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Whole30 Shopping List

Modified: Dec 21, 2021 by Monica Le · Published: Aug 28, 2019 · 32 Comments

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a trader joe's whole30 shopping list

So, I heard you’re about to conquer a Whole30. Are you feeling anxious about it? Maybe a little bit overwhelmed, like you need an additional support system? Well, I’m here for you. I’ve created a Trader Joe’s Whole30 Shopping List!

I’ve thrown together a list of Whole30 compliant recipes that are on my blog towards the bottom of the post.

I have also created some helpful tips which should lead to you feeling more empowered instead of anxious during your Whole30. Just keep on reading… !

Almond butter, smoked salmon, sparkling water

A Whole30 shopping list that’ll blow the rest out of the water…

The best part of doing a Whole30 is the undeniable amount of support you will have within the community. I’m talking about strangers who just so happened to be powering through a Whole30 at the same time as you.

You get to connect with them via social media, i.e. on the @whole30recipes page on Instagram.

Did you know that Whole30 has a support forum?

If you have any questions about whether or not something is compliant, need more interesting recipe ideas or just want to chat with a fellow Whole30’er, you have the ability to do so!

Within the forum, you will also find information about topics like Whole30 for kids, meal planning, travel and dining out, sourcing good food, etc.

My hopes are that in the process of your Whole30, whether it’s your first go around or your fifth, this Trader Joe’s Whole30 shopping list will be your go-to resource along the way.

This Whole30 shopping list has been reviewed countless times, so you can rest assured that the information provided is the best I could have made it!

Monica shopping in trader joe's

Some helpful tips before looking at this Whole30 diet shopping list

1. Educate yourself and prepare accordingly

Research the menu! If you’re planning a lunch date out or heading out to a new restaurant with some coworkers or friends, look up their menu online. You can take a look at all of their options and figure out what is compliant on the menu.

What’s even better is you can call the restaurant if you have any questions or concerns about certain items. You will walk into that restaurant with a plan and executing that plan will be stress-free!

2. Seek out new, healthy food you love

If you feel like your options while cooking at home and at a restaurant are already inadequate because you don’t know what a lot of food tastes like, it’s time to get yourself reacquainted with the farmers market!

What’s so wonderful about the farmers market is you can generally ask to try a sample of any thing a vendor is selling.

Have you caught yourself perusing through a menu and dismissing a rather delicious sounding salad because you don’t know what the main ingredient tastes like? Head to a market ASAP and try a bunch of new fruits and vegetables.

Afterwards, you’ll find your experience both dining in and out to be a lot more fun, exciting and less limiting. Even better, try some items you’ve never had before on the Trader Joe’s Whole30 shopping list!

3. Get friends and family on board

There is nothing better than having the support of friends and/or family members while on a Whole30. This is especially true if it is your first go around.

If you’ve been invited for a night out with close friends who may poke fun at your new lifestyle, ask them if you can invite along your sister, who just so happens to be Whole30’ing with you!

Having that support system right by your side when tempted to make unwise decisions will prove to be tremendously helpful. In fact, print out a copy of the Trader Joe’s Whole30 shopping list and invite your support system to come grocery shopping with you.

How about making some really easy Whole30 recipes that can be done quickly with said friends family? They will be on board in no time!


Some Whole30 Recipe Favorites!

Be sure to check out all of my Whole30 recipes here.

I've included some of my personal favorites below for you.

Shepards pie made with sweet potato mash

Whole30 Shepherd's Pie

creamy garlic chicken in a pan with lemons sliced on top

One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken

one bowl of Whole30 creamy taco soup on a marble board with avocado on top

Creamy Taco Soup

Steak fajitas and roasted vegetables in a frying pan

Easy Steak Fajitas

a bowl of whole30 chili with lime on top and a spoon inside

The Best Chili

mayo in a glass jar with lemons on the side and eggs in the background

Homemade Paleo Mayonnaise

close up of lettuce wrapped paleo chicken salad

Paleo Chicken Salad Wraps

three bowls of Asian cauliflower rice

Super Saucy Asian Cauliflower Rice

Pan-fried shrimp in a bowl with roasted vegetables and rice

One Pan Shrimp Fajitas

Roasted vegetables, bacon and eggs in a roasting tray

Best Paleo One Pan Breakfast

glazed chicken thighs on a bed of veggies before going into the oven

One Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken

a bowl of cauliflower soup with parsley on top and a spoon inside

Creamy, Roasted & Vegan Cauliflower Soup

Spiced chicken in a serving dish with salad

Chicken Shawarma Salad

Egg salad with chopped bacon and green onions in a bowl

Paleo and Whole30 Egg Salad

Cooked shrimp in a creamy sauce with rice and lemon

One Pan Creamy Garlic Shrimp

Salmon, rice and vegetables in a bowl, garnished with lemon and fresh herbs

Whole30 Greek Salmon

Chicken, cashews, vegetables and rice in two bowls

Easy Paleo Cashew Chicken

chicken tikka masala in a bowl with flat parsley and rice

Paleo Chicken Tikka Masala

More Whole30 Recipes

  • Southwest spinach salad with chicken
    Southwest Spinach Salad with Chicken Recipe
  • Roasted Bell Pepper at Home
    Roasted Bell Peppers From Home
  • Chicken tacos with hidden veggies served on a plate
    Healthy Chicken Taco Recipe with Veggies
  • cut open and inside of an air fryer chicken breast on a plate
    The Best Air Fryer Chicken Breasts Recipe

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  1. Marcy says

    February 23, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    Just getting started on Whole 30. I can't wait to try your recipes! I think my hubby will like them. I can't seem to print or download a PDF size document of the Trader Joe's List. Could I have you email it to me? I did sign up to get your blog updates.

    Reply
  2. Gretchen says

    February 01, 2019 at 9:28 am

    So sad, LOVE Trader Joes, but live in Montana now and no stores... I guess I will just have to improvise...

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      February 02, 2019 at 8:18 pm

      Ah, that makes me so sad. My husband manages a Trader Joe's, and I know they are expanding like crazy. Hang tight 😉

      Reply
    • Brianna says

      January 15, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      Gretchen, check out Thrive Market online. See if they ship to you! I recommend this site for anyone who doesn't have TJ's, Sprouts, or Whole Foods nearby.

      Reply
  3. Megan says

    August 30, 2018 at 8:44 am

    A couple of these items on the Trader Joe's shopping list have sugar in them......

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    • The Movement Menu says

      August 31, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      It totally depends on the store. Some stores sauces have sugar and some don't. Which are you referring to?

      Reply
  4. Jordan says

    January 03, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    Hey there! How are roasted coconut chips Whole30 compliant? Their on the Trader Joe’s shopping menu and they have sugar.

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      January 03, 2018 at 9:27 pm

      Hi, hi! The unsweetened organic coconut chips do not have any sugar... I use them on top of curries 🙂

      Reply
      • Jordan says

        January 03, 2018 at 9:40 pm

        Great, thanks! Also, why are bananas left off of the fruit list but are listed under the dried fruit list?

        Reply
        • The Movement Menu says

          January 03, 2018 at 10:59 pm

          Hi Jordan, to be honest, I couldn't include EVERYTHING in the produce section, as there isn't very much room. That's all 🙂

          Reply
  5. Sarah McEachern-Menard says

    December 30, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Hello...maybe I'm totally missing it but I can't find a printable version of the Whole 30 meal plan? Hello?! Thanks!

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      December 30, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      Hi there! Sorry about that... it looks like when my redesign launched, the printer icons got lost. It should be at the bottom of the post on the right now. Can you let me know once you find it?

      Reply
  6. Sydney says

    December 21, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    None of theses books world for me. They're all in code. Are you able to fix this? Thank you!!

    Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      December 22, 2017 at 3:13 pm

      Hi there. I'm so sorry about that... I'm going through a redesign and there are some bugs on my end. Things should be fixed and up and running within the next 24-48 hours. I really appreciate your patience!

      Reply
    • The Movement Menu says

      December 22, 2017 at 8:28 pm

      Hi there, I spent all day fixing 2 out of 4. The Easy Whole30 Meal Plan and Back on Track should be working well now 🙂 Thanks again for your patience!

      Reply
  7. Natalie says

    August 20, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    What do you use the coconut cream for?

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    • The Movement Menu says

      August 20, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      I use coconut cream in soups and stews constantly. Also, in curries. It's an ingredient in a lot of my Whole30 recipes!

      Reply
  8. DreamDecoder says

    February 04, 2017 at 9:14 am

    plantain chips, I have been told are out, because they are a commercially processed chip? unless you make your own..

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    • Naomi says

      October 13, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      My grandfather used to use a mandolin to thinly slice green bananas then deep fried them. Once they drained on paper towels, he put them on cookie sheets and seasoned with salt & paprika and briefly baked to crisp them up. This was my favorite childhood snack!

      Reply
      • The Movement Menu says

        October 13, 2017 at 12:38 pm

        Yeah, that sounds incredibly delicious... thank you for sharing 🙂

        Reply
  9. Amanda J. says

    January 17, 2017 at 7:37 am

    I'm upset, because I used this when I started Whole30 on January 2. Unfortunately, my coworker just discovered the Tuscano marinara sauce has sugar in it. 🙁 I'm not restarting, since I didn't know until a week after using it, but you should update your document.

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    • The Movement Menu says

      January 17, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Hi there. I'm so sorry to hear this. The Tuscano Marinara Sauce (green can) at my local Trader Joe's does not have sugar in it. It has: Whole unpeeled tomatoes, extra heavy tomato puree, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, onions, herbs, garlic, salt. Are we referring to the same sauce?

      Reply
      • Amanda J. says

        January 17, 2017 at 1:09 pm

        Ahhh, crap. 🙁 I think the can is more red. I couldn't find it on my first visit, so I asked a girl working, who didn't know. So she asked someone else working... who directed to a red can. I skimmed the ingredients, but apparently not close enough until just yesterday. LOL. Sorry for confusion.

        Reply
  10. Amy says

    January 05, 2017 at 5:26 am

    How about Trader Joe's frozen Turkey Burgers? Are they Whole30 compliant?

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    • The Movement Menu says

      January 05, 2017 at 9:55 am

      Hi Amy, as far as I know, those should be fine. Are they only 1 ingredient?

      Reply
  11. Eli L. says

    December 03, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    Seriously!! Thanks a million! Can't wait for the next lists!

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    • The Movement Menu says

      December 03, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      Oh, you're absolutely welcome. I may start doing meal plans as well. I'm going to be taking a survey if that's something that may be interesting!

      Reply
  12. Nikki Hoza says

    November 02, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    So freaking helpful! You should do more of these for different stores. Costco, Safeway, Smart & final, etc!

    Reply
    • Monica Stevens Le says

      November 02, 2016 at 2:04 pm

      Hi Nikki, thank you so much- that was my intention. It's funny you suggest that, as I'm working on a Costco one now 😉

      Reply
      • Kim says

        January 16, 2017 at 8:52 pm

        Is the Costco one ready? This revolution I've started is making me nervous. Feeling unprepared!

        Reply
        • The Movement Menu says

          January 16, 2017 at 11:21 pm

          Hi Kim, it's so funny you ask that. I'm actually working on a Costco Whole30 list this week... I will keep you updated 😉

          Reply

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