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For the past 17 years, Trader Joe’s has conducted a study to determine which of its products customers love most. This year’s winners have just been announced,<\/a> and if, like me, you can’t help but traipse to your nearest TJ’s whenever a new item drops, you’re going to want to pay attention. <\/p>\n Naturally, there aren’t many huge surprises here. I still haven’t seen my local store stocked with the Protein Pancakes, so I’m not shocked they took home the crown for the best new item of the year. And as someone who has waxed poetic about Trader Joe’s seasonal Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese, it also doesn’t surprise me that it snagged a few honorable mentions. So how does the whole list shake out? Let’s see: <\/p>\n A handful of these items win year after year, earning them Hall of Fame<\/a> status. New to the Hall of Fame this year are the Teeny Tiny Avocados (perfect for that next batch of avocado toast) and the Spiced Cider. They’re joining some heavy hitters, including the Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips, Mandarin Orange Chicken, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets, Unexpected Cheddar, and Soy Chorizo. <\/p>\n#1 Overall: Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings<\/h2>\n
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#1 New Item: Protein Pancakes<\/h2>\n
#1 Beverage: Spiced Cider (seasonal)<\/h2>\n
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#1 Cheese: Goat Cheese<\/h2>\n
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#1 Produce: Teeny Tiny Avocados<\/h2>\n
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#1 Appetizer: Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip<\/h2>\n
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#1 Breakfast & Brunch Item: Hashbrowns<\/h2>\n
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#1 Lunch & Dinner Item: Butter Chicken With Basmati Rice<\/h2>\n
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#1 Bath, Body, & Home: Brazil Nut Body Butter<\/h2>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n#1 Snack: Garlic Butter Irish Potato Chips<\/h2>\n
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#1 Sweet Treat: Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches<\/h2>\n
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