15 Foolproof Trader Joe’s Products For The Perfect Girl Dinner

Girl dinner requires no cooking, no intricate ingredient list – just a series of snacks and a dream. Think charcuterie, but less polished. Some cheese here, a few grapes there. Maybe a lil’ microwave meal action.

Of course, one would look to no other than Trader Joe’s for the best snacks. It’s what the quirky grocer does best! If you’re looking to amp up your next girl dinner (AKA your ‘I’m feeling lazy and don’t want to be bothered’ meal), these 15 Trader Joe’s products will set you right.

Eat just one of these picks, or try a mix of a handful of ‘em, your girl dinner cravings are sure to be satisfied.

Panzerotti Pizza Bites

It's giving elevated Totino's pizza rolls – and I am obsessed. If you want to tune into the cravings of your inner child, these tiny bites are the way to go.

Crispy Battered Calamari

Nothing says 'girl dinner' like straight-up calamari with a nice little aioli. Maybe throw in a Caesar salad and a dirty martini, and you're set! It's what the girls want!

Prosciutto-Wrapped Fresh Mozzarella Cheese

Meat, cheese... what's not to like? The ultimate girl dinner experience would require that you eat the whole pack, but I'd say these would go exceptionally well alongside some fresh berries and a baguette.

Gone Bananas!

These dark chocolate-dipped frozen banana bites have me in a very strong chokehold, and while I wouldn't recommend you eat them solely for your next girl dinner, they sure do make a sweet complement to any snack lineup you'd got in mind! Finger foods are key!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

This buffalo dip is dangerously addictive, I could honestly eat it by itself with a spoon. It's creamy, spicy, tangy – all the best qualities of a buffalo dip. For a fuller girl dinner, make sure you've got some crackers and veggie sticks on-demand to balance out the dip with some crunch.

Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

I really shouldn't have to explain myself with this one. Mozz sticks are a lazy meal staple, and these TJ's ones are supremely melty and cheesy! Get yourself a lil' sauce action going, and to the dreamiest girl dinner you go.

Dark Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Any snack that has a fruity element to it is a great contends for a girl dinner spread that may be taking a savory direction. See: these mouthwatering dark chocolate cherries. Beware, they're gooood.

Chickpea Fusilli Pasta

This chickpea-based pasta is definitely a more substantial option when it comes to girl dinner (hello, protein!). To hack it the lazy girl way, simply cook the whole box (or two) to have ready for the week's hunger pangs! From there, throw a little sauce and veg in, and you've got a truly easy dinner on your hands.

Reduced Guilt Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip

There's absolutely no shame in having a girl dinner that's all fried foods and salty crackers, but sometimes you want to balance things out with a splash of ~health~. That's where this epic TJ's dip comes in – it's made from a Greek yogurt base and is packed with greens (hence its "reduced guilt" label).

Organic Dried Mango Unsulfured & Unsweetened

In the same vein, any dried fruit is gonna do you good for girl dinner. I have to get a bag of this dried mango every single time I take a trip to Trader Joe's. It's just a great snack to have close for when the sweet cravings strike, offering a healthier alternative.

Pastry Bites Feta Cheese & Caramelized Onions

Like I said before: finger foods are key! Not only would these warm pastry bites make your girl dinner more elegant, they'd also be a massive hit at any book clubs or dinner parties you plan to host. The best part is they're fairly no-fuss, requiring just a few minutes in the oven.

Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip

This spinach-artichoke dip comes frozen, but after a few minutes in the microwave, it turns to cheesy, heavenly goodness. Grab some crackers to go with, and don't even worry about whipping up a whole dinner! This is it!

Herbes de Provence Triangles

These tiny triangular puffs work well with any sort of sliced cheese, but I'd say brie is the way to go. They're made from puff pastry, so you'll get layers upon layers of crunchy, buttery yumminess in each crunch.

Speculoos Cookies

Made from TJ's famous cookie butter, these crunchy cookies are tasty on their own, but are even better crumbled on top of some ice cream. Finalize your girl dinner with this sweet treat, and you'll never want to eat any other way.

Crunchy Curls

When you need some textural variety with your girl dinner, you really won't regret reaching for TJ's Crunchy Curls. Their fun shape makes 'em fun to eat!

Mini Chocolate Mousse Flowers

These sweet 'n' small blooms filled with chocolate cake and mousse filling will brighten up your girl dinner spread in just one bite! You surely won't want to share once you've tried them.

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