25 Trader Joe’s Products That Cost $2 Or Less
Ballin' on a budget never tasted so good.
Trader Joe's shoppers know one of the best parts of the store is its low prices. But what are the absolute cheapest Trader Joe's items? We scoured the store to find out. Here, we present to you every single Trader Joe's item you can buy for $2 or less.
Chips
Nearly the entire chips section falls in this category: Classic Potato, Reduced Guilt Kettle Cooked Chips, Cheese Crunchies, Spicy Cheese Crunchies (@ Flamin' Hot fans!), BBQ chips, Hawaiian-Style Salt and Vinegar Chips, Sweet Potato Chips, Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips, Sweet Plantain Chips, and two kinds of veggie chips (sticks and shells). Phew!
Candy Bars
The next time you need a chocolate bar for your desk stash, you might want to grab one from TJ's. The organic dark chocolate bars (almond, super dark, and truffle) are all $2 or less, as are the Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee and Chocolate Batons. Cereal fans, there's also a Milk Chocolate Bar stuffed with Crunchy Cinnamon Squares (not unlike Cinnamon Toast Crunch 😏) that makes the cut.
Popcorn
So many options to choose from...movie theater popcorn, heirloom popcorn, white cheddar popcorn, AND birthday cake popcorn.
Flowers
Trader Joe's is a go-to place for inexpensive flowers, but these mini pots will really save you some pennies. Each little bloom is just $1.99!
Crackers
If you're having a party and serving cheese and crackers, TJ's is the place to stock up. They have these Ritz-like crackers, plus brioche toasts, savory thin crackers, three-seed beet crackers, and water crackers, all of which are $2 or less.
Cookies
The regular-size Oreo copycats don't make the cut, but the Joe-Joe's Slims do! Fig Bites (TJ's version of Fig Newtons) are $1.99, too, and the Chocolate Covered Wafer Cookies are 79 cents.
Greeting Cards
Per a sign in the Essex Crossing store, Trader Joe's works with more than 300 professional artists to select the mix of cards you see in stores. From birthday to thank you to "just because" cards, TJ's has cards for every occasion, and they're always just 99 cents.
Protein Bars
Stock up on RX, Perfect, Lara, Luna, and Kind Bars—all for $2 or less. The cheapest, Luna Bars, are 99 cents each. Lenny and Larry's Complete Cookies are $1.69, too!
Dried Fruit
Dried fruit can get pricy, but TJ's has some solid options. Grab dried mango, roasted coconut chips, or banana chips for $2 or less. The Dried Seaweed Snackers are 99 cents, too!
Deli Snacks
If you're leaving the grocery store starving, these on-the-go snacks will tide you over till you get home. Italian-Style Salami Sticks and prosciutto-wrapped mozzarella sticks are both under $2.
Pizza Dough
In the refrigerated section, you can grab pizza dough—no thawing necessary.
Dips
TJ's Chunky Salsa and Chipotle Black Bean Dip are both $1.99—a perfect match for all those chips.
Frozen Fruit
If you're always left with spoiled fruit after grocery runs, it's time to start buying frozen. You can get pineapple tidbits, strawberries, and blueberries for $2 or less.
Pretzel Sticks
Good news: These bags of pretzel sticks are BIG.
Frozen Taters
Sweet potato fries, shredded hash browns. and regular hash browns (which look just like Mickey D's) are all two bucks or less.
Peanut Butter
Salted or unsalted, that is the question. Both creamy and crunchy make the cut!
Shakshuka Starter
When you're craving this Mediterranean breakfast but don't feel like putting forth much effort, the $2 starter has your back. Pour it into the skillet, then add eggs!
Hummus
You can snag hummus containers in flavors like kalamata and olive, spicy, and tomato basil for just $1.99.
Giardiniera
These pickled veggies taste great on EVERYTHING—sandwiches, burgers, salads, even scrambled eggs.
Cold Brew Latte Bars
For a low-budget dessert that also tastes like coffee...you know what to do.
![premiere for neon's "ferrari" arrivals](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/giada-de-laurentiis-attends-the-premiere-of-neons-ferrari-news-photo-1752331821.pjpeg?crop=0.668xw:1.00xh;0.109xw,0&resize=360:* "Premiere For Neon's "Ferrari" - Arrivals")
Fans Applaud Giada For Her Sweet Act Of Kindness
You Can Get Free Fries At These Chains Today
Why Major Brands Are Removing Artificial Dyes
Walmart Recalls Nearly 1 Million Water Bottles
