I tried it so you don’t have to.
Brutally honest, occasionally dramatic, and always snack-obsessed—this is where I spill the tea on what’s worth your cart space and what’s better left on the shelf. No fluff, no filters, just real-deal reviews with a side of sass.
Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers
This is one of my favorite candies from TJ’s. If I’m ever in a position where I need some reliable snacks, this is one of my top choices. The sourness is just right which allows the flavors to really shine. All of the flavors are amazing but the blue is my favorite! I’d love if they carried a bag of JUST the blue dolphins. Not only do these taste great, but the shapes are adorable! If you couldn’t tell by my rating and raving review, I’m obsessed. I can always count on this product to satisfy my sweet/sour tooth! What’s your favorite Trader Joe’s candy?!
Sour Jelly Beans
Finally, Trader Joe’s provided a product that is actually sour! They’ve tried in the past (**cough cough Tangy Turtles) and have left me disappointed. The flavors are apple, orange, lemon, blue raspberry and cherry… but don’t hold me to that in the case I’m wrong! I enjoyed all of the flavors but the sourness definitely overpowered it all. I couldn’t eat a ton in one sitting because I was wincing from the sourness.
Overall, I’d get these again but they aren’t my first choice! I’m sure I’m not alone in this, but the sour Scandinavian swimmers have my heart! Have you tried these?
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
I’ve been eyeing this sweet treat for months and I finally pulled the trigger (the $1.99 trigger). These did not disappoint. The dark chocolate was rich and the caramel was creamy. The caramel is a fudgey consistency, not liquidy. I really enjoyed how thick the dark chocolate was because that gave a luxurious feel. I took off one point because of the salt inconsistency. A couple of chocolates had a huge block of salt on top, whereas others had barely any. Despite the inconsistency, the plethora of sea salt balanced out the chocolate nicely. This product is perfect for satisfying your dark chocolate sweet tooth (on a budget) and would be so cute in a gift basket! What is your favorite dark chocolate dessert?!
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
This is my favorite chocolate candy, in a mini version. You all know what I think of dark chocolate (*cough cough* superior), so this should come as no surprise. This little $0.99 baggy allows me to indulge without having temptation. Who isn’t tempted by the big container of pb cups?! There are 3 servings in the bag which is equivalent to 1 MTJ serving. Perfect. Just kidding, I actually ate this in two sittings but I’d have no problem eating them all! I think having to unwrap them slowed me down. I would definitely pick these up over Reese’s. Have you tried these?!
Dark Chocolate Almonds
We all know that I find dark chocolate to be superior, but the ratio of chocolate to almond was too much. The chocolate coating was extremely thick which took away from the flavor of the almond. I do love that they carry $0.99 options so you can have a little treat in your bag or to bring to the movies (aka what I did). I also enjoy the sizing because then I don’t have to worry about plowing through a big container of them in one sitting! This definitely isn’t my first choice when it comes to the $0.99 options, but I could see myself picking this up again if I were heavily craving something dark chocolate heavy. What’s your favorite little treat item from TJ’s?
Strawberry Licorice Twists
This is one of my most favorite Trader Joe’s candy! It’s taken me months and months to review this product because I’ve never had the self control to take pictures before devouring the bag. This definitely is not like a Red Vine and is not like a Twizzler so I can’t make a comparison. But I can tell you that these are fantastic. I can easily eat a whole bag in one sitting. The strawberry flavor is so good without being too sweet! These are super thick so I consider them to be a two-biter… and that’s ME saying that.
If I weren’t clear enough, these are an all time favorite of mine. I can’t ever get enough of these! I eat them as a dessert, a sweet snack and I always bring them on trips. Speaking of, I just went to Disneyland and brought a bunch of TJ’s snacks! Check out my newest YouTube video where I show you all the snacks I brought! Have you tried this candy?!