Favorite Things at Trader Joe's

I forgot I had this blog. Thanks to moving cities and my job, dating, moving my brother to college, and helping my parents de-clutter their house.

Recently, I've been finding good stuff at Trader Joe's. Some of my favorite things are from Trader Joe's. They're all vegan, FYI.

Here's a list off the top of my head:
1. Cauliflower pizza crust
2. Cauliflower gnocchi
3. Espresso dark chocolate batons
4. Eggplant hummus
5. Freeze dried mangoes
6. Organic micro greens

The cauliflower pizza crust definitely tastes like it's made out of cauliflower, but is surprisingly delicious with sauce vegan cheese, sliced vegan sausage, and veggies. If you bake it according to the instructions, it gets fairly crispy and holds the toppings pretty well.

The cauliflower gnocchi is a chewy dream. I take it to work in a container with veggies, mushrooms, and marinara to microwave because it's so easy to heat up that way. If you want the outside crispy, you can pan fry them, too. They're also good with pesto.

The espresso dark chocolate batons are usually found at the register. I always grab a couple every time. I'd say they are the best chocolate Trader Joe's carries, which I know is saying a lot. I've tried many of Trader Joe's chocolates though. These have small crunchy bits of coffee beans in them and are the best pick-me-up at work ever.

Eggplant hummus. This is what started my devotion to TJ's back in my college days. It's one of the only hummus' they carry made without any oil, which makes it pretty light. The eggplant packs a huge flavor punch though, almost like babaganoush with the texture of hummus. It's not slimy like babaganoush and the pomegranate juice makes it extra wonderful.

Freeze-dried mangoes are crunchy and sweet. They're also an amazing work/hike/camp snack. If you think fresh, buttery mangoes are good, these are just as good but in a totally different texture.

Micro greens aren't super delicious on their own, but when you place a pile of them on top of savory dishes, it makes everything look so special and fancy. I put them on my noodle salads, avocado toast, gnocchi or pasta dishes, in spring rolls and sandwiches, everything! Except sweets. But whatever makes you happy!

What are your favorite things at Trader Joe's?