I'm a pediatric dietician. Here are 12 things I buy at Trader Joe's for my kids.

Dahlia RimmonJan 15, 2024, 08:14 IST

Trader Joe's has a great selection of healthy, gluten-free options. Dahlia Rimmon

I'm a pediatric dietitian living in the Midwest with three kids under five.
Trader Joe's is my go-to grocery store because it's reliable and convenient.

Juggling life as a pediatric dietician with three kids under five means my constant reality is keeping my kids fed and restocking groceries.

Trader Joe's, my beloved second home, simplifies the task with its fantastic selection of nutritious foods and abundance of gluten-free choices for my daughter with celiac disease.

As a dedicated Trader Joe's shopper for over a decade, here are 12 of my favorite kid-friendly picks from Trader Joe's.

Gluten-free almond-flour tortillas are the foundation of many dishes.

We use Trader Joe's gluten-free tortillas to make cheese quesadillas. Dahlia Rimmon

Trader Joe's overnight oats are a quick breakfast or snack.

My kids love Trader Joe's apple-flavored overnight oats.Dahlia Rimmon

Tillamook cheese is one of my refrigerator staples.

Tillamook medium cheddar cheese makes a great snack.Dahlia Rimmon

Trader Joe's organic rolled oats are perfect for a creamy bowl of oatmeal.

Trader Joe's organic rolled oats are a versatile favorite. Dahlia Rimmon

We eat frozen wild blueberries straight from the bag.

Wild blueberries can be found in the frozen section of Trader Joe's. Dahlia Rimmon

We basically drink Trader Joe's peanut butter.

We like Trader Joe's creamy, unsalted Valencia peanut butter.Dahlia Rimmon

Lentil-and-brown-rice spaghetti has the perfect texture.

Trader Joe's lentil-and-brown-rice pasta has 14 grams of protein per serving. Dahlia Rimmon

Trader Joe's dried Ataulfo mango slices are a healthier alternative to candy.

Trader Joe's dried Ataulfo mango slices are an easy sweet snack. Dahlia Rimmon

Baby zucchini is the perfect solution for picky eaters.

We like to slice the zucchini to use as a pizza topping.Dahlia Rimmon

Trader Joe's rice-cake thins are a fantastic option when my kids are tired of sandwiches.

Trader Joe's brown rice-cake thins are organic and gluten-free.Dahlia Rimmon

Fruit-leather buttons are a fun snack.

Trader Joe's fruit-leather buttons are good to have when we're on the go. Dahlia Rimmon

I love the Walkers shortbread cookies.

Walkers shortbread cookies are buttery and delicious. Dahlia Rimmon

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