP per patty
Trader Joe's Simply Sliced Roast Turkey Breast	Heat and serve with TJ's delicious Turkey Gravy. (seasonal)

Freezer

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Key Lime Pie	I thought I didn't like Key Lime Pie, but turns out I DO! This isn't very tart. Not huge. Very pretty and a lovely summer dessert. Serve with Rock View Family Farms Whipped Light Cream (from TJ's - no corn syrup!)	NEW 7 WW PP 1/6 of a pie Indulgent
Trader Joe's Peruvian Style Chimichurri Rice with Vegetables	This is HOT-cha-cha! But very tasty. And lots of veggies, so not too high in points.	3 WW PP
Reduced Guilt Chicken Breasts in Poblano Sauce	Pretty darn fiery but verrry tasty and more filling than I expected. Add Pineapple Salsa for sweetness or a tomato salad drizzled with balsamic glaze. Yum! If you have to choose a pre-packaged food on WW Simple Start/Simply Filling this would be a good bet!	5 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
Trader Jacques Rainbow Macarons	I never really got what all the hype was about these French cookies—but now I do! These are DELISH, and only 40 calories each. ONLY $4.99	Only 1 WW PP per cookie! Entertaining
Trader Joe's Light Vanilla Ice Cream	Only 3g fat, so naturally not quite as creamy as their Premium Vanilla (16g fat), but pretty good.	3 WW PP for 1/2 cup
Melodious Blend	Love the green garbanzos (and I'm not usually a fan of garbanzo beans.) Verrrrry hearty and "bean-y". Half a cup of this with a couple of fried eggs and a salad makes for a great meal. My hubby definitely wouldn't go for this, but I'm a fan!	5 WW PP for 1 cup
Trader Giotto's Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni	They had me at "Bechamel". This is definitely indulgent—but "worthy." I recommend getting the Grilled Eggplant Parmesan and sharing both dishes—plus a salad—with a friend!	NEW 10 WW PointsPlus Indulgent
Trader Joe's Cioppino Seafood Stew	Delish! And even though the whole bag will set you back 8 points, it's all good stuff.	4 WW PointsPlus for 1 cup (2 cups per bag)
Scallion Pancakes	Very tasty, but not overly onion-y or scallion-y! Dip in TJ'S Fat Free Ginger Soy Vinaigrette mixed with a little soy sauce.	4 WW PP per pancake Entertaining Kid Friendly
Trader Giotto's 5 Cheese Frusta NEW	Hubby's new fav. Not sure that I would spend 11 points on it, but not a bad choice for when you need a pizza fix. A tasty, interesting cross between a pizza and a calzone.	11 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for the whole thing
Hake en Papillote	I had never tried fish "done in paper" before and was blown away by how flavorful it was. I could've traded in a bit of the fat (15g) for a bigger piece of fish! But seriously delicious—felt like I was in a restaurant. (With gourmet portions. 🙂 You'll definitely need a big side salad!	6 Weight Watchers Points Plus
Mushroom Mochi	LOVE these light and tasty dumplings. Serve with Gyoza Dipping Sauce	NEW 3 PointsPlus for 4 dumplings
Poutine	My Canadian hubby is obsessed with this! Says it's very authentic- though I can't seem to get the cheese curds right!
Trader Joe's Spicy Shrimp Bao		3 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 2 bao
Fully Cooked Quinoa	LOVE this! Add hot quinoa to broccoli slaw. Mix with tuna or salmon, TJ's FF Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette and soy sauce. Yummy Power Foods lunch!!	NEW! WW Simple Start 3 PointsPlus for 1/2 cup
Trader Joe's Rice Medley	Brown Rice, Red Rice & Black Barley - ready in 3 minutes!	WW Simple Start 5 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 1 cup
Trader Joe's Shrimp Stir-Fry	Best low-calorie Chinese Food Fix around!	WW Simple Start 2 WW PP for 1 3/4 cups
Trader Giotto's Spelt Risotto with Vegetables and Chickpeas	Spelt is a delightfully chewy, healthy, ancient grain, also known as faro. Smoked provolone cheese gives it a rich, creaminess—without the fat and calories. 10 grams of protein per serving make it very satisfying and filling. The perfect dish to try for ancient-grain-newbies! Add a couple of fried eggs for a complete meal.	NEW! 5 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 1 cup
Handsome Cut Potato Fries	Taste like you sliced and baked fresh potatoes!	4 Weight Watchers Points Plus for 3 oz
Reduced Guilt Mac & Cheese	Good for the kiddies or when you're having a major craving! You will need a salad or veggies to supplement.	7 WW PP per container Kid Friendly
Trader Giotto's Arugula Pizza	New Fav! Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Manchego, Provolone & Pecorino Cheese. Sooo good! Cut into smaller slices and serve for hors d'oeuvres.	9 WW PP for 1/3 pizza
Trader Giotto's Gnocchi alla Sorrentina	One of my absolute favs from TJ's. My toddler asks for it every day! Restaurant quality gnocchi in 7 minutes. And only 2.5 grams of fat per serving. Definitely worthy! Serve with TJ's Frozen Turkey Meatballs and Parmesan Cheese.	4 WW PP for 1 cup. Kid Friendly
Trader Giotto's Spizzico di Pizza	Love these! Fab for kids, lunch, entertaining.	8 WW PP for 6 mini pizzas. Entertaining Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's 0% Frozen Vanilla Greek Fat Free Yogurt	3 PointsPlus (100 calories) for 1/2 cup, as opposed to 260 calories in Trader Joe's Super Premium French Vanilla Ice Cream. It's more like Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt than Hagendaaz Vanilla Ice Cream, but if you like things a little tart, give it a try! Pairs perfectly with Light & Moist Cinnamon-Apple Cake (Guilt-free indulgence!) >>	3 WW PP for 1/2 cup
Trader Joe's Arancini Bites	Rice balls filled with fontina cheese. Sooo delish! Don't keep them around if you can't control yourself around them!	3 WW PP for 2 balls
Trader Joe's Asparagus Spears	Dip in Orna's Fat Free Lemon Sauce (Coming soon) or Lemonaise >>
Trader Joe's Broccoli Florets	So fresh tasting; not like the frozen veggies from other markets.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Breasts	Really good! Dip in TJ's Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce. Serve with Gnudi: Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings >>	3 WW PP per tender Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Chicken Gyoza Pot Stickers		6 WW PP for 7 pieces Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Chicken Satay Party Skewers		Entertaining
Trader Joe's Chile Lime Chicken Burgers	Spray with olive oil spray, sprinkle with a little Lawry's seasoning salt and cook on George Foreman Grill for 11 – 13 minutes at 300 degrees F. Serve with Farmhouse Mexican Rice, Trader Joe's Chunky Salsa and avocado slices. One of Sam's favorite meals!	3 WW PP for 1 burger
Trader Joe's Chopped Spinach	Try Gnudi: Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings >>
Trader Joe's Cut White Corn		Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Edamame	Frozen Soybeans in Pod	Kid Friendly WW Simple Start
Trader Joe's Falafel	Stick on a toothpick for easy hummus dipping!	Entertaining
Trader Joe's Handcrafted Cheese & Green Chile Tamales	Just a little sweet; not at all spicy. One of my favorite TJ's items.	6 WW PP for 1 tamale Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Handcrafted Chicken & Cheese Tamales	I'm in love with Tamales—I try them at every Mexican restaurant we go to. These are some of the best Tamales I've ever eaten. (Bobby Flay's at Mesa Grill in Vegas are maybe slightly better!) Serve with sour cream, guacamole and Trader Joe's Chunky Salsa. Tasty without being too spicy. And not laden with lard, like many of them. Mmmm Good! The Beef and Sweet Corn Tamales are also wonderful.	6 WW PP for 1 tamale Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Just Grilled Chicken Strips	Keep on hand for when you're out of protein. Add to salads or stir fry veggies. The texture can get a little odd when they've been in your freezer for too long.	Weight Watchers Simple Start
Trader Joe's "Just Sauce" Turkey Bolognese	For a super-fast meal, serve over "Just Pasta." Or on a baked potato!	3 WW PP for 1/2 cup
Trader Joe's Mahi Mahi Burgers		3 WW PP for 1 patty
Trader Joe's Marinated Chipotle Chicken Skewers	Serve with Trader Joe's Pineapple Salsa.	3 WW PP for 1 skewer
Trader Joe's Mashed Potatoes	Taste like they're homemade.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Meatless Corn Dogs		4 WW PP for 1 corn dog Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Meatless Meatballs	Delish. Serve with Gnocchi alla Sorrentina for Meatless Monday!	3 WW PP for 6 meatballs Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Mini Chicken Pot Pies	O.M.G. Amazing! (freezer)
Trader Joe's Mini Chicken Tikka Samosas	Definitely worthy! Difficult to find, so if you see them grab them.	2 WW PP for 2 samosas
Trader Joe's Mushroom & Black Truffle Flatbread	The perfect fix after hearing all the chefs rave about truffles on Food Network.
Trader Joe's Multigrain Blend with Vegetables	Delicious whole-grain goodness! 5g protein and 5g fiber per serving.	5 WW PP for 1/3 package (Why not Power Food?)
Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice, pre-cooked.		4 WW PP per serving Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Organic Jasmine Rice, pre-cooked	Try Orna's Asian-Style Turkey Meatball Minis >>
Trader Joe's Organic Superfood Pilaf	Tricolor Quinoa Blend with Sweet Potatoes, Kale & Carrots. Super yum and all you have to do is heat it up!	WW Simple Start
Trader Joe's Organic Whole Green Beans	Love these! Just stick in the microwave for a healthy snack.
Trader Joe's Petite Peas		Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Pineapple Tidbits	Great snack for teething toddlers or kids because the pieces are small. And for grown-up kids too!	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Premium Salmon Burgers		3 WW PP for 1 patty
Trader Joe's Roasted Corn	Lovely charred flavor. Try Pearl Couscous with Black-Eyed Peas and Roasted Corn >>	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Roasted Mashed Sweet Potatoes		Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Stir-Fry Vegetables	My almost-four-year-old gobbled this up after I gave her trainer chopsticks to try. With TJ's Orange Chicken which she loves. I stir-fry in a little olive oil in a non-stick 12-inch pan.	Kid Friendly 1 WW PP for 1 cup
Trader Joe's Tandoori Naan	Good to keep on hand.
Trader Joe's Turkey Burgers	Spray with Olive Oil spray, sprinkle Lawry's seasoning salt and Bone Suckin' Sauce Seasoning & Rub and cook on George Foreman Grill for 11 – 13 minutes at 300 degrees F. Serve with avocado and Fat Free Thousand Island (Kraft) or TJ's Pineapple Salsa.
Trader Joe's Turkey Meatballs, flame broiled	Love these! Serve with Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina. (see pic above)	3 WW PP for 2 meatballs Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Turkey "Meatloaf Muffins,"	Delicious layers of turkey, spinach and mashed potatoes. I love these because I can open package, put on plate, put in microwave, serve hubby dinner! Add Sautéed Spinach to fill you up!	7 WW PP each Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Vegetable Bird's Nests	Great for entertaining. Makes for some funky breath though!	Entertaining
Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice	Add eggs beaten with salt and a little soy sauce.	4 WW PP for 1 cup Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Vegetable Masala Burger	The high potato content stopped me from buying these before, but I'm so glad I finally tried them! More like a "veggie patty" or "Indian Spiced Latke" than a "burger" to me! Great guilt-free curry fix! You could chop it up and serve it in a whole wheat wrap with shredded lettuce, tomato and hummus or mashed avocado. Or wrap it in TJ's delicious Naan bread. I personally just dig in with a knife and fork. Yummy!	3 WW PP per burger
Trader Joe's Vegetable Samosas		4 WW PP for 2 samosas
Trader Ming's Asian Vegetables with Beijing Style Soy Sauce	Very flavorful.
Trader Ming's Chicken & Vegetable Wonton Soup	A little spicy for my taste, but tasty. Read about it in the Fearless Flyer >>
Trader Ming's Chicken Egg Rolls		4 WW PP each
Trader Ming's Chicken Shu Mai	My toddler loves these too.	4 WW PP for 6 dumplings with 1/3 sauce. Kid Friendly

Groceries

Photo	Name	Description	Notes
/>	Fat Free Refried Beans		Weight Watchers Power Food or 2 WW PP for 1/2 cup
	Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Cous Cous	This can be a tad dry. A fun way to make it is to add cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric, and serve with TJ's Curry Chicken Tenders and Mango Ginger Chutney.	WW Simple Start or 5 WW PP for 1/3 cup
	Trader Joe's Everyday Seasoning	Wonderful blend of mustard seeds, salt, pepper, garlic and just enough chili pepper for a slight kick. Try these guilt-free Zucchini Noodles >>
	Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute	Favorite new spice blend! Jazz up any veggie dish. FANTASTIC in these guilt-free Cauliflower Muffins >>
	Cinnamon Sticks	Only $1.99! Makes THE BEST Homemade Applesauce!
	Trader Joe's Light Coconut Milk	Try Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala from The Lemon Bowl >>
	Cento San Marzano Peeled Tomatoes, with basil	All the hype about San Marzano tomatoes being better is true!
	Trader Joe's Baking Powder, aluminum free.	After reading Rose Levy Beranbaum's recommendation to use Aluminum Free baking powder, and hunting for Rumford, I was happy to find that TJ's carries one.
	Trader Joe's Baking Soda	In a can for easy access and storage.
	Trader Joe's Canola Oil Spray	I use this for all my baking or cooking where you don't want to taste the flavor of the oil.
	Trader Joe's Coconut Oil Spray	Mild flavored and stable at high temperatures.
	Trader Joe's Cheese & Garlic Croutons	A little chunky, but tasty and not too high in fat. Try Super Simple Caesar Salad (Egg-Free, Anchovy-Free) >>
	Trader Joe's Cinnamon Sugar Grinder	My little one loves to grind it on her waffles all by herself! (And I love that it's a product of South Africa.)
	Trader Joe's Clover Honey	Lovely, mild honey. I use it in my Crunchies (traditional South African Oatmeal Bars) when I'm out of syrup. Try it in Alton Brown's fabulous French Toast >>
	Trader Joe's Cornbread Mix	Serve with Turkey Chili with Beans.
	Trader Joe's Crystallized Candied Ginger (NEW)	Try Orna's Spectacular Ginger Hermits >>
	Trader Joe's Curry Powder	If you've been following my blog you'll know that I'm obsessed with curry, and my dad usually schleps fresh curry powder from South Africa for me. This is a great blend and saves you from flying to Africa! Try Orna's Curried Veggie's recipe >> and Curried Cauliflower >>
	Trader Joe's Extra Virgin California Estate Olive Oil	My favorite olive oil for dressing salads! The one who told me about it was Lenny of Gourmet Blends Balsamics & Oils—and he must know, right?
	Trader Joe's Ground Cumin	Try THE BEST Cowboy Caviar Recipe >>
	Trader Joe's Japanese Style Panko Bread Crumbs	Coarse breadcrumbs for crispier breading. I use them in everything. Try Mediterranean Turkey Cutlets >>	Updated 5/16/13
	Trader Joe's Olive Oil Spray	I use this for most of my cooking.
	Trader Joe's Organic Blue Agave Syrup	Blend strawberries, Greek Yogurt, milk, and ice, and sweeten with this lovely, natural sweetener for a delicious, healthy smoothie—or make frozen pops for the kiddies.
	Trader Joe's Raw Pignolias (Pine Nuts)	Try Anne Burrell's Pine Nut Cookies >>
	Trader Joe's Red Wine Vinegar
	Trader Joe's South African Smoke Spice	Wonderful seasoning blend—great on chicken. Delicious in Alton Brown's Smoked Paprika Chicken Thighs with Potato and Onion >> Or Pan-Seared Turkey Cutlets >>	Updated 6/5/13
	Trader Joe's Sriracha Sauce		Added 5/15/13
	Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce	Try Orna's Asian-Style Turkey Meatball Minis >>
	Trader Joe's Toasted Sesame Oil.	Try Orna's Asian-Style Turkey Meatball Minis >>
	Trader Joe's Uncrystallized Candied Ginger	If you're a ginger-lover like me you have to try it! Not too sweet, palate-cleansing, gingery goodness!

Beverages

Name	Description	Notes
Blue Fin Pinot Noir.	I sawit in the Fearless Flyer and had to try it; doesn't have "legs" but pretty good for $3.99.	Added 5/14/13
Trader Joe's Irish Breakfast Tea (Regular and Decaffeinated)	South Africans are very serious about their tea—almost as serious as the British. After turning his nose up, Sam agreed that our way of taking it—with milk and sugar—is quite delicious. I like "lots of teabag and lots of milk." So Lipton is WAY too wimpy for me. TJ's Irish Breakfast Teas—regular and decaf—are bold and flavorful, without being bitter. Try it with a little milk and sugar and let me know how you like it!	Added 5/24/13
Trader Joe's Kids Reduced Calorie Apple Juice Drink	I don't usually give my toddler juice, but I keep these on hand for extraordinary circumstances. Perfect in My Homemade Applesauce >>
Trader Joe's Sparkling Lime Mineral Water	I'm not a big fan of drinking water and these make it go down SO much easier! Love them! And you won't find that price anywhere.
Honey Moon Viognier	Only $5. Crisp, fresh and light white wine.
Menage a Trois	If you like Pinot Noir you HAVE to try this. My fav wine anywhere. You'll find it a little cheaper at Costco but this is still a great price.

Canned Goods etc.

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Turkey Chili with Beans	Great over a baked potato, or sautéed polenta slices, sprinkled with TJ's Lite Shredded 3 Cheese Blend.	6 PointsPlus for 1 cup.
Trader Joe's Whole Kernel Corn	Try THE BEST Cowboy Caviar—healthy dip/salad/snack
Trader Joe's Fire Roasted Red Peppers	Add to Turkey Pickle Rollups for color and flavor.
Trader Joe's Fat Free Refried Beans	Top sautéed polenta slices and sprinkle with fat free cheese and salsa for a Simple Start, points free Mexican Food Fix!	Weight Watchers Simple Start
Trader Joe's Giant White Beans In Tomato Sauce	Keep in the pantry for when you have unexpected company!	3 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 1/2 cup Entertaining
Trader Joe's Hearts of Palm	Open the jar for a handy more-exciting-than-carrots snack.
Trader Joe's Marinated Artichokes	Keep on hand for unexpected company. Throw together a delicious plate in a jiffy!
World's Largest Olives Stuffed with Pimentos	The Weight Watchers Shop Book lists one of these olives as 0 points. But who can have one olive? I have 4 or 5 for a snack when I'm feeling peckish and it's not quite dinner-time.

Condiments, Sauces, Dips, Salad Dressings, etc

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Chunky Salsa	Did you ever think of using salsa in curry? Try this Quick & Easy Cauliflower Curry >>	WW Simple Start
Trader Joe's Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce	Delicious! Fantastic for dipping Breaded Chicken Tenders or Chicken Apple Sausage. The slightly sweet and spicy, mustardy tang is perfect for my Turkey Pickle Rollups.	NEW! 1 WW PP per tablespoon
Trader Jose's Salsa Verde	Mild, green salsa made from tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic and onions. Try Quick Mexican Chicken & Hominy Soup >>
Trader Ming's Gyoza Dipping Sauce		1 WW PP for 2 tablespoons
Trader Ming's Sesame Soy Ginger Vinaigrette, fat free	Instead of getting that extra sushi roll, fill up on a side salad with this delicious Asian-inspired dressing. Top 10 Weight Watchers Power Foods >> Try Asian Tuna & Quinoa Salad >>	Weight Watchers Simple Start 1 WW PP (35 calories) for 2 tablespoons
Trader Giotto's Organic Low Fat Tomato Basil Marinara	Try it on Turkey Stuffed Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Red Peppers	1 WW PP for 1/2 cup
Better 'n Peanut Butter		2 WW PP for 2 tablespoons
Trader Giotto's Balsamic Glaze	Balsamic Reduction without the work! A little thicker and sweeter than balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over tomatoes for a tasty snack. Try Orna's Caprese on a Stick >>	1 WW PP for 1 tablespoon
Trader Joe's Curry Simmer Sauce	Cook chicken breasts or party meatballs. Add canned pineapple chunks and juice and Trader Joe's Mango Ginger Chutney for more zip!
Trader Joe's Cowboy Caviar	TJ's recently jumped on the bandwagon with their own version of this ubiquitous dip. I'm not a huge black bean fan, so I prefer my homemade one: THE BEST Cowboy Caviar (dip/salad/snack) >> (My most searched recipe and one of my all-time favorites!) But theirs works great in a pinch.
Trader Joe's Cilantro Salad Dressing, Reduced Fat	Great on wraps, sandwiches, or as a dip for veggies.	1 WW PP (45 calories) for 2 tablespoons. Entertaining
Trader Joe's Extra Virgin California Estate Olive Oil	My favorite olive oil for dressing salads!
Trader Joe's Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette		1 WW PP for 2 tablespoons (Why not Power Food?)
Trader Joe's Island Soyaki Sauce
Trader Joe's Mango Ginger Chutney	Add to Curry Simmer Sauce for a bit more sweetness and spice.
Trader Joe's Pineapple Salsa	The perfect accompaniment to Chicken Apple Sausages
Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce	Try Orna's Asian-Inspired Turkey Meatball Minis >>
Trader Joe San Soyaki Sauce
Trader Ming's Gyoza Dipping Sauce	Great for dipping Chicken Potstickers.

Fish

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Sockeye Salmon	Wild Caught Pacific Salmon. Delish. Too bad it's not a Weight Watchers Power Food. 🙁	3 WW PP for 1/4 cup (about 1/3 can)
Crown Prince Naturally Smoked Oysters	You won't find such large, plump, delicious oysters anywhere! Much better than Geisha brand, and great price. Packed in pure olive oil. I always have them in the pantry for unexpected company. Serve with crackers. (I just eat them straight off a toothpick. Yummy!!)	4 PointsPlus values for the whole can. Entertaining
Trader Joe's Smoked Trout	One of my TJ's favs. Skinless in Canola Oil. Great on an appetizer platter or in a salad with hard cooked eggs.	Entertaining
Trader Joe's Unsalted Sardines in Spring Water	When I need to get back to basics, I eat a tin of these with a salad for lunch or dinner.	WW Power Food or 3 WW PP per can

Pasta, Rice, and Grains

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Brown Rice Quinoa Fusilli Pasta	Tasty, healthy pasta alternative. Nice texture and I like the flavor too. I make the whole bag and then toss with olive oil and spread out on a baking sheet to cool so it doesn't get mushy. Freeze single portions in ziplock bags and serve with Parmesan cheese. Yumm.	NEW! 5 WW PP for 1 cup (cooked) Gluten Free Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Organic Polenta	Satisfies that carb craving without breaking the points bank! Slice and sauté in olive oil spray and cover with tomato sauce or sautéed mushrooms and parmesan cheese. The possibilities are endless.	Kid Friendly
Rice, Orzo Pilaf Mix	Compare to Near East Rice Pilaf. I make it with Olive Oil instead of butter and it's still delish.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Corn Pasta, Penne	Try it with Quick & Light Beef Bolognese >>	Gluten Free
Trader Joe's Israeli Couscous	More like pasta in texture than regular couscous. Try Pan-Seared Turkey Cutlets with Pearl Couscous and Black-Eyed Peas >>	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Italian Orzo		Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Vegetable Radiatore	Kids like the multicolors and it's a good way to sneak some veggies into them! Great with Fabio's Mom's Meatballs >>	5 WW PP for 3/4 cup prepared. (2 oz dry) Kid Friendly

Soups

Name	Description	Notes
Annie Chun's Udon Noodle Soup Bowl with Tofu and Shiitake Mushrooms	These noodles have legs! Wonderful chewy texture and very flavorful.	6 WW PP for the whole bowl.
Trader Joe's Mushroom Rice Noodle Bowl	Very tasty, but not all that filling for that many points. I always wish they'd put more veggies in these soup bowls. Add a side salad with Trader Ming's Fat Free Ginger Soy Dressing to fill you up.	7 Weight Watchers PointsPlus
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup	3 PointsPlus per cup.
Trader Joe's Organic Split Pea Soup	(No longer a Power Food)
Chicken Broth
Vegetable Broth

Breads, Baked Goods, etc

Name	Description	Notes
LaTortilla Factory Sonoma Carb Cutting Tortillas	These have 7g fiber and 5g protein and are a good choice when you need a sandwich fix.	1 WW PP each All Natural
Trader Joe's British Style Crumpets	I grew up on these in South Africa, so it brings me joy that my little one loves them. Freeze and pop a couple in the toaster oven; top with a little whipped cream, and you'll be "the best mommy ever!"	2 WW PP each
Soft Pretzel Stick	Mmmmm good. Doughy goodness! I try to stay away from them, but hubby and little one are obsessed them!	8 WW PP for the whole thing
Challah, braided egg bread	This is my favorite Challah (doughy & sweet) so it's usually best for me not to keep it around!
Demi Pain Rustique—par baked bread.	Makes a fabulous Burrata or Caprese Sandwich. Good for baking the next day—just stick it in a ziplock bag and follow baking instructions.
Trader Joe's Blueberry Fiber Mini Cakes	Freeze for an easy breakfast-on-the-go. Warning: High in Fiber so try them at home first!	2 WW PP per cake
Trader Joe's Middle Eastern Flatbreads	A little thicker than a tortilla. Super soft and satisfying bite! You can freeze them and stick in the toaster oven for a couple of minutes.
Trader Joe's Brioche Toasts	These are thicker than melba toast and not quite as hard on the teeth! Lovely with butter and strawberry jam (reminds me of the matza experience). Or spread with Laughing Cow Light Cheese.	4 WW PP for 4 slices Entertaining
Trader Joe's Mini Whole Wheat Pita Pockets	Stuff with turkey, hummus and Israeli Salad: small dice cucumbers & tomatoes with olive oil, lemon juice and/or rice vinegar, salt, pepper.	2 WW PP for 2 mini pitas. Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Tandoori Naan	I have a weakness for these so don't buy them very often. They're incredible warmed up in the toaster oven with a pat of butter. Doughy goodness! Mmm.
Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Rolls	Keep them in the freezer and microwave for 18 seconds for a no-guilt weekend breakfast treat! My toddler loves these.	6 WW PP for 1 roll Kid Friendly
Trader Jose's Corn & Wheat Tortillas	14 grams of whole grains per serving. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella or TJ's Fancy Shredded Lite Mexican Blend, microwave 30 seconds, and roll up for a great kid-friendly snack!	2 WW PP for 1 tortilla Kid Friendly

Cereals

You won't find these low prices anywhere else! And mostly good choices—though I was disappointed to find corn syrup as the second ingredient in their 9 Whole Grain Crunch (see below).

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Toasted Oat Bran	SO pumped to find this at TJs! Best WW Simple Start breakfast. 6g fiber keeps you feeling satisfied. Temporarily out of stock - back in September	NEW WW Power Food 4 WW PointsPlus if you're counting
Trader Joe's Toasted Oatmeal Flakes	Holds up well to greek yogurt and lightly sweetened with sugar, honey and molasses, so no need to add any. Not my go-to WW breakfast because only 3g of fiber and 3g of protein, but top marks for deliciousness. And great choice for kids.	3 Weight Watchers Points Plus for 3/4 cup (30g)Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Honey, Almond & Flax 9 Whole Grain Crunch	Top marks on taste, but TJ's—how about you ditch corn syrup as the second ingredient! Extra annoying when they use buzz words like honey and flax to reel you in and make you think you're eating something healthy! I'd recommend Kashi Go Lean Crunch instead.	5 WW PP for 1 cup (53g)
Barbara's Peanut Butter Puffins	Great as a snack. I eat them straight. Put in a little ziplock for a portable kid snack. Warning: don't buy them if they're a trigger!	Kid Friendly
Kashi Autumn Wheat	Hubby and toddler's favs. Low sugar makes them a good choice.	Kid Friendly
Kashi Go Lean Cereal	Mix 1/2 cup with 2 tablespoons Fat Free Greek Yogurt (recommended: Fage) and 1/4 cup milk for the perfect breakfast that fills you up for hours. Add some fresh berries if you like. (I also add a little splenda.)
Trader Joe's Bran Flakes	I love the taste of these, but don't find them as filling as my usual breakfast (Kashi Go Lean or Fiber One with Greek Yogurt and milk, or Coach's Oats), so I keep them for when I just feel like something different. Only $1.99!	3 WW PP for 3/4 cup

Bars

Name	Description	Notes
Think Thin Lean Protein & Fiber Bar Salted Carmel	I like that these aren't too big or filling - they're like a smaller version of the Think Thin protein bars, but taste candy-bar-ish. The Salted Carmel doesn't have that weird protein bar taste.	4 WW PP NEW Gluten Free
Trader Joe's Fruit Bar with Flax & Chia Seeds	More substantial and filling than the plain fruit bars, and love the crunch from the seeds. Good for keeping in the car because they don't melt.	4 WW PP NEW
Trader Joe's Fruit Bars	YAY! Guess who jumped on the "That's It" bandwagon?! But Coconut-Apple…?! YUM!! The next best thing to fresh-cut coconut. See Best Weight Watchers Travel Snacks >>	2 Weight Watchers PointsPlus each Kid Friendly Travel
Balance Bar, Yogurt Honey Peanut	15 grams of protein. Good pre-workout protein-fix. Doesn't have that strange after-taste like some protein bars.	5 WW PP per bar
Think Thin Bars	These have 20 g protein to keep you satisfied for hours, and zero sugar. My fav is chunky peanut butter. The mini versions are a good high-protein energy source before a workout.
Trader Joe's Peanut Butter & Oat Bars	I try to stay away from this kind of thing, but Aja and Sam love these soft, chewy, peanut-buttery, oaty bars.

Snacks

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Mini Cafe Twists	Delish, and only 30 calories each.	3 WW PP for 4 pieces Kid Friendly Non-dairy Travel
Pumpkin Seeds in Shell, dry roasted, lightly salted.	Once you master the art of getting the meat without consuming half the shell, these are good eats. See Best Weight Watchers Travel Foods >>	4 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 1/4 cup (edible part only) Entertaining Travel
Trader Joe's Fuji Apple Slices NEW	LOVE that they're crunchy and chewy. And that they have skin, so there's 4g fiber.	3 WW PP for the whole bag Kid-Friendly Travel
Fancy Medjool Dates	Just one date is perfect when you need something sweet after dinner.	3 WW PointsPlus per serving
California Persimmons (dried)		3 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 5 slices Travel
Trader Joe's Pita Crisps with Cranberries & Pumpkin Seeds	Whole grains, seeds and super-fruit-cranberries make them a better snacking choice. Just sweet enough and super-crunchy without being too thick or hard on your teeth! Dip in Pumpkin Greek Yogurt for healthy, holiday snacking.	NEW! 3 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 9 pita crisps. (28g) Kid Friendly
Honey Roasted Macadamia Nuts	Definitely not a good choice if you're trying to lose weight, but fab for company.	Entertaining
Reduced Guilt Wheat Crisps	I think these are even better than Reduced Fat Wheat Thins. Very 'more-ish" so make sure to measure out a portion and put the box away!	3 WW PP for 14 crackers Kid Friendly
Savory Rice Crackers	Multiseed with soy.
Trader Joe's 94% fat free Microwave Popcorn	The ultimate no-guilt night time snack. And it's a Weight Watchers Power Food!
Trader Joe's Apple Carrot Crushers - fruit sauce	Keep in the car for kids and grown ups!	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Crunchy Black & White Rice Rolls	A cuter, tastier version of a rice cake.	1 WW PP for 1 stick Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Dried Fruit Bars	Unsweetened dried fruit with no added sugar. I keep in the car for when I need a little something to tide me over. My current fav is the Boysenberry.	1 WW PP (45 calories) per bar Top 10 Healthy Travel Snacks >>
Trader Joe's Freeze Dried Fruit	My favs are Mango and Strawberry. (The blueberries are very messy.) Quite pricey since there's not a lot of fruit in the bag, so I would save for emergencies or travel.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Honey Wheat Pretzel Sticks	Kids and grown ups love these. Dip in Better 'n Peanut Butter for a high-protein snack.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Inner Peas	Good alternative to potato chips. Serve with hummus for dipping!	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Lite Kettle Corn	Love these! But to be honest, sometimes one bag isn't enough and I have to go for a second one. So I don't always keep them around.	3 WW PP per bag
Trader Joe's Just a Handful of Raw Almonds	Keep a bag in the car for emergency fuel!
Trader Joe's Organic Apple Sauce	No sugar added.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Roasted Coconut Chips	SOOOO GOOD! Little wisps of coconutty goodness. Slightly salty, not too sweet.	4 WW PP for 28g
Trader Joe's Pretzel Slims	Measure out portions in snack bags and keep one in the car for emergencies or travel.	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Turkey Jerky	I like the original flavor. Nice and soft with a slightly sweet, smokey flavor.	2 WW PP per serving Top 10 Healthy Travel Snacks >>
Trader Joe's Veggie Chips	I only buy these for company because they are high in fat. But super yummy for dipping in hummus.	Entertaining

Treats

Name	Description	Notes
Trader Joe's Mini Milk Chocolate Bars	Like most South Africans, I'm a chocolate snob. These are definitely 'worthy!" Smooth and creamy Belgiun Chocolate. But if you can't stop at one—or two—don't buy them! See Best Weight Watchers Travel Snacks >>	3 WW PP per 100 calorie bar
Vanilla Meringues	Made from egg whites, these low fat cookies are a great option when you need a sweet treat. See Best Weight Watchers Travel Snacks>>	3 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 4 cookies Travel
Trader Joe's 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Peanuts	Add that sweet & salty bite to my Wood Ranch inspired Asian Cole Slaw >>	5 WW PP for 1 oz
Almond Raspberry Cookies	If you heart marzipan (like me), these are AMAZING!	7 WW PointsPlus for one cookie
Madeleines	Soft, cakey, delicious traditional French Cookies. If you're craving something sweet that won't completely break the points bank, these will do the trick. Eat two and freeze the rest so they don't call you in the night!	5 Weight Watchers PointsPlus for 2 cookies. Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Reduced Guilt White Corn Tortilla Chips	I discovered these when my girlfriend had a birthday celebration at a Mexican restaurant, and to my surprise her skinny-minnie friend brought her own bag of tortilla chips. And was even more surprised at how great they tasted!	3 WW PP for 14 chips (28g)
Darrell Lea Australian Black Liquorice	Reminds me of the Black Liquorice I grew up eating in South Africa. Sometimes I can handle having it around and other times it's better not to buy it!
Ginger Chews	Super-chewy (slows me down), gingery goodness. Perfect for after dinner when you need a little something sweet. Or when I'm sitting at my desk in the afternoon updating my Trader Joe's list! 🙂	1 WW PP for 2 candies (20 calories each)
Trader Joe's Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies	Or have fun making Cinnamon Sugar Figure-Eight Cookies with your kids!	Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Turkish Smyrna Figs	After dinner snack instead of candy! But don't consume in excess. Refrigerate after opening.
Trader Joe's World's Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs	Great 'bang for your buck"—points and $$! Compare to Pirate's Booty.	4 WW PP for 2 1/2 cups Kid Friendly
Trader Joe's Five Seed Almond Bars	I'm in love! I was always too scared to buy these because they sounded too good—and they are! I was expecting more of a granola type bar than what reminded me of my Ginger Hermits—which I've always thought of as a 'cookie." I guess the 53mg EPA & DHA Omega Fatty Acids make it an acceptable breakfast food! I love the texture of the seeds within the soft chewiness of the baked bar. Freeze once opened to keep fresh.	3 WW PP (110 calories) for one bar

Other

Photo	Name	Description	Notes
	Make-Up Remover, Sensitive & Dry Skin Face & Eyes Towelettes with Oats	yes, I know, you can't eat them! But they are fabulous so I had to share. I've tried ones from Whole Foods, Costco, Target—you name it and these are my favs!

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