I used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are the 10 best things I bought there this year.

Kelsey BrownJan 15, 2024, 17:26 IST

Trader Joe's has some solid vegan products. Kelsey Brown

I worked at Trader Joe's for three years and have a few favorite vegan items I like to buy there.
In 2023, I loved stocking up on easy meal essentials like the organic creamy mushroom soup.

I spent three years working at Trader Joe's and am consistently impressed by the number of vegan options on the store's shelves.

Here are 10 of my favorite vegan Trader Joe's items I got this past year.

The vegan Caesar dressing elevates salads and snacks.

Trader Joe's vegan Caesar salad dressing is made with ingredients like tofu, white miso, and capers.Kelsey Brown

I add Trader Joe's dairy-free mozzarella-style shreds to eggs and sandwiches.Kelsey Brown

Trader Joe's organic jumbo cinnamon rolls come with vegan vanilla icing.Kelsey Brown

Trader Joe's non-dairy brown-sugar creamer is gluten-free and vegan.Kelsey Brown

The dairy-free Boursin cheese has a great herby, garlic flavor.Kelsey Brown

My partner uses Trader Joe's gochujang to make vegan wings.Kelsey Brown

The Sweet Rose coconut whipped topping has a mild flavor.Kelsey Brown

I love the combination of mushrooms, carrots, and kale in Trader Joe's creamy mushroom soup.Kelsey Brown

I regularly bought Trader Joe's vegetable pad Thai when I worked at the store.Kelsey Brown

Trader Joe's vegan caramelized-onion dip pairs well with pretzels or crackers.Kelsey Brown