17 Things Under $5 At Trader Joe's You Can't Resist Buying

I've written many times before of my love for plantain chips, and I'm about to do it again. These slightly sweet potato chip-alternatives from Joe's are cooked in sunflower oil and lightly salted. Each six-ounce bag is $1.69, and it's perfectly reasonable to finish the whole thing in one sitting.

You know what pairs perfectly with $1.69 roasted plantain chips? $2.99 wine. Joe's Charles Shaw wine used to affectionately be called Two Buck Chuck, as it previously cost $1.99. The price is now up to just under $3.00. "Three Buck Chuck" still has a nice ring to it, so I'm not complaining.

Haven't you heard? Dark chocolate is good for you. It can reduce stress, boost blood flow, and acts as an anti-inflammatory. That means I'm going to eat about 40 of these packs (which contain two bars!), for $1.49 each.

For the cool price of $1.99, you can have watering eyes and a runny nose thanks to TJ's salsa verde, which tastes amazing on LITERALLY EVERYTHING.

Get another serving of fruit in with these $2.99 dried mango slices. No added sugar. No fake flavoring. 100 percent delicious.

These aren't ordinary chicken burgers. Oh no. If you want a meal that's a bit more caliente, you need these bad boys — available for $3.49 for 4 burgers.

Put it on toast. Put it on a cookie. Eat it straight out of the jar. I don't judge. According to the Fearless Flyer, Cookie Butter ranges from $3.69 to $3.99, depending on the flavor.

Some people love to cook with ghee, and it even carries unique health benefits. The Fearless Flyer says it goes for $3.29 a jar, although prices may vary.

Need a quick (and cheap) pick-me-up? Joe's dried fruit bars are the bomb dot com. They're made with only a few ingredients, none of which include added sugar, flavors, or preservatives. Plus, they're only $0.69 a piece. What a bargain!

These crispy, crunchy cookies are covered in chocolate and so perfectly dunkable, it'll bring a tear to your eye. In fact, back in the '90s, Trader Joe's specifically asked one of their suppliers to make a cookie that's easier to dunk, just because they love us so much. Get a tub for $4.99.

Got gluten allergies? Joe's coconut aminos make the perfect substitute for soy sauce, although less salty and a bit sweet. At $2.99 a bottle, it's the perfectly affordable (and tasty) addition to every dish.

It's fruity. It's crunchy. It's sweet. And at $3.99 a box, TJ's cereal makes the ultimate breakfast... or lunch or dinner.

At least five avocados are used in every 16-ounce pack, which means you're getting a whole lot more bang for your buck than if you were to buy them individually — because this guacamole comes in at $3.99.

Who doesn't want to be elbow deep in a bag of cheesy goodness?! Grab these cheese bites (high in protein!) for $2.49 a pouch and have yourself a cheese-tastic day.

Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, and they're rich in antioxidants. That means you can eat twice as many of these delicious bars. A box of five is $2.99.

The ghost chili was once considered the world's hottest chili pepper. It got bumped down a few pegs, but don't worry: it's still hot AF. Joe's got it right, though — the hotness of these chips doesn't overwhelm them, and a subtle sweetness helps balance it all out. Get a bag for $2.29.

These are like regular pretzels, but way better. They're flatter and crispy, totally dunkable, and aren't as overwhelming as your average pretzel because they're less doughy. Win! Only $2.19 a pop.