Wichita Mom Picks: Our Favorite, Must-Have Items at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s opened in Wichita one year ago, and we still get TONS of questions! Never been there? Not sure what to buy? Want to know what other mamas love? Here’s our list of Wichita Mom-Approved, must-have items to add to your shopping list. Whether you’re looking for gluten-free snacks, personal care items, or pantry essentials to keep those little bellies full, Trader Joe’s is up to the challenge! 

Favorite Gluten-Free Items 

  • Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
  • Dried Fruit
  • GF Pumpkin Bread (throw some in the freezer to enjoy year-round!)
  • Chocolate Covered Almonds with Sea Salt
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
  • Dark Chocolate Coconut Almonds
  • Goat Cheese
  • Coconut Creme Cold Brew
  • Chocolate Milk
  • Chai Tea Latte Mix
  • Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
  • GF Cinnamon Raisin Bread
  • GF Cauliflower Thins 
  • Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

Favorite Savory Items 

  • Marinated Meats
  • Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi
  • Everything Bagel Crackers
  • Sundried Tomato Ravioli
  • Mandarin Chicken
  • Chicken Spring Rolls
  • Soft Pretzels

Favorite Sweet Treats 

  • Speculoos Cookie Butter
  • Peppermint Joes
  • Maple Sandwich Cookies
  • Dried Fruit
  • Chocolate Covered Almonds with Sea Salt
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
  • Dark Chocolate Coconut Almonds
  • Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
  • Seasonal Baking Mixes (special mentions: Apple & Pumpkin Bread!)
  • Churro Bites
  • 5 Seed Almond Bars
  • Coconut Creme Cold Brew
  • Chocolate Milk
  • Chai Tea Latte Mix
  • Pumpkin Waffle Mix

Favorite Personal Care Items 

  • Hand cream
  • Shaving Cream

Favorite Seasonings 

  • Saffron
  • Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
  • Chili Lime Seasoning

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What are your favorite TJ’s items to stock up on?

Erin Bartel
Erin is a marketing consultant in Wichita KS. She spends her days helping businesses and non-profits navigate the ever-changing waters of digital & local marketing and homeschooling her kids. She and her daughter also own Sassy Squid Ink, an imprint designing notebooks, journals, and sketchbooks. A mother of 2 happily married to her college sweetheart, Erin's hobbies include bribing herself to exercise, traveling with (and without) her family, and trying to remember where she hid the chocolate.