18 Underrated Gluten-Free Trader Joe's Items You Need to Try

Gluten-free foods get a bad rap. Critics say the bread is dry, the pasta is gummy, and the snacks are virtually non-existent. The truth is that gluten-free options aren’t the problem—it’s the manufacturers. They over-charge and under-deliver, leaving the millions of people who deliberately avoid gluten left unsatisfied and missing these foods’ gluten-containing counterparts. While not everyone is a Trader Joe’s fan, you have to give credit where it’s due, and the gluten-free options at TJ’s are serving flavor and texture. In fact, Trader Joe’s is a mecca for anyone who follows a specific diet, including vegans and vegetarians. Whether you’ve ditched gluten for health reasons, or just feel better on a gluten-free meal plan, here are the best Trader Joe’s gluten-free options that are totally compliant on a diet free from wheat, barley, and rye.

Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips

Spicy chip lovers, rejoice! Takis aren’t gluten-free friendly, but these very similar chips from Trader Joe’s are. They’re made with yellow corn, and are flavored to perfection with hot chili seasoning and lime juice.

Gluten Free Organic Rolled Oats With Ancient Grains & Seeds

When you first switch to a gluten-free diet, you’ll run into a common and frustrating scenario—foods that are inherently free from gluten (like oats) are often processed on shared equipment. Hello, cross contamination! It’s surprisingly hard to find truly gluten-free oats, but Trader Joe’s has you covered. They have a few varieties of gluten-free oatmeal, but these ones are packed with extra fiber and protein from the added grains and seeds.

Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli

Consider this your new favorite lazy dinner for busy weeknights. Pasta is usually off-limits for gluten-free eaters, but Trader Joe’s worked magic with this five-cheese ravioli. It expertly uses a blend of corn, rice, and cauliflower flours to make the dough.

Gluten Free Everything Bagels

The TJ’s Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend changed the game. It’s the perfect savory topping for salads, dips, popcorn, sandwiches, and of course, bagels. Now, these everything bagels are a huge hit. Made from brown rice flour, they’re 100 percent gluten-free. But they’re not like other gluten-free bagels. They’re super soft and a good source of protein.

Gluten Free White Sandwich Bread

Trader Joe’s has an entire section of gluten-free breads and buns—hamburger buns, English muffins, and even pumpkin bread. But classic white bread can’t be beat for toast, pb&j sandwiches, paninis, and homemade croutons. You can make whatever your heart desires with Trader Joe’s gluten-free white bread.

Grainless Tortilla Chips

Gluten is a protein found in some grains—namely wheat, barley, and rye. You don’t have to avoid all grains on a gluten-free diet, but those who prefer paleo-friendly foods will like these grain- and gluten-free tortilla chips. While tortilla chips are often gluten-free to begin with, these are a nice alternative to corn chips since they’re made with cassava flour.

Gluten Free Mac & Cheese

Frozen mac and cheese is a staple for busy weeknights or quick lunches from those rocking the work-from-home life. Word on the street is that this gluten-free mac and cheese is better than the Trader Joe’s classic version.

Cauliflower Pizza Crusts

When you adopt a gluten-free diet, getting your pizza fix isn’t so easy. Ordering pizza delivery is pretty much off the table, and even frozen pizza usually contains flour-based crusts. Fortunately, Trader Joe’s offers several gluten-free pizza solutions, including this cauliflower version. It’s made with simple ingredients, but holds up (and tastes) great.

Brownie Crisp Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

Regardless of the fact that they’re gluten-free, these are about to become your new favorite dessert. Creamy coffee-infused ice cream is sandwiched between two brownie crisps for a crave-worthy sweet treat.

Gluten Free Joe-Joe's Chocolate Vanilla Creme Cookies

Joe-Joe’s cookies are a classic, but the regular versions are made with flour-based cookies. Now, you don’t have to miss out. The gluten-free recipe swaps wheat flour for rice flour, but keeps the same vanilla bean flavor for a gluten-free sandwich cookie that rivals Oreos.

Gluten Free Battered Plant-Based Fish Fillets

Fish-less fish may sound strange, but don’t knock it till you try it! These fish filets are suitable for both vegan and gluten-free diets, and the reviews are glowing. They use jackfruit and king oyster mushrooms—two common substitutes in plant-based eating—to replicate the flaky texture of fish, with a crunchy exterior made with tofu sheets and battered with spices. Add some roasted potatoes, or “chips” as they’re sometimes called, and you’ve got yourself a satisfying meal.

Gluten Free Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins

Gluten-free baked goods are hard to come by, and even when you do, they sometimes lack the soft, moist goodness you were hoping for. But not these muffins from Trader Joe’s. They may be free from gluten, but they’re full of flavor. Each pack of four embodies that classic coffee cake taste and texture, with cinnamon-sugar pieces in every bite. Pro tip: warm these before serving with a cup of joe (pun intended).

Mini Chicken Tacos

Put “mini” in front of anything, and we’ll buy it. In this case, these mini tacos may be small, but they’re bursting with flavor. And since they use corn tortillas, they’re gluten-free! TJ’s also makes a beef variety.

Almond Butter Puffs Cereal

If Reese's Puffs was your favorite cereal before switching to the gluten-free lifestyle, you’ll love these Almond Butter Puffs. They’re not an exact dupe, but they’re delicious enough to pour yourself a bowl every morning.

Gluten Free Breaded Shrimp

You can tell that Trader Joe’s took their time crafting this item because the chain perfectly nailed the texture of crispy breading without flour. Thanks to a light coating made from a blend of starches, each bite is crunchy on the outside but the inside stays nice and tender. The shrimp are fully cooked, so reheat them for a quick fish taco night.

Organic Yellow Lentil & Brown Rice Spaghetti

Trader Joe’s is killing it in the gluten-free pasta department. With alternatives made from red lentils, black beans, and brown rice, there’s quite a few to choose from. This spaghetti is free from wheat but packed with legumes, making it a high-protein vehicle for your favorite pasta sauce. Might we suggest the viral Cacio E Pepe Pasta Sauce, which is also conveniently gluten-free.

Gluten Free Granola Loaded Fruit & Nut

Since gluten-free oatmeal is hard to find, so is gluten-free granola. But you know Trader Joe’s always comes through. This granola features corn flakes mixed with fruits and nuts. You can snack on it, or add milk for a gluten-free cereal alternative.

Trader Joe’s Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix

In true mochi fashion, this ube pancake & waffle mix contains sweet rice flour. The mix has a fun purple hue from purple yams, and unless someone tipped you off, you wouldn’t know it was gluten-free from a blind taste test. But stock up! As a limited item, this mix may not be here to stay.