Seven things from Trader Joe’s you need in your life


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Samika Aurora | Daily Trojan

Samika Aurora | Daily Trojan

  1. Peanut Butter Chewy Coated and Drizzled Granola Bars
    If you’re a fan of nuts, you must try these bars. They have been my go-to breakfast for days when I just didn’t have the time to go to the dining hall. They are filling as well as tasty — it’s like having dessert every time you take a bite.
  2. Wine Country Chicken Salad
    This item has been consistent over the years and it will forever be my favorite salad. Its creamy texture and large chunks of white chicken will satisfy your tastebuds. But don’t be fooled — even though this is called a salad, it’s as rich and fulfilling as a whole meal.
  3. Milk Chocolate Macadamia Nut Laceys
    Everyone needs to taste this buttery cookie. The combined taste of nutty macadamia, rich milk chocolate and chewy toffee is too good to be true. For me, this was love at first bite!
  4. Frozen Organic Brown Rice/ White Jasmine Rice
    How many times have you made the perfect dish and then realized that you need rice to go with it? To make this rice, all you have to do is pop a packet in the microwave for three minutes and you’re left with steaming fragrant rice. As a college student who doesn’t have a rice cooker or frankly even the time to make rice, I am beyond thankful for this.
  5. Organic Carrot Juice
    This is the best vegetable juice you will ever taste,and this is coming from someone who dislikes carrots. This juice is naturally sweet because of the carrots and is packed with flavor. Moreover, it’s a great source of Vitamin A and beta carotene. Look out for a glow on your face after enjoying this.
  6. Mandarin Orange Chicken
    This frozen meal tastes exactly like, if not better, than Panda Express’s orange chicken (minus all the oil). With the Ronald Tutor Campus Center closing at 8 p.m. everyday, this is the perfect replacement for the infamous orange chicken. It’s best to eat this as soon as it comes out of the oven because when it’s hot, it’s crunchy, tangy and bursting with flavor.
  7. Reduced Guilt Spinach and Kale Greek yogurt dip
    Perfect for study time snacking, this dip can be eaten with cucumber slices, raw carrots, celery, crackers or even chips. Other than adding flavor to your food and filling your stomach, it also is healthier than most snacks. I wouldn’t feel guilty eating this all by itself if I had to!