Trader Joe's
Shopping Guide

Your cheat sheet for healthy, high-protein, mom-approved staples.

Your Trader Joe's
Quick Guide

This guide features quick, nutritious options from Trader Joe's that fit into your busy lifestyle. Each product has been carefully selected with your health goals in mind—focusing on protein, convenience, and realistic choices that work for real life.

Remember: it's about progress, not perfection! You're doing an amazing job taking care of yourself while taking care of everything else.

Boss Mom Wellness

Quick Dinner Options

Chicken Adobo

Chicken Adobo

20g protein – great for a quick lunch, add more protein if possible.

Pulled Chicken Salsa Verde

Pulled Chicken Salsa Verde

18g protein per serving – awesome to have to throw on salad or as a quick add to dinner.

Spicy Farfalle Pasta

Spicy Farfalle Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage

Not a bad option to have in the freezer, add extra sausage for more protein.

Beef Birria

Beef Birria

32g protein – great option for tacos or as a stew.

Kung Pao Chicken

Kung Pao Chicken

Not my favorite due to sugar but has a lot of protein and can be a good freezer staple - go EASY on the sauce.

Lunch at the Office

Turkey Harvest Salad

Turkey Harvest Salad

Good option but need more protein added

Organic Hearty Minestrone Soup

Organic Hearty Minestrone Soup

Quick easy lunch but add some chicken or protein to it

Chicken Gyoza Potstickers

Chicken Gyoza Potstickers

Not for everyday use but a option in a pinch

Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad

Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat

Great option to grab and go. But go easy on the dressing

Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings

Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings

An easy on-the-go option

Sides and Veggies

Root Vegetable Fries

Root Vegetable Fries

Great side to pair with a protein

Asian Style Vegetables

Asian Style Vegetables with Stir Fry Sauce

Excellent way to get your veggies in.

DO NOT use all of the sauce - substitute with soy sauce, low sodium

Baingan Bharta

Baingan Bharta

Easy side dish

Protein Staples & Snack

Grilled Chicken Strips

Grilled Chicken Strips

Quick & Easy - Can add to salads or anything for added protein. Also available in marinated options.

Sous Vide Turkey Breast Tenderloins

Sous Vide Turkey Breast Tenderloins

Great to have on hand or keep in freezer

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers

EXCELLENT option to have on hand

Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage

Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage

Great for adding additional protein to meals, like the Spicy Farfalle Pasta

Dips & Flavor Boosters

Avocado Mash

Avocado Mash

Great source of healthy fats - perfect for toast or eggs.

Greek Nonfat Yogurt

Greek Nonfat Yogurt

Excellent high-protein base for dips, smoothies, or breakfast bowls.

Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip

Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip

A creamy, higher-protein alternative to standard ranch dip.

Salsa Taquera

Salsa Taquera

Spicy and flavorful - great low-calorie way to add heat to meals.

Pineapple/Mango Salsa

Pineapple/Mango Salsa

Sweet and spicy topping for fish, chicken, or tacos.