Thanksgiving is all about the food: turkey, ham, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, roasted veggies and pumpkin pie … OK, we’ll stop making you drool. But clearly we’re counting down the days to enjoy our favorite comfort meal of the year and days’ worth of delicious leftovers.
For the hosts out there, the holiday can be a little stressful as you finish up cooking and your family is hovering around the kitchen. One of our favorite ways to distract hungry guests (besides the football game) is to put out a humble snack for munching.
You may be thinking, “Wait, you want me to do more cooking?” Fear not, as Trader Joe’s has some seasonal pre-made snacks that are perfectly festive. Savory and sweet, these snacks range from fan-favorite goods to brand-new treats that will be sure to impress. Here are some Trader Joe’s snacks that both you and your family will love to graze come November 27.
Nuts About Rosemary Mix
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A blend of roasted almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and pecans promises a light yet nutritious snack for your guests. And Trader Joe’s Nuts About Rosemary Mix offers seasonal herbaceous flavors that will get anyone that tries it in the holiday spirit. Seasoned with rosemary, sea salt and “just a touch of sugar,” these nuts will taste like you roasted them in the oven with your turkey. Nuts are also packed with heart-healthy fats and antioxidants like tocopherol, which can reduce inflammation and lower your risk of certain cancers.
Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Popcorn
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Need we say more? Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Popcorn provides the taste of America’s favorite holiday side in one crunchy handful. This snack gives a tease of what’s to come for dinnertime, with a fitting blend of spices coating the popcorn: celery seed, thyme, parsley, black pepper and sage. Great as a pre-meal snack, it’s also great to have in the house to get the family excited for Thanksgiving, starting weeks before the holiday.
Syrah Soaked Toscano Cheese Spread & Dip
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Wine and cheese lovers, this one’s for you. While a charcuterie board may be a little much to serve before Thanksgiving dinner, this Syrah Soaked Toscano Cheese Spread & Dip is an easy, cheesy option. Pair this wine-soaked nutty cheese with veggie dippers like carrots and celery and prepare to be amazed. Trader Joe’s suggests to mix this spread with chopped almonds and cream cheese, form into a ball and refrigerate before serving, and we think that’s an innovative idea we can get behind. It reminds us of our own Pear-Pecan Cheese Ball recipe.
Chocolatey Caramel Pretzel Drumstick Decorating Kit
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This Chocolatey Caramel Pretzel Drumstick Decorating Kit is both a snack and an activity for guests that really need to be distracted. With pretzel sticks shaped like festive drumsticks, they’re easy to dip in chocolate and decorate with sprinkles for a cute little bite. They’re also simple to make ahead of time if you have limited space for this DIY snack.
Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips
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For those that prefer chips over popcorn, the Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Kettle Chips offer the same fan-favorite flavors as the thematic kernels. We love the chip version because if you’re a Thanksgiving-leftover sandwich maker like Ross Geller, these chips are perfect for pairing with the day-after lunch on the side or even right on the sandwich. It definitely adds a crunch that your leftovers may be missing.
