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Trader Joe's makes eating a plant-based diet easy. These are 11 of the best vegan products to buy there.

Danielle Layton   

Trader Joe's makes eating a plant-based diet easy. These are 11 of the best vegan products to buy there.
I find that Trader Joe's makes eating a plant-based diet affordable and easy. Danielle Layton
  • Trader Joe's products have shown me that eating a plant-based diet can be delicious & affordable.
  • When I take a trip to Trader Joe's, I pick up items like mini vegetable samosas and super-firm tofu.

One of the biggest misconceptions about being vegan is that it's too expensive. I think Trader Joe's products prove that eating a plant-based diet can be easy, affordable, and accessible.

Here are some of the best vegan items I picked up during my recent trip to Trader Joe's.

Prices may vary by location.

Trader Joe's mini vegetable samosas make a great appetizer or snack.

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I also like to serve Trader Joe's mini vegetable samosas alongside a chickpea-curry-and-rice bowl.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's mini vegetable samosas are one of my favorite items to buy. I love the flavors of South Asian cuisine, so always buy two boxes.

The vegetable samosas make a great appetizer or snack and pair well with a chickpea-curry-and-rice bowl.

At Trader Joe's, a box of 12 samosas costs $4.

Trader Joe's mini vegetable samosas make a great appetizer or snack.

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I also like to serve Trader Joe's mini vegetable samosas alongside a chickpea-curry-and-rice bowl.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's mini vegetable samosas are one of my favorite items to buy. I love the flavors of South Asian cuisine, so always buy two boxes.

The vegetable samosas make a great appetizer or snack and pair well with a chickpea-curry-and-rice bowl.

At Trader Joe's, a box of 12 samosas costs $4.

Trader Joe's organic garbanzo beans are a versatile pantry staple.

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Garbanzo beans are a great source of protein.      Danielle Layton

As someone who enjoys a plant-based diet, Trader Joe's organic garbanzo beans are a pantry staple.

Garbanzo beans are a great source of protein and can be prepared in many different ways.

I love using them to make curry dishes and roasting them for my salads. Sometimes, I'll even blend them to make hummus.

At $1.10 per can, Trader Joe's garbanzo beans are a great price.

Trader Joe's organic garbanzo beans are a versatile pantry staple.

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Garbanzo beans are a great source of protein.      Danielle Layton

As someone who enjoys a plant-based diet, Trader Joe's organic garbanzo beans are a pantry staple.

Garbanzo beans are a great source of protein and can be prepared in many different ways.

I love using them to make curry dishes and roasting them for my salads. Sometimes, I'll even blend them to make hummus.

At $1.10 per can, Trader Joe's garbanzo beans are a great price.

I use Trader Joe's vegan heavy whipping cream in lots of recipes.

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Trader Joe's vegan heavy whipping cream tastes great in cauliflower mash.      Danielle Layton

It's not easy to find vegan heavy whipping cream in most local supermarkets, so I really appreciate that Trader Joe's keeps some in stock.

I've used Trader Joe's vegan heavy whipping cream in my cauliflower mash, mac and cheese, and chia-seed puddings.

It sells for $4.50 at my local Trader Joe's.

I use Trader Joe's vegan heavy whipping cream in lots of recipes.

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Trader Joe's vegan heavy whipping cream tastes great in cauliflower mash.      Danielle Layton

It's not easy to find vegan heavy whipping cream in most local supermarkets, so I really appreciate that Trader Joe's keeps some in stock.

I've used Trader Joe's vegan heavy whipping cream in my cauliflower mash, mac and cheese, and chia-seed puddings.

It sells for $4.50 at my local Trader Joe's.

I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's chickenless Mandarin-orange morsels.

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Trader Joe's chickenless Mandarin-orange morsels are ready in just a few minutes.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's chickenless Mandarin-orange morsels are great for when I need a quick meal. I enjoy serving them alongside jasmine rice or quinoa.

When fried in a pan with the provided sauce, this product creates the perfect meatless orange chicken in minutes.

I grabbed a bag of chickenless Mandarin-orange morsels for $3.80.

I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's chickenless Mandarin-orange morsels.

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Trader Joe's chickenless Mandarin-orange morsels are ready in just a few minutes.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's chickenless Mandarin-orange morsels are great for when I need a quick meal. I enjoy serving them alongside jasmine rice or quinoa.

When fried in a pan with the provided sauce, this product creates the perfect meatless orange chicken in minutes.

I grabbed a bag of chickenless Mandarin-orange morsels for $3.80.

I love using Trader Joe's super-firm tofu to make a breakfast scramble.

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Air-fried tofu makes a great addition to salads.      Danielle Layton

I purchase Trader Joe's super-firm tofu because it tastes great scrambled for breakfast. I also love seasoning the tofu and air frying it to add protein to my prepped meals and salads.

I picked up a block of tofu for $2.70 at Trader Joe's.

I love using Trader Joe's super-firm tofu to make a breakfast scramble.

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Air-fried tofu makes a great addition to salads.      Danielle Layton

I purchase Trader Joe's super-firm tofu because it tastes great scrambled for breakfast. I also love seasoning the tofu and air frying it to add protein to my prepped meals and salads.

I picked up a block of tofu for $2.70 at Trader Joe's.

Trader Joe's non-dairy oat creamer tastes great in coffee.

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I like to froth Trader Joe's non-dairy oat creamer for my lattes and teas.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's has a great selection of dairy-free creamers. I love using the brown-sugar oat creamer in my coffee and frothing it for matcha lattes and teas.

Trader Joe's non-dairy oat creamer sells for $2.

Trader Joe's non-dairy oat creamer tastes great in coffee.

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I like to froth Trader Joe's non-dairy oat creamer for my lattes and teas.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's has a great selection of dairy-free creamers. I love using the brown-sugar oat creamer in my coffee and frothing it for matcha lattes and teas.

Trader Joe's non-dairy oat creamer sells for $2.

Trader Joe's non-dairy almond beverage is a staple in my fridge.

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I use Trader Joe's non-dairy almond beverage in granola cereal.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's almond beverage is another great dairy-free option.

I use this in so many of my daily meals, including granola cereal, chia-seed puddings, and cornmeal porridge (a comfort dish from my Caribbean roots).

This non-dairy almond beverage is a staple in my fridge and costs $3 per carton.

Trader Joe's non-dairy almond beverage is a staple in my fridge.

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I use Trader Joe's non-dairy almond beverage in granola cereal.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's almond beverage is another great dairy-free option.

I use this in so many of my daily meals, including granola cereal, chia-seed puddings, and cornmeal porridge (a comfort dish from my Caribbean roots).

This non-dairy almond beverage is a staple in my fridge and costs $3 per carton.

Falafel is plant-based and packed with protein.

Falafel is plant-based and packed with protein.
Trader Joe's falafel tastes great in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's offers a plethora of plant-based protein options, including the fully cooked falafel. Located in the frozen section, these falafel are ready to air fry, microwave, or bake.

I enjoy putting the falafel in a wrap with tahini sauce and veggies, in a protein bowl with turmeric rice and veggies, or in a salad.

I grabbed a bag of Trader Joe's fully cooked falafel for just $4.

Falafel is plant-based and packed with protein.

Falafel is plant-based and packed with protein.
Trader Joe's falafel tastes great in the oven, microwave, or air fryer.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's offers a plethora of plant-based protein options, including the fully cooked falafel. Located in the frozen section, these falafel are ready to air fry, microwave, or bake.

I enjoy putting the falafel in a wrap with tahini sauce and veggies, in a protein bowl with turmeric rice and veggies, or in a salad.

I grabbed a bag of Trader Joe's fully cooked falafel for just $4.

I love having roasted seaweed as a snack.

I love having roasted seaweed as a snack.
I also like using Trader Joe's organic roasted seaweed to make vegan salmon.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's has a great snack section, and one of my favorite items to purchase is its organic roasted seaweed with sea salt.

I like to snack on the roasted seaweed and use it in a variety of meals. To make a vegan salmon, I wrap the seaweed over tofu while it's marinating. I also like to crush it up and use it in ramen, soup, or a salad.

Trader Joe's organic roasted seaweed is light, airy, and makes a nice crunchy snack with mixed nuts.

At my local Trader Joe's, a six-pack of organic seaweed costs $3.80.

I love having roasted seaweed as a snack.

I love having roasted seaweed as a snack.
I also like using Trader Joe's organic roasted seaweed to make vegan salmon.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's has a great snack section, and one of my favorite items to purchase is its organic roasted seaweed with sea salt.

I like to snack on the roasted seaweed and use it in a variety of meals. To make a vegan salmon, I wrap the seaweed over tofu while it's marinating. I also like to crush it up and use it in ramen, soup, or a salad.

Trader Joe's organic roasted seaweed is light, airy, and makes a nice crunchy snack with mixed nuts.

At my local Trader Joe's, a six-pack of organic seaweed costs $3.80.

I use Trader Joe's vegan kale, cashew, and basil pesto to make a delicious pasta sauce.

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I like to blend Trader Joe's pesto with extra ingredients from my fridge.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's vegan kale, cashew, and basil pesto makes me feel like a chef. I like to combine the pesto with other green veggies I have in the fridge to make a pasta sauce using my nutribullet.

My favorite way to prepare the sauce is to add avocado, spinach, a drizzle of lemon juice, Trader Joe's 21 seasoning, garlic powder, cashew, and olive oil.

However, the pesto is already delicious on its own and costs $4 at my local Trader Joe's.

I use Trader Joe's vegan kale, cashew, and basil pesto to make a delicious pasta sauce.

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I like to blend Trader Joe's pesto with extra ingredients from my fridge.      Danielle Layton

Trader Joe's vegan kale, cashew, and basil pesto makes me feel like a chef. I like to combine the pesto with other green veggies I have in the fridge to make a pasta sauce using my nutribullet.

My favorite way to prepare the sauce is to add avocado, spinach, a drizzle of lemon juice, Trader Joe's 21 seasoning, garlic powder, cashew, and olive oil.

However, the pesto is already delicious on its own and costs $4 at my local Trader Joe's.

Trader Joe's vegan spinach-and-cashew ravioli is a quick and easy meal.

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I like to pair Trader Joe's vegan spinach-and-cashew ravioli with a plant-based protein.      Danielle Layton

When I make a trip to Trader Joe's, I like to stock up on quick and easy meals like the vegan spinach-and-cashew ravioli.

It's great by itself or when paired with a plant-based protein like Trader Joe's beefless ground beef, soy chorizo, vegan meatballs, or vegetables.

I purchased a package of Trader Joe's vegan spinach-and-cashew ravioli for $4.

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Trader Joe's vegan spinach-and-cashew ravioli is a quick and easy meal.

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I like to pair Trader Joe's vegan spinach-and-cashew ravioli with a plant-based protein.      Danielle Layton

When I make a trip to Trader Joe's, I like to stock up on quick and easy meals like the vegan spinach-and-cashew ravioli.

It's great by itself or when paired with a plant-based protein like Trader Joe's beefless ground beef, soy chorizo, vegan meatballs, or vegetables.

I purchased a package of Trader Joe's vegan spinach-and-cashew ravioli for $4.

Click to keep reading Trader Joe’s diaries like this one.


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