The 9 Best New Food Items To Grab At Kroger In September 2026

'Tis the season of weekend tailgates, falling leaves, and lacy garlands of paper pumpkins hanging from doorways and mantles. Fall is in the air, and with it, we bring you another month of the very best new products from Kroger. Last month, when we went over fresh Kroger finds for August 2026, we knew we'd found some bangers, but we should have known that September's haul would be OTT, thanks in no small part to the annual barrage of pumpkin spice everything appearing on shelves. We know the best days to shop at Kroger; now, we also know exactly what to put on our grocery lists for checking out in the next few weeks. 

From pumpkin spice blondies perfect for an indulgent cool-weather cuppa to protein drinks to fuel your crisp morning workouts, we think you'll get hype for this catered selection of hot new SKUs at your favorite grocery store. Keep in mind that all pricing information is accurate as of this writing, but may switch up at your local store due to location and promotions. Availability may also vary by store. 

There's little need to indulge in money-saving grocery store snack-buying tips when the snacks on the shelf are so worthy and so inexpensive, to boot. This is undoubtedly a convenience product — anyone could cut up some apples and cheddar and serve them alongside mini pretzels — but it's one we can condone, given how fiddly these items are and how satisfying it would be to rip into one of these packs after a weeknight sports practice. 

Purchase one Kroger Sweet Apples, Cheddar Cheese, and Pretzels Snack Tray for $2.00. 

Milk powder is the key to unforgettable boxed brownies, but here cream cheese icing is the magic ingredient that adds autumnal delight to these festive blondies. They feature pumpkin spice in the batter and a combination of chopped pecan bits and butterscotch chips adorning the frosting. The sum of these parts is a sweet that can't be beat for a September treat. You get a quartet of blondies per package, but they appear rich enough that you might be able to split each one in half. 

Purchase Private Selection Pumpkin Spice Blondies for $6.99 per four-count. 

We can't seem to stop chasing protein — catch us adding a can of baked beans to mac and cheese — but the uphill climb to pack in those essential grams just got a little sweeter. These yogurt drinks, which contain 23 grams of protein, can be stashed in the fridge until you're ready to sip one, and the peach flavor is a real winner. As a bonus, they're lactose-free, which may prevent tummy troubles for some sensitive consumers. 

Purchase one Kroger Protein Peach Lowfat Yogurt Drink for $1.79. 

Football season is a time of year that's dip-heavy, whether you're savoring guac, hummus, pico de gallo, or copycat Tostitos queso with Velveeta and Rotel. No matter how you like to get saucy on Saturday and Sunday, you need a solid vessel for conveying creamy, cheesy, and refreshing condiments to your mouth. Enter these naan crisps in a neutral sea salt flavor, which are just begging to be dunked and scooped. Their wedge-like shape is just perfect for scraping the sides of a container, too. 

Purchase Kroger Sea Salt Naan Crisp Crackers for $4.29 per box. 

We're already knee-deep in PSL season, but perhaps you're already sick of dropping seven or eight bucks per drive-thru run on your beloved lattes. This coffee creamer has everything you need to hang the seasonal shingle on your home coffee bar, with syrupy sweetness and a kiss of pumpkin-spiced cream. The generous 32-ounce bottle size means that you have the goods to keep the caffeine flowing all week long, too. 

Purchase Simple Truth Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer for $4.79 per bottle. 

Shelf-stable meals often suffer from a maligned reputation, but Kroger's house label is coming through with a tuna bowl that might just make you reconsider your stance. Tuna salad lasts a woefully short time in the fridge, but these bowls can go the distance, meaning that you can nosh on 15 grams of protein and a healthy serving of veggies whenever it's convenient. The tuna in question is wild-caught and labeled with the all-important MSC seal of sustainability, too. 

Purchase one Kroger Vegetable & Brown Rice Tuna Bowl for $3.29. 

Strawberries are one of our favorite fruits, and we even love growing them bigger at home with the best fertilizer. What we don't love is getting hosed on the price of freeze-dried fruit, a beloved snack for littles and grown-ups alike. These packets of crunchy preserved fruit beat the pants off the pricey ones labeled specifically for toddlers, and with no sugar added and no GMOs, you can feel just as good about serving them. 

Purchase one Simple Truth Freeze-Dried Strawberries Multipack for $7.49. 

Hot honey leads the "swicy" trend (and arguably belongs on your baked beans), so is it any wonder that we love salty nuts with a baked-on coat of the good stuff? These pistachios are heart-healthy and packed with protein, making them an excellent snack that also tastes fantastic. You needn't just save these for a munch, either. For instance, you can easily grind them up with your mortar and pestle and use them to coat seasoned chicken filets. 

Purchase Simple Truth Hot Honey Seasoned Pistachio Kernels for $5.99 per bag. 

Our favorite way to enjoy the pumpkin spice trend every autumn might be via ice cream, where we can combine our favorite dessert with our fave seasonal flavor. This pint mixes creamy pumpkin spice ice cream with cheesecake chunks, leading to an indulgent accompaniment for some TV time after a long day. And while the world's most expensive ice cream might run you thousands of dollars, these pints are eminently affordable. 

Purchase one Private Selection New York Style Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream Pint for $3.99.