Best Things We Tried in September ’26

Sep 25 2026
Is it just us, or does September go by in a blur? August ends, it’s Labor Day, then suddenly, OOPS! The rest of the month disappears into a post-summer pumpkin-spice haze. Here are the best things we tried (so far) this month…



Trader Joe’s Italian Mascarpone & Mixed Berries Gelato Style Frozen Dessert

2/3 cup: 200 calories, 9g total fat (7g sat. fat), 25mg sodium, 29g carbs, 0g fiber, 24g total sugars (23g added sugars), 2g protein
WW Points® value 13*
What would we do without the freezer aisle at Trader Joe’s? We don’t even want to think about it. This limited-time find will only be around through September, so if you see this, snap it up! It comes from a celebrated gelato supplier in Italy (our boy Joe has the hookup), and it’s a berries-‘n-cream dream. If you’re not ready for autumnal flavors just yet, this is the taste of endless summer.



Trader Joe's Pumpkin Oat Bites

1 piece: 140 calories, 4g total fat (0g sat. fat), 50mg sodium, 25g carbs, 1g fiber, 10g total sugars (10g added sugars), 2g protein
WW Points® value 6*
There are several pumpkin-spice oat bites out there that we love, but these are officially our favorites. What gives TJ's the edge? The jammy filling! Sink your teeth into soft-baked, sweetly spiced treats that are so good, you'll be going back for box after box for as long as they're around. These limited-time goodies are absolutely worth grabbing!



M&S Food It’s Cheese Clouds & Marmite

1 bag (20g): 112 calories, 8.7g total fat (5.8g sat. fat), 360mg sodium, 1.3g carbs, 0.7g fiber, 0.7g total sugars (added sugar n/a), 7g protein
WW Points® value 5*
Lisa’s pal Rashmi visited from the UK earlier this month, and they got into their usual snacky fun. Rashmi rolled in with some Marmite-flavored snacks from across the pond (Marmite is a famously savory, yeasty spread), and while they weren’t all winners, these crunchy cheese bites were a surprising hit! (FYI: International nutrition panels are displayed differently than those in the US, so we put them into a familiar format.)



Trader Joe’s Honey Mustard Popcorn

2 cups: 170 calories, 12g total fat (1.5g sat. fat), 180mg sodium, 14g carbs, 2g fiber, 2g total sugars (2g added sugars), 2g protein
WW Points® value 5*
Trader Joe’s latest seasoned popcorn offering is—no surprise here—an absolute banger. We’re suckers for the sweet-salty-tangy flavor of honey mustard, and TJ’s absolutely nailed it with this pre-popped corn. Bonus: It’s made with heart-healthy avocado oil! Snack on it while you catch up on the summer blockbusters you missed that just hit the streaming apps.



Favorite Day Seasonal Offering Pumpkin Spice Whipped Dairy Topping

2 tbsp.: 15 calories, 1g total fat (1g sat. fat), 0mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g total sugars (1g added sugars), 0g protein
WW Points® value 1*
Favorite Day is really giving Trader Joe's a run for their money when it comes to seasonal treats! The Target-exclusive line has brought back the quintessential fall flavor of its whipped topping—made with real cream—and fall for it we did. Put it on top of your homemade pumpkin spice lattes (and Swappuccinos)!



Chew on this:

Today, September 25th, is National One Hit Wonder Day. Crank your favorite tunes through this adorable retro speaker—it even comes in a very-seasonal pumpkin-orange shade!

Tell your friends about the best things we tried in September soon... They won't all be around forever!

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