Trader Joe’s vegan grocery list 2025 + Printable checklist

Whether you're meal prepping or stocking up for the week, you'll find everything from tofu and veggies to frozen shortcuts and plant-based pantry must-haves.

Don't miss the free printable grocery checklist at the bottom. I hang mine on the fridge, circle what I need, and handwrite in any unique items for the week. Or you can download it to your phone, so you’ll always have it with you.

Highlights of this handy list:

✅ Feeds two people for the week
✅ Vegan staples organized by store layout
✅ Budget-friendly items and meal inspiration
✅ Free printable download included

(To see more of my favorites, be sure to check out my full list of favorite Trader Joe's vegan products.)

In this post:

Here's a complete overview of my weekly Trader Joe's staples. Keep scrolling for details, tips, and meal ideas.

💡 Pro Tip: Use the printable list at the bottom to check off items as you shop!

After grabbing a cart, my first stop is the produce section.

Vegetables are the heart of any meal. Start by filling your cart with the essentials for tempting side dishes like sugar snap peas stir-fry, gochujang Brussels sprouts, or vegan onion rings.

And don't forget the potatoes!

Oven roasted potatoes with peppers and onions, air fryer baked potatoes, or oven baked french fries are filling and tasty without being taxing to prepare.

My must have produce items include:

• Garlic
• Baby spinach
• Romaine lettuce (Ideal for chef salads or raw tacos!)
• Shredded cabbage
• Carrots
• Celery
• Mushrooms
• Bell peppers
• Brussels sprouts (Oven roasted sprouts are great with apples!)
• Yellow or red onions
• Grapefruit
• Avocados (I like the mini size the best, because you get more of them.)
• Tomatoes
• Bananas
• Lemons
• Cucumbers
• Potatoes
• Jalapenos (Great for quick pickling!)

I make a quick stop in the bread area for sandwich bread and a baguette - which is ideal for garlic bread, bruschetta, or serving with olive oil bread dip.

I also always grab a pack of tortillas for wraps, tacos, or tostadas.

Weekly bread picks:

• Flour or corn tortillas (Great for vegetable fajitas!)
• Whole wheat sandwich bread
• Baguette

Feel like branching out? Indian-style flatbread is a fun occasional purchase for naan pizzas, serving with curry, or dipping in hummus.

I start most days with eggy tofu and avocado toast. So picking up a few blocks of vacuum-packed tofu is a must. And my husband loves non-dairy yogurt for quick breakfasts or snacks.

Soyrizo and a packet of vegan cheese shreds makes for fast nachos or burritos.

Refrigerated case essentials:

• Extra firm tofu (Love it in easy baked tofu for a protein-packed dinner!)
• Soyrizo
• Non-dairy butter
• Cashew milk yogurt
• Vegan cheese shreds (The Mexican-style dairy-free shreds are my fave.)

A few readymade products from the frozen area makes mealtime simpler and more fun.

Throw some shortcuts into your cart for quick lunches and dinners like vegan chicken nuggets, beefless bulgogi, vegetable gyoza, and frozen rice for hummus bowls or air fryer stuffed peppers.

Frozen vegan staples:

• Fries
• Impossible nuggets (Dip in vegan ranch dressing or stuff into a wrap!)
• Beefless bulgogi
• Thai vegetable gyoza (Great with homemade gyoza dipping sauce!)
• Vegan breakfast sausage
• Vegetable samosas
• Organic brown rice
• Spanish rice

Weeknights are easier with a well-stocked pantry. Dinners like a Thai noodle stir-fry, soy chorizo and black bean tacos, or pasta with marinara come together in a flash.

Here are my must haves in the shelf stable aisle:

• Thai noodles
• Onion salt (Delicious in onion & garlic salad dressing!)
• Roasted cashews
• Raw cashews (They make vegan scalloped potatoes and dairy-free risotto so creamy!)
• Peanuts
• Organic tomato basil marinara (Great on pasta or as a dipping sauce with air fryer gnocchi!)
• Olives
• Whole wheat pasta
• Sandwich pickles
• Beans - black, pinto & chickpeas
• Popcorn kernels (Don’t want to pop it yourself? Get a bag of Piquant Popcorn instead!)
• Tortilla chips
• Nutritional yeast flakes (So many ways to use nooch!)
• Salsa
• Taco shells
• Sparkling water
• Wine

Want a version of this list to take with you?

👉 Click here to download the printable Trader Joe's vegan grocery list

It's organized by store section to save time and avoid backtracking. Perfect for your fridge or phone!