I TRIED TRADER JOE'S EASTER CANDIES EARLY—HERE'S WHAT YOU SHOULD BUY ASAP

We are hopping into spring faster than Punxsutawney Phil can crawl back into his hidey hole—which, if you live on the East Coast, is welcome news. The days are finally getting longer, the weather is heating up, and Easter will be here before you know it.

Always one to get ahead of the trends, Trader Joe's is already stocking its shelves with egg- and bunny-themed treats to help you plan your Easter basket haul. As someone who lives dangerously close to the grocery store and religiously frequents the affordable chain, it seems like Trader Joe's has skipped right past the imminent St. Patrick's Day rush and gone straight into bunny-business mode.

If you're not the type to sit on your hind legs and wait until the last minute, here's what you can stock up on now before the stores get crowded and the good stuff starts selling out.

Chocolate Truffle Eggs

Trader Joe's adorable Chocolate Truffle Eggs are shaped like classic Easter eggs, but once you open them, they somehow resemble dinosaur eggs. Each box includes seven colorful eggs, each with a different flavor: Dark Praline, Crispy Milk, Milk Praline, Milk Coconut, Dark Pistachio, Dark Cookies & Creme, and White Praline. The chocolate is genuinely good quality, which means it could quickly replace your average grocery store Easter chocolate selection.

Gourmet Jelly Beans

You're probably already familiar with this TJ's find, but this time, you can snag them in a heftier bag instead of the classic box. The bag contains 14 servings, compared to the box's five, and includes 18 different flavors, each colored with fruit and veggie extracts.

Easter Joe-Joe's

Not only are these white- and milk-chocolate-coated Joe-Joe's insanely cute and festive, but they also make for a surprisingly substantial treat. Joe-Joe's are already a fan-favorite cookie, so consider this a next-level version. The coating adds a crunchy texture, and the extra chocolate is a fun, sugary bonus.

Marshmallow Eggs

These fluffy eggs come in an array of pastel colors, and unlike typical marshmallows, they're made without gelatin or corn syrup—meaning even vegans can enjoy them! They're extremely soft and gooey and make a fun pick for the kiddos.

Candy-Coated Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

Think of these as a more approachable—and more on-theme—Jordan almond. These candy-coated nuts are roasted, then covered in dark chocolate and a colorful candy shell. I hate to break it to you, but they go down a little too easily. I have no doubt I could put away a bag in one sitting.

Break Apart Bunny

I've never wanted to break open a bunny so badly. This milk chocolate bunny isn't like other chocolate bunnies—it comes with carrot-shaped gummies inside! Why choose between chocolate and gummy candy when you can have both?

2026-03-05T16:09:06Z