The Limited-Time $3.99 Trader Joe's Find So Good I'm Already Stocking Up for Winter

My favorite summer Trader Joe's find is worth stockpiling. It will bring summer vibes to your table all winter long.

Jul 12, 2024 - 16:00

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The Limited-Time $3.99 Trader Joe's Find So Good I'm Already Stocking Up for Winter

trader joe's storefront — Simply Recipes / Getty Images

My freezer is on the smaller side, so I have to really love a product to create space for stockpiles. Trader Joe’s Passion Fruit Granola qualifies. Come winter, I know I’ll be happy I grabbed a few extra bags to make my mid-winter tropical dreams come true.

While this granola—which tastes more like dessert than breakfast—might not literally whisk me away to an island, the flavors of the tropical ingredients get me that much closer. I’m talking citrusy passionfruit, crunchy rolled oat clusters, and a generous helping of tart freeze-dried raspberries. It's an irresistible treat with all the summer vibes that you can enjoy any time of the year.

According to the crew at my local store, Trader Joe’s Passion Fruit Granola debuted in May and has been selling quickly ever since. Like their s’mores snacks that my family loves so much, you’ll only find this granola on shelves for a limited time. And because it comes at such a fair price ($3.99 for a 12-ounce bag), you might want to stock up on it, too. I mean, have you seen the cost of granola these days?

Trader Joe's Passionfruit Granola package over a colorful background — Simply Recipes / Trader Joe's

How I Use Trader Joe's Passion Fruit Granola

If you’re already contemplating how to use up your stash, here are all the ways my family has been enjoying it, plus a few more delicious ideas.

We’re not above sticking our hands right into the bag and devouring handful after handful of the crunchy treat, but it also tastes great sprinkled over smoothie bowls, pressed into homemade granola bars, layered in yogurt parfaits—a favorite dessert for warm summer nights—or eaten like breakfast cereal with milk.

Come colder weather, I'll use it like a classic crumble or streusel topping to crown my baked creations, giving them a tropical twist in the process. It also makes for a unique and surprisingly good topping for baked sweet potatoes and other root vegetables. Finally, don’t be afraid to double down on the oats—I enjoy a few spoonfuls sprinkled over a warm bowl of oatmeal for a nice texture contrast.

Remember that granola tends to lose its crunch when stored in the cupboard, so you’ll want to keep bags tightly sealed and use it within a couple of weeks. Or, you can take a page out of my book and stash it in the freezer so you can enjoy it well past summer.