A PINT-SIZED treat has already become a new summer favorite, with fans going crazy over the taste and price.
Ice cream lovers are rushing to their nearest Trader Joe’s stores to find the new flavor that has them buying in bulk and devouring their stash in minutes.
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For less than $4, shoppers are eager to get their hands on the retailer Banana pudding flavored ice cream.
The ice cream is made with banana puree with slices of salted caramel.
It also has pieces of vanilla-flavored wafer cookies distributed throughout the bite-sized delight to give dessert tables a run for their money, according to Trader Joe’s.
The retailer advises those who want to “treat it like a deconstructed and reconstructed banana split” by adding whipped cream, chopped nuts and dark chocolate covered cherries.
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Although it’s sold as a “great anytime treat,” shoppers should be quick if they want to get their hands on the banana dessert.
The $3.79 ice cream is only available for a limited time as it’s the latest addition to Trader Joe’s “seasonal ice creams,” according to an Instagram. publish by the retailer.
“I bought a beer, there were only 4 left. I should have bought at least 2,” said one customer in the comments.
“I could eat it sitting down. I really don’t like bananas at all! This was soooo delicious.”
“I was 100% prepared to not like this,” added another.
“Instead, I had to stop myself from devouring the entire beer in one sitting.”
Meanwhile, others called on the retailer to “make it permanent” on the same day the ice cream was announced.
However, some banana dessert connoisseurs noticed on Reddit that another pudding rivals the viral ice cream.
“Blue bell banana pudding ice cream is where it’s at,” said one person at a Trader Joe’s Reddit Thread.
“It tasted very artificial to me.”
Others agreed, saying, “As someone who grew up eating homemade banana pudding way too often every summer, TJ’s banana pudding ice cream reminded me more of a package of artificially flavored banana pudding than the real deal.”
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Spicy Popcorn
First seen in stores last month, Trader Joe’s snack aisle recently received an interesting new addition, Eat this, not that! reported.
Spicy popcorn (140 calories) is seasoned with a flavorful blend of onion powder, garlic powder, sea salt and nutritional yeast for a rich, slightly cheesy flavor. Sloan described it as having a “rich umami flavor.”
Danish Cinnamon Twist Pastry
Trader Joe’s shoppers will have yet another sweet treat to choose from when the retailer launches its new Cinnamon Twist Danish later this month. The roast features a Danish dough with cinnamon and a cream-type filling. And according to podcasters, it’s absolutely huge. Amy said it was almost like an “oversized cinnamon bun.”
The item will only be available for a limited time, but Amy said it should still be in stores around Easter and Mother’s Day.
Thai Peanut Satay Sauce
Trader Joe’s is offering customers a taste of Thailand with a new Thai Peanut Satay Sauce (80 calories) sourced from a supplier in the Asian country. The sauce is made with coconut milk, peanuts, red curry paste and a variety of flavorful seasonings, making it an ideal accompaniment to grilled proteins.
Miller said Trader Joe’s has offered peanut sauces in the past, but believes this new iteration is “better than any” version they’ve offered before. The item is now available in stores.
Brown Sugar Boba Mochi
Mochi fans, rejoice! The new Brown Sugar Boba Mochi are coming to a Trader Joe’s store near you right now. Miller said the treats feature fluffy rice dough surrounding a small boba pearl. They are also individually wrapped to ensure they don’t stick together.
Dulce de leche ice cream
Trader Joe’s stores tend to have limited freezer space, so the retailer is always rotating its ice cream selection to introduce interesting new flavors. The newest iteration is a dulce de leche ice cream, with a caramel-flavored base and a hint of dulce de leche. The limited-time item is expected to hit freezer shelves in late March.
One said it will be on their “don’t buy” list because of the flavor, although fans of “banana flavored sweets/treats (i.e. Laffy Taffy, Circus Peanuts, Banana Flavored Pudding, etc.)” be considered “probably like” it.
This isn’t the first time Trader Joe’s desserts have been criticized for tasting “artificial,” while other fans have praised them.
In the comments of a TikTok videoone reviewer called the retailer’s Sprinkle sandwich cookies “dry and too sweet artificial flavor.”
Similar comments were made about the lemon cake, although others gave it a positive review.
Meanwhile, those who prefer snacks over sweet desserts are raving about “the food fusion we need,” thanks to another Trader Joe’s mix.
The retailer’s Pizza Party fries are branded as a “pizza party in a bag,” featuring crispy fries tossed with a cheese and garlic blend, pizza sauce and pepperoni.
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