I don’t think I have ever met anyone that has been in a Trader Joe’s that doesn’t love it, right? What’s not to love about a store that has great low prices on unique and often quirky food items? They regularly come out with new, interesting products, but also have their popular staples that stay on the shelves forever.

Something that might not sound too exciting that they have that are always a staple in our household are their unique seasoning blends. The main one that I think started all the hype was the “Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend”, but there is so much more than just this one. Here are 4 of my favorites that I always have on hand. They are all so good, that whenever they have a new one come out, I always have to grab a little jar to try it out.

Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

I had to start with this one because this is the classic seasoning from Trader Joe’s that was the original obsession that started it all. This is a cult classic and I remember when it first came out, people would go in and buy all of them on the shelves and resell them on Amazon and Ebay for WAY more because people were hooked! Many more brands have a similar sesame blend now and things have calmed down even at TJ’s, so you should be able to grab a jar anytime you go. This has great flavor and goes great on bagels, avocado toast, fish, lunch bowls, salads, etc.

Everything but the Elote Seasoning Blend

This is my favorite one to put on just about everything, but most especially eggs. It is basically the powdered cheese you get in a box of mac and cheese, but even better (and cleaner). It goes great on veggies, eggs, and cheesy potato-type sides.

Mushroom and Company Multipurpose Umami Seasoning Blend

I have had this mushroom one for a while and if you love the taste of mushrooms, you will love the flavor it brings! It is also great on eggs, but can be added to make a mushroom or sausage gravy taste even richer.

Green Goddess Seasoning Blend

This one is a must for my salads I make at home pretty much every day. I like to make my own vinaigrette dressings and I simply add my olive or avocado oil, vinegar of choice that day and several good healthy shakes of this and you have yourself a delicious, flavorful vinaigrette for any salad.

Green Dragon Hot Sauce

And for a bonus, I have to talk to you about my favorite Trader Joe’s obsession of all--the Green Dragon Hot Sauce. This is the best store bought salsa verde, or green salsa, that you can buy in stores! I put this on EVERYthing! Everything from nachos, eggs, quesadillas to my keto staples. One of which is when I am a little hungry for some fats, simply covering a slice of cheese with this sauce hits the spot every time. For another simple keto meal, I love grilling up a good quality sausage and dipping it in this with some sour cream with a big side salad or broccoli. This salsa is pretty spicy, but not too spicy. Maybe a 6 out of 10 on a spicy scale for me.

Have you tried any of these spices or salsa from Trader Joe’s? Are any of them must-haves for you? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.