{"id":38346,"date":"2025-11-11T15:31:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/im-a-mom-of-6-who-swears-by-trader-joes-freezer-section-these-10-staples-are-a-hit-with-even-my-pickiest-kids\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:31:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:31:44","slug":"im-a-mom-of-6-who-swears-by-trader-joes-freezer-section-these-10-staples-are-a-hit-with-even-my-pickiest-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agooka.com\/news\/usa\/im-a-mom-of-6-who-swears-by-trader-joes-freezer-section-these-10-staples-are-a-hit-with-even-my-pickiest-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m a mom of 6 who swears by Trader Joe&#8217;s freezer section. These 10 staples are a hit with even my pickiest kids."},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cd1d8513c94655a3dbbdb?format=jpeg\" alt=\"The writer&#039;s Trader Joe&#039;s cart.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>I&#039;m a stay-at-home mom of six who grocery shops weekly \u2014 and Trader Joe&#039;s is my favorite store.<\/li>\n<li>I rely on Trader Joe&#039;s frozen food section for quick, easy lunches and snacks for my picky kids.<\/li>\n<li>My go-to purchases include gluten-free chicken nuggets, frozen latkes, and mac and cheese bites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a stay-at-home mom of six tiny humans, grocery shopping is a major part of my weekly responsibilities.<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ve shopped pretty much everywhere \u2014 chain supermarkets, Walmart, Target, you name it \u2014 but my favorite store, hands-down, is Trader Joe&#039;s.<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, Trader Joe&#039;s is the best grocery store. It&#039;s fun, it&#039;s easy to navigate, and most importantly, there&#039;s always something new and delicious to try.<\/p>\n<p>Although I love all of TJ&#039;s unique offerings, I live and die by its freezer section. Life is busy enough without having to cook fresh meals every weeknight \u2014 and these affordable, slam-drunk freezer staples help me always feel prepared. Not to mention, they&#039;re a hit with even my pickiest kids.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the 10 freezer items that I try to grab on every trip to Trader Joe&#039;s.<\/p>\n<p>I stay stocked up on mini French baguettes.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cf8ce7f37aa653f558c7a?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Mini French baguettes from Trader Joe&#039;s.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These baguettes are the perfect side dish for soups, salads, and pasta. They&#039;re also delicious dunked in marinara sauce or drizzled with Trader Joe&#039;s garlic olive oil.<\/p>\n<p>My kids call these baguettes &quot;tiny breads,&quot; and I will never not buy them. We always have a bag (or four) in our freezer for bread-mergencies.<\/p>\n<p>Trader Joe&#039;s family-size organic cheese and tomato pizza has amazing value.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cf9117f37aa653f558c8c?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Trader Joe&#039;s family-sized cheese and tomato pizza.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This pizza is thin, crunchy, and a little bit tangy in the best way.<\/p>\n<p>If you cut it into bite-sized pieces, it makes for a fun &quot;appetizers for dinner&quot; meal that can surprisingly feed six whole children (and occasionally me!).<\/p>\n<p>At my Trader Joe&#039;s, one pizza costs just $5 \u2014 an unbeatable price, in my opinion.<\/p>\n<p>Mac-and-cheese bites are a huge hit in my household.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cf96d21c3f142ebfc3e19?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Trader Joe&#039;s mac and cheese bites.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The only thing better than mac and cheese is deep-fried mac and cheese.<\/p>\n<p>After just 15 minutes in my air fryer, these bad boys are better than most chain-restaurant appetizers. Two boxes feed my whole crew, and they&#039;re usually gone before I can reach for condiments.<\/p>\n<p>I always grab Parmesan Pastry Pups for quick, easy meals.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cf9d57f37aa653f558cb5?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Trader Joe&#039;s Parmesan Pastry Pups.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trader Joe&#039;s elevated take on pigs in a blanket is great for days I need to make an easy weeknight dinner.<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, they&#039;re more delicious than other hot-dog bites I&#039;ve tried: The crispy, lightly cheesy Parmesan-crust layer makes them feel fancier than classic pigs in a blanket.<\/p>\n<p>One of my other favorite quick meals includes Trader Joe&#039;s gluten-free chicken nuggets.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cfb0121c3f142ebfc3e60?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Trader Joe&#039;s frozen chicken nuggets.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even if you&#039;re not gluten-free, these nuggets are worth the purchase. They&#039;re juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and one bag is the perfect size for our family.<\/p>\n<p>For an amazing, kid-friendly meal, I love pairing them with Trader Joe&#039;s incredibly delicious waffle fries.<\/p>\n<p>There&#039;s no better breakfast than chicken-sausage breakfast patties.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cfcef7f37aa653f558d33?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Chicken breakfast sausage patties from Trader Joe&#039;s.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When I first bought these Trader Joe&#039;s patties, I was beyond skeptical that they would pass the &quot;kid test&quot; \u2014 my 4-year-old son can smell &quot;healthy food&quot; from a mile away, and this was no pork sausage. <\/p>\n<p>So, I was pleasantly surprised when they raved about these and asked for seconds. These are a quick and easy breakfast for busy school mornings \u2014 I just pop them in the air fryer.<\/p>\n<p>My kids love Trader Joe&#039;s frozen latkes, and so do I.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cfd1e513c94655a3dc32d?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Trader Joe&#039;s potato pancakes.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trader Joe&#039;s potato pancakes are absolutely incredible. I crisp these up in my trusty air fryer, and the result is perfect every time.<\/p>\n<p>Some of my kids eat these plain, and others slather them in ketchup. I eat their leftovers either way \u2014 that is, on the rare occasion that leftovers exist.<\/p>\n<p>Trader Joe&#039;s organic silver-dollar pancakes are the perfect snack.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cfd6d513c94655a3dc33c?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Trader Joe&#039;s silver dollar pancakes.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why are tiny things so cute? My kids like these fun-sized pancakes infinitely better than regular-sized pancakes, which defies all logic, but there you have it.<\/p>\n<p>They are the perfect base for berries, shredded coconut, and even an occasional dollop of whipped cream.<\/p>\n<p>I always stock up on chocolate-chip poffertjes, or mini pancake puffs.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cfda021c3f142ebfc3ed5?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Trader Joe&#039;s chocolate chip poffertjes.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Full transparency: These mini pancake puffs are not necessarily the most nutritious breakfast option.<\/p>\n<p>Now that I&#039;ve gotten that out of the way, though, I can&#039;t recommend them enough. They&#039;re light, airy, and deliciously chocolate-forward. I like to pair them with a side of chicken sausage breakfast patties for a little more protein.<\/p>\n<p>My favorite dessert treat is Trader Joe&#039;s mini ice-cream cones.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.insider.com\/690cfde67f37aa653f558d6b?format=jpeg\" alt=\"Trader Joe&#039;s mini Hold the Cone! ice cream cones.\"\/><figcaption>caption<\/p>\n<p>Emily Holi<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I remain unconvinced that a more perfect dessert exists. These tiny ice cream cones \u2014 which contain chocolate-chip ice cream and a delicious fudge bite at the tip \u2014 are the ideal after-dinner treat.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, they&#039;re small enough to fit seamlessly into tiny toddler palms. Pro tip: The seasonal peppermint flavor is the best!<\/p>\n<p>Read the original article on Business Insider<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>caption Emily Holi I&#039;m a stay-at-home mom of six who grocery shops weekly \u2014 and Trader Joe&#039;s is my favorite store. I rely on Trader Joe&#039;s frozen food section for quick, easy lunches and snacks for my picky kids. My go-to purchases include gluten-free chicken nuggets, frozen latkes, and mac and cheese bites. 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