I'm a pediatric dietician. Here are 12 things I buy at Trader Joe's for my kids.

Trader Joe's almond-flour tortillas freeze well and heat up in a flash.

These gluten-free tortillas practically steal the spotlight at dinner. My kids would happily devour them plain at every meal if I let them.

We use these for classic cheese quesadillas, as a fun twist on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and even roll them up around a banana to make dessert "sushi."

Trader Joe's overnight oats are dairy-free and perfect for chaotic mornings.

With their chewy texture and sweet taste, these protein-packed overnight oats also make for an energizing midday snack.

My kids particularly love the apple flavor and request it in their lunchboxes.

Like many kids, mine are wild about cheese. We pair the Tillamook cheddar cheese with fresh strawberries, finely shred it over pasta, or melt it into grilled cheese.

Lately, my kids have enjoyed using mini cookie cutters to create cute shapes with their cheese.

These Trader Joe's rolled oats are gluten-free and a good source of fiber.

The oats are mixed with chia seeds, amaranth, ground flaxseed, and quinoa and are packed with brain-boosting healthy fats and protein.

We transform these oats into a variety of under-20-minute breakfasts, such as blueberry oatmeal, oatmeal cookies, and baked-oat crisps.

My kids love these mini wild blueberries even more than the regular-sized ones.

Trader Joe's frozen wild blueberries pack an extra punch of sweetness and are extra gooey when baked in blueberry muffins.

My kids love that blueberries turn everything purple, especially when mixed in yogurt.

Peanut butter is a good source of protein and healthy fat. We prefer Trader Joe's Valencia peanut butter because it tastes slightly sweeter than other brands.

We swirl it into yogurt and oatmeal and slather it generously on toast and pancakes. It also serves as the perfect dip for sliced fruit and veggies.

Unlike some other gluten-free varieties of noodles that can turn mushy when boiled, these hold up perfectly.

We love them with meatballs or cut up into chicken soup. I also like to toss them with tamari sauce, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, and sliced veggies for a chilled take on lo mein.

Trader Joe's dried Ataulfo mango slices are perfectly chewy and never dried out or tough.

They're naturally sweet and turn into a balanced snack when paired with protein or healthy fats.

My kids love eating them with cheese, chopped into Greek yogurt, or dipped in almond butter.

Mini zucchini is a game changer for anyone dealing with a picky veggie eater.

They're mild in taste and incredibly versatile, absorbing the flavors of whatever you're cooking.

My kids devour them when they are thinly sliced in pasta. We also like to use them as pizza toppings. Our current favorite way to prepare them is in the Crock-Pot with chicken.

Durable enough to hold a generous amount of spread, these rice cakes are perfect for throwing into lunchboxes or snacking on the go.

My kids' go-to combo is topping them with mashed avocado, adding thinly sliced Roma tomatoes, and finishing it off with a sprinkle of garlic salt.

My kids can't get enough of Trader Joe's fruit-leather buttons.

They're an ideal on-the-go treat because they a bit more time for my kids to munch on, giving me an extra moment to catch my breath.

A dietitian suggesting a cookie? Shocking, right?

Well, these shortbread cookies are delicious and buttery and they also have minimal ingredients compared to other options out there.

My boys go wild when I serve them with a glass of milk or crush them into small crumbles for their yogurt.

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