When you walk into Trader Joe’s and are greeted with bouquets of colorful tulips and aisles of lemon-flavored goodies, that’s how you know spring is upon us. With its rotating selection of seasonal products, TJ’s has become a harbinger of the changing seasons. The weather might still be flip-flopping between blustery cold temps and random warm days (at least here in the Midwest), but with a quick trip to Trader Joe’s, you can fully embrace all the spring vibes. If you’re wondering what’s new at TJ’s this spring, I’ve got you covered. I hit my local store to scope out all the new and returning items for the season, and there’s a ton of great stuff to check out. Here are all the new spring Trader Joe’s products that are worth grabbing on your next run:
1. Pastel Mini Tote Bags
Trader Joe’s has dropped a few different versions of these limited-edition mini canvas tote bags over the past couple of years, and every time, it throws shoppers into an absolute tizzy. We’re talking lines stretching out the door, limits to how many you can purchase at once, and sky-high resale prices. Now, Trader Joe’s spring mini totes—decked out in pretty pastel colors—are back in stores. Priced at just $2.99 each, the totes are available in light blue, lavender, baby pink, and mint green, but they’re not likely to stay in stock for very long. Head to your local store ASAP to grab one, or you might just have to resort to getting price-gauged on eBay.
2. Mini Sheet Cakes
When you need a quick dessert that tastes good enough to be homemade, Trader Joe’s mini sheet cakes are the answer. Priced at just $5.99, they’re beloved for their super-moist texture and miniature size that makes it all too easy to eat the whole thing in a single sitting. The cakes come in a variety of year-round and seasonal flavors, including carrot cake and lemon flavors that return every spring. And new for this year, Trader Joe’s came out with a toasted coconut cake that’s topped with cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect sweet treat to share (or keep for yourself).
3. Ranch Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
The Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips have achieved a permanent spot in the Trader Joe’s Product Hall of Fame—and for good reason. The chili lime flavor is perfectly spicy and tangy, and the rolled Takis-style shape makes them way more fun to snack on than your average chip. Now, TJ’s is testing out a new flavor that speaks directly to my Midwestern heart: ranch. These basically taste like Cool Ranch Doritos, but with a crispier, crunchier texture. If you love savory, herby flavors, these might be your new favorite snack.
4. Inside Out Carrot Cake Cookies
Trader Joe’s baked goods section is where you’ll find some of its best seasonal products, like these Inside Out Carrot Cake Cookies. Two sweetly spiced carrot cake cookies are sandwiched with a sweet vanilla cream for the ideal handheld spring treat. Consider them a more snackable version of your favorite spring dessert (or a more grown-up alternative to an Oatmeal Creme Pie).
5. Springle Jangle
While Trader Joe’s Jingle Jangle is a holiday season staple, Springle Jangle is a spring-themed riff on the beloved snack mix. Some TJ’s fans even argue that it’s better than the original! This mix includes all sorts of chocolate- and candy-covered goodies, including mini pretzels, butter toffee peanuts, sprinkle-coated nonpareils, Joe Joe’s cookie bark, and peanut butter cups. If you’re a diehard Jingle Jangle fan, this is worth a try just for comparison’s sake.
6. Hot Honey Mustard
Hot honey is everywhere these days, from pizzas to dips to the aisles of Trader Joe’s. New for this spring, TJ’s just came out with a hot honey-infused mustard, which is perfect for adding an extra kick to deli meat sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs. You could even use it as a dipping sauce for pretzels or chicken nuggets—because yes, adults can still enjoy chicken nuggets! Especially when they’re paired with a delightful spicy-sweet dipping sauce.
7. Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites
Cookie dough is my ultimate guilty pleasure, but mixing it up myself does take a fair amount of effort. For an instant fix to late-night cookie dough cravings, Trader Joe’s has the solution. These bite-sized treats feature a vanilla ice cream center wrapped in chocolate chip cookie dough. The best part? All you have to do is reach into the freezer, open up the bag, and dig in.
8. Meyer Lemon Cake Mix with Lemon Icing
If you’re not big on baking things from scratch but you still want to make a fun homemade treat this spring, pick up a box of this Meyer Lemon Cake Mix. It’s basically an Iced Lemon Loaf from Starbucks but with even more lemony flavor. Bake one up on a Sunday to make breakfasts throughout the week a little more indulgent.
9. Havarti Cheese with Dill
This dill-infused Havarti cheese isn’t brand-new, but it’s the perfect thing to pick up if you’re putting together a cheese board this spring. The addition of dill adds some freshness to this mild, creamy cheese and makes it taste a touch fancier than your basic Havarti.
10. Danish Oat Sandwich Cookies
If you prefer your snacks on the sweeter side, these Danish-inspired cookies are the pantry staple you need this spring. They’re comprised of two thin oatmeal cookies with a dark chocolate filling sandwiched in the middle. These would be excellent dipped in coffee or milk, since the texture is more crunchy than chewy. They’ll only be available through mid-spring, though, so grab a bag while you can!
11. Sunscreen Lip Balm
I’m a big fan of Trader Joe’s beauty products—I’ll never stop buying their hyaluronic acid serum and eye cream—but there are tons of items I have yet to try. This sunscreen lip balm, for example, is back on shelves just in time for warmer weather. It offers SPF 30 protection and has a light, citrusy flavor, so you can keep your lips hydrated and protected without any gross sunscreen aftertaste.
12. 100 Percent Sicilian Lemon Juice
In my mind, lemon is undoubtedly the flavor of spring. From desserts to pasta dishes to cocktails, I’m putting lemon juice in everything, and if I don’t have to squeeze them myself, that’s even better. This bottled lemon juice from Trader Joe’s, which first hit shelves last spring, is made from 100 percent fresh-squeezed Sicilian lemons (not from concentrate), so it tastes just like the fresh stuff but with less hassle.
13. Beer Bread Mix
I picked up this Beer Bread Mix on a whim on my last TJ’s run, and the results turned out so good. The mix is pretty much foolproof—just add a can of beer and some melted butter. After about 50 minutes in the oven, the bread comes out buttery and crumbly with a golden crust. If you still have some chillier weather ahead of you, this makes the perfect addition to a cozy meal like chili or a creamy soup.
14. Jelly Bean Flavored Lip Duo
If you’ve been paying $20+ for fancy lip balm, it’s time to give the TJ’s version a try. Trader Joe’s has come out with a few different flavors of lip masks and balms, and the quality rivals brands like Laneige and Summer Fridays—but for a much lower price. This lip product duo is new for spring and has a sweet, fruity jelly bean flavor that’s perfect for the season. Oh, and it only costs $6.99.
15. Tulips and other flowers
Last but not least, some of the best spring Trader Joe’s products are found in their floral section. I always eagerly await the return of tulips at my local TJ’s—grabbing a bouquet is such an easy and inexpensive way to bring some spring vibes into your home. If you’re lucky, you might even be able to snag some peony tulips, which have multiple layers of petals and look similar to peonies when fully bloomed. Plunk them in a vase when you get home for a pretty pop of color.
Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Jessica Friedhoff is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the Home & Living category of the site. She writes and edits stories across a broad range of topics including decorating, food, entertaining, travel, and more. With a pulse on the latest trends, she uses her eye for detail and design to create timely, inspiring content for our readers.
