I tried it so you don’t have to.

Brutally honest, occasionally dramatic, and always snack-obsessed—this is where I spill the tea on what’s worth your cart space and what’s better left on the shelf. No fluff, no filters, just real-deal reviews with a side of sass.

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Pumpkin Spice Espresso Beans

Honestly, who needs a PSL (pumpkin spice latte for you non-coffee people) when you can have these! I was nervous to try these at first but was pleasantly surprised. The pumpkin spice flavor wasn’t overpowering yet still was the star of the show. The white chocolate also paired nicely with the espresso beans. I took off one point because I personally find the beans hard to chew through (but clearly that is a personal problem). I would definitely pick these up again next year! This would make a perfect little gift… especially for the price. What’s your favorite fall seasonal item?!

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Maple Leaf Cookies

As soon as you open box, you experience the most pleasant maple scent. The cookies are really subtle, which I appreciate since it’s a maple cookie with maple filling. There is an appropriate amount of filling and the cookies are larger than Oreo’s! I took off a couple of points because I really wished that there was a larger serving size. With that being said, I won’t hesitate to eat more than one in one sitting. What’s your favorite cookie from Trader Joe’s?!

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A Dozen Sweet Bites

I’m disappointed in this variety of desserts. The chocolate and caramel cake had this weird jelly layer on top which was unappealing to me. The raspberry macaron cake didn’t have any raspberry flavor. I did enjoy the crunchy top because it reminded me of the exterior of a macaroon! Now the opera cake… it’s basically a tiramisu and I am obsessed with it. TJ’s used to carry the opera cake on its own, but my store hasn’t had it for a long time. It’s delicious but I wouldn’t buy this variety again.

I highly recommend the opera cake but that’s really the only highlight of the product as a whole. I didn’t enjoy the other two flavors and neither did my grandparents or sister. This was really convenient because I just left it in the fridge for a few hours before serving, but I’d rather try something else next time! What dessert should my grandparents, sister and I try next?!

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Brownie Crisp Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

This has been one of my favorite desserts for years and I’m about to tell you why. The coffee ice cream is immaculate and the little specs of coffee bean add some chazzle dazzle. I also love that the brownie is soft. I know it’s supposed to be a “brownie crisp”, but I’m a soft cookie gal. Lastly, the portion control. Of course I can eat the whole container in one sitting (don’t tempt me with a good time), but I am always satisfied after eating one!

In case you didn’t already know, this is a staple dessert for me. Coffee flavored things are my favorite and I especially love that this requires no bowls or utensils (aka I don’t have to do dishes). What’s your favorite TJ’s dessert?!

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Cinnamon Bun Spread

This was my first time trying this spread and honestly, I shouldn’t have because I now have a new obsession. This spread is essentially a caramel type of product (at least to me), with some cinnamon chazzle dazzle. I tried this both heated and chilled, and I prefer the chilled version. This has a tapioca/jelly consistency which isn’t shocking since it contains tapioca syrup. I enjoyed how thick it was so the consistency wasn’t an issue for me. The cinnamon flavor was immaculate. Yes, immaculate. It had this glorious combo of brown sugar and cinnamon that truly reminded me of a cinnamon roll! Long story long, this is amazing and dangerous. I’ll be sure to stock up before it leaves the shelves. What do you put this on?!

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Pumpkin Blondie Brownies

This was my first time trying these brownies and I am obsessed. I inhaled 3 pieces in one sitting, with no regrets. The pumpkin flavor isn’t overpowering and the pecans add some nuttiness. The white chocolate chips and the drizzle make this really light, contributing to the subtleness of the pumpkin spice flavor. I took off one point because I found the texture to be more cakey and less like a brownie. I’d definitely buy these again, but I bet I could make something really similar! Have you tried these?!

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Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies

This is everything I want in a pumpkin spice cookie. The pumpkin spice wasn’t overbearing and it paired nicely with the yogurt coating. If you aren’t super into pumpkin spice but are wanting to try a seasonal treat, I’d recommend these! I enjoyed the texture from the little sprinkles too! This is a very short review but I don’t have much to say other than I love these! They are festive and delicious… what more could I ask for? Will you be trying these cookies?!

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Chocolate Brooklyn Babka

After trying the cinnamon babka, I knew this had to be the next dessert I try! I’ll be honest, I prefer the cinnamon but this was still an amazing product. The chocolate was so rich yet I could easily eat half the loaf and not feel super weighed down (aka danger). This babka was really flaky but it was difficult to cut and actually stuck to the container (last photo). And just like the cinnamon babka, 1/9th of the dessert being a serving is a scam. I ate half of it in one sitting… but I guess that’s my fault for eating right out of the container while watching Housewives. Overall, this was delicious and I’d get it again but I enjoyed the cinnamon babka a tad more! Which do you prefer?!

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Ube Mochi

Behold, the ube mochi!! I finally got my hands on this product after endlessly searching. My local stores were always out of it… always. I ripped the box open in the car and honey, I’m not mad about it. These are phenomenal. I get vanilla meets cotton candy meets little bits of yam vibes. The rice dough was very sweet and chewy. The ice cream was unbelievably creamy. This is definitely a step up from the traditional vanilla mochi and I thought those were great!! Have you tried these yet? Or am I the last person on the planet to try it?!

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Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka

Everyone raves about the TJ’s babka, and now I know why. This flaky dessert is addicting. Just look at all those layers! I loved how subtle the cinnamon was while still being the star of the show. I took off one point because I think 9 servings is a little unrealistic (for my life)! Despite the wishful thinking of this being 9 servings, I will most definitely be getting this again. My family also approved, so that’s a plus. Stay tuned for my review on the chocolate babka!

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Vanilla Mochi

Since I’ve failed to get my hands on the new ube mochi, I decided to give these a try. I’ve never had mochi before so this was a fun experience. I really enjoyed the chewiness of the rice dough paired with the creaminess of the ice cream. These are a perfect little treat because you can have one mochi and be satisfied! Or you can be like me and eat multiple because you don’t ever want the goodness to end. I took one point off because I would have loved for the vanilla flavor to be stronger (maybe if it were vanilla bean?). I will definitely get these again and will be trying all of the flavors that TJ’s has to offer! Which mochi makes an appearance in your cart most often?!

Here are all the Trader Joe’s Mochi I have reviewed!

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Coffee Bean Blast Ice Cream

Coffee is my favorite ice cream flavor so I knew I needed to try this out, especially given how many people have recommended it to me! It’s absolutely amazing. The coffee flavor is bold and creamy, and the little specks of coffee bean add extra chazzle dazzle. I managed to get 4 servings out of this, which is pretty shocking (I was expecting to plow through this in maybe 2 sittings). This is definitely one of my favorite ice cream products from Trader Joe’s so it’ll make an appearance in my cart again. Which ice cream should I add to my cart next?!

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Peanuts for Chocolate Ice Cream

I knew I made a good choice in picking up two cartons at once! This new ice cream is for all peanut butter cup lovers… more specifically, Trader Joe’s peanut butter cups. This ice cream is a decadent chocolate flavor, with swirls of peanut butter and some crushed peanut butter Joe Joe’s. How could you go wrong? I could have easily eaten the whole carton in one sitting, but I managed to have some control. The peanut butter swirls were thick so I wasn’t missing out in any bite.

I took off a point because I feel like they dropped the ball on one aspect of this dessert - the iconic peanut butter cups! I would have much rather had mini cups in there than the Joe Joe dust (because they were crushed so finely, it nearly blended into the chocolate ice cream). I took off another point just because I didn’t find it to be phenomenal like some of my other Trader Joe goers. It was good but if I had an option between this or the wildberry cheesecake ice cream, I’d pick the wildberry. Have you tried this?!

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Hold the Dairy Cones

Behold, the first ever dairy free cones! Everyone has been raving about this product and now it’s time for my review. You may be shocked by my rating given that so many people are obsessed, but this review is factoring in a lot… which is based on my personal preference.

Let me start by saying that the flavor is great! You can’t taste the coconut at all which is nice for those that don’t enjoy the flavor of it. The consistency is more moussey than like an actual ice cream. Six cones is a serving size which you’d think is a massive quantity, but they are really small. Honestly, I burned off the calories of each cone just struggling to unwrap them all. That was inconvenient since they were melting so fast.

You’d think that six cones would leave you satisfied, but they didn’t leave me that way. I eat two Hold the Cones and am content, yet was about to reach for more after consuming SIX! Again, this is all based on personal preference. Another thing that is really hard for me to look past is the saturated fat. Because this is coconut based, it has a high quality of saturated fat.

I apologize for the long review today but I wanted to truly express how I felt! I think this is an amazing option for those who can’t have dairy or are limiting it, but I prefer the regular Hold the Cones. Which do you prefer?

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Classic Lemon Bars

Let me start by saying that these are the size of a Costco sample. There’s nothing wrong with that, but I had no clue how small they were until holding the box in my hand! These had a great lemon flavor and weren’t too tart. The powdered sugar added a little hint of sweetness which I enjoyed. Overall, these were good but I don’t think I’d get them again unless they were apart of a dessert spread! Because there’s no way this could satisfy my family alone! What’s your favorite dessert from TJ’s?

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