8 Trader Joe’s Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Spring 2025

How does GOBankingRates decide which Trader Joe’s groceries retirees should shop for ahead of spring?

While it’s not an entirely scientific method, our approach takes into consideration items that are fan favorites among Trader Joe’s shoppers, seasonal essentials and every item’s price tag. We’re keeping our eye out on everyday buys that provide shoppers on fixed incomes a chance to save the most money.

From bananas to broccoli quiche, consider adding these eight items to your Trader Joe’s shopping cart.

• Price: $3.99

If you don’t already possess a reusable shopping bag for your Trader Joe’s haul, now’s a good time to pick one up. 

At $4 each, these bags are built for regular reuse to carry groceries, and can be used for carrying other essentials like library books or flowers. Pick from the new cheese adventures or cheese experience designs — and don’t be surprised when others ask where you got your bag!

• Price: $4.99

You know you’ve hit the jackpot when you can find eggs for cheap. According to the Trader Joe’s website, pasture raised large brown eggs currently cost $4.99 for a dozen. If you cook a lot of eggs and use them for spring recipes, it’s definitely worth it to add a carton to your shopping cart.

• Price: $0.23 each

There’s a good reason why bananas snagged second place in produce during Trader Joe’s 16th Annual Customer Choice Awards this year. 

Shoppers will get to enjoy the added potassium in every bite, and save some money since each banana costs less than a quarter.

• Price: $3.69

If you’ve never had Kumato tomatoes before, now’s the perfect time to try them out. These tomatoes may be enjoyed at room temperature (and are not recommended to keep cold) in a variety of meals and dishes from sandwiches and salads to adding to your favorite pasta dishes.

• Price: $2.99

Mangos are in season during the spring months, and retirees looking to switch up their usual snacks may want to try out chile seasoned dried mango. Every bag contains organic, dried mangoes covered in chile powder, salt and cane sugar for a tart, yet sweet, taste.

• Price: $3.99

Keep a package of Italian tomato and burrata ravioloni in the fridge to make easy weeknight dinners. 

Inside, Trader Joe’s shoppers will find colorful pasta filled with tomato and burrata cheese fillings. Pair with your favorite sauce, vegetables and/or protein, or cook them up solo for a filling, delicious meal.

• Price: $2.99

There are many ways to enjoy Trader Joe’s broccoli and cheddar cheese quiche. 

Bake them for a hearty breakfast, or as a fun way to enjoy breakfast for dinner. Or, buy a few quiches and cut them into smaller pieces to take along for spring get-togethers or potlucks spent with friends and family. At just under $3, these quiches are as budget-friendly as they are easy to prepare and share.

• Price: $3.99

These elegantly packaged liters of French Market sparkling lemonade look much more expensive than their $4 price tag lets on. 

To top it off, they’re incredibly delicious and beloved by shoppers. The sparkling lemonade took third place in this year’s customer choice awards for top beverages. Buy one liter (or a few more) to keep on hand if you’re hosting brunch, lunch or heading on a picnic. 

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of March 11, 2025, and are subject to change.