Trader Joe’s Food Finds: Chicken Meatballs, Lettuce Wraps, Crispy Chocolate

Feb 23 2026

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Trader Joe’s Buffalo Style Chicken Meatballs with Monterey Jack Cheese

6 meatballs: 170 calories, 11g total fat (3g sat. fat), 490mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g total sugars (0g added sugars), 14g protein
WW Points® value 5*
When it comes to meal-ready protein, Trader Joe’s is the BEST, and we’re adding these TJ’s chicken meatballs to our regular rotation! The ground poultry is mixed with mild Monterey Jack cheese and seasoning that reminds us of our favorite hot wings. Heat them in the air fryer, microwave, or oven.  Find them with the refrigerated prepared proteins.



Trader Joe’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps

One 7.5-oz. container: 300 calories, 12g total fat (3g sat. fat), 310mg sodium, 18g carbs, 5g fiber, 11g total sugars (11g added sugars), 29g protein
WW Points® value 8*
Not in the mood to cook but don’t want to pay for takeout? Pick up a ready-to-eat meal from the refrigerated section. The pre-cooked filling is a savory mish-mosh of ground chicken, water chestnuts, and shredded carrots seasoned with ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and more. Load it onto the accompanying lettuce leaves, and top with crispy noodles and sauce!



Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Sticks with Crispy Rice

6 pieces: 180 calories, 11g total fat (7g sat. fat), 35mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2g fiber, 12g total sugars (12g added sugars), 2g protein
WW Points® value 9*
Fans of Crunch and Krackle bars: You need these! They’re made especially for Trader Joe’s by a bean-to-bar supplier in Colombia—the 60% Colombian dark chocolate is mixed with crispy rice then poured into extra-snackable stick shapes. Each stick has only 30 calories and under 2g fat, so you can have as many or as few as you like, any time!



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And that’s all we’ve got. ‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!



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Today, February 23rd, is International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. We appreciate that these natural dog treats are made with real chicken and are a highly rated Amazon’s Choice pick!

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