Why You Should Shop At Trader Joe's if You're Vegan! w/ Fav Finds

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
  • Have you ever shopped at Trader Joe's?
    We had never stepped foot into one until we were vegan and now we can't get enough! Today we're dishing out a few of our must buys and giving you all the details about the store. Check it out!
    ★Timestamps
    00:00 Shopping at Trader Joes as a Vegan
    00:49 Are Trader Joes and Aldi owned by the same company
    1:00 Must Buy Plant at Trader Joes
    1:05 Signs to Look for in Trader Joes
    1:30 Non-Dairy Beverages at Trader Joes
    1:46 Vegan Frozen Finds at Trader Joes
    2:25 How to Find New Vegan Items at Trader Joes
    2:39 Refrigerated Vegan Finds at Trader Joes
    2:59 Why you have to be careful as a vegan in Trader Joes
    4:08 Vegan Beauty Products at Trader Joes
    4:15 Spices at Trader Joes
    4:20 Our Favorite Vegan Finds at Trader Joes
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Комментарии • 108

  • @MakeItDairyFree
    @MakeItDairyFree  Год назад +33

    I forgot to mention in the video that Trader Joe's staff will open any ready made item and let you test it out if you want! Do you have a fav Trader Joe's "tip" or "secret"? Dish it!

    • @seaglasschicks
      @seaglasschicks Год назад +1

      Veggie samosa’s!

    • @Dreamysunshine23
      @Dreamysunshine23 Год назад +2

      Wow I never knew that... thanks, that's great to know🥰😋

    • @jennifermyers815
      @jennifermyers815 Год назад

      Another great video! 🙂
      The frozen vegan enchilada casserole is good. I love the frozen vegan Bolognese, but have not seen it lately.

    • @debbieschafer3278
      @debbieschafer3278 Год назад +2

      Didn’t know this thanks!

    • @Cinnamineral
      @Cinnamineral 3 месяца назад

      Yeah! Same here!

  • @always.wondering.wandering
    @always.wondering.wandering Год назад +13

    Thanks, love Trader Joe's. I like their sprouted extra firm organic tofu. I like to get my organic frozen blueberries from them, I try to buy frozen fruit as it locks in the nutrients as opposed to fresh, sitting on a shelf. I have to look for those Meatless Grounds, I have not spotted them as of yet. Great idea to hang the eucalyptus in the shower. I always get my organic potatoes from here as well. Something I learned is that if you cook your potatoes and then refridgerate them overnight you can triple their resistant starch content which is beneficial for gut bacteria. Yes, I'm a bit of a health nut. Thanks again Larisha!

  • @trinivegan7649
    @trinivegan7649 Год назад +13

    Video came out great. That was a nice walkthrough. I love Trader Joe’s. One time I was filming, and I went to the line and the manager came up to me 😅. She asked me what my favorite color was , and gave me a bouquet of flowers in that color. That’s was surprising and sweet.

  • @aadyae
    @aadyae Год назад +2

    Trader Joe's will tell you in a heart beat, sorry, no filming. You did a great job. Thank you 😊

  • @angelaclemmons4057
    @angelaclemmons4057 Год назад +3

    I’ve been in Trader Joe’s several times, and thought I wouldn’t need this video but, apparently, there’s a LOT I’ve missed! Thank you for this. Very helpful!

  • @jeanettelogan3592
    @jeanettelogan3592 Год назад +4

    Thank you for risking life and limb! 😂 Appreciate you! ❤️ My closest Trader Joe’s is 160 miles. Yes... that’s right. Portland Oregon is not only too far, but far too busy. Trying to navigate the shoppers to even SEE what’s on the shelf is exhausting! So, this is very helpful! 👍

  • @angelacollins2616
    @angelacollins2616 Год назад +2

    You did great! Yes those banana fritters are awesome. I put powdered sugar on them when I take them out of the air fryer tastes like funnel cake.

  • @kendrariddle6175
    @kendrariddle6175 Год назад +2

    Love TJ's! I use their pizza dough a lot. The garlic and herb is my fave. If anyone is looking for wine Honeymoon is a nice white, only $8 . Be sure to check the label or and app like Barnivore to maker sure the wine is in fact vegan because often times they are not. The snack options are so fun and the Tzatziki is a must. It's so tangy creamy yet light.

    • @sarahdee374
      @sarahdee374 Год назад +2

      I love Barnivore! Too bad "vegan friendly" is not something TJ's (or any store I know of) tracks for us.

  • @name.terrie
    @name.terrie Год назад

    Thanks for sharing this and your tips and recommendations!
    Best wishes!

  • @MsBeckly
    @MsBeckly Год назад +5

    Great video! TJs has so many good options! The produce options are great and much more affordable than many stores. I love that they keep releasing such delicious and fun vegan packaged items as well. Thank you for pointing out the almond cheese; I feel like we’ve all been thrown by some type of almond cheese placed amongst the vegan options!

  • @kimberlyrussell3111
    @kimberlyrussell3111 Год назад

    Thank you for this video!

  • @empressnicole8888
    @empressnicole8888 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you mucho! 😊❤Your recommendations are always on point!

  • @Michelleamicheal
    @Michelleamicheal Год назад

    That was super entertaining. I will watch again to take notes.

  • @Dreamysunshine23
    @Dreamysunshine23 Год назад +2

    That was a great job... I just sent this video to my cousin since she's never been and is starting her vegan journey so I'm sure she'll gain a lot from this... thank you!

  • @dash_rabbit
    @dash_rabbit Год назад

    Love this format.

  • @Bey0ndMyBeauty
    @Bey0ndMyBeauty Год назад

    I definitely enjoyed the video 🤣 & will be shopping there soon. Thanks 🖤

  • @alainadacosta1222
    @alainadacosta1222 Год назад +1

    I've been meaning to go to Trader Joe's again - good reminder and timing. Adding some these to my list

  • @SuperSkinandHairCare
    @SuperSkinandHairCare Год назад

    I LOVE TJ’s!!! Thank you for the sneaky video!🥰

  • @toniwatson8401
    @toniwatson8401 Год назад +2

    (1) You still did a great job with the video (it was a bit fast, but super clear and informative)! 💚💚💚 (2) Thanks for the tip about the pizza and sampling. I can’t get to the store often, so it’s much more helpful than I can adequately express. 🤩🤩🤩 (3) My TJ must haves are nuts (obvi) and the Japanese Fried Rice

  • @debbieguthrie2307
    @debbieguthrie2307 Год назад

    the samosa burrito looked so interesting I went to Pinterest to find the recipe. I'm excited to try this recipe, your ole man could make it . Happy shopping

  • @starojunes
    @starojunes Год назад +1

    Another great video! It would also be great if you could do costco next although idk how universal that would be since some costcos stock different items and it may not be available at all costcos. Target and Sprouts are other stores you could do as well.

  • @stephanieblack4650
    @stephanieblack4650 Год назад

    Thanks! You did a fabulous job! I love Trader Joe’s!

  • @4Kisha80
    @4Kisha80 Год назад

    The video was great 👍🏾. I go to TJ’s at least 2 a month and I’ve missed some of these options. I will definitely be 👀 for them next time I go.

  • @mac5333
    @mac5333 Год назад

    Gr8 video (very informative)!

  • @sylvialovesthemosthigh2764
    @sylvialovesthemosthigh2764 Год назад +1

    The parking lot is always packed🤣🤣🤣
    But I am going to make my way there!!! Thank you for all of your wonderful content 💕
    🙋🏾‍♀️👍🏾💜

  • @c7It
    @c7It Год назад

    Thanks big bro and sis. Love y’all

  • @TraceysMovies
    @TraceysMovies Год назад

    Some thoughts - not all TJ's are set out the same at all, and frozen food aisles may be only at most 1/5th of our local stores. I love the dried baby pineapple and the sweet crystallized ginger in the nuts & dried fruit sections. Also there are great bags of shell-free pumpkin seeds which are a good anti-cancer health item. The 'everything but the turkey' spice truly tastes like Thanksgiving in a bottle. I have heard some people not go to TJ's because they think it will be expensive. Nope. It is generally far less than the majority of looking grocery stores.

  • @keepingitreal9469
    @keepingitreal9469 Год назад +1

    I love their meatless grounds and pesto. Great video Joe's is one of my go-to stores!

  • @TheRealBobHickman
    @TheRealBobHickman Год назад +2

    The Vegan Tikka Masala is amazing - I wish they just sold the masala sauce on it's own though since I'd prefer it with a bunch of veggies instead of the fake chicken.
    They have a habit of randomly discontinuing things without warning - RIP the vanilla ice cream, tofurky sausages, black bean enchiladas, malabar curry sauce, etc.
    Some things as you point out are infuriatingly seasonal, so keep an eye out for the Dukkah, it's amazing on toast and I usually buy several containers of it.

  • @vickj5348
    @vickj5348 Год назад

    Thank you so much for your recommendations! The Westfield, NJ location sells wine and other alcohol. ❤❤❤

  • @kimmack5319
    @kimmack5319 Год назад +2

    Video quality was awesome! It would've been a work of art if you didn't have the film restraint😁👍💯

  • @tamcon72
    @tamcon72 Год назад

    Stealthiness Unlocked! LOL, was actually worried you might get busted, but instead I got a really comprehensive video on TJ's vegan offerings : ) Thanks for posting!

  • @paulajpollard2449
    @paulajpollard2449 Год назад

    You did great! ☺️

  • @laramccallum2946
    @laramccallum2946 Год назад

    That vegan Boursin cheese is awesome! I thought the video came out great. Thanks for sharing!

  • @EyeGlassTrainofMind
    @EyeGlassTrainofMind Год назад

    This is amazing!! Thank you for your thorough review! I'm sorry that the employees made you feel that way though.

  • @hazeleyes2086
    @hazeleyes2086 Год назад

    Thanks for your undercover blog. It went great, I love Trader Joe's.

  • @johnnaik
    @johnnaik Год назад

    Thank you, I just started trying out vegan diet not 100% yet but working on it. Traders Joes quality and prices are the best i've found so far.

  • @YoKinah
    @YoKinah Год назад +1

    Princeton, NJ Traders Joe’s has alcohol!! :) THANKS FOR THE VIDEO! It’s always fun to see what people like to get as a Trader Joe’s crew member

  • @theetravelhippie
    @theetravelhippie Год назад

    thank you for this

  • @kellym1595
    @kellym1595 Год назад

    Thank you!!! I love TJ’s! So many vegan options now.

  • @gamblefamily419
    @gamblefamily419 Год назад +1

    FYI, not all Trader Joe’s stores are laid out the same. Most are actually completely different. Great video

  • @workinprogress2512
    @workinprogress2512 Год назад

    Good job👍🏾

  • @YESGreenLiving
    @YESGreenLiving Год назад

    Lol, great video! Thank you...have yll done Costco... great deal on organic extra firm tofu (at least in northeast Illinois)

  • @sunnyshealthcoaching
    @sunnyshealthcoaching Год назад

    Hi Larisha, you showed me a few things I haven't seen before thank you! They have amazing veggie spring rolls, too.
    BTW, Trader Joe's in Princeton has alcohol! I think you're in S. Jersey, so it would be a long trip, but it's definitely worth it. 🍷🥃🍺🍾

  • @belizegal29
    @belizegal29 Год назад +1

    I absolutely Love Trader Joe’s!!!
    They have the best Swedish Fish Gummies. Not to mention, pesto, cream cheese and affordable spices…. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @sourgummiez
    @sourgummiez Год назад +5

    I work at Trader Joe’s :) I know about all the secret goodies hehehe

    • @MakeItDairyFree
      @MakeItDairyFree  Год назад +5

      Tell us more HAHAH

    • @keepingitreal9469
      @keepingitreal9469 Год назад +1

      More info please!

    • @sourgummiez
      @sourgummiez Год назад +5

      All the dairy free cheese except the Parm are horrible (in my opinion). Don’t forget you can return ANYTHING if you try it and don’t like it. Almost all their dark chocolate has dairy in it 💔 They have 4 amazing dairy free ice creams right now. Don’t forget to check monthly for new products. The meatless grounds in the dry grocery area we just got are amazing, they taste like a ground turkey. Every meatless product I’ve gotten from the frozen section is absolutely incredible, we just got meatless Buffalo drumsticks that are amazing! Also the meatless mandarin orange chicken. The vegan mushroom soup. Some of the frozen meals that are vegan aren’t so great so I don’t buy them, the coconut curry rocks though. Also the cashew milk yogurts. Their almond milk is cheaper than even the cheapest grocery stores around here. Trader Joe’s has the same prices nation wide, so after the pandemic they became cheaper than other stores because their prices barely went up. Their produce is pricey so I usually get my produce elsewhere but everything else I buy at TJs! Their dairy free caramelized onion dip and dairy free tzaiki is to die for :) and the oat milk ice cream sandwiches. Most of their gummies are milk and gelatin free. The sunflower butter cups (the 2 pack and the bigger bag) and the organic dark chocolate truffle bars are the best chocolates in my opinion. The oak milk chocolate is okay too but it’s small. Always check labels cuz they like to sneak dairy into things that shouldn’t need dairy and I’ve almost been tricked before LOL

  • @ivyteacherwilson
    @ivyteacherwilson Год назад

    Love your recommendations. Unfortunately, we don't have a Trader Joe's in North Louisiana 😢

  • @eyvetteharley3665
    @eyvetteharley3665 Год назад

    Thank you

  • @tamaraturner5777
    @tamaraturner5777 Год назад

    I’ve never been to Trader Joe’s. There is one not too far from me so will add to my list of stores for vegan items. Thank you…

  • @kimmyjo52
    @kimmyjo52 Год назад

    Thanks for risking jail for us! 😅😂😅 great video! Good tips and info

  • @andreac3362
    @andreac3362 Год назад

    TJs does sell alcohol in Jersey. The thing is that state law only allows a company to have 2 stores that sell alcohol. So they have it at the Princeton location; and I think Westfield. Costco sells it at Edison and somewhere else. When you see more locations they are separate companies, e.g. Joe Canals.

  • @fabeebabee785
    @fabeebabee785 Год назад

    You guys are in New Jersey?! Me too… That’s cool… 1st, I had no idea you couldn’t film in TJs. 2nd, there are 2 NJ locations that does sell alcohol; Westfield for the northern area and I believe the other is Princeton for the southern area.

  • @antoniacelestin8350
    @antoniacelestin8350 11 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed.....

  • @alexachenbach821
    @alexachenbach821 Год назад

    Thank you.From iowa.i am new here.

  • @barbarak1744
    @barbarak1744 Год назад

    Thanks for this TJ vid and glad you didn’t get the boot!!!

  • @ashleigh1159
    @ashleigh1159 Год назад +1

    I'd love a wegmans video!

  • @bigdreamer7826
    @bigdreamer7826 Год назад

    One of my fav stores

    • @bigdreamer7826
      @bigdreamer7826 Год назад

      I just spotted the organic cinnamon rolls , gotta try these …. since going vegan, I’ve been craving Cinnabon 🥴😂

  • @knit1purl1
    @knit1purl1 Год назад

    The TJ marshmallows. I start eating them in the car. The video came out well. I think your TJ is bigger than ours. I do think they could step up the vegan selection. They are holding with some good prices though. Best place for dairy free milks.

  • @ashleyl7016
    @ashleyl7016 Год назад

    Your Trader Joe’s looks really big. Some of these items I have never seen, you have so many options

  • @suec3854
    @suec3854 Год назад

    Cute Freckles! The only thing we watch out for is sodium content, and we have nut allergies so as always checking labels even if marked vegan. Wish they'd just put all the vegan stuff in one place - they do have a refrig cabinet in my local store with many items but still have to fish through all the frozen :(

  • @BettyHorn
    @BettyHorn Год назад

    Love me some TJ's!

  • @miyalopez5925
    @miyalopez5925 Год назад

    😅😂❤ love these kind of videos. Breath girl

  • @90snetta
    @90snetta Год назад +1

    Princeton TJ sales wine!

  • @aicbrian
    @aicbrian Год назад

    I'm always stocked up on the vegan dill sauce

  • @cassandrareed5959
    @cassandrareed5959 Год назад

    Wish we had one where I live.

  • @barbarawalker3366
    @barbarawalker3366 Год назад

    Ooooooohhhh...the vegetable samosas are back! 😋

  • @missjones8123
    @missjones8123 Год назад

    Lol your in so much trouble lol. The video came out great. I would like to see Walmart

  • @marileigh9913
    @marileigh9913 Год назад

    Jerk plantain chips my favorite

  • @christopherclayton7688
    @christopherclayton7688 Год назад

    The Vegan Meatless Meat Eater's Pizza is pretty good, LOVE the Beefless Bulgogi, but not a fan of their vegan Soy Chorizo Sausage. Didn't see the Porkless Snack Rinds at my location, will definitely get some when they do.

  • @vanessagomes
    @vanessagomes Год назад

    Wish I had a Trader Joe’s near me 😭 closest one is like an hour away from us.

  • @ageebs5986
    @ageebs5986 Год назад

    I’ve never seen Trader Joe’s empty. The one in Buffalo is always so busy.

  • @marilynbrown3194
    @marilynbrown3194 Год назад

    Hello. I just found your channel and love it. But I need help. I just went on a anti-inflammatory diet. So, I look out for organic ingredients , no chemicals or preservvatives and definately no inflammatory oils etc. I have been a vegetarian for 30+ years. I would like to give up the dairy but most vegan products have a lot of bad ingredients. I wonder if you could do a haul on healthy vegan products? Thank you.

  • @ediem4222
    @ediem4222 Год назад +2

    I have issues with Trader Joe's selliing what the call alternative to dairy cheese in the vegan cheese area. I bought it, only to find it contains milk. They should make it clear that it does contain milk. Therefore it should not be called an alternative.

  • @Dawn-zo2ny
    @Dawn-zo2ny 11 месяцев назад

    The store in Lawrenceville, NJ sells wine, but it takes up too much of the store so that particular store most likely skimps on other items...Wegmans in Lawrenceville also sells wine....In case you don't know, wine is generally not vegan, unless specified...🌸

  • @PurpleCows
    @PurpleCows Год назад

    Ok but how was there no one there? In my area trader Joe's is always busy! What time is the magic time? Lol I go to the Hoboken one.

    • @MakeItDairyFree
      @MakeItDairyFree  10 месяцев назад

      lol i was there as soon as it opened and tried to quickly shoot as no one was near me

  • @courtneymunir5240
    @courtneymunir5240 Год назад

    Target or Walmart please

  • @damikey85
    @damikey85 11 месяцев назад

    I love Trader Joe’s

  • @karenmiller1105
    @karenmiller1105 Год назад

    Interesting that they don’t allow filming. It can only help them when someone promotes their store and products 🤷‍♀️👍

  • @Chief44
    @Chief44 Год назад +1

    All trader joes don't carry the same thing. i've never seen these items at the Trader Joe's i go to..

  • @bohditony
    @bohditony Год назад

    Cashew yogurt is creamy not just yogurt but sour cream swap

  • @woodsy381
    @woodsy381 Год назад

    Nice job! I enjoyed it despite you having to be sneaky.

  • @theengineer9910
    @theengineer9910 Год назад

    They have GREAT vegan burgers

  • @sarahhendrickson9795
    @sarahhendrickson9795 Год назад

    I wonder why you can’t film there? It’s like free marketing

  • @travisporco
    @travisporco Год назад

    Trader Joe's is excellent as a vegan

  • @joanneannese3433
    @joanneannese3433 Год назад +2

    Why in the world would they not allow filming???????

  • @cheryljackson5364
    @cheryljackson5364 Год назад +2

    To many processed foods with ingredients you don’t know what it is. Vegan doesn’t always mean healthy

    • @ashleyl7016
      @ashleyl7016 Год назад +1

      I agree. Making it yourself is always best

    • @MsBeckly
      @MsBeckly Год назад +5

      Veganism is an ethical stance so no, it doesn’t have anything to do with health. The video’s purpose was to point out vegan options not give diet advice.

  • @Dollartrees
    @Dollartrees Год назад

    Just tried their Vegan Tzatziki and I finished it in 2 days with some pita chips 10/10 ty for your service 🫡

  • @andreaanonymous5474
    @andreaanonymous5474 7 месяцев назад

    I just wanted to let you know that Jicama is pronounced like hick-a-ma, [ˈhikəmə].
    I wouldn't have known how to say it either if I hadn't heard it in another video first. I just figured you might want to know. :)