5 Best Items To Buy at Trader Joe’s for Less Than $5
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Kathryn Jackson
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Jenna Klaverweiden
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Trader Joe’s is known for unique products with great prices, but some items stand out for being under $5, which means you can stock up and save money.
Check out these low-cost finds that deliver unbeatable quality and value without stretching a budget.
Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
- Price: $1.99
Use organic low sodium vegetable broth as a base in favorite recipes for soups, stews, sauces and gravies. Made from tomatoes, leeks, carrots, onion and celery, it is perfect warmed up on its own with a side of bread and butter or in addition to a grilled ham-and-cheese sandwich.
Fair Trade Turbinado Raw Cane Sugar
- Price: $3.49
Fair Trade turbinado raw cane sugar is a golden-brown sugar that is minimally processed and makes a great substitute for brown sugar. It’s perfect for baking coffee cake and ginger snap cookies. Sprinkle on top of freshly baked muffins for a special treat, or stir into your morning cup of coffee for a sweet flavorful surprise. Another option is to make a sugar scrub for glowing skin.
Furikake Snack Mix
- Price: $3.99
Put aside the Chex Mix and grab a bag of Trader Joe’s take on Hawaiian furikake snack mix. A whole handful of flavors await the snacker, including waffle crisps, sesame sticks, wasabi style peas, corn chips and mochi crisps that are seasoned with salt, seaweed, butter, sesame seeds and an umami-style mix made up of garlic, mushroom and onion powder. This mix is great for everyday snacking and holiday parties.
Tropical Smoothie Blend
- Price: $3.99
Try this island concoction when you need a tropical getaway without the expense of airfare. Trader Joe’s tropical smoothie blend is a fruity mix of frozen banana, pineapple, mango and agave syrup, with cubes of frozen coconut cream and purées of passionfruit and mango. Find it in the frozen foods section.
Hazelnut and Cocoa Filled Crepes
- Price: $3.99
Individually wrapped hazelnut and cocoa filled crepes are actually made for Trader Joe’s by a French family bakery in the United States. Easily heat them in the microwave for a few seconds and be transported to France with one bite of the creamy dessert. Stock up on these for snacks or breakfast.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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