Is there any grocery store that inspires as much loyalty from customers as Trader Joe’s? And the chain’s fans are particularly affected when they discontinue popular products. From delicious cheesecake bites to spicy mayo, these are the ten items we’d love to see make a return to shelves.
Mochi Rice Nuggets
Trader Joe’s axed the delicious mochi rice nuggets back in 2020, upsetting fans of these sweet, savory, crunchy snacks. They combined the flavor of mochi with the texture of a crunchy rice cracker, making them a one-of-a-kind indulgence that you can’t get anymore!
Pumpkin O’s
Every year around the fall, Trader Joe’s busts out its pumpkin-flavored offerings. And, each time, shoppers cross their fingers that their favorite experiments make it back the following year. Sadly, 2022’s delicious Pumpkin O’s cereal didn’t reappear in 2023 like we hoped.
Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel Nuggets
The delightful and easy-to-snack Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel Nuggets were a huge hit when they were introduced. Shoppers were devastated when they disappeared in 2021, though some have noted that pieces of them show up in snack mixes from time to time at the retailer.
Dark Chocolate Tahitian Vanilla Caramels
Picture it: dark chocolate, Tahitian vanilla, caramel flavors, all wrapped up in a sleek package. Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Tahitian Vanilla Caramels were many shoppers’ favorite indulgent dessert snack, but they were sadly discontinued back in 2018. At this point, they’re probably gone for good.
Wasabi Mayonnaise
Wasabi mayo mixes the top-of-the-mouth heat of wasabi with the creamy, full flavor of mayo to create an extremely engrossing balance that’s perfect for fusion dishes. You could add it to sushi or just have it on the side with your fries. Sadly, it was canned in 2019.
S’mashing S’mores
Trader Joe’s best dessert item, hands down, was the S’mashing S’mores snack. These were small chocolate bars filled with marshmallow filling and wafer, letting s’mores lovers chow down on the delicious treat without needing a nearby campfire. These were removed from the shelves in 2016.
Bacon Jam
You might have heard the old joke that in the 2010s everyone talked about bacon too much. Well, there’s some truth to that. Until 2017, Trader Joe’s sold something called bacon jam. It was mostly smeared on burgers, though some would even use it as a dip. There are, thankfully, a few alternatives out there for bacon jam die-hards.
Matcha Joe-Joe’s
Who doesn’t love the taste of green tea? The Matcha Joe-Joe’s were green tea-inspired sandwich cookies that sported matcha filling and matcha-flavored crispy cookies. They made for a perfect dessert snack when paired with a cup of tea! They were unfortunately discontinued around 2019.
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Speculoos Cookie Butter Cheesecake
Cookie butter might be the single most decadent dessert spread on the planet, so making cheesecake with it seems like the most logical next step. Unfortunately, Trader Joe’s no longer sells this delicious treat, but you can still make your own by buying Speculoos cookie butter and adding it to your own cheesecake!
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Cookie Butter Cheesecake Bites
Okay, maybe cookie butter cheesecake bites were even more decadent than just having a slice of the stuff. That’s because these bites were cookie butter cheesecake wrapped in a chocolate cookie outer crust. When they went off the shelves in 2018, more than a few customers were upset!
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