After years of taste-testing (and maybe a few regrets - looking at you, pumpkin hummus), here are the 15 Trader Joe's pumpkin products you absolutely need to try this fall.
15. Trader Joe's pumpkin brioche waffles
Soft, buttery, and beautifully spiced, these are my go-to fall breakfast. I toast them until golden, top them with blueberries and a drizzle of Trader Joe's Organic Maple Butter, and pretend I'm having brunch at a café. They're also amazing with a scoop of Trader Joe's Pumpkin Ice Cream if you want dessert for breakfast.
14. Trader Joe's pumpkin cheesecake
The definition of a holiday show-stopper. Creamy, velvety, and spiced just right, this cheesecake tastes homemade - no baking required. The graham-style crust is buttery perfection. It's one of those desserts everyone at Thanksgiving asks about, and you just smile and say, "Trader Joe's."
13. Trader Joe's pumpkin butter
This might be the easiest way to make anything taste like fall. It's thick, sweet, and a little tangy, like pumpkin pie in spreadable form. I love it on toast, stirred into oatmeal, or swirled over yogurt. It also makes a great filling for pastries or muffins.
12. Trader Joe's pumpkin ravioli
Sweet and savory in all the best ways. These delicate pasta pillows are filled with creamy pumpkin and a touch of brown sugar. Toss them with browned butter and sage, or drizzle with balsamic glaze for something a little fancier. Perfect cozy-night dinner in under 10 minutes.
11. Trader Joe's pumpkin O's cereal
A classic that never goes out of style. Crunchy, lightly spiced, and not too sweet - think of them as a fall version of Cheerios. My kids snack on them dry like trail mix, and I love them with almond milk and sliced bananas.
10. Trader Joe's pumpkin pancake & waffle mix
Every pantry needs this during pumpkin season. It's fluffy, fragrant, and tastes like fall mornings at grandma's house. Add chocolate chips or pecans for a little upgrade, or use it to make mini pumpkin muffins for school snacks.
9. Trader Joe's pumpkin ice cream
The ultimate fall dessert. Smooth, rich, and spiced just enough, it's heaven in a pint. I like it on its own, but it's incredible sandwiched between Trader Joe's Maple Leaf Cookies or alongside Trader Joe's Pumpkin Cheesecake for a "two-pumpkin" situation.
8. Trader Joe's pumpkin brioche twist
If you buy one bakery item this fall, make it this. Soft, buttery, and sweet, it's perfect toasted with butter or turned into French toast. The pumpkin swirl gives it that warm spice flavor without being too sugary. The smell alone will make your morning better.
7. Trader Joe's pumpkin biscotti
These crisp little cookies are meant for dunking - coffee, tea, or even cocoa. Lightly sweet with pumpkin spice flavor, they make any coffee break feel extra cozy. They also crumble beautifully over ice cream or yogurt.
6. Trader Joe's pumpkin cream cheese spread
Creamy, sweet, and just pumpkin-y enough. It's amazing on bagels, graham crackers, or even as frosting for cupcakes. Try it on cinnamon raisin bread for the ultimate fall breakfast combo.
5. Trader Joe's pumpkin spiced teeny tiny pretzels
I can't resist these. Crunchy mini pretzels covered in a pumpkin spice yogurt glaze and sprinkled with crushed pumpkin seeds - salty, sweet, and dangerously addictive. They disappear faster than I'd like to admit.
4. Trader Joe's pumpkin Joe-Joe's
Classic and iconic. These sandwich cookies have pumpkin spice crème filling and a perfectly crisp cookie shell. They're great on their own, dipped in milk, or crushed over Trader Joe's Pumpkin Ice Cream.
3. Trader Joe's pumpkin body butter
Not edible, but absolutely essential. This thick, creamy body butter smells like a pumpkin spice latte and feels ultra-moisturizing without being greasy. Every year it sells out fast, and now I understand why - it's fall self-care in a jar.
2. Trader Joe's pecan pumpkin oatmeal
Instant oatmeal that actually tastes like dessert (in the best way). Sweet, creamy, and comforting - perfect for cold mornings when you need breakfast in two minutes flat. I like to add extra cinnamon and a few banana slices on top.
1. Trader Joe's pumpkin bagels
Soft, chewy, and subtly spiced - these bagels make mornings easy and festive. Toasted with cream cheese (or that pumpkin version above), they're the definition of cozy breakfast. Bonus points if you enjoy one with a cup of Trader Joe's Autumn Maple Coffee.
Final thoughts
Trader Joe's pumpkin season isn't just a shopping trip - it's a full event. Whether you're all about sweet treats, cozy breakfasts, or savory dinners, there's something pumpkin-spiced for everyone.
So grab a cart, stock up while you can, and embrace the orange. Because once peppermint season hits, all of this disappears - and you'll wish you'd grabbed one more box of Pumpkin Brioche Waffles.
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