We Found The Absolute Best Trader Joe's Nuts To Snack On All Day

If you shop at Trader Joe's, one of your favorite conversation topics is probably ranking the best snacks at TJ's. There's just so much variety — in fact, the grocery store has such a booming snack inventory that we had to specifically dive in and rank Trader Joe's nuts from worst to best. After all, if we don't shop, taste, deliberate, and discuss, how will we all know what peanuts to pass on or what pistachios to grab? After all that tough snacking work — somebody's got to do it — we can report that the TJ's nuts you're going to always want in your pantry are the roasted and salted rosemary Marcona almonds.

These nuts' No. 1 status was undeniable. There's a reason Marcona almonds are a go-to for culinary experts like Ina Garten – they've got this buttery, creamy texture, and when roasted, as these Trader Joe's nuts are, they get a crisp, crunchy exterior to crack into. A bit of silky oil here enhances that bite, and also helps keep the salt and perfect amount of fragrant rosemary on each bite. Compared to some of the nuts lower on our list, these Marcona almonds are ideal bursts of texture and flavor. They're a slight splurge at $5.99 for six ounces, but they've got plenty of fans — like us — who see the value in something you can both snack on and incorporate into any number of dishes.

The roasted and salted rosemary Marcona almonds aren't always in stock at every Trader Joe's, and shoppers eagerly await each return. Some Redditors have noted that these almonds are hard to resist, while another noted the snack even remediated their potato chip fixation.

These almonds are delicious enough to turn any snacking occasion into a special one, but there are also so many ways you can elevate meals and spreads with their flavor and texture. Getting into aperitivo hour, the Italian spritz-and-snack tradition? These nuts are fancy enough to serve alongside olives with your Campari and soda or sparkling wine. When it comes to assembling the ultimate cheese board, the roasted and salted rosemary Marcona almonds are essential with cheeses, meats, peppers, and dried fruits.

They're also a crunchy, rich, herby boost for salads — balance them with sweetness and tang courtesy of a beet, apple, and cranberry salad. Their crispness is also a treat with roasted veggies. Try roasted butternut squash with Marcona almonds, for example, or let their creaminess temper bitter greens like broccolini. For dessert, sprinkle these nuts chopped over vanilla ice cream with a drizzle of olive oil — the results are less sweet and more decadent than your typical sundae.