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If you are obsessed with fall-themed snacks during these cozy months like I am, this read is for you. Within a 35-mile radius, Trader Joe’s is a fan favorite on campus, and so many of us are devoted enough to make the 57-minute trek out to get some goodies. Before you hit the road, I’m here to share 5 Trader Joe’s “must-have” fall snacks to jump-start your cozy-weather season.
To start off, these Apple Crisp Inspired Milk Chocolate Caramels are always at the top of my list. An apple cinnamon caramel layers over a creamy chocolate filling, with some crispy pieces, all in a milk chocolate shell. This bite-sized snack is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, with a nice crunch added as well. When you want a fall-themed snack, but are tired of everything pumpkin-flavored, I suggest mixing it up with this delicious apple cinnamon treat.
Next up, I have to recommend the Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix. This combination of candy-coated pretzels, corn chips, dark chocolate-drizzled caramel popcorn, mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and pink lady apple chips is the perfect complement to a cozy fall movie night. Not only is it delicious, but it is aesthetically pleasing and fits the fall theme. Whether you enjoy all elements within this bag together, or prefer them separately, it is hard to not crave the treats inside the Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix.
Now, there is absolutely no way I could leave out Trader Joe’s Chocolate Mousse Pumpkins. Essentially, they are velvety chocolate cakes with a silky mousse, but in my opinion, heaven is an equally good description. They have a slight crunch from the outside chocolate shell, which then melts into a soft, creamy middle. The combination of a rich, dense chocolate cake and a silky smooth mousse makes for the perfect bite every time. If you are a chocolate lover, this dessert is for you.
Beware when buying the Pumpkin Streusel Muffins from Trader Joe’s: I once witnessed a fight break out between two people over the last case of these, and for good reason. To say the least, these muffins are worth fighting over. Not only are they gluten-free, but they actually taste delicious! Their fluffy, moist pumpkin inside, paired with some nice pumpkin-seasoned crunchies on top, makes them the best fall breakfast or snack. From my experience with pumpkin baked goods, I feel like they can be very dense on the inside, but these muffins in particular are super light and airy. The cinnamon pumpkin spiced streusel topping brings out so much flavor and is simply scrumptious.
Last but certainly not least, we have the Pumpkin Pie Spice Bark. This gingersnap cookie and pretzel combination, coated in pumpkin pie-spiced white chocolate with a dark chocolate drizzle and sprinkle of sea salt, is exactly what you need this fall season. Like some of the other snacks, this gorgeous food combination that Trader Joe’s made perfectly satisfies the sweet and savory combination. The bark comes in pretty large chunks, minimizing crumbs at the bottom of the bag, as well as providing a fairly large portion.