5 Thanksgiving-Themed Products We’re Picking Up At Trader Joe’s

Yes, Halloween is still weeks away, but if you’ve stepped inside a Trader Joe’s store lately, you’ve probably noticed that fall’s next holiday is already taking up shelf space. Thanksgiving has arrived, and it’s brought some seasonal treats to this affordable and fun grocery store.

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Trader Joe’s is famous for its cute and tasty seasonal items, all of which are always perfectly on theme for whatever holiday lays ahead. And while you can obviously stop in to grab a turkey, potatoes, and everything you need for stuffing as you plan your Thanksgiving dinner, we’re focused on something else: the Thanksgiving-themed items that only appear during this time of the year. Trust us, you don’t want to skip these once-a-year staples.

Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips

Love the iconic stuffing served at Thanksgiving, but annoyed it requires a lot of prep and cook time? Well, Trader Joe’s has taken the flavors you adore and sprinkled them right over crunchy kettle-cooked potato chips. 

TJ’s Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips are thickly sliced and made in small batches (so sorry, you won’t be able to buy a gigantic bag). Yes, they’re salty, but what makes these seasonal chips special is their seasoning blend. They really do capture that iconic stuffing flavor thanks to a blend of celery, sage, and thyme that makes you feel like you’ve been in the kitchen all day. I won’t blame you if you’re tempted to dip them into a little gravy.

Cranberry Orange Dip

I never let Thanksgiving pass without picking up at least two containers of Trader Joe’s Cranberry Orange Dip. This is my go-to for fall get-togethers, charcuterie boards, and even Thanksgiving appetizers. It’s so wonderfully Thanksgiving-inspired, and every tip I dip a cracker or crisp into it, it just feels so autumnal. 

Don’t believe me? Reddit users say it’s so good “I would bathe in [it]” and “tastes like the spread they put in the pinwheels at Costco.” It’s bright, creamy, and something you’ll want to put on everything, including sandwiches.

Another great option with a similar flavor profile is TJ’s Fresh Cranberry Orange Relish. This is more in line with a traditional cranberry sauce (in fact, it’s what I serve on my Thanksgiving table in place of the canned stuff). It’s dippable, spreadable, and slightly tangier. 

Just Like Your Grandma’s Stuffing Chicken Sausage

Stuffing enthusiasts, here’s another Trader Joe’s must-buy. Once you’ve gotten your fill of those super snackable stuffing-inspired potato chips, you’re going to want to try this stuffing-inspired sausage. Just Like Your Grandma’s Stuffing Chicken Sausage takes the same flavors of stuffing — this time complete with sausage, if that’s an ingredient that always makes its way into your side dish.

The chicken sausages include key components of traditional Thanksgiving stuffing, like carrots, celery, and caramelized onions. They’re also seasoned with the very same spices and herbs, like sage, thyme, and rosemary. They make a stellar meal when paired with veggies or other side dishes, but you can also enjoy them as part of an autumnal breakfast.

Harvest Chocolate Collection

If you’re looking for something sweet that’ll set the mood for Thanksgiving, not Halloween, pick up the Harvest Chocolate Collection the next time you’re at Trader Joe’s. Technically these little chocolates have very little to do with your go-to Thanksgiving dishes and staple flavors, but they’re a collection of pumpkins, apples, leaves, and other autumn items that fit with the holiday’s theme perfectly.

Plus, while pieces tend to steal the show on Thanksgiving, these chocolates double as decorative treats. The iconic harvest symbols and colorful hues look beautiful, and they can work as a snack, an accent as you’re setting the table, or as an accompaniment for your more traditional dessert.

As an added bonus, the flavors are right on target for Thanksgiving. Each chocolate includes a filling tailored to the season, such as hazelnut, almond, praline, or caramel.

Teeny Tiny Pumpkin Pies

There’s really no Thanksgiving dessert as iconic as pumpkin pie (I said what I said, so you can forget about pecan!). This year, Trader Joe’s has a spin on the original that’s so perfect for the season that it’s already in high demand: Teeny Tiny Pumpkin Pies. These adorable personal serving-sized pies are just as good as the full-size version sold at TJ’s, but in a snackable package topped with a leaf-shaped pastry.

Break out the whipped cream or ice cream (or both), pop one of these pies in the microwave, air fryer, or oven, and you’ve got a ready-made dessert that’s just for you. Odds are you’ll want to have more than one, though; these pies are so good my son tried to finagle an entire one out of the sample counter at our local TJ’s.