Trader Joe’s is like the Disneyland of grocers. It’s ever-changing with the addition of timely and exciting new products while keeping fan-favorite items well-stocked. Exploring every aisle is a must, or else you’re likely to miss out on discovering a few gems and surprises. And, at least these days, there’s almost always a line out the door of shoppers eagerly awaiting their turn to take a spin through the cult-favorite grocer.
And while most sections of Trader Joe’s are well-frequented (is the cheese section ever not crowded?), one section is severely underrated: the bakery.
It’s true. You might breeze through it as you get your bearings, quickly picking up that loaf of bread or that 12-pack of sweet pull-apart rolls. But have you ever lingered and really explored the bakery section? Because, here, you’ll find a slew of can’t-miss products, like Trader Joe’s soft, buttery, Pain Au Lait rolls or their ciabatta rolls generously covered in a layer of their popular Everything But the Bagel Seasoning blend.
And we’re just getting started.
Ahead, behold 14 of our favorite bakery products at Trader Joe’s.
Brookie
Why choose between a cookie and a brownie when you can combine them both into a delectable Brookie? Trader Joe’s Brookies ($4.49) are legendary. They’re perfectly sweet, chewy and decadent.
Double Chocolate Croissants
These are technically found in the frozen food section, but we’re including them anyway because they are too delicious to be passed up. Trader Joe’s double chocolate croissants ($5.49) come with four croissants per package. You do need to let them proof (rise) overnight but you can just set them on your baking tray before you head to bed and then just pop them in the oven for a truly decadent breakfast in the morning.
Everything Ciabatta Rolls
This one feels self-explanatory. Why choose plain ciabatta rolls when everything ciabatta rolls ($2.49) exist?!
Pain Au Lait
Pain Au Lait literally means “milk bread” — and Trader Joe’s version is just as soft and sweet and fluffy and buttery as the brioche-like rolls found in France. How do we know? Trader Joe’s Pain Au Laits are actually made in France using a traditional family recipe.
Chocolate Chip Pain Au Lait
And if you’re craving rich, dark chocolate, Trader Joe’s sells Chocolate Chip Pain Au Lait, too, at just $3.99 a bag.
“Now, with the help of that same French supplier and their time-honored family recipe, we’re here to sweeten the deal, with Trader Joe’s Chocolate Chip Pain Au Lait,” Trader Joe’s says.
Blueberry Muffins
What makes Trader Joe’s Blueberry Muffins ($4.99) so irresistible is they’re simultaneously light, citrusy, and crunchy thanks to the hints of lemon zest and its generous sprinkling of sugar atop each blueberry-embedded muffin, respectively.
“We recommend a generous application of butter, a drizzling of honey, or a sizeable spreading of Trader Joe’s Authentic Lemon Curd,” TJ’s says.
Sweet Pull Apart Aloha Rolls
Look, our kitchen is never not stocked with sweet Hawaiian rolls. And one of our favorites is Trader Joe’s Sweet Pull Apart Aloha Rolls ($3.49).
They’re light, fluffy, and perfect for making mini sammies. Or, eat these not-too-sweet rolls on their own.
Focaccia Bread with Roasted Tomato & Parmesan
And the most indulgent loaf of bread goes to… Focaccia Bread.
Topped with roasted tomato and grated parmesan, this soft, savory bread bursts with flavor. And Trader Joe’s Focaccia Bread with Roasted Tomato & Parmesan ($4.99) is unique in that its baked on a heated tile inside of a blazing hot, stone hearth oven — leaving the bread crisp and light on the outside, and soft and airy on the inside.
Garlic Indian Style Flatbread
Name a better duo than hummus and flatbread. And at Trader Joe’s, you’ll find two different flavors of soft flatbread, original and garlic — the latter being our favorite.
Trader Joe’s Indian Style Flatbreads ($3.49) are baked in a traditional Tandoor oven, leaving the naan soft, sturdy, and lightly charred.
Chocolate Brooklyn Babka
Chocolate Brooklyn Babka ($5.99) is one of Trader Joe’s most popular baked goods — and for good reason. The sweet rich pastry is layered with chocolate and weighs a whopping 18 ounces.
The part-bread, part-croissant is glazed, studded with chocolate chips, and so popular, that they quickly sell out when they return to shelves.
Classic English Muffins
The pantry isn’t complete without English muffins — particularly Trader Joe’s Classic English Muffins. And, well, we’ll let Trader Joe’s explain why.
“Trader Joe’s Classic English Muffins ($1.99) are not sweet muffins-if anything, they’re a bit savory,” they say. “Technically speaking, they’re soft [and] slightly spongy … and delicious-perfect for toasting and slathering with butter, cream cheese, peanut butter, etc. or for using as the base of a breakfast sandwich.”
Kringle
Last, but certainly, not least is the famous Kringle. Kringles actually aren’t a Trader Joe’s exclusive item but you can get them at Trader Joe’s for limited amounts of time. Trader Joe’s usually stocks four seasonal flavors per year and sells the Kringles for $7.99. You can also purchase these Kringles online from Oh Danish Bakery.
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