The Ultimate Trader Joe’s Vegan Shopping List

Trader Joe’s has been my go-to store for the past 8 years!

I remember being so excited when Aaron and I first moved to Ann Arbor, that we would be so close to one! I love TJ’s because of their low price points, vegan-friendly options and one-stop shopping experience.

They also come out with some pretty fun products every couple of weeks, which keeps things exciting!

If you find yourself stuck in a grocery list rut, take a peek at my Trader Joe’s vegan shopping list below. I hope it gives you a little inspo! For a more in-depth list, go download my free ultimate nourishing plant-based grocery list!

Produce

Veggies:

• Romaine lettuce
• Spinach or chopped kale
• Arugula
• Celery
• Carrots
• Baby broccoli
• Shaved brussel sprouts
• Haricot verts
• Sliced crimini mushrooms
• Butternut squash zig-zags (try roasting these with avocado oil, cinnamon, turmeric, s+p!)
• Bell peppers
• Roma tomatoes
• Persian cucumbers
• Green onion
• Potatoes (I love russet, sweet, Japanese or fingerling)
• Yellow onion
• Red onion
• Garlic
• Ginger

Fruit:

• Bananas (best price point!)
• Medjool dates (so yummy with a little bit of pb + chocolate)
• Strawberries
• Blackberries
• Blueberries
• Honeycrisp apples
• Pineapple
• Cherries
• Lemons
• Avocados

Fridge

• High protein tofu (super firm)
• 3 grain tempeh
• Garlic hummus
• Eggplant hummus
• Vegan kale, cashew & basil pesto
• Lentil soup with ancient grains (good for on-the-go)
• Unsweetened almond milk
• Unsweetened soy milk
• GT’s kombucha
• Earth balance butter
• Jumbo cinnamon rolls (love buying these accidentally vegan rolls for special occasions like holidays!)

Freezer

• Cauliflower gnocchi (try sautéing with pesto)
• Thai vegetable gyoza (I don’t buy this super often, but they’re so good!)
• Riced cauliflower (I love adding this to my smoothies to thicken them)
• Riced cauliflower stir fry
• Frozen edamame
• Frozen fruit
  • Cherries (so yummy to snack on!)
  • Blueberries
  • Mango

Pantry

Bread, Grains, Pasta + Rice:

• Ezekiel sprouted grain bread
• Ezekiel sprouted grain tortillas
• Sourdough bread
• Jasmine rice
• Brown rice
• Quinoa
• Brown rice & quinoa fusilli pasta

Canned:

• Diced and no salt added tomatoes
• Diced and fire-roasted tomatoes
• Full-fat coconut milk

Legumes:

• Chickpeas
• Black beans
• Refried beans
• Red lentils
• Green lentils

Nuts + Seeds:

• Cashews
• Peanuts
• Sunflower seeds
• Pistachios
• Brazil nuts

Oils + Sauces:

• Avocado oil
• Virgin coconut oil
• Olive oil
• Tahini

Baking:

• Unbleached all-purpose flour
• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Brown sugar
• Coconut sugar
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips (they’re accidentally vegan and so good!)
• Unsweetened peanut butter
• Rolled oats
• Chia seeds
• Ground flax seeds
• Maple syrup

Snacks + Treats:

• GoMacro bars (the peanut butter chocolate chip is my favorite)
• The Dark Chocolate Lovers chocolate bar
• Popcorn kernels
• Roasted plantain chips
• Scandinavian swimmers (one of Aaron’s favorites, I enjoy these from time-to-time too!)

Misc.

• Spindrift sparking water
• Fresh flowers (I wait all year for peony season!)
• Candles (definitely my vice, because candles aren’t the most non-toxic product…but they just smell so good! Especially the Mango Tangerine scent – it smells like an Anthropologie blend!)

Is there anything I missed? Share any of your favorite Trader Joe’s vegan staples below! For more, go download my free nourishing, plant-based grocery list!