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Pumpkin Pandemonium - Trader Joe's

My favorite holiday has finally arrived! Note, I’m using the word “favorite” loosely here. Any holiday that promotes the large consumption of chocolate (and where it’s given out for free!) is a winner (#hidethereese’s). I admit that I never used to care much about Halloween, but as I’ve gotten older it has grown on me. From pumpkin and apple picking, to painting pumpkins and pulling out some spooky decor, it’s a holiday that makes me feel like a kid again — and I love going through old photos of when I used to dress up and go Trick-or-Treating.

Pumpkin Pandemonium - Trader Joe's

If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been stalking the shelves at Trader Joe’s, which I have declared the place to be this season for all-things-pumpkin. And I can tell you that the pumpkin waffles and pecan pumpkin oatmeal will satisfy your cravings, too. The waffles have a subtle hint of pumpkin flavor and are perfect for a quick breakfast…or a snack during the day. I enjoy them with a light coating of butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon, but they can easily be eaten with syrup. The pecan pumpkin oatmeal was something I normally wouldn’t gravitate toward, but it piqued my interest. This oatmeal is seriously sweet — and please keep in mind that this statement is coming from a sugar addict! If you don’t care for sweet oatmeal, I would suggest adding regular oats to the package to soften the taste.

As you can see, I’ve been enjoying #pumpkinpandemonium. I am always a bit sad when I must say goodbye to my Pumpkin Spice Lattes in favor of something more festive, like Peppermint Mocha Lattes. So get your pumpkin fixings while you can — and if you’re smart, you’ll buy extra and freeze them so that it can always be pumpkin season in your home!

Have you tried the pumpkin waffles or pecan pumpkin oatmeal from Trader Joe’s?

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    • Thanks, Rae! They’re so delicious. I’m always sad when Trader Joe’s stops carrying them — which will be soon. I’m glad you enjoyed the post and hope you have a nice weekend!

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    • The Trader Joe’s waffles are great to have on hand when you’re craving pumpkin. Just pop them in the toaster and you’re good to go. I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Shveta. Hope you have a nice weekend!

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    • Thanks, Jalisa! The oatmeal is really good, but I think the waffles are my fave. Pumpkin pancakes sound delicious, too. Hope you have a great weekend and a fun Halloween.

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  16. Ok, now I’m hungry. TJs is the best place for pumpkin things this time of year! We just finished the chocolate chip pumpkin loaf I made with their pumpkin bread mix (so I’ll be back to buy more) and we have a box of their pumpkin macaroons in the freezer (which i have to share with the hubby, but could eat the whole thing myself, LOL)
    -kim
    http://www.everydaystilettos.com

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  21. I’m so jealous! In Australia there is hardly any pumpkin stuff I tried to look for pumpkin puree to make cookies yesterday but they don’t even exist! Waffles are my favourite breakfast food so those look freaking good.
    Hope your weekend was spooktacular or at least a treat 😉
    MUCH LOVE KAREN
    (STYLESMORGASBORD) [BLOGLOVIN])

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    • So sorry you don’t have any pumpkin goodies in Australia, Karen! I love pumpkin waffles and will be very sad when pumpkin season comes to a close. Wish I could send you some pumpkin waffles from the States!

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  23. While I am more of a peppermint mocha fan, I still love all the pumpkin flavored things! Those waffles sound so good that I might have to head over to trader joe’s sometime this week 😉

    Mili

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