As a personal trainer, I think chicken meatballs and Greek yogurt are two of the best things to buy at Trader Joe's for easy meal prep.
Emily Roethle
As a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and yoga teacher who also works full-time at a nonprofit, my schedule is packed. Meal prepping is essential as I juggle classes, meetings, and more.Trader Joe's has been my go-to store for high-protein, nutritious meal prep essentials for more than a decade. Plus, as someone who generally eats a plant-based diet, Trader Joe's has plenty of options.Here are some of the items that always make the cut when I'm meal-prepping.
Trader Joe's crunchy chili-onion hummus adds a boost of flavor to my meals.
Trader Joe's crunchy chili-onion hummus tastes delicious as part of a Mediterranean-inspired lunch bowl.







