Updated March 2024! Why is Trader Joe’s one of America’s favorite grocery stores? The answer is easy. They are constantly sourcing their own versions of unique foods and whimsical staples at completive prices. Their stores aren’t big, but still have a one-stop-shop feel and are a fun place for new and seasonal finds. But their charm is also a source of contention. Many wonderful products are often rotated out to make room for their latest creations and discoveries. That’s why we’re keeping this running list of New Dairy-Free Trader Joe’s Products. Check back often to find out what food and beverages you should try now, while they are available …
Allergen Notes: All items listed below are dairy-free by ingredients. But ingredients are subject to change at any time, and all products are at some degree of risk for allergen cross contamination, whether they have a “may contain” statement or not. Always read the label before consuming any food, and make sure you are familiar with this may contain information.
New Dairy-Free Trader Joe’s Products (Continuously Updated!)
Just like Trader Joe’s inventory, this dairy-free list will rotate products in and out as they arrive. Some will be brand new foods and beverages, while others will be returning seasonal items. Enjoy! You can jump ahead to our quick, printable TJ’s New Dairy-Free Product Shopping List for a snap shot of the items, if preferred.
Strawberry Overnight Oats (also vegan)
Ingredients: coconut beverage (water, coconut), rolled oats, strawberry puree (strawberries, apple juice concentrate), strawberry puree concentrate, strawberry juice concentrate, salt. contains coconut.
Hold the Cone Tips (also vegan)
Ingredients: waffle cone (wheat flour, sugar, coconut oil, water, soy lecithin [emulsifier], salt, cocoa powder). dark chocolate (unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin [emulsifier]). contains soy, wheat. (has a may contain statement)
Cinnamon Bun Joe-Joe’s Sandwich Creme Cookies (also vegan; limited time)
An old favorite returns for a limited time. The cookies have a graham-cracker like flavor, have been dusted with cinnamon sugar, and sandwich a vanilla crème filling.
Ingredients: powdered sugar (cane sugar, cornstarch), unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), whole wheat flour, palm oil, sugar, canola oil, invert sugar syrup, cinnamon, sea salt, sodium bicarbonate, vanilla bean specks, soy lecithin, ammonium bicarbonate, natural vanilla flavor. contains soy, wheat. (has a may contain statement)
Chocolatey Drizzled Strawberry Kettle Popcorn (also vegan)
Classic kettle popcorn is upgraded with freeze-dried strawberry pieces and a dairy-free chocolate drizzle. This is a temporary Valentine’s Day special, but you will find it in some stores post-holiday.
Ingredients: chocolatey drizzle (cane sugar, palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, sunflower lecithin, salt), popcorn, sugar, sunflower oil, freeze dried strawberries, contains 2% or less of natural flavor, maltodextrin, citric acid (acidulant), salt, beetroot powder (color).
Piquant Popcorn (also vegan)
This fluffy popcorn snack pursues umami with a dairy-free seasoning onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and cheesy nutritional yeast.
Ingredients: popcorn, safflower oil, nutritional yeast (dried yeast, niacin [vitamin b3], riboflavin [vitamin b2], thiamine hydrochloride [vitamin b1], pyridoxine hydrochloride [vitamin b6], folic acid, vitamin b12), onion powder, sea salt, garlic powder
Vegan Pepperoni
This faux meat rivals real pepperoni in protein, and is pre-sliced for your dairy-free pizza.
Ingredients: water, soybean oil, vital wheat gluten, potato protein isolate, textured pea protein, seasoning (yeast extract, sea salt, salt, spices, paprika [color], annatto extract [color], dried garlic, natural smoke flavor, natural flavor), modified cellulose, natural flavors, contains 2% or less of carrageenan, carob bean gum, xanthan gum, yeast extract, vinegar powder (dried vinegar, sea salt), citric acid (to preserve), salt, red rice flour, smoked sugar syrup (water, hardwood smoked sugar), sodium alginate, citrus fiber, fava bean protein, canola oil, glutamic acid, garlic juice concentrate. contains wheat.
Mini Mochi Rice Nuggets (also vegan; labeled as gluten-free)
Skip the croutons and use these crispy, crunchy little rice nuggets instead. They contain just four ingredients!
Ingredients: rice, rice bran oil, sea salt, soy lecithin. contains soy.
Egg Salad
Yes, eggs are dairy-free, and so is this refrigerated deli egg salad. It’s made the Trader Joe’s way with cage-free eggs and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients: hard cooked eggs, celery, mayonnaise (canola oil, eggs, apple cider vinegar, water, egg yolks, salt, white mustard [distilled white vinegar, water, mustard seeds, salt], lemon juice concentrate), green onion, dijon mustard (water, mustard seeds, distilled vinegar, salt), parsley, white wine vinegar, sea salt, dried onion, black pepper. contains egg.
Snickerdoodle Cookies
You might have passed these cookies right by, assuming they contained milk. But Trader Joe’s sticks with a classic butterless and dairy-free snickerdoodle recipe for this sweet products. This is a post-holiday treat that was released in January 2024!
Ingredients: unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cane sugar, margarine (palm oil, water, salt, distilled monoglycerides, soy lecithin [emulsifier], natural flavor, citric acid [acidifier], mixed tocopherols [to preserve], beta-carotene [color], vitamin a palmitate), eggs, contains 2% or less of baking soda, natural flavors, cream of tartar, enzyme, cinnamon, sea salt. contains egg, soy, wheat. (has a may contain statement)
Calamansi & Mango Sorbet (also vegan)
This unique frozen dessert was inspired by the Philippines. Calamansi is a lime-like citrus fruit found in the islands, and pairs perfectly with tropical mango.
Ingredients: water, cane sugar, calamansi puree, mango puree, maltodextrin, contains 0.5% or less of pectin, guar gum, citric acid (acidulant)
Fruits & Greens Smoothie Blend
Make nutrition easy with this frozen fruit and veggie convenience. Just add liquid for a quick smoothie, or bulk it up with dairy-free protein powder or some other favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients: blueberries, banana, strawberries, dragon fruit, spinach, kale, ascorbic acid and citric acid (to maintain color)
Tofu Sheets (also vegan)
Made with just two ingredients, these tofu sheets are a blank canvas to use as wraps or in recipes. Just like tofu, they’ll soak up whatever flavor you pair them with.
Ingredients: soybeans, water. contains soy.
Garlic Shiitake Green Beans (also vegan)
These Thai-grown green beans are par-cooked, tossed with an umami-like sauce, and frozen for your convenience.
Ingredients: green beans, garlic shiitake sauce (shiitake sauce [soy sauce {brine (water, salt), soybean, millet, sorghum, black rice, water, sugar}, sugar, shiitake mushroom, water, tapioca starch, salt], garlic, water, soybean oil, black pepper, salt). contains soy.
Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie Beverage (also vegan; labeled as gluten-free)
Each bottle of this rich chocolate smoothie contains 240 milligrams of calcium and 23 grams of protein from a blend of pea protein and almond base.
Ingredients: oat base (water, hydrolyzed oats), pea protein, sugar, almond paste, cocoa powder, sunflower oil, natural flavors, acacia gum, gellan gum, sea salt. contains almond.
Sweetened Green Mango (also vegan)
Made from Thai mangos, these sweet-tart snacks can be found in the dried fruit section and double as a healthier treat.
Ingredients: Mango, cane sugar, glycerin, ascorbic acid, sulfur dioxide.
Spring Rolls with Tofu (also vegan) or Shrimp
Find these fresh Vietnamese-inspired wraps in the ready-to-eat refrigerated section. Each type boasts mung bean noodles along with a mix of lettuce, carrots, red cabbage, and mint and is paired with a rich hoisin-cashew sauce.
Tofu Spring Roll Ingredients: water, broiled tofu (water, soybeans, calcium sulfate), romaine lettuce, rice paper (tapioca, rice flour, water, salt), dry roasted cashews, mung bean noodles (tapioca, mung bean flour, water), rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (sugar, water, salt, sweet potato powder, rice vinegar, contains 2% or less of soybeans, cornstarch, sesame seed paste, spices, wheat flour, dehydrated garlic, chile peppers), cane sugar, carrot, red cabbage, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, wheat flour), toasted sesame oil, spearmint, ginger puree, minced garlic, chile flakes, xanthan gum. contains soy, sesame, wheat, cashew.
Shrimp Spring Roll Ingredients: water, cooked shrimp (shrimp, salt), romaine lettuce, rice paper (tapioca, rice flour, water, salt), dry roasted cashews, mung bean noodles (tapioca, mung bean flour, water), rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (sugar, water, salt, sweet potato powder, rice vinegar, contains 2% or less of soybeans, cornstarch, sesame seed paste, spices, wheat flour, dehydrated garlic, chile peppers), cane sugar, carrot, red cabbage, soy sauce (water, soybeans, salt, wheat flour), toasted sesame oil, spearmint, ginger puree, minced garlic, chile flakes, xanthan gum. contains soy, sesame, wheat, cashew, shrimp.
Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste (also vegan)
Elevate your sweets with this real vanilla bean paste. It works as a 1:1 substitute for vanilla extract in baking, coffee drinks, shakes, and more.
Ingredients: invert sugar syrup, concentrated bourbon vanilla extract (extractives of vanilla beans in water, ethyl alcohol), vanilla bean seeds, xanthan gum
Tiny Fruity Cuties Cereal (also vegan)
This box is a bit like Cheerios, but instead of rounds, the little bites come in fruit-flavored flower and moon shapes.
Ingredients: corn flour, cane sugar, degermed yellow corn meal, oat flour, canola and/or sunflower oil, sea salt, calcium carbonate, vegetable juice (color), natural flavors, vitamin and mineral blend (ferric orthophosphate, niacinamide, zinc oxide, thiamine hydrochloride, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid), mixed tocopherols (to preserve), annatto extract (color).
Raisin Walnut Apple Bars
Think of them as bread meets a protein bar. Each one packs in a morning dose of protein and fiber without any need for whey and casein. These fresh baked goods tend to pop up in winter, and are here for the new year.
Ingredients: unbleached high gluten enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, raisins, wheat bran, vital wheat gluten, whole wheat flour, walnuts, dried apples, date paste, honey, yeast, cinnamon, salt, guar gum, monocalcium phosphate. contains wheat, walnut.
Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative
This brand new dairy alternative popped up late in 2023 and is here to stay in the new year … for now at least. You can use it in savory sauces or whip it up for a creamy topping.
Ingredients: water, vegetable oil (coconut oil, canola oil), sugar, lentil protein, modified cornstarch, sucrose fatty acid esters, natural flavor, mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, salt, guar gum, sunflower lecithin, locust bean gum, beta carotene (color).
Beef Bulgogi
This easy frozen entree is also a new mainstay that popped up late in 2023. This dish contains thinly-sliced beef marinated in a traditional Korean blend of ingredients.
Ingredients: beef and binder product (beef, water, contains 2% or less of cornstarch, tapioca starch), soy sauce (water, soybean, wheat, salt), sugar, onion, pear puree (pears, ascorbic acid [to maintain color]), apple puree (apples, ascorbic acid [to maintain color]), pineapple juice (pineapple juice, ascorbic acid [to maintain color]), garlic, black pepper, sesame oil. contains soy, sesame, wheat.
TJ’s Quick Shopping List for New Dairy-Free Products
This is a quick list of the 20 latest dairy-free finds at Trader Joe’s! It includes brand new products and seasonal items that have popped back up! They are listed by grocery section and then alphabetically. See individual items in post above for ingredients and vegan options.
Bakery
- Raisin Walnut Apple Bars
- Snickerdoodle Cookies
Freezer
- Calamansi & Mango Sorbet
- Fruits & Greens Smoothie Blend
- Garlic Shiitake Green Beans
- Tofu Sheets
Refrigerated
- Chocolate Almond Protein Smoothie Beverage
- Egg Salad
- Spring Rolls with Shrimp
- Spring Rolls with Tofu
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Vegan Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative
- Vegan Pepperoni
Shelf Stable
- Bourbon Vanilla Bean Paste
- Chocolatey Drizzled Strawberry Kettle Popcorn
- Cinnamon Bun Inspired Joe-Joe’s Sandwich Creme Cookies
- Hold the Cone Tips
- Mini Mochi Rice Nuggets
- Piquant Popcorn
- Sweetened Green Mango
- Tiny Fruity Cuties Cereal