Trader Joe’s Fall Favorites Are Back—Here Are 5 Products Fans Are Already Buzzing About
Fall favorites are returning alongside trending new finds.
- Trader Joe’s is returning fan-favorite fall products like the viral Apple Cider Donuts alongside new additions.
- Several products fans are buzzing about are already hitting shelves, including new Cherry Pie Cookies and Granola Butter.
- The grocer is continuing to roll out their seasonal line up in batches with a slew of products to hit shelves over the next few weeks.
Fall is almost in full swing, and Trader Joe’s fans are eagerly awaiting the return of seasonal favorites, from viral Apple Cider Donuts to Butternut Squash Risotto. As the chain’s fall products begin hitting shelves, shoppers are ready to stock up.
Trader Joe’s rolls out its seasonal items in batches, meaning some regions spot products before others. Super fans have a dedicated Reddit thread to share their new finds, ramping up excitement as more products arrive in stores.
While the chain has continued to drop viral summer products over the past few weeks, such as Mango Sticky Rice and its Peaches + Cream Cream Cheese Spread, fall favorites and new seasonal items are beginning to take over the aisles. So as the weather cools and the chain enters its fall era, here are five products fans are already talking about—myself included.
Apple Cider Donuts
The hallmark sign that fall is upon us: Apple Cider Donuts are so back this season. Customers have been posting about these delights long before they hit shelves, and now they’ve finally returned. Super fans recommend reheating the donuts in an air fryer or a microwave for a few minutes.
I finally picked up a box to see what the hype was about, and when I warmed one up myself, I finally understood.
This method melts the cinnamon sugar and lightly crisps the donut’s edge, resulting in a fresh bakery-style treat.
Price: $4.99 for 6 donuts
Cherry Pie Cookies
The bakery aisle is getting a sweet batch of items this year, and these Cherry Pie Cookies are among the newest additions that fans are obsessed with.
These new limited-edition treats feature a buttery shortbread-style dough mixed with dried Bing cherries, white chocolate chips, and crunchy cherry-pie-flavored bits.
One Reddit user noted, “that looks deadly delicious,” while another praised their crunchy, crumbly texture with a nice chew from the cherry bits. They just dropped and are already generating buzz, so you might want to run to the bakery section before they’re gone.
Price: $4.49 for 9 ounces
Danish Kringle
Danish Kringle is a beloved and seasonal bakery item with flavors rotating throughout the year. Following this summer’s Cherry Almond Kringle, the pastry transitioned into fall with its fall-inspired Pumpkin Caramel flavor. So while the Danish Kringle itself isn’t new, shoppers always have a seasonal variation to look forward to.
Price: $9.99 for 14 ounces
Granola Butter
Trader Joe’s just launched its first-ever Granola Butter. The new spread is gluten-free, kosher, and vegan-friendly. It’s made with gluten-free rolled oats, olive oil, brown sugar, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Shoppers have voiced mixed sentiments over its texture, calling it liquefied oats. Meanwhile, several users are loving the new spread, comparing it to independent brands like Oat Haus.
Price: $5.49 for 12 ounces
Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cake
This seasonal treat first debuted in 2024 and has since been a highly sought-after seasonal item in the bakery section.
The returning favorite features pumpkin-flavored cake seasoned with nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, and topped with a rich layer of cream cheese frosting.
It’s perfect for small gatherings, or you can cut it into smaller sections for on-the-go snacking.
Price: $5.99 for 18 ounces
...And Pumpkin Palooza is just getting started. Here’s what else may be coming soon
Trader Joe’s fall rollout is far from over. Pumpkin Palooza is the unofficial season when the chain sends a larger wave of its fall lineup to stores following the first seasonal arrivals.
Shoppers are already talking about what’s coming next. Confirmed new arrivals include Pumpkin Sourdough Bread and London Fog Tea, which are generating tons of excitement before they roll out widely. Some shoppers say to expect classics like Pumpkin Butter and Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies, among others, to return over the next few weeks.
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