Trader Joe’s carries chocolate, almond and sometimes pumpkin croissants. The chocolate is my favorite.
I don’t typically like products that require a lot of lead time. I have only soaked beans overnight once in my life! These croissants require overnight rising but this works out OK.
I generally see them in the freezer when I’m preparing dinner. If I think they’d come in handy in the morning, I’ll put them on a baking sheet to rise and then pop them in the oven first thing in the morning.
We’ll usually eat one croissant per person for breakfast with a glass of soy milk and then eat the remaining ones for dessert that night.
These are pretty foolproof but if your house is cold (below 65 degrees) or you touch or bump them a lot, they won’t rise well. The instructions say to bake for 20-25 minutes but I prefer them cooked a little less so they’re not as brown.
These are fairly expensive for a TJ’s item, but even at $1 per croissant they’re less than most bakery versions.
Location: Frozen foods case, usually between breakfast and dessert items
Quantity: 12 oz, 4 servings per container
Calories: 320 calories per serving, 160 fat calories per serving
Cost: $3.99
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