Vegan Trader Joe's *NEW* Frozen Foods Taste Test - Meat Eaters Pizza, Tofu Scramble, Ice Cream!

[@GS-lq2is]

Awww, how can you not give the poor pup a bite??

[@LulusMom1220]

I loved how he tapped his arm. ❤️🐶❤️

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Tapped? There's definitely some force behind them. Sometimes he'll get me in the back of the knee and almost take me down.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

He and is brother do normally get a bit of crust at the end, but honestly, this crust was just too good to share! Haha.

[@lakedog7313]

Little dog stole the show! So cute 😊

[@MonsonMadeThis]

And doesn't he know it. He knows exactly what he's doing.

[@Sketcher93]

I love "the look" Ben Gives Popper... It's like, "Really?" 😂 Love your videos.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Hopper does this thing, as you saw in the video, where he pokes you with his nose when he wants somethings. It started out as a light tap, but as he's gotten more comfortable (and demanding) it's gotten much more aggressive. Sometimes I'll be at the counter cutting something, and he'll hit me in the knees from behind and almost take me down. He's quite the character. Haha.

[@starletta8293]

I don’t eat soy but that dog is everything ! He’s saying he wants a bite too ! Love it

[@MonsonMadeThis]

He got jealous that the attention wasn't focused on him. And yeah, if there's food around, he assumes that it's for him.

[@gracemyers1156]

Thank you for the video! I love Trader Joe’s! I really liked the vegan pizza but I added the Trader Joe’s frozen roasted vegetables (bell peppers and onions) on top. I’ll definitely keep buying this pizza!

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Love the idea of adding the peppers! I'm going to do that next time! Thanks!

[@ljohnson9054]

I’m at TJs all the time. How did I miss that pizza!? Gotta go back now🙂 Great video, adorable pups!

[@MonsonMadeThis]

It's fairly new. I feel like every time I go now, there are a ton of new things to try. They are doing great work!

[@FairLadyAshley]

I need to make a run to Trader Joe’s and get that scramble and the hold the cone! I was totally thinking of making it as breakfast wrap and then you can split it as a quick breakfast during a work week!

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I agree! Haha. I'll be heading back soon and definitely doing that. Such a quick and easy breakfast.

[@maggiesmith9000]

That was great. And I loved the dog interaction. Going to Trader Joe's tomorrow so I will have a look out for the pizza for sure. I bought the tiny cones before and I think they should be bigger but I would like that chocolate ice cream in a tub. Thanks for sharing. Love these.

[@munajedski]

TJ's is my fave place to food shop. 😋

[@munajedski]

The drumsticks are really good. The box says 6 is a serving! 😄 One is enough for me.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Thanks! I agree.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Yeah, I'm usually good with one, too.

[@sniffingdogartofficial7257]

New subscriber here; just watched your cauliflower wings video. Loved it so much, and yeah I'll be rinsing through your channel checking out some of your other recipes now. Have a great day, guys! Love from the UK!

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Welcome! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@patriciabenes6615]

Your puppy made me smile...laugh actually...he's the star of the show....(I do like your videos though...lol)

[@MonsonMadeThis]

He wanted to make sure he was featured. He knows what he brings to the table, and he wants to make sure that we know. Haha. Thanks for watching.

[@catedee5012]

I appreciate how you refer to childhood food memories and tastes in order to make those connections and ties with eating vegan. I really like that. There is comfort there. I would love to hear what you guys order at fast food places.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Food is more than just sustenance. There is a lot wrapped up in why we eat what we eat. In my humble opinion, the best way to get folks to eat less or no meat (and dairy) is to show them that they can still eat the foods they love, just made with different ingredients. Ben is a perfect example of this. Though he still does eat a bit of cheese occasionally, he was able to give up meat overnight because he can still go through a drive-thru and grab a burger when he wants. The ingredients are different, but the experience is still the same.

[@catedee5012]

@@MonsonMadeThis Yes, so true. I totally agree; there is a lot of comfort in what is familiar and getting something similar can satisfy that food need.

[@notmyname327]

Oooh those snout boops, I just want to pet him! Great video, I don't have a lot of vegan processed food available, and frozen foods of any kind are actually expensive here so I usually cook from scratch or order take out. It's great to see the variety you have available!

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Haha! I definitely prefer to cook mostly from scratch, but I agree that it's nice to know these things are out there for folks that depend on convenience foods to feed themselves. Ben loves a quick and effortless meal, so he's grateful that these things exist.

[@baileesmom12]

No TJs here in Canada but I just have to comment on "Odie the scene-stealer". Adorable the way he nudges your elbows hoping to get some of that good food.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Aw, I'm sorry. And this was actually Hopper trying to get in on the video. Hopper is our little pokey. It's kind of insane sometimes. But we love him anyway. haha.

[@tomithot261]

Love watching the family in action ... include the 4 legged "peeker". I love your taste tests ... Asian flavors. How about doing an Asian frozen food check for dumplings / noodles / etc. I like your flavors and trust both of your taste buds. Thanks for bringing me back to the kitchen with a plan!

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I still can't believe he did that! Also, I love the taste test idea! Thanks so much.

[@thegirlwhospeaks236]

You Think it is?

[@sddavis9874]

I LOVE the cherry chocolate chip ice cream. I’m not much of a frozen dessert person but that stuff is awesome. 💗

[@sarahdee374]

I feel that way about Ben & Jerry's vegan Cherry Garcia. I'm def gonna try TJ's.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I agree 100%

[@richardhardy4243]

Please tell me the serving size on the Soy Ice Cream is 6 tubs!

[@GS-lq2is]

Hahahaha

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Um...

[@MsVNG]

Okay, you both have to try Magnum non-dairy vanilla ice cream bar. You cannot tell it’s not dairy! Amazing 10 out of 10 recommend.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I've had them! I completely agree.

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

Trader joes vegan cheddar slices are great, and I use their ground "beef" in a tube to make tacos! : )

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I'm not sure I've tried either of those items... I'll have to give them a go. Thanks!

[@GS-lq2is]

I’d be interested in hearing about your fast food hacks

[@MonsonMadeThis]

You got it!

[@sandrochiavaroBeerCircles]

Those cones are the best!!! I love the same treat size?

[@MonsonMadeThis]

So good!

[@Aninram1985]

Whole Foods has some great vegan food, and their 365 ice cream line is pretty good, along with other vegan ice creams. Do another vegan ice cream line taste test!

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I agree. I think we'll definitely be doing another test.

[@margarett_b]

These products do sound really good! And considering you've tried many vegan pizzas, tofu scrambles and ice creams plus made some yourself, I am sure your opinion here is valuable :D Plus, I am always happy when non-vegans enjoy plant-based alternatives - makes me think we are heading in the right direction with these products! And the tiny cones seem like such a bomb treat! . Anyways, thanks for this taste test! I am glad you enjoyed these! Wishing you a great week ahead! Lots of love!

[@MonsonMadeThis]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@JohannaZee]

No Evil makes a better chorizo (for me) and Whole Foods had a nice organic one.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I've seen it, but never given it a go. It's actually available at a discount on Imperfect Foods this week. Maybe I'll add some to the order. I did but another brand that had the exact same packaging as the TJ's one, and it was NOTHING like it. The texture was very different, and it had zero flavor. I always thought that TJ's just re-packaged other brands' foods, but that's definitely not the case.

[@JohannaZee]

@@MonsonMadeThis I find the TJs one to greasy.

[@Wwetitanfan27]

1. The Soy creamys aren't new, they're the OGs. other newer ice cream stuff would be the coffee ice cream and the chocolate bars 2. they just came out w frozen organic veggie bites (def the don lee farms ones under the TJs brand) 3. For anyone interested, there r 2 vegan facebook groups called everything vegan trader joe's and the original trader joe's which are pretty cool. That's how I know about #2

[@MonsonMadeThis]

1. Absolutely. The didn't have the other two when I was there last. I'm excided to try the new oat milk bars. 2. I'll have to look for those! 3. Thanks!

[@sarahdee374]

I bought the scramble and loved it. However I had a real problem with it and wonder if any of your non-microwave followers did as well. In order to bake this I had to remove the chunk of scramble from the paper bowl (per pkg instructions). A LOT of the paper was hard frozen to the product! I had to spend 10 minutes scraping it off with a sharp knife. At your suggestion I added a little bit of roasted potatoes, rolled it all in a tortilla and topped with some leftover enchilada sauce. Super good. But I don't want to have to scrape paper off my meal each time. Anyone??

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I get it. I've been vegan for over 5 years, and the fact that it's "meat" isn't really a draw. I would have loved a roasted veggie pizza just as much. As a person who loves spice, I didn't really think think that the tofu scramble had any heat at all.

[@sarahdee374]

@@MonsonMadeThis thanks so much for replying. I'm gonna try the scramble, I do like some heat, and can always add it. Hoping if the meat pizza is a hit at TJ's will expand to margarita or roasted veggie etc. I think most meat eaters think we vegans just sit around craving meat 24/7, right?

[@veilbreak5867]

Sarah Dee..I think this may happen if the product has slightly defrosted, then re frozen. I bought some vegen 'bacon' and every slice was stuck together, and top layer was stuck to the card

[@MsVNG]

Video idea 💡: please take keeping up with the flannagans (Kim) who just moved to Vegas area to your favorite restaurant (vegan or not) and help them with ordering delicious vegan food and vlog the experience.

[@MonsonMadeThis]

I'll have to look them up. Thanks!

[@girliedog]

this is like watching paint dry

[@MonsonMadeThis]

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[@bobbyreyes6609]

😂😂😂

[@ivorykeys1566]

Are y'all brothers ?

[@MonsonMadeThis]

we are not.