Two Trader Joe's Products: A New Fave & One Soon-to-try Item

Recently, during a shopping excursion at Trader Joe's, I picked up two products: one was new for me in that I had never tried it, while the other product is actually new to the store.

The former is TJ's Almond Butter with Flaxseeds.  I have previously extolled the wonders of this butter's peanut butter counterpart, and the almond version might be just as delicious.  Only problem is that I go through the jar way too fast! 

Since it is salted, and I eat a ton of this stuff (healthy fat, low carb, yo), I decided during a following trip to TJ's to opt for the non-salted creamy version instead. If I'm gonna be a pig, I might as well go with the healthier option. Plus, the creamy non-salted version actually has 1g more of protein per serving than the salted flaxseed one! 

The totally new product is the organic spicy hot cocoa.  I love the packaging, all Mayan themed.  So far, I have not actually made a cup of cocoa using it, but I did try a bit of the powder, and it was delicious -- chocolaty with just the right amount of spice, including cayenne pepper.  I am looking forward to trying and savoring a toasty serving of this, even though the weather has been warm lately.  

Product Review: Two Kinds of Trader Joe's Peanut Butter

I am a huge peanut butter lover.  It's delicious smeared on crackers, between whole-wheat slices of bread, as a noodle sauce, or with sliced apple. My preferred way to eat peanut butter, however, is all by itself. This can get me into some trouble as you can imagine, if I don't control myself!

If you're looking for a peanut butter that has no added sugar or salt and is ridiculously thick and creamy, try Trader Joe's Organic Peanut Butter.  Oh yes, it is also organic!

TJ's latest version of organic peanut butter is not as good as its former incarnation that included Valencia peanuts, but it still tastes pretty great. But if you want that one-of-a-kind Valencia taste and you don't mind added salt, then I recommend Trader Joe's Valencia Peanut Butter with Roasted Flaxseeds (Crunchy & Salted). I normally prefer smooth P.B., but the peanut pieces and flaxseeds in this spread give it a super crunchy texture that's to die for. Also, I like to believe that the inclusion of flaxseeds makes up for the salt content in terms of healthiness. 

flaxseeds ftw!

What's your favorite brand/kind of peanut butter?