Trader Joe's Haul (our favorite vegan stuff)

[@nono-fo5ls]

You americans are so lucky. I don't understand why most americans insist stayint ignorant when they have access to anything. You have substitudes for anything, damn.

[@nono-fo5ls]

Actually sometimes i do understand. Junk food is cheaper than vegetables there, as i know.

[@jurassicjaws]

Yes, junk food is cheaper. I was homeless for a while when I was a teenager, and of course I didn't have a kitchen to store and cook my food in, so it was fast food for me. It wasn't willful ignorance, and the nearest Trader Joe's was over 100 miles away. I currently do volunteer work with hospice patients and I've met many families who have a home, but can't always afford to keep the electricity on. So, of course they're not going to go load up on fresh fruits and veggies if they cannot be stored properly. Please don't lump Americans into one big lazy and ignorant group so easily. It's very sad to read, especially when some of us ate what we did because it was that or go hungry at the time.

[@brndn-t1r]

Not always true...

[@ellarush4075]

Your comment comes off as mean and ignorant... even if that wasn't your intention. Not all Americans are wallowing in money and are choosing to piss it away on 20 double cheeseburgers instead of spending it at their local farmer's market.

[@zencat55]

not all of these things are available in every area of the U.S. and they are expensive

[@hiicam]

Crunchy curls are crack. When I even touch the bag in the pantry my dog comes running because he loves them too 🤣

[@juliedew6669]

Best comment I've read today. Burst out laughing and my cat came to see what was the matter

[@RaiseTinyDinosaurs]

"I just love food!" Right there with ya, sister.

[@caimaccoinnich9594]

It's such a curse!😂😂😂😂😂

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

We peel the broccoli stems and use as cucumber in salads. Very tender!

[@Waynsong92]

Hey, I recently learnt about the Zero Waste movement. Was wondering what are your thoughts about it, and would you ever try it? As I believe it goes very well in line with veganism.

[@Driveontheroad]

Wayn Song second this, that would be really interesting

[@vaguelyvegan7340]

This is getting my vote

[@dedoubecool]

I make cashew butter at home. It's so easy you literally just have to let your food processor run for a while. Not only is it cheaper but you can also add the spices you want like vanilla, cardamom... 😍 Highly recommend !!

[@gomezaddams6470]

I love a lot of the stuff that Trader Joe's has. The only problem is they have so much packaging it's stupid. And there's not a lot of recycling kind of Packaging. especially when it comes to the fresh things. They really need to work on recyclable Packaging! ps. excuse my manners thank you for the great video LOL

[@CorinnaAtHome]

Gomez l Addams this is one of the reasons I don’t shop there as much!

[@gomezaddams6470]

Corinna Henderson at least not for fresh vegetables as much as possible I tried to buy them in bulk anyway because I eat a lot LOL. For all the goodies like the Curly Q's and the walnuts which even though I eat the walnuts just a handful in the morning I get the broken ones because they almost taste better and they're like a buck cheaper and I know it's only a dollar but it adds up! And then their pumpkin seeds are still the cheapest you're going to find anywhere and they're Raw I like raw things because it's got a little bit more nutrition in the nuts and things and I know about all the enzymes and stuff. but I do not consume enough to be poison. anyway for the goodies it's a great place they have something called soyrizo they put it in a gross tube so it looks like real chorizo. it's just hydrolyzed soy protein with a bunch of spices but I mix it with tons of vegetables and cook it up so use it like a seasoning with a little bit of texture to make taco filling and other Mexican Spanish type fillings anyway it's under $3 there. And I Do buy there raw sauerkraut that has a couple pickle chips in it because it's also around $10 in most of the stores and $3.99 there. That's a big difference if I'm not getting a chance to make my own. Which is not much lately because I have a muscle disease that came back as I got older I was born with it. Anyway that's neither here nor there. I talk a lot sorry LOL voice to text it's so dangerous! plus it gives you really bad grammar sometimes words are completely wrong I swear they change hours later LOL and my Punctuation is just laughable too! do you take care!

[@clearmist7170]

Recyclable stuff, tends to mean that stuff is packaged in a way that it's more likely to be opened and broken, like Amazon packs their stuff. Recycling is such a scam and waste of money. Everything goes to the garbage anyway. I'd rather things come packaged in a way that it preserves and helps protect the product. That should be the priority. Not how cheap of a cardboard they can throw something in.

[@amym.1349]

How is recycling a scam and a waste of money?

[@Blurggg]

Agreed. Their produce packaging is ridiculous overkill.

[@alijahlegault539]

I love affordable grocery hauls! This is awesome, a different outlook on a grocery hauls with budget and value of your food considered.

[@EvolutionofMasha]

GIRL!!! YASS!!!!! Those lentil curls are my strange addiction. I either buy like 3 bags at a time or restrict and vow not to buy because I eat the whole bag in a sitting. I liked your description of having the fun shape.....cuz yess I think subconsciously that is why I like them also lol.

[@hiicam]

kaship98 yaaasssssss

[@EvolutionofMasha]

kaship98 Sending lots of love to you! Girl! Yasssssss!! Work it!

[@q..q2291]

This comment and comment section made my day

[@happybaby323]

kaship98 how bout ya stop being a shitty human.

[@celifacejones]

That Soy Creamery ice cream is the best. I had a quart in my freezer for about 6 months and it tasted just as great. Usually freezer burn or old ice cream gets too crystallized from thawing and refreezing, but not that one.

[@AzjatyckiCukier]

OMG the food is so cheap... Where I live, a small bag of frozen blueberries is at least 10 USD....

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I LOVE TJs! I LOVE hauls! Right now, TJs sells Red Lentil Pasta which has 13 grams of protein per serving, and tastes AWESOME(LY)!

[@Darswar4]

I just figured out how to make nut butter in my juicer, complete game changer.

[@kiss4god]

Fuck

[@warholbanana6317]

darzey how? Please share.

[@believeit4359]

HOW

[@Darswar4]

I have an Omega juicer, I just run the nuts/seeds for about 3 or 4 passes. It gets smooth just like store bought.

[@Darswar4]

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[@sandysunrise9618]

Also the "Inner Peas" crunchies are absolutely non-stop munching until whole bag is gone!! Buy 3 bags at a time!! The Olive Oil Popcorn is its competition when watching a movie!! Lovvvve TJ!!!!

[@Judyyesulcho]

Please more videos like these! Here in Australia we don’t have trader Jones or whole foods so it’s so interesting to watch American grocery hauls :)

[@liyanai151]

Tj's frozen broccoli is the best!! Every other grocery store brand of florets I've tried are all crumbled and barely intact, but the tj ones are so good they almost look and feel fresh when I steam them

[@o.o4566]

My favourite nondairy ice cream is the SO Delicious stuff. I love the coconut or cashew milk ice cream.

[@chicken2jail545]

Yasss! Both the Snickerdoodle and the Salted Caramel are wicked delicious.

[@embarrassedcap]

lol saw this uploaded right after I made a Trader Joe's run ALSO they've had these vegan berry+high fiber muffins and man they will ... make you regular.

[@hhaiso]

Fuck yeahhhhh. Cleaning my backpack while watching. Idk why but i binge your videos while cleaning or folding laundry. Soothing voice, great content. ♡

[@Kikovandeko]

Wow I wish I was American sometimes in Canada all that would be triple the price!!

[@rinlila6974]

Where I live frozen stuff is frowned upon... never knew why. I love it so much (also it's a lot cheaper and it makes it easier to eat vegetables).

[@zestypenguin8011]

I would eat all of that in one weekend.

[@fashionbug9880]

I'm addicted to the tikka masala. I buy 4 at a time lol. I'm also not a fan of spice, but DAMN they do it well lol. The thai vegetable gyoza, brownie truffle baking mix, and cookie butter are also favs. I just *hate* how much palm oil TJ's uses

[@heatherg1296]

Omg I died when you said "It's a marinara" Because it reminded me of when people try to do a fake Italian accent. 😂

[@KenzLovesMovies]

Ooh, I love the stem part of the broccoli! It takes a little more prep than florets, but it can be a really tasty, tender bit of vegetable! If you ever buy, like, a whole head of broccoli, you can go ahead and cut off the florets, and then cut off the tough _outer layer_ of the stem. Then you can slice or julienne or whatever the middle part and cook with the rest of the florets (I love roasting my broccoli, it's so good ;-;). Definitely recommend giving it a try!

[@matthialbornoz]

Swayze you should try going to an Aldi. Is slightly cheaper than Trader Joe’s and they’re own by the same company!

[@somethingvegan]

Those lentil curls are SO ADDICTIVE!!!! I still haven't tried Miyoko's butter, but you may have convinced me.

[@abras-les-reves5592]

"This is taking too long. I love food." Yup, that's me, everyday :')

[@chewgle3280]

Good information. Always pleased to see good information on veggies and things.

[@brndn-t1r]

I like Trader Joe's for their affordable vegan selection, convenience items and snacks, but I just don't find myself going often. One DID just open up ~18 minutes from me (closest one used to be 30 minutes), so I might pay another visit soon.

[@laurap5813]

My boyfriend has a lot of food allergies, so we tend to eat mostly vegan foods. I knew Trader Joe's had many healthier options, but I had no idea they had so many options. That's a huge container of ice cream! For half the price of non-dairy ice cream at Meijer! You've inspired me to at least check out Trader Joe's. I haven't thus far because I was always told it was crazy expensive, but looking at the prices (which, thank you for posting those) and the product sizes, I think it wouldn't be much of a stretch for us. Thank you for posting!

[@chopsueykungfu]

The Jackfruit curry TV dinner is very tasty but very high in sodium, which is true with TV dinners but it takes it to a whole new level, so once in a blue moon might be ok, but the trouble with that, it’s so yummy you might get addicted.

[@TheLexiandamandashow]

If you like tempeh you should crumble it into the cauliflower stir fry and add a few dashes of coconut aminos! It tastes like fried riced it’s very good!

[@arts6325]

I moved to Canada from the US. Gosh, this made me realize how much I miss Trader Joe's!

[@jessicacolon5265]

I SOOO agree with you. I pay extra at Walmart for the Broccoli selects, which is just the crowns. I hate the stalk part.

[@tyk.3583]

The bulk store in my city has a machine that lets you grind your own nut butter and it's just roasted peanuts or almonds or cashews with no sugar or oil or even salt and cashew butter is the most expensive and it's still less than $4 for a whole jar... so if anyone is finding nut butter too expensive check your bulk store the next time you go

[@alexe4674]

Try their strawberry frozen dessert made with coconut milk and the Japanese fried rice. Definitely not their healthiest vegan options but it is SO damn delicious if you ever want to indulge.

[@pigknit]

I don’t know if you have an aldi in your area, but my aldi has cashew butter for $5 ☺️ I like Trader Joe’s vegan mayo and shredded mozzarella!

[@MartaPfal]

Traders Joe is also Aldi, just the other Aldi brother. So they might have the same stuff as regular Aldi, just with different branding.

[@Pixelynx]

Yeah. There's ALDI Nord and ALDI Sud. With the exception of Germany [as that's where it originates] pretty much every other country has only either Nord or Sud with the exception of the US; which has ALDI Sud [Just going by "ALDI"] and Trader Joe's which is owned by ALDI Nord.

[@believeit4359]

aldi is HORRIBLE if you want to get snacks. their snacks are incredibly unhealthy. cashew butter and almond butter is also sold in a small jar but for 5 dollars. to be honest, costco is worth it. they sell very large jars of nut butter for 3 to 5 bucks. and the ingredients are only roasted nuts and salt, meanwhile aldi's has added sugar (cane sugar is not vegan because there are crushed bones in it? sorry you have to research it to get more information) and added oils.

[@4BWVan]

I know this is an older video but I just wanted to tell you that it is both funny and delightful that you are so open about being a picky eater. My mom had serious texture issues as well and it didn't matter how good the taste was if the texture was bad. Thanks for being real and not worrying about other people judging you for not being health crazed to the point of woo woo cultism.

[@lisaballico]

I love food too. Always interested in what other people buy x

[@austingulotta9817]

I love the peanut butter fudge sorbetto by talenti. Its So creamy and indulgent!

[@elizabethshaw734]

You can roast lentils like chickpeas with a tiny bit of oil and Seasonings and they taste delicious!

[@Blurggg]

trader joe's is my second home. Nom nom nom.

[@anabriseno4549]

The tikka masala is so frickin amazing! it's my fave, 😍❤️💕 also the masala burger patties at trader joes. 👌 love this haul! hope to see more 😆❤️💕

[@shortyextraordinaire3191]

I was told very recently by a Trader Joe's cashier that if it's TJ brand candy, and seems vegan, but isn't labed as such, it is because its made with non vegan sugar. AKA sugar processed with animal bone char. Same with the non dairy ice cream/frozen treats.

[@mewmoux]

You should try their Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower! It's so good. I add some extra stir fry veg and serve over brown rice. I eat it whenever I'm feeling to lazy to make a proper meal. I practically buy the stuff in bulk.

[@rebeccawhite5128]

If you buy fresh broccoli, you're really supposed to use a peeler on the stalks, so that takes care of the toughness. Of course it's not practical to try that with frozen. And if you haven't had them, try the vegetable masala burgers. I don't use them as burgers but as a potato side dish.

[@NoemiTirado]

If you like nadamoo and you have a sprouts near you, try buying it there. They pretty much always have all the vegan ice creams on sale for $4-5. Still more expensive that the trader Joe's, but there's a lot more variety.

[@alexandreandrejow7711]

You are so lucky and privileged. Here in Brazil only a little tiny portion for the society can afford those things.

[@Ben-fr8gi]

I think rice has a bad image. Sure, white rice is basically just carbs. But wholegrain rice - particularly red rice, has a lot more going on. There's vitamins and minerals, fiber, and phytonutrients. The calories, well it depends if you need them. When eating a largely wholefood diet, I find some high calorie foods are useful. Wholegrain rice is adding useful stuff to my diet.

[@brittanyk3923]

I make a smoothie, pour it in a bowl, and top it with that peanut butter protein granola and hemp seeds. So good. Have you tried their teriyaki baked tofu? It's yummy

[@CarolinaKley]

i can't believe there are so many alternatives and variety. i live in Brazil and the only thing we have here from your list is tofu, vegan meatballs and frozen veggies. they are crazy expensive, though

[@theseitanrecipe8180]

781 days without the recipe. Trader Joe's Haul... Show us your true haul where you hide the kale seitan recipe!!!

[@jackcooper8098]

Rip Seitan recipe.

[@ericfranks3736]

One day...one day. Carry on brave soul.

[@AA-nw7hi]

The Seitan Recipe I want my son to be like you

[@Mycenaea]

I think Kale is the name of her baby and Seitan Recipe is it's middle names.

[@t.o.4251]

200K seitan reveal when

[@hh-hq8ns]

you can just buy a cauliflower and put it in a proccessor. way cheaper. (that is if you have a processor, if not you can use a grater, longer though with grater. processor takes seconds)

[@KamiltheCamel]

Actually the extra firm tofu is cheaper if you take into account that other tofu has a lot less actual tofu and more water. For 50cents more you get basically double the amount of tofu as other brands.

[@kelliwilbert]

the jackfruit curry is very tasty! Not super filling but it gets the job done when you need a quick hot meal!

[@ashlingspoof]

Making your own peanut butter comes at a way lower price than buying it, you know what you're putting in it and it doesn't take too much time either. You can also roast your own peanuts, that way no palm oil that is regularly put into packaged roasted peanuts.

[@JNS470]

If you live near a sprouts they have their own brand of vegan mochi ice cream :) really good!

[@ameliat8981]

Have you tried the chocolate cherry soy ice cream? We love it. I always recommend the super firm tofu to tofu beginners because it’s so much easier to work with.

[@1akinor]

TOTALLY agree w opinion on Trader Joe's SOY ice cream! What a find! Thought I would try---how bad could it be? It was, actually, an awesome treat. Went back for more!

[@ramonac6426]

I also love their super firm tofu ! Wish all stores would have a super firm.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

LOVE the newer version of the Thai Green Curry simmer sauce! It is so flavourful :) :)

[@connorlee2820]

Breyers came out with non dairy ice cream and it’s only $4.50 ish for the same size as a normal breyers ice cream

[@cakecrumb095]

What foundation is she using? It looks flawless.

[@ideal2334]

Unnatural you can make cashew butter for cheaper just buy the packaged cashews lowest price at Aldi 10$ for a 30oz tub 16oz cashews blend with oil or water makes alot more then that tub

[@leoness726]

I don't know if you've tried it or done a video on it but Nancy's Fancy Coconut Stracciatella ice cream is... just...delicious.

[@xion900]

I buy almost everything you showed! I love Trader Joe's stuff its so good and cheap!!!

[@allyj4322]

They have a coconut milk ice cream mochi that is so good!

[@cmisis14]

I totally feel you on the dislike of mushrooms 👏 so gross. And that Trader Joe's super firm tofu is the BEST!

[@FrancineJuliet]

I have so many new things to try! Thank you! ❤️

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Everything's melting.

[@ala4935]

Bonnie Hundley right, that ice cream is gonna be gross as fuck refrozen

[@Pixelynx]

ala -- How hot do you think her house is...?

[@ala4935]

Magnimazing above freezing.

[@elizabethshaw734]

They have reformulated there mozzarella cheese and it is much much better. It melts better and in a taste test on pizza with 6 Cheese's it came in second and one of those cheeses was miyoko's.

[@RubberJunk1]

I’m surprised by all the packaging, I’m not vegan or vegetarian so I would have thought a vegan diet would be largely fresh produce, I know thats not practical for everyone, I just personally stay away from processed and packaged food with the exception of nuts and seeds mostly, cashew butter sounds delicious.

[@Blurggg]

Rubber J veganism is not a diet though.

[@CurbHopper111]

The diets of vegans vary greatly from person to person. I'm vegan and also prefer mostly whole foods. But there's so much different vegan processed food out there! Especially vegan junk! I do have trouble resisting sometimes. So unfortunately, that problem that so many people have doesn't go away after turning vegan.

[@Ben-fr8gi]

I'm guessing this video is focused on the not so obviously vegan things - so not talking about fresh fruit and vegetables. I buy big piles of those every week from the market, largely with no packaging, or minimal packaging. My packaging waste mainly comes from the other stuff that goes in to making fruit and vegetables in to meals, like herbs and spices, dried things like rice and fruit, bottles for oil or sauces, etc.

[@elliemurphy5505]

Well she’s not a Whole Foods plant based vegan. But if she was, it would be A LOT less wasteful

[@jennahoffart9968]

you look so beautiful in this vid Swayze!!

[@_typhoid_mary_]

“I just love food” Girl same

[@tyras_heartlocker]

I was super distracted by your pink socks the whole time xDD but LOVED this cute haul!! only thing is that why the rice hate??? Rice is super healthy! Especially brown/red/black/wild varieties :)

[@samantharenee9488]

Your neighbor from Washington 👋 I know this is an old video, but I highly suggest the Grocery Outlet!

[@quigli]

I'm SO triggered by the fact that you kept that stuff outta the freezer for so long. Almost had to unsubscribe 😝😂

[@olkaolka9092]

Food in the USA is super expensive. I couldn't believe how expensive fruit and veg is new York supermarkets

[@ali3nc4tz58]

I really appreciate your conversion to grams! Even though there isn't even a Trader Joes where I live (in Germany) :D

[@rizumu1]

Have you tried the Trader Joe’s chocolate coconut milk ice cream? Crazy good!

[@shaineshipp2997]

Do you worry about GMO’s? I’ve been eating all organic lately and it’s SO EXPENSIVE. Would love to hear your opinion.

[@SassetGingerelli]

I just tried the jackfruit curry thing recently and I like it it’s addicting but it’s also very spicy so you kind a hate it while you’re eating it but can’t stop

[@Aura-py8qc]

I'll have to give some of these products a try, they sound really good.

[@riversjackson1]

I worked at a TJs a while ago. Worst job I ever had. That being said, their products are alright. Some stuff is really not worth the price.

[@spudstalker9824]

The green dragon hot sauce definitely isn't. I don't know why people order boxes of the stuff (I live overseas).

[@awshumxD]

Wow wished I watched this before I went to Trader Joe’s yesterday lol

[@banatalie]

I've been looking for a tofu that I don't have to press, but always pass up the super firm tofu for some reason. I'll definitely be trying that, thanks!

[@banatalie]

peaches freezing it? Wow I've never heard of that, I'll definitely try it! Thanks for your suggestions :)

[@natalietheodoropoulou4113]

I wish miyokos use more functional packaging for the butter. Mine always melts out when I forget it out of the fridge, which I do often lol

[@amberbarton6753]

Have you tried the trader joes soy cherry chocolate chip ice cream? omg soo good. the best

[@jennaanderson2202]

Ugh canada needs to acquire some trader joes immediately please

[@jennaanderson2202]

Yeah I heard about that!! That's pretty cool. Too bad I'm on the opposite coast :(

[@Adamimmune]

Any chance you could talk about autoimmune health? Lots of us can't have all those processed foods. Chemicals, additives, food allergies and intolerances..thanks!

[@RiverJDell]

I would love to see a Breyers Hill non dairy taste test if you have it in your area.

[@emilyunderscoremarie]

Whaaaat I need that tofu! pressing tofu can be a pain in the ass. Nasoya extra firm 14 oz is $2.50 at Kroger where I live so that's a good deal to me.

[@RosieDozie]

OMGsh .. I just bought that Edamame yesterday. One of my favs from TJ’s ... 😉

[@HeleneGramOlsen]

Loving your videos! Question: An acquaintance of mine was told by her doctor that her body does not 'pick up' plant iron. So the doctor basically told her that her body needs animal-based iron and that a vegan 'diet' is not healthy for her. Have you heard of this before? Is it common? Much love!

[@shashashasha4239]

I've always found Trader Joe's to be the best and cheapest option for vegan things

[@JarHead54321]

Their everything bagels are the bomb! And they smell so good ^__^

[@Tomkowiakmat]

"wild bluebears" 😂

[@elizabethshaw734]

Marinara does not have wine or herbs or anything else in those families! I make my own I learned from an Italian grandmother when I lived in Italy. The only ingredients in a marinara sauce should be tomatoes olive oil garlic onion mashed up in the food processor salt pepper and a small amount of sugar as needed to balance the tomatoes. That's it that's marinara!! I looked at every sauce in Trader Joe's and they all had at least basil. My saw smells like an Italian restaurant and I could probably bottle it but I have no connections for that. I buy much of the Trader Joe's products that you have there.

[@emc5807]

The Tofurkey slices are 5.99 at my grocery store so...huuuuge savings for us