Trader Joe’s just gave the snack aisle a serious glow-up, and honestly, we didn’t know we needed it until now. The newest addition to the shelves is Honey Mustard Popcorn with Avocado Oil, a $2.99 bag that’s already got shoppers buzzing on social media. If you’re the type who dunks pretzels in honey mustard and never looks back, this one’s about to become your new obsession.
Spotted on shelves in late August as part of Trader Joe’s rolling wave of September new arrivals, this popcorn joins a lineup that’s been packed with fall flavors lately — think Trader Joe’s September Fall Preview. But unlike the pumpkin-everything crowd, this snack is doing its own sweet-and-savory thing, and it’s a welcome break from the seasonal spice takeover.
What’s Actually In The Bag
The popcorn is air-popped in 100% avocado oil, then coated in a seasoning blend built from real honey and tangy mustard, plus a mix of savory spices that round out the flavor. According to the packaging, the seasoning is designed to stick into every nook and cranny of the popped kernels, so there’s no sad, under-seasoned handful waiting at the bottom of the bag.
Expect sweet honey up front with a tangy mustard kick that lingers — that’s basically the vibe every early reviewer has described. It’s the kind of flavor combo that already works on soft pretzels and chicken tenders, so putting it on popcorn feels like a no-brainer in hindsight.
“NEW Honey Mustard Popcorn with Avocado Oil — will you be adding this to your cart?”— @traderjoes.and.target.finds on Threads
Why Avocado Oil Matters Here
Trader Joe’s has been leaning into avocado oil across its snack lineup for a while now, and it’s easy to see why. It’s got a higher smoke point than a lot of other oils, a neutral flavor that lets seasonings shine, and it skips the seed oils some shoppers are trying to avoid. For a seasoning as bold as honey mustard, that clean base matters — it means the tang and sweetness come through without any greasy aftertaste weighing it down.
At $2.99 for a 5-ounce bag, it’s priced right in line with Trader Joe’s other bagged popcorn, like the kettle corn options we’ve seen pop up at Aldi this season. That makes it an easy add-on to your cart rather than a splurge purchase, which honestly might be the most dangerous part.
Should You Grab A Bag?
If you’re a fan of sweet-and-savory snacks — think kettle corn crossed with a pretzel dip — this is worth the $2.99 gamble. It’s a great lunchbox filler, a solid movie-night alternative to the usual butter-and-salt routine, and a fun way to switch things up if you’re already loyal to Aldi’s roasted sweet corn popcorn or other bagged snacks in rotation.
Just know this one’s popping up fast on “new item” roundups, and Trader Joe’s has a track record of letting seasonal snacks quietly disappear once they sell through. If honey mustard is your love language, don’t wait around on this one — grab it on your next run before it’s gone.
Have you tried it yet? Let us know in the comments if the honey mustard flavor lives up to the hype, and check back with GroceryGoodies for more of the newest finds hitting shelves at Trader Joe’s, Aldi, and Costco every week.
Photo credits: Hero image via The Impulsive Buy; lifestyle popcorn image via Unsplash.
