Trader Joe’s is a treasure trove of unique and delightful snacks that offer more than just a quick bite. It’s also the perfect place to find creative pairings that elevate your snacking to a whole new level.
This guide combines wine and snack pairings along with simple snack duos, turning your next snack time into a gourmet experience.
1. Everything But the Bagel Nut Duo and Txakolina Wine
Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel seasoning is a fan favorite, and its nut duo of almonds and cashews pairs wonderfully with a glass of slightly sparkling Txakolina, enhancing the savory and pungent flavors with the wine’s bright, crisp notes.
Everything But the Bagel Nut Duo $4.49/8 Oz
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 180
- Serves About: 8
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars
- Protein: 6g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 50 mg
- Iron: 1.2 mg
- Potassium: 170 mg
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Seasoning (Sesame seeds, Black sesame seeds, Salt, Poppy seeds, Natural flavors)
- Corn syrup solids
- Sunflower oil
- Contains almond, cashew
- May contain traces of milk, egg, soy, wheat, peanut, Brazil nut, coconut, hazelnut, macadamia nut, pecan, pine nut, pistachio, walnut
Txakolina Wine
2. Giant Peruvian Inca Corn and Cava Wine
These supersized corn nuts offer a crunchy, savory snack option. A light, sparkling Cava complements the salty and savory notes of the corn, making each bite a delightful experience.
Giant Peruvian Inca Corn $7.99/8 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 130 calories
- Total fat: 4.5g
- Saturated fat: 0g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Total carbohydrates: 21g
- Net carbohydrates: 19g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Total sugars: 0g
- Added sugars: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 90mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Potassium: 50mg
Ingredients:
- Corn
- Palm oil
- Salt
Cava Wine
3. Cheddar Rocket Crackers and Chardonnay
These cheesy crackers are great for kids and adults alike. Pair them with a slightly oaked Chardonnay for a matching flavor profile where the wine’s acidity cuts through the cracker’s cheesiness.
Cheddar Rocket Crackers $11.26/7.05 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 140 per serving
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 280mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 19g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Includes <1g Added Sugars
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 110 mg
- Iron: 0.9 mg
- Potassium: 50 mg
Ingredients:
- Unbleached enriched flour (includes Wheat flour, Niacin, Calcium carbonate, Reduced iron, Thiamine mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic acid)
- Cheddar cheese (Cultured milk, Salt, Microbial enzyme)
- Sunflower oil
- Salt
- Allergens: Gluten (from wheat), Milk, Soybeans
Chardonnay
4. Ranch Seasoned Cashews and Garlic and Black Pepper Almonds
Mix these two seasoned nut varieties for a savory snack lover’s dream. The tangy ranch cashews and boldly seasoned almonds offer a delightful texture and flavor mix.
Ranch Seasoned Cashews $3.99/8 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 180
- Servings Per Container: About 7
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Total Sugars: 2g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin D: 0.0 mcg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 1.9 mg
- Potassium: 200 mg
Ingredients:
- Salt
- Cane Sugar
- Garlic Powder
- Maltodextrin
- Spices
- Buttermilk Solids
- Natural Flavors
- Onion Powder
- Sour Cream (Cultured Cream, Lactic Acid)
- Lactic Acid
- Citric Acid (Acidulant)
- Contains 2% or less of Yeast Extract
- Nonfat Milk
- Cashews
- Vegetable Oil (Peanut and/or Sunflower Oil)
- Contains Milk, Cashew.
- May contain traces of Peanut, Almond, Brazil Nut, Coconut, Hazelnut, Macadamia Nut, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio, Walnut
Black Pepper Almonds $4.99/12 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 180
- Servings Per Container: About 11
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 1.0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 95mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars
- Protein: 6g
- Vitamin D: 0.0 mcg
- Calcium: 80 mg
- Iron: 1.1 mg
- Potassium: 210 mg
Ingredients:
- Roasted Almonds
- Canola Oil
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Dehydrated Onion
- Black Pepper
- Sea Salt
- Contains: Almond.
- May Contain Traces Of: Milk, Egg, Soy, Sesame, Wheat, Peanut, Brazil Nut, Cashew, Coconut, Hazelnut, Macadamia Nut, Pecan, Pine Nut, Pistachio.
5. Dark Chocolate Coffee Buzz Bar and Freeze-dried Raspberries
For a caffeinated pick-me-up, this pairing is unbeatable. The intense dark chocolate bar, paired with the light tartness of freeze-dried raspberries, offers a stimulating snack combo.
Dark Chocolate Coffee Buzz Bar $1.99/3.5 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 10g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Total Sugars: 8g
- Includes 7g Added Sugars
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin D: 0.0 mcg
- Calcium: 60 mg
- Iron: 0.9 mg
- Potassium: 200 mg
Ingredients:
- Cocoa Mass
- Sugar
- Ground Roasted Coffee Beans
- Cocoa Butter
- Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier)
- Natural Vanilla Flavor
Freeze-dried Raspberries $3.99/1.2 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 120
- Total Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 28g
- Dietary Fiber: 15g
- Total Sugars: 10g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin D: 0.0 mcg
- Calcium: 60 mg
- Iron: 1.6 mg
- Potassium: 350 mg
6. Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack and Mee Krob Snackers
Combine the crispy and spicy seaweed with crunchy mee krob snackers for an explosion of sweet and spicy flavors that are more interesting than your average potato chip.
Spicy Tempura Seaweed Snack $3.29/2.1 Oz
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 270mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 1g
- Includes less than 1g Added Sugars
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin D: 0.0 mcg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.4 mg
- Potassium: 90 mg
Ingredients:
- Wheat Flour
- Modified Tapioca Starch
- White Pepper
- Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Cornstarch)
- Salt
- Sugar
- Yeast Extract
- Rice Bran Oil
- Rosemary Extract (to preserve)
- Nori Seaweed
- Sugar
- Spice Mix (Chili Pepper, Garlic Powder, Paprika, Red Chili Powder, Black Pepper)
- Salt
- Maltodextrin
- Yeast Extract
- Soybean Oil
- Allergen Information: Contains Wheat.
Mee Krob Snackers $6.99/3 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 150
- Total fat: 9g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Total carbs: 16g
- Net carbs: 15g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Total sugars: 5g
- Added sugars: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 125mg
- Calcium: 10mg
- Iron: 0.3mg
- Potassium: 90mg
- Vitamin D: 0mcg
Ingredients:
- Fat: 32.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 57.1g
- Sugars: 17.9g
- Added Sugars: 14.3g
- Fiber: 3.57g
- Proteins: 3.57g
- Salt: 1.12g
- Vitamin D: 0 µg
- Calcium: 3.57 mg
7. Roasted Seaweed Snack and Dry Riesling
This pairing features nori’s deep oceanic flavors alongside a semi-sweet dry Riesling, which respects and complements the seaweed’s kelp flavors without overwhelming the palate.
Organic Roasted Seaweed with Sea Salt $3.79/1.05 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 30
- Servings Per Container: 6
- Total Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 75mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 1g
- Dietary Fiber: less than 1g
- Total Sugars: 0g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars
- Protein: 1g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 10 mg
- Iron: 0.3 mg
- Potassium: 70 mg
Ingredients:
- Organic Seaweed
- Organic High-Oleic Sunflower Oil
- Sea Salt
Dry Riesling
8. Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips and Sicilian Nero d’Avola
For those who enjoy a bit of heat, these spicy chips paired with a robust Nero d’Avola create a balance, with the wine’s fruity and relaxed tannins complementing the tangy spice.
Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips $2.99/9 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 150
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 260mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 17g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 0g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin D: 0.0 mcg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.6 mg
- Potassium: 80 mg
Ingredients:
- Salt
- Yeast
- Cornstarch
- Cane Sugar (Added Sugar)
- Citric Acid (Acidulant for Flavor)
- Yeast Extract
- Corn Maltodextrin (Not an Added Sugar)
- Gum Arabic
- L-Malic Acid (for Flavor)
- Lime Juice Concentrate (Added Sugar)
- Onion Powder
- Vegetable Juice Concentrate
- Paprika Extract (Color)
- Turmeric Extract (Color)
- Natural Flavor
- Beta Carotene (Color)
- Tocopherol (Antioxidant)
- Oleoresin Capsicum
- Silicon Dioxide (Anti-caking)
Sicilian Nero d’Avola
9. Everything But the Bagel Seasoned Bite-Sized Crackers and Everything But the Bagel Cheddar Cheese
This snack duo uses the popular seasoning for both the crackers and the cheese, offering a doubly delicious Everything But the Bagel experience.
Everything But the Bagel Seasoned Bite-Sized Crackers $2.99/10 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories per Serving: 140
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 240mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 20g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Total Sugars: 3g
- Includes 2g Added Sugars
- Protein: 3g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 60 mg
- Iron: 1.3 mg
- Potassium: 90 mg
Ingredients:
- Wheat Bran
- Dried Garlic
- Dried Onions
- Oat Fiber
- Vital Wheat Gluten
- Enzymes
- Roasted Soy Grits
- Rolled Oats
- Caraway Seeds
- Poppy Seeds
- Sesame Seeds
10. Strawberry and Jalapeño Crisps with Whipped Cream Cheese
These crisps blend sweet strawberries with spicy jalapeños, perfectly tempered by the creamy, mild flavor of whipped cream cheese.
Strawberry and Jalapeño Crisps $3.99/5.3 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Total Fat: 2.0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 130mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: less than 1g
- Total Sugars: 5g
- Includes 4g Added Sugars
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 20 mg
- Iron: 0.7 mg
- Potassium: 10 mg
Ingredients:
- Sunflower Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Dried Jalapeño Peppers
- Jalapeño Pepper Powder
- Cane Sugar
- Baking Soda
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- Natural Flavors
- Contains Milk, Wheat.
- May Contain Soy.
11. White Truffle Potato Chips and Marsala Wine
The sophisticated flavor of white truffle chips pairs well with Marsala wine, creating a bold and luxurious snack experience that feels indulgent and grand.
White Truffle Potato Chips $2.99/6 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Total Carbohydrates: 16g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Potassium: 500mg
Ingredients:
- Organic Potatoes
- Organic Sunflower Oil
- Organic Safflower Oil
- Organic Red Palm Fruit Oil
- Organic Tapioca Maltodextrin
- Organic White Truffle Flavored Salt
12. Joe-Joe’s Chocolate Vanilla Creme Cookies and Australian Cabernet
For a sweet treat, try these cookies with a glass of rich, fruit-forward Australian Cabernet, enhancing the chocolate creme with the wine’s lush fruitiness.
Gluten Free Joe-Joe’s Chocolate Vanilla Creme Cookies $4.49/12.5 Oz
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 130
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 70mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18g
- Dietary Fiber: less than 1g
- Total Sugars: 10g
- Includes 10g Added Sugars
- Protein: less than 1g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 0 mg
- Iron: 0.5 mg
- Potassium: 40 mg
Ingredients:
- Sugar
- Palm Oil
- Rice Flour
- Tapioca Starch
- Cocoa (Processed with Alkali)
- Canola Oil
- Oat Flour
- Cornstarch
- Invert Sugar Syrup
- Semisweet Chocolate (Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate, Dextrose)
- Xanthan Gum
- Baking Soda
- Vanilla Beans
- Soy Lecithin (Emulsifier)
- Sea Salt
Australian Cabernet
Final Say
Each of these pairings from Trader Joe’s highlights the store’s diverse snack selection, turning your snack time into a flavorful adventure. While the wines featured in these pairings might not be found at Trader Joe’s, you can easily source them from other specialty retailers.
Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a movie night, or simply craving a delightful snack, these combos are sure to impress and satisfy.
