5 Great Gluten-Free Products You Can Find at Trader Joe's

Living gluten-free doesn't have to mean struggling to find good eats.

Following a gluten-free diet is not an easy thing to do. It can make eating at restaurants a challenge, and it could easily put a strain on your budget.

In fact, you may find that your credit card bills start to soar once you swap standard grocery purchases for those that are gluten-free. But if you have a medical condition that requires you to go this route, then you may have no choice but to pay up.

Thankfully, Trader Joe's carries a host of gluten-free items you may find appetizing. And because Trader Joe's is known for its competitive prices, you may find that these buys don't even break the bank.

1. Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts

Making your own pizza can be a heck of a lot less expensive than ordering one in -- especially if you need yours to be gluten-free. Trader Joe's sells frozen gluten-free pizza crusts for $5.99 a pop. Pile on the toppings and enjoy a feast at a fraction of the cost of a delivery order. 

2. Gluten-Free Breaded Shrimp

The problem with most types of breaded shrimp -- or breaded anything, really -- is that it's apt to not be friendly to anyone who's gluten-free. Trader Joe's, however, offers a 12-ounce package of gluten-free breaded shrimp for $9.99. You can cook it with a grain that works for your diet and layer on vegetables for a hearty, robust meal. You can also find gluten-free pasta to mix it into.

3. Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is the kind of emergency meal it always pays to have on hand, whether for yourself or for your kids. And if you need that meal to be gluten-free, you're in luck. Trader Joe's sells a 12-ounce package for just $3.69. It features a delicious four-cheese blend as well as a gluten-free bechamel sauce. 

4. Gluten-Free Joe-Joe's Chocolate Vanilla Creme Cookies

If you're a fan of Oreo cookies, then you're apt to love Joe-Joe's. They're basically the Trader Joe's version of an Oreo. And you can find a gluten-free version of them at the store so you can satisfy your cravings for something sweet without having to spend a small fortune at your local gluten-free bakery (if such an establishment even exists in your neck of the woods). A 12.5-ounce box of gluten-free Joe-Joe's will cost you just $4.29, which is comparable to the cost of a standard box of cookies.

5. Gluten-Free Granola Loaded Fruit & Nut

Many breakfast cereals unfortunately are not devoid of gluten. If you've been struggling to fill your cereal bowl, check out this delicious Trader Joe's concoction. It features coconut, raisins, apricots, and a host of other yummy ingredients. A 12-ounce box costs just $3.99.

Whether you follow a gluten-free diet because you want to or because you need to for medical reasons, you don't have to spend down your checking account on groceries to stay well-fed. All you need to do is load up the next time you pay a visit to Trader Joe's.