6 Cheap Frozen Trader Joe’s Frozen Breakfasts (Less Than $4!)

Whether you prioritize protein or like to set the tone of the day with a sweet treat, Trader Joe’s has sub $4 frozen breakfast options that you can snag from the freezer section and keep on hand to pop in the oven or pan. As we dive into this Trader Joe’s frozen breakfast haul, let us remember the old Ron Swanson adage: “There has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food.”

Meatless Breakfast Patties ($3.99): Breakfast sausage is a breakfast GOAT, but this one is decidedly not goat. Or pig. Or turkey. This plant-based patty is proof that there’s no reason non-meat eaters should have to miss out on the salty, savory goodness that is the breakfast sausage. This take is a blend of textured soy protein and wheat gluten seasoned with classic sausage spices like sage, fennel, and, of course, garlic and onion.
Hash Browns ($2.79): Hash browns. Need we say more? No, but be will, because we can’t contain our excitement. Potatoes are always a solid start, but fried up to be crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and frozen for our convenience? Just a quick trip detour to the airfryer or oven, and these quickly become perfect partners to scrambled eggs, a sopper for a runny yolk, or a landing zone for copious amounts of sriracha.
Mango Blueberry Chia Bowl ($3.49): BAM! POW! THWACK! That’s the sound of this chia bowl fighting off illness, fatigue, and a life of flavorlessness all in one go. The delicious mix of mango puree, coconut cream, passionfruit juice, and black chia seeds is cheaper than any tropical vacation and will leave you with way fewer mosquito bites. Simply thaw, top with crunchy granola if you’d like, and tell that $11 smoothie bowl place to suck it.
Silver Dollar Pancakes ($3.29): Yeah, there are pancake mixes that are pretty easy, but sometimes we want easier than “pretty easy.” We want grossly easy. We want easy that’ll have grandpappies everywhere saying, “Don’t you know how lucky you are? Back in my day…” These frozen pancakes are that easy. All you need to do is pop them in the microwave. And since they’re so small, you don’t have to commit to just one topping. You can have many with a bunch of different toppings.
Broccoli and Cheddar Quiche ($2.99): Who said classy can’t be quick? If you’re hosting a tea or a brunch, nobody needs to know that delicious quiche came from the freezer, and Deborah best be minding her own business if she’s trying to judge any food that isn’t homemade or from a patisserie. Though this sophisticated savory can hold its own amidst debutantes, it’s also easy enough for a simple breakfast at home. Buttery crust, fluffy eggs, and tender broccoli all living together in harmony with cheddar cheese? That’s a roommate situation we could get behind.
Egg Frittata ($3.49): These frozen mini egg frittatas do two things really well. First, they’re a great breakfast. Made up of eggs, Swiss cheese, cauliflower, and fried onions, they’re as good on their own as they are between English muffins or with a side of bacon. Secondly, they’re also a great catalyst for flirtation. Simply approach your crush and ask if they’d like to splittata a frittata. All worthwhile partners will immediately oblige.