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Trader Joe’s Fan Favorite Returns and Shoppers Are Losing Their Minds

March 10, 2025

Trader Joe’s fans are losing their minds over the return of a fan-favorite product, and it’s right in the bakery aisle.

Per an Instagram page called Trader Joe’s Obsessed, fans are in love with the company’s Salted Carmel Swirl Danish. The tasty pastry can be elevated or just eaten straight from the package. As with all Trader Joe’s bakery products, these seasonal danishes are available for a limited time.

The Instagram page is run by Shannon Fong, who asked, “Have you tried this Salted Caramel Swirl Danish [at] $3.99? We air-fried it for 2 mins at 325 degrees and it was perfection.”

The blogger added, “It’s not dry and you definitely taste the salted caramel. Elevate this by adding some raspberries or pecan nuts!”

Trader Joe’s shoppers were right on board with the post. “These are my favorite. I was waiting for their return,” one commenter wrote. A second noted, “They look so good and the price is awesome.” A third shopper claimed, “I ate all 3 in one day.”

What Is the One $2.99 Trader Joe’s Item Deemed Perfect for a Quick Weeknight Meal?

According to Simply Recipes, the item deemed perfect for a quick, easy, and tasty weeknight meal is Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice. The cost? Just $2.99, and it can feed two hungry adults in less than 10 minutes.

The best thing about the food item is that it can be customized. Add protein such as chicken and shrimp if you have the extra time and money, and it’s a complete, one-pot meal with little cleanup.

Other Trader Joe’s workhorses include the Customer’s Choice Winners for 2025. These beloved pantry items include the store’s Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips, the store brand’s Spiced Cider, Goat Cheese, Teeny Tiny Avocados, Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Hashbrowns, and Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice. The chain’s Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches also came No. 1 in the “sweet treat” segment.

Fan-favorite products that have since made the Trader Joe’s Product Hall of Fame include the brand’s Mandarin Orange Chicken, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets, Unexpected Cheddar, and Soy Chorizo.

Trader Joe’s is a popular grocery store chain known for its unique private-label products, affordable prices, and fun, quirky shopping experience. The company focuses on offering a curated selection of high-quality, often organic or specialty food items at competitive prices.