5 Cozy Fall Grocery Finds from Trader Joe’s — All Under $5

The fall season is nearly upon us – but that hasn’t stopped retailers including Trader Joe’s from getting an early start.

Already, it smells like cinnamon and pumpkin spice across many grocery aisles.

Trader Joe’s has launched its fall lineup this year – many of which you’ll notice are returning favorites with some newer items. We constructed a list of some of the best ones that you can buy on a budget and potentially support your health goals.

Keep in mind that the prices and availability of items listed below can vary by location.

Organic Pumpkin

What better way to start the fall off than with pure pumpkin? Trader Joe’s organic pumpkin can be used to make a pie or a fall-style latte.

It’s also a solid fiber option, with a half-cup serving coming out to four grams of fiber and 50 calories. The only caveat is you’ll need a can opener for this one.

A 15-ounce can at Trader Joe’s costs $2.79.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Seasoning

You may also want to give that pie or latte a boost with pumpkin pie spice seasoning. Trader Joe’s variety consists of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cardamom, nutmeg and lemon peel.

Here’s an important thing to note about pumpkin pie spice and many other spices. These generally do not become unsafe or spoil, meaning they are usually safe to eat years after the expiration date.

The only sacrifice to make is that it may lose its flavor over time. A 1.8-ounce container of pumpkin spice seasoning at Trader Joe’s currently costs $2.99.

Autumnal Harvest Soup

Also, coming to you during the fall is cold, flu and allergy season. What better way to treat those than a cup of Trader Joe’s Autumnal Harvest Soup?

The soup is made with tomato puree, pumpkin puree, butternut squash, dried onion and garlic, heavy cream, butter, as well as some vegetables and other spices. It also contains four grams of added sugar per serving.

The entire mason jar contains three one-cup servings, each at 150 calories. The 25-ounce jar sells for $4.99.

All Butter Apple Shortbread Cookies

Today it can be tough to find a cookie on a grocery shelf that isn’t loaded with sugar and oils. If this is you finding yourself wanting a healthier option – Trader Joe’s has brought back its seasonal All Butter Apple Shortbread Cookies.

Per three cookies, just three grams of added sugar are included. The flavorings include butter, dried apples, apple juice concentrate and vanilla. Overall, this is a great crunchy option to satisfy a sweet tooth.

If you enjoy these, you may want to buy a few boxes because these only stay on the shelf for a limited time. A 4.93-ounce box sells for $3.79. Here’s to hoping that this item one day becomes an all-year-long product on the shelves at Trader Joe’s.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Anyone who’s even attempted to turn potatoes into a mashed form knows that this process can be time-consuming.

If you are looking to save time in the kitchen, you might be in luck: Trader Joe’s has brought back its frozen mashed sweet potatoes this season for those who are looking for a little convenience. This item consists of just sweet potatoes and no other ingredients like seed oils or preservatives.

The packaging is portioned into pucks and is easy to defrost. Just take the necessary serving and apply heat in a pan. The entire bag consists of 3.5 total servings at 110 calories and four grams of fiber each.

Feel free to add butter or cinnamon to enhance the flavor. The 18-ounce bag costs $2.99.

These are just a handful of items picked out that best align with our principles. You can check out Trader Joe’s full fall lineup online.