A dietitian-approved Trader Joe’s high-protein grocery haul under $30. Affordable, filling protein picks to help you hit your daily goals.
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Walking into Trader Joe’s is kind of like walking into an amusement park. Instead of aisles, you move through little attractions—snacks, frozen meals, sauces, and the freezer with their famous Mandarin Orange Chicken.
To help you navigate, our registered dietitians put together a list of high protein Trader Joe’s picks you can add for under $30. Let’s dig in!
Dietitian-Recommended Protein-Packed Trader Joe’s Shopping List
Trader Joe’s Greek Nonfat Plain Yogurt (0% Milkfat)
17g protein per ¾ cup | $2.99 (16 oz)
This plain Greek yogurt delivers one of the highest protein-to-price ratios on the list. Even better? There’s no added sugar, and it still manages to work in both sweet and savory situations—breakfast bowls, sauces, marinades, you name it.
Nutritionally, it pulls its weight too, delivering live cultures that support your gut plus calcium for bone health.(2,3,4)
“Plain Greek yogurt is a versatile, high-protein staple that fits into meals and snacks without added sugar,” says Melissa Jaeger, RD, LD, MyFitnessPal Head of Nutrition.
Pro tip: You can even use it in your meal prep, like when marinating your chicken.
Chicken Breakfast Sausage Patties
13g protein per 2 patties | $2.99 (per package)
Swap traditional sausage patties for these chicken patties for a lower sodium and fat alternative to traditional pork sausage. (5,6) Don’t worry they’ll still give you that familiar, meaty bite—if that’s the kind of breakfast you’re into.
“A healthy dose of protein in the morning is a no-brainer (7) and for me, a hot breakfast isn’t complete without a savory breakfast patty on the side. But I also don’t want to break the bank on sodium, fat and calories so these chicken sausage patties are a win-win-win,” says Katherine Basbaum, MyFitnessPal dietitian.
The real bonus is how flexible these are. Slide them into wraps, crumble them over bowls, or pair them with eggs at dinner. They work whenever you need them.
Shelled Edamame with Sea Salt
9g protein per ½ cup | $3.99 (9 oz)
Edamame is a plant-based protein option that also delivers fiber , which makes it especially filling for its size. (8) Since it comes frozen, it’s easy to
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