A week(ish) of TRADER JOES vegan eats! 🛒🌺 spending $100+ oopsies💰~

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  • Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024

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  • @lasagna.estranja
    @lasagna.estranja Год назад +94

    I love how creative you are with your food and how you use foods in different ways to improve them rather than just throwing them out because you don’t like them. It’s so refreshing and inspiring ❤

  • @RachelSiter
    @RachelSiter Год назад +123

    We are so blessed to spend a whole 30 minutes with Emily 💖

  • @Merry1414
    @Merry1414 Год назад +9

    22:08 I believe the peanut udon noodle salad is not meant to be eaten from the container it is in. The sauce packet is on the bottom because they are expecting customers to dump the contents of the container into a larger bowl and then the sauce packet is on the top of the food when you do that. Also I think that’s why is more then 1 serving. I believe it’s meant to be a side dish or have something added to it for protein to make it a meal rather then a ready to go lunch item.

  • @allyouhadtodowasread6
    @allyouhadtodowasread6 Год назад +77

    the beefless bulgogi in the freezer section is so good, literally a game changer. I usually microwave it then stir fry and it turns out incredible

    • @aftonlesueur1561
      @aftonlesueur1561 Год назад +1

      We love this stuff! I've been making it so much

    • @mriffle2016
      @mriffle2016 Год назад +6

      it was too realistic of a beefy flavor i literally couldn’t eat it bc my brain kept thinking it was real meat and making me feel grossed out lollll

    • @taylordottie5858
      @taylordottie5858 2 месяца назад

      I love it too! I stir fry it with their Thai Wheat Noodles, Broccoli, baby bell peppers, mushrooms and scallions.

  • @Katek8
    @Katek8 Год назад +34

    These videos never feel long enough. It’s like hanging out with a friend and being sad to leave because you’re having so much fun❤

  • @BeAKitty123
    @BeAKitty123 Год назад +31

    I would definitely try making vegan french toast with the brioche bread I feel like that would be so good!

    • @emlyewng
      @emlyewng  Год назад +3

      yes i kept saying i would do that but then i just kept eating it hahaha

  • @jennismith6302
    @jennismith6302 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thai wheat noodles! They're like udon and they rock.

  • @bzed744
    @bzed744 Год назад +15

    "When you have low expectations, you live a happy life." -- words to live by!

  • @lchs2105
    @lchs2105 Год назад +19

    Vegan grilled cheese hack….put the cheese on one slice of bread then microwave for 30-ish seconds. Once the cheese has started to melt, top it with the other slice of bread and fry in a pan until both sides are brown. Whole process takes 4 minutes and you have melted cheese every time! 💃

    • @CK-ij6rx
      @CK-ij6rx Год назад +1

      Omg thank you for this!

  • @lizfortes9056
    @lizfortes9056 Год назад +38

    Emily the orange chicken is amazing if you put it in the air fryer first and then mix it with the sauce in a pan...amazing! Also the ravioli is waaay better and also cheaper than the kite Hill one which has half the amount for twice the money. I LOVE your channel and binge watch you all the time! You are so cool and uniquely you!!! 💕

    • @x0michellex0
      @x0michellex0 Год назад

      I second this! Best way to make the lil morsels!

    • @mollykover1537
      @mollykover1537 Год назад

      Certainly the air fryer is next level

  • @wormwormworm684
    @wormwormworm684 Год назад +4

    totally kno what u mean when u talk abt peasant-y meals. sometimes i have a slice of cheese on bread and i feel like a victorian child about to head to work in the mines

  • @jillianwilshire868
    @jillianwilshire868 Год назад +23

    the vegan feta is a must try if you haven’t had it yet. it’s so good

  • @scaryu7291
    @scaryu7291 Год назад +5

    I love using vegan feta as a queso fresco replacement. 🖤 on tacos, vegan chilequiles, on top of some beans & rice, or street corn! Basically anything mexican food related haha.

  • @janelletria2146
    @janelletria2146 Год назад +1

    you are literally my comfort person

    • @julieyoung3815
      @julieyoung3815 5 месяцев назад

      Her voice is so calming. Her videos are relaxing to me . 😊

  • @Oystermato
    @Oystermato Год назад +7

    Vegan Asian staple must have: Mushroom seasoning!!!!! Use in place of bouillon. I’m drinking a mug of kelp/kombu, dandelion root, mushroom seasoning, salt, pepper, nooch, turmeric with blanched kailan broccoli…… spicy and yum

    • @emlyewng
      @emlyewng  Год назад

      i cant believe i didnt mention their seasoning mixes oops i love the mushroom seasoning!

  • @jillibean9261
    @jillibean9261 Год назад +2

    THE VEGAN CREAM CHEESE IS THE BEST VEGAN CREAM CHEESE IVE HAD. YOU NEED TO TRY IT !!!! maybe a cream cheese/strawberry/brioche french toast type situation would be delicious?

  • @Laughoutloud361424
    @Laughoutloud361424 Год назад +1

    the trader Joe's vegan feta is ELITE truly one of the most accurate vegan cheeses on the market

  • @fletcha11
    @fletcha11 Год назад +3

    I could so live w/ Emily and cook w/ her and eat w/ her:)))) such a zen vibe:))))💚💚💚

  • @francescashackleford7487
    @francescashackleford7487 Год назад +103

    do not buy the trader joe’s eggless egg it is one of the worst things i’ve ever eaten!! the vegan feta is fire though

    • @christopherclayton7688
      @christopherclayton7688 Год назад +2

      Wow, and I was on the verge of getting it on my next trip there

    • @Theo-fj7os
      @Theo-fj7os Год назад +5

      Oh my god yes what was that! I couldn't believe they would sell something so bad

    • @emlyewng
      @emlyewng  Год назад +18

      i dont think ive ever seen such unanimous disappointment at a trader joes product as this one lol i honestly didnt see it when i went but i probably wouldve got it for the video haha

    • @Ligaya1980
      @Ligaya1980 Год назад +2

      It was not the best cooked by itself, but probably better used incorporated as an ingredient in a recipe. It's good that TJ'S has a good return policy.

    • @erikamundson2507
      @erikamundson2507 Год назад

      Lol I met the CEO of that product the other day 😂 he’s got some Italian mob vibes

  • @redchippednailpolish
    @redchippednailpolish Год назад +13

    longing for the day I have three little non dairy friends to share three little trader joe's oat chocolate bars with :')

  • @volatile_velvet
    @volatile_velvet Год назад +1

    trader joes has a coconut ice cream thats coffee flavored with boba balls and it might be my favorite product they sell

  • @emilymee8934
    @emilymee8934 Год назад +2

    my all time favorite trader joes meal: the precooked steamed lentils, wild arugula and BRUSCHETTA SAUCE. sometimes add a splash of balsamic vinegar. makes the perfect lentil salad, a super delicious balanced meal that only takes 1 minute to make. i seriously eat it 4-5 times every week and force all my friends to try it.

    • @amandaweymouth1748
      @amandaweymouth1748 Год назад

      I was literally gonna comment this same recipe but I add the vegan feta and lemon. SO GOOD and really good with the pita chips

  • @jennybushnell9995
    @jennybushnell9995 Год назад +1

    Daiya cheese slices have gotten a lot better! !

  • @jocelynfoley6201
    @jocelynfoley6201 Год назад +14

    I love TJ and recently discovered the spicy lentil wrap when I was caught on the road and was starving for a fast meal. So yummy! But I’ve never tried the pesto. I’ll have to give that a go!

    • @nuclearclarity3778
      @nuclearclarity3778 Год назад

      same!! it’s by far my go to road trip meal and i was literally planning on getting one today!!

  • @HaleyMorganB
    @HaleyMorganB Год назад +4

    YESSSS I feel like I manifested this post today lol I was just thinking how I'd love another Emily vid soon :')

  • @ReadingRadish
    @ReadingRadish Год назад +6

    the vegan feta is my FAVE df trader joes product. I recommend it to everyone and it is always a hit! Great for salads, sandwiches, and pasta toppings (it kinda? tastes like feta? but also just is delicious)

  • @beraxcce
    @beraxcce Год назад +1

    These videos are always just so cosy, I feel like I look forward to them more than other vegan youtubers I follow.

  • @DitaKruger
    @DitaKruger Год назад +1

    Highly recommend buying chocolate chips from the bulk section. Both my local Co-op & Winco stock semi-sweet chocolate chips that happen to be dairy free for like $5/lb, whereas most pre-bagged ones have dairy, unless you buy the priceyer vegan/allergen free ones (and bonus, less packaging waste).

  • @magicknight13
    @magicknight13 Год назад +1

    You're so creative with your meals!! Omg I missed these videos. Your rant on morsels was so funny! And I just had a salad kit from Trader Joe's today, they are the absolute best ! So convenient!

  • @eleonora2825
    @eleonora2825 Год назад +3

    Emily i've been watching your vids for a while but I never took the time to comment and say how much i love your content! You always are a source of calm, wholesome entertainment and you always seem to inspire me to do something different with my boring meals! Love you, keep it up!!

  • @mshoneyy
    @mshoneyy Год назад +6

    I bought the pantry meatless ground and it really reminded of ground turkey/chicken. It needs A LOT of flavoring added, its very plain. I did enjoy the texture and it could be used for a lot of different things because it's so plain. It's also a very good protein/calories ratio. Really good if you're excersizing/building 💪!

    • @hibiscus10moon
      @hibiscus10moon Год назад +1

      i think it’s supposed to be plain so that it soaks up any flavor you add. looks like tvp

  • @lilyhoffmann9413
    @lilyhoffmann9413 Год назад +4

    YAY!!! Sooo excited to get cozy and watch this tonight...looooove the longer videos soo much

  • @sarahc1540
    @sarahc1540 Год назад +2

    The feta is so so so good, I had also not had feta before so idk how accurate BUT. My mom and I found a recipe for walnut, pear, and feta pasta in a vegetarian cookbook, veganized it, and it's absolutely our favorite meal now!!

  • @Annie-lr3kj
    @Annie-lr3kj Год назад +3

    This was really everything i needed this week!!!

  • @beeheart6529
    @beeheart6529 Год назад +3

    Last time I made the frozen ravioli, I steamed them and that worked better than boiling.

  • @VivaaLaaLyssaa
    @VivaaLaaLyssaa Год назад +2

    Emily is the chillest vegan ~

  • @hannahbee2212
    @hannahbee2212 Год назад +1

    Spicy lentil wrap with tahini is my favorite packaged "lunch"/"dinner" vegan option they have as well! I have bought it too many times. I need to just make it myself lol. As far as the udon noodle bowl goes, I always just empty it out into another bowl that I have that's bigger and it's much easier to stir, no mess. I don't buy it often unless I'm lazy, but it's alright

    • @hannahbee2212
      @hannahbee2212 Год назад

      oh and the samosa vegetable burrito is pretty decent. id give it a 6 or 7 out of 10. tastes like a samosa, but wrapped in a burrito

  • @harleyheartstop8082
    @harleyheartstop8082 Год назад +1

    The trader Joe's vegan cream cheese is the best I've ever had! You have to whip it up a bit with fork for best consistency but it tastes like Philadelphia cream cheese straight up

  • @jennybushnell9995
    @jennybushnell9995 Год назад +2

    I just ate the spinach cashew ravioli and u were right its really good I ate it with a red pasta sauce and some vegan parm but they didn't have any vegan salad kits at all! ! I'm a serious picky eater too I eat alot of the things u eat ; )

  • @erikamundson2507
    @erikamundson2507 Год назад

    Bruh I’m pretty sure this is THE best vegan channel? I kinda forget or don’t watch consistently and then when I come back I’m just like damn this is just so chill.
    Vegan ranch excites me

  • @elliewilliams8238
    @elliewilliams8238 Год назад +2

    the white tea & pomegranate drink packaging reminds me so much of the twilight book covers lmao

  • @britleycole3325
    @britleycole3325 Год назад +1

    the peanut udon salad is my absolutely FAVORITE but I always pour it all into a bigger bowl to mix it up and eat because yes, the container it comes in is just too small to mix it all and its just too inconvenient having the sauce pack at the bottom

  • @judemiles
    @judemiles Год назад +4

    STOP I WAS LITERALLY JUST THINKING I HOPE YOU POST A NEW VID SOON

  • @Angel-rg8sl
    @Angel-rg8sl Год назад

    Love your videos, always.

  • @alexandriasanders9499
    @alexandriasanders9499 Год назад +2

    Finally you pop up in my feed! Usually I find out your posted like a week later

  • @leedublin320
    @leedublin320 Год назад +2

    great video, thanks so much. You hit most of my favorite items. Their cream cheese and feta are great. Not a fan of the others. Violife makes an amazing parm, choa makes a great slice cheese for grilled cheese. The cream cheese I blend with scallions in my food processor... amazing! The feta I mix with garlic, oregano, trader joes' sundried tomatoes, pasta and top with thinly sliced fennel. The pasta melts the cheese and with some pasta water makes a great sauce. I felt compelled to share as a thank you.

    • @fletcha11
      @fletcha11 Год назад

      IMO also the Chao cheese is the best or grilled cheese:))))💚💚

  • @clairebaker9244
    @clairebaker9244 Год назад +1

    Emily i just appreciate you so much. I feel like our vegan experience is so similar as i agree with a lot of your opinions and i also mainly shop at Aldi

  • @flojohobbit5084
    @flojohobbit5084 Год назад +2

    Thank you for all the effort you put into this video!

  • @catsarecool9904
    @catsarecool9904 Год назад

    The vegan tikka masala in the frozen section is bomb, would definitely recommend grabbing one next time you go to trader joe's. Also, this is something you can buy anywhere but I always grab the soft and juicy dried mango, it's very yummy if you need a sweet snack.

  • @ollie6563
    @ollie6563 Год назад +2

    the violife parmesan is the best one by far imo and around me it's like 5 dollars for a wedge that lasts me maybe a month?
    also if you liked the korean style of non-spicy rice cake you would probably really like the chinese version! instead of boiling it with the seasoning it's stir fried but it's also sweet and savory with lots of veggies.

  • @skoop0808
    @skoop0808 Год назад +3

    We love the beef less ground stuff…meat?…it doesn’t make great Pattie’s, it falls apart, but in spaghetti sauce, or taco meat, it is really good! Very nice flavor.

  • @x0michellex0
    @x0michellex0 Год назад +2

    I love their veggie samosas, the thai veggie dumplings, and their hashbrowns! I really want to try that samosa burrito though :o

  • @mriffle2016
    @mriffle2016 Год назад +2

    as a tjs employee the consumer choice awards are always so funny. i’m also not surprised at all that the chili lime rolled chips won bc ppl will literally come through my line and buy ten bags at once its insane. although usually the mandarin orange chicken wins so 🤷‍♀️

  • @ashley522
    @ashley522 Год назад +1

    The ravioli are amazing, they cook in literally 3 minutes!

  • @trishacarlson4122
    @trishacarlson4122 Год назад +1

    It's a super power to go into Trader Joes & NOT spend $100. Girl, you're good. Also, that white tea looked so pretty!!!! That pesto basil cashew is the moon in my night sky. Mmmhm. I did. It deserves poetry. Another favorite is baked tofu but at $4+ a package, it's difficult to justify. I digress......walking into a Trader Joes is like my birthday everyday. Love it. :D

  • @emilyihde3921
    @emilyihde3921 Год назад +1

    Also, LOVE the new vegan Thai style wheat noodles! They are pretty fragile and break apart a bit, but they are so nice and soft and is a great udon noodle substitute in a soup or stir fry.

  • @Bella-tw9sq
    @Bella-tw9sq Год назад +1

    i used the oat chocolate bars (and the vegan marshmallows when they’re in season) for vegan s’mores!! 😍 it’s perfect imo

  • @JonesLeFae
    @JonesLeFae Год назад +2

    They were giving out samples of the meaatless crumbles when I was there the other day. It was pretty good with a tortilla chip, so I got some. I haven't used it yet, but the sample was good! It's basically TVP.

  • @megansmith3968
    @megansmith3968 Год назад +3

    The best way to make a vegan grilled cheese (in my opinion) is to microwave the ungrilled sandwich for a few seconds. Probably no more than 30 sec and then butter it up and grill it. The microwave always melts the cheese way better than the stove or oven for me.

    • @emlyewng
      @emlyewng  Год назад +1

      i honestly agree! i do that a lot of the time but it can mess with the bread texture if you microwave too long but it's so much easier lol. for lazy times i microwave it then just throw it in the airfryer tbh

    • @megansmith3968
      @megansmith3968 Год назад +1

      @@emlyewng That sounds delish

  • @haydnstv
    @haydnstv Год назад

    Trader Joe’s is my go-to store, so I basically go there every day. I miss their southwest/black bean burrito and I loooove the tahini lentil wrap.

  • @nadialeeabu
    @nadialeeabu Год назад +2

    the refridgerated beefless grounds are really good

  • @staceyneedscoffee
    @staceyneedscoffee 4 месяца назад

    Feeling down today and this made me happy!

  • @sparechipmunk
    @sparechipmunk Год назад

    i’m studying abroad in europe for the semester and while it’s amazing i am missing trader joe’s so much i need that lentil wrap

  • @lizlorenzsonn9999
    @lizlorenzsonn9999 Год назад +1

    If you like spicy, give their Zhoug sauce a try! It’s amazing. I add it after cooking to keep all the fresh flavor, and freeze leftovers in ice cube trays. It’s amazing and I love it. I don’t think the package says vegan super explicitly, but the website does and it is. It’s probably not a big deal to most people, but I *really* don’t love their tortillas. There are so so many easy to find and better tortillas in the world.

  • @ClarissaEvergarden
    @ClarissaEvergarden Год назад +1

    On the topic of vegan chocolate chips, I dunno if you have Wegman's near you but they have their own brand of chocolate chips. they're so good and cheap! they used to be $1.99 but they've gone up a little bit over time and now they're like $2.30. I use them for pancakes, cookies, sprinkled in parfaits, or just eat them out of the bag hehe

  • @hallowau
    @hallowau Год назад +1

    A 35 minute video? This makes me happy

  • @malinblitz
    @malinblitz Год назад

    i love sliced rice cakes,, i usually make tteokbokki, ramen, or any soup really, with those instead of the tube-shaped ones. the ones that i've bought (korean brands from asian grocery stores) are so nice and chewy *-*

  • @LoveThemGorillaz
    @LoveThemGorillaz Год назад +1

    I literally eat one of those oat milk chocolate bars every day

  • @SJB0919
    @SJB0919 Год назад

    I appreciate that captions so much, thanks for another banger!❤️❤️❤️

  • @Anyoneouthere1
    @Anyoneouthere1 7 месяцев назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video, thank you!

  • @Pinoygirl981
    @Pinoygirl981 Год назад +4

    Ooooh I wish we had a Trader Joe's here. Luckily there's a grocery outlet nearby but it's kind of small. There is lots of goodies every week!

  • @rhiannonrecommends
    @rhiannonrecommends Год назад +2

    Some of my fave products are their maple espresso tea, gluten free coffee cinnamon muffins(not vegan if I remember), stuffing flavor kettle chips, orange chicken morsels, plain cashew yogurt, vegetable biryani, sourdough loaf, and you guessed it the kale pesto.
    I remember the beefless ground beef not being that good. Only bought it once and guess there's a reason why I never bought it again.

  • @kenicox8192
    @kenicox8192 Год назад

    I love the Trader Joe’s mandarin morsels. Also agree that describing it that way is weird… really good protein option though! Tip: I air fry them so I don’t have to brown them on both sides. Much easier! Delicious, and my non-vegan parents agree!

  • @BRhymesss
    @BRhymesss Год назад

    That vegan ranch crunch salad is so good I wish I could eat it all the time

  • @potosina2011
    @potosina2011 Год назад +1

    idea for fig butter: what about making a fig cinnamon roll

  • @xooamandaxoo
    @xooamandaxoo Год назад +3

    Omg the vegan pesto is my fav pizza sauce 😍

  • @moonlunatic
    @moonlunatic Год назад +1

    who remembers early college Emily cooking in her parents kitchen 😂❤

  • @julie230397
    @julie230397 Год назад

    I was starting missing your videos. Your videos are such confort to me. Thank you!
    I never comment, it does feel weird 🙃

  • @aliciagrebey-hosmun404
    @aliciagrebey-hosmun404 9 месяцев назад

    I HAD to stop and comment 😂 the point on the boba straw is to poke through the plastic cover they usually seal onto the cup when you go to boba shops. You don't have that at home so you don't need the point

  • @amandaweymouth1748
    @amandaweymouth1748 Год назад +1

    Stir fry the rice cakes with the Trader Joe’s beefless bulgogi PLEASE it’s so good!

  • @taliaferreira5632
    @taliaferreira5632 Год назад +1

    You should make vegan fig newtons with the fig jam

  • @beeheart6529
    @beeheart6529 Год назад +1

    Speaking of how creamy oats are, the restaurant called Cava has oat milk shakes. I had the berry one and omg it was heavenly!!

  • @sheilam283
    @sheilam283 Год назад +1

    I am new to your channel, and trying to go vegan/incorporate mre vegan meals. I am trying to avoid faux meat products (health and cost reasons). I really enjoy your videos and I hope to find somewhere you are cooking, for inspiration! Tonight I am making spaghetti sauce with tomatoes, peppers, onions and lentils. I'm really interested in frugality, the environment and I am working at taking off a considerable amount of weight. Thank you for the inspiration!

  • @JanuarieTimewalker13
    @JanuarieTimewalker13 Год назад

    I’ve made French Toast with the vegan brioche and Just egg, cinnamon and vanilla extract….it was really good! Great video!! Thank you for posting!

  • @mugglers1567
    @mugglers1567 Год назад

    i wish we had trader joe's in the UK!!!!!!!!!!! also you're the best emily!!!!!!!

  • @gabybowne8464
    @gabybowne8464 Год назад

    We love air frying the vegetable gyoza! It’s a game changer!!!

  • @peepsr
    @peepsr Год назад +2

    You totally influenced me to go out and buy the pesto immediately

  • @emilyihde3921
    @emilyihde3921 Год назад

    Sparkling peach black tea is THE BEST. You need to try it!

  • @livz3105
    @livz3105 Год назад +4

    I live in Australia but maaaaan the things I would do to be able to have a trader joes near me

  • @JoCWC
    @JoCWC Год назад

    The turkey ground is remarkably good!!

  • @ariigeampa1036
    @ariigeampa1036 Год назад

    emily we literally love u!!!!!!!! here in humboldt CA the closest TJ's is in Redding and I'm feeling tempted to commute! your vids are my fave to watch on the go while I eat at school so thanks hehe

  • @bunnnnyart
    @bunnnnyart Год назад

    i recently got a silicone air fryer basket thingy i definitely recommend so you don’t have to keep using foil !!

  • @nafiamaliat4494
    @nafiamaliat4494 Год назад

    "cashew doesn't feel like a word anymore" lmaooo, love your humor

  • @cicadaguy
    @cicadaguy Год назад

    forever envious of americans who have trader joes

  • @laurenelizabeth6524
    @laurenelizabeth6524 Год назад +1

    Target came out with their own barista style oat milk I actually really like!

  • @mriffle2016
    @mriffle2016 Год назад

    omg the vegan ranch crunch salad kit is the best! i wish it had more lettuce though bc its mostly cabbage lol

  • @esthergraceferrusi9473
    @esthergraceferrusi9473 Год назад

    OMG THE BREAKFAST BOWL!!

  • @ChrisSicam
    @ChrisSicam 9 месяцев назад

    Your videos are brilliant & well thought out. Thank you for producing this content, as I'm going to attempt to be vegan again for Veganuary 2024

  • @phoeberainier
    @phoeberainier Год назад

    yesssss the spicy lentil wrap 🥵
    my trader joe’s fav is the unsweetened cranberry juice - and tofurkey, vegan cream cheese and plain bagels 😍 also i like their seasonal creamers.

  • @judemiles
    @judemiles Год назад

    the beef-less ground beef is very good! also ABC BARS MY FAV as well as their raw creamy almond butter