It’s no secret that I’m a pretty huge Trader Joe’s fan.  A few of the cashiers at the Midtown location recognize me, and the guy who hands out samples in the back of the store – well, we are on a first name basis… 

Even though I am very familiar with the store, I keep discovering new + noteworthy items, which is probably why I’m there so often.  It’s like a post-work day treasure hunt! 

(Okay, maybe that is a little extreme…)  Anyway, I can’t get enough of two TJ items that I bought for the first time last week – and have now been back for twice already!

The first is Trader Joe’s Frozen Steel Cut Oatmeal:

Here’s the Q+DD on TJFSCO’s Nutritional Facts:
1 package =
150 calories
2.5 g fat
0 g saturated fat
27 g carbs
4 g dietary fiber
5 g protein

Not bad, not bad.  I’ve read about famous people who are on diets grabbing a bowl of steel cut oatmeal in the mornings.  It makes sense to me b/c it’s super substantial + filling and really delicious!  Such a great way to start your day!  LOVE it.

And, Trader Joe’s Gummy Tummies – Penguins:

You guys!  I can’t  keep these in my place for more than a day or two!  I love pretty much anything gummy and keep Slick + I well-stocked with Haribo and whatnot, but I picked up some “Penguin Tummies”- as we are affectionately referring to them – last week at TJ’s + threw them into the freezer under the expert recommendation of my cashier.  And, they were gone in a flash!  Freezing them is absolutely the way I’d recommend storing them at home.  They are amazing!  And NO, I will not provide nutritional information for candy.  That’s just crazy talk…

Aren’t they so cute, too?!  Ah!

Just love me some Penguin Tummies + well, pretty much anything TJ’s sells! 

xx, L

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