For many, the last few weeks were spent enjoying quality time with friends and family, while also indulging in savory meals and sweet treats. But if you’re looking to ring in the New Year with healthier habits, Trader Joe’s has great new options for making countless nutritious and delicious snacks and meals. From better-for-you chips and canned olives, to convenient meals that can be made in minutes, eating healthy has never been easier, more cost-efficient, and fun. Here are my favorite new and healthy items to buy from TJ’s!

Lemon Stuffed Olives

If you’re looking for the perfect pantry staple to make meal-prep easier, grab a jar or two of these Lemon Stuffed Olives, which are a great source of healthy fats. The Chalkidki Greek olives are briny and buttery, and stuffed with lemon peels. They also boast just a hint of tartness, which makes them ideal for charcuterie boards, salads, and even pasta dishes. 

Vegetable Root Chips

Trade in the greasy, oily potato chips for something colorful, crunchy, and naturally sweet! These Vegetable Root Chips are a delicious combination of nutritious sweet potato, taro, and cassava, and they aren’t fried, so they’re a better-for-you chip alternative. Grab a handful to snack on, or enjoy some with your favorite sandwich or cozy soup. 

Seedless Kishu Mandarins

Kishu mandarins date all the way back to Southern China in the 8th century CE, and there’s a reason why they’re still popular today. Sweeter than a clementine and juicier than an orange, Kishu mandarins are small but mighty. They also happen to be seedless, and are a great source of immune-boosting vitamin C in the colder months. Add these vibrantly flavorful citrus fruits to salads, parfaits, and smoothies for some extra sweetness.  

Medium Green Ripe Pitted Olives

Stashing away a jar or two or olives in your pantry is always a must. They’re incredibly versatile, and perfect for salads, charcuterie boards, or to add a bit of saltiness and brininess to any dish. They’re also a good source of vitamin E and other antioxidants, so you can start the new year off on a healthy foot. These Medium Green Ripe Pitted Olives are also lovely since they’re bigger in size, which gives them a meatier texture, and they’re already pitted, so there’s no need for any extra work. 

Unexpected Cheddar and Turkey Sausage Egg White Bites

Busy mornings call for a quick and easy breakfast, and these protein-packed Unexpected Cheddar and Turkey Sausage Egg White Bites are always a hit. What sets these egg bites apart from others on the market is that they’re made with everyone’s favorite TJ’s Unexpected Cheddar and seasoned turkey sausage crumbles to make a filling and well-rounded meal. 

Shishito Crisps

Leave it to Trader Joe’s to come up with yet another delicious and unique snack, and if you love blistered shishito peppers, you’re going to want to grab a few bags of these crisps to try. Unlike some of the other snacks, TJ’s Shishito Crisps are made with just three ingredients and aren’t ultra-processed. Plus, shishito peppers are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A and vitamin K. These crisps are a great crunchy nosh to throw in your bag, bring on a road trip, or just devour for a nutrient boost in between meals.  

Olive Tapenade Hummus

Making a mezze plate or falafel-stuffed pita? Grab a container of this creamy and savory Mediterranean-inspired Olive Tapenade Hummus to enhance countless dishes and snacks. This extraordinary hummus is made with twice as much tahini, which adds texture and richness, and it has just the perfect amount of salty olive tapenade made from a combination of black olives, manzanilla olives, capers, and olive oil. And in case you forgot, nutrient-dense hummus is an excellent source of protein, calcium, iron, and other vitamins and minerals.

Cocoa Berry Black Tea Blend

As the winter months persist, it’s never been more critical to have a stocked tea stash for those extra chilly days. Expand your palate by trying TJs Cocoa Berry Black Tea Blend. This tea marries flavors of cocoa, licorice, and cranberry to create a rich, fruity, and aromatic beverage which can be enjoyed whenever you’re craving something extra cozy. Black tea also just so happens to be a great source of polyphenolic compounds, which help support heart health, as well as better immune, gut, brain, and metabolic health.