The Best Trader Joe's Snacks Added In September 2026

A great snack is an edible talisman with the uncanny power to evoke strong feelings — take, for example, our intense nostalgia for the taste of 1990s snacks that many folks forgot ever existed. In our opinion, Trader Joe's is Snack Central, an esteemed hub for unique, delish, munchy treats with an impact that belies its small-format stores. On the list of the best products to buy at TJ's, we've found countless worthy snacks that will fill our bellies between meals or when "real food" seems like too much work. A whole lineup of fall-inspired treats hit store shelves in September 2026, so we selected a quintessential quintet of gotta-have-em noshes that you should really consider picking up before their limited-time status sees them whisked away for something new. 

Whether your tastes run to grab-and-go crunchy noms that you can down by the handful or heat-and-eat apps that feel a little more substantial, Trader Joe's has you covered right now. Get thee to your nearest location and fill your cart in advance of the next time you're feeling peckish. Just keep in mind that there's a reason why your favorite TJ's items always seem to be sold out — it's a limited-stock sitch! Beyond that, availability may vary by store location. All pricing information was accurate as of the time of this writing. 

Samosas rank high on the list of the best Indian dishes to try at least once, and we think these unique, pumpkin-stuffed pockets will keep you coming back for more. In this case, the spices accompanying the chunks of delicious gourd include garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and fennel. Paneer cheese adds a creaminess that we feel is essential in making these feel like elevated versions of pizza rolls, a classic snack if we've ever seen one. 

Purchase Mini Spicy Pumpkin Samosas for $4.49 per box. 

Granola is among the most versatile snacks out there, with its ability to either be noshed on straight from the bag like popcorn or stirred into another medium for a richer experience. We like grabbing a yogurt cup from the fridge and tossing a handful on top, but you can also add milk and enjoy an afternoon bowl of not-quite cereal. Hopefully, your local TJ's is more accessible than the busiest Trader Joe's in NYC, because we predict you'll be making several return trips for this one. 

Purchase Salted Almond Honey Granola for $3.99 per bag. 

In terms of pairings with mac and cheese, butternut squash isn't even that unusual ... remember when we added canned baked beans for extra protein? We love the offbeat autumnal pairing of flavorful squash with sharp cheeses and curly springs of macaroni in a breaded ball that can be downed in a couple of bites. They're a little more grown-up than typical mac bites, and the squash adds a nice dose of fiber as well. Dip 'em in your favorite dressing!

Purchase Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese Bites for $3.99 per box. 

We're no stranger to the potent appeal of Trader Joe's limited-time crisps — we got mega-hype when the chain's Irish garlic butter chips hit shelves — so you can imagine that we are very excited to chow down on these kettle-cooked beauties. Rosemary, like so many distinct elements of a great TJ's snack, elevates the typical sea salt chip and makes it extra-craveable. Dunked into your fave dip, this is a snack that's fundamentally simple, but really quite special. 

Purchase Kettle Cooked Rosemary & Sea Salt Potato Chips for $2.99 per bag. 

The eternal struggle for the aspiring snacker is a nail-biting Big Question: savory or sweet? There's no need to make such a tough decision when you have this fantastically fall-tastic bag that contains munchy items from both ends of the spectrum: candy-coated pretzels, corn chips, freeze-dried apple slices, and chocolate-covered caramel corn, just to name a few. We foresee picking up a few bags, because if anyone else at home gets their mitts on this munch, it's gonna vanish fast. 

Purchase Autumn Harvest Sweet & Salty Snack Mix for $4.99 per bag.