Twin Cities Shopping

I decided to keep a list of items that I am able to buy locally here in the Twin Cities – Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota. Since I live in the far northwest, it’s rare that I make it all way over to St Paul – sorry! This helps me make better shopping lists and avoid shipping charges — double bonus! Maybe you can find the same things in your area!

I LOVE my farmer market! If you’re in Maple Grove on a Thursday night it’s worth checking out.  I have gotten some amazing veggies and fruits but also some great meat (cottage bacon, sausage) and cheese (pistaccio cheese log, smoked string cheese, kalamata olive loaf).  They also have HUGE bunches of fresh flowers for just $5 - can’t beat it! Here are a few links for more information: http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M8583 and http://www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us/content/309/default.aspx.
Item Name Location(s)
Fage Greek Yogurt Trader Joes, Target, Whole Foods
Chobani Greek Yogurt Whole Foods
Voskos Greek Yogurt Whole Foods, Walmart
TJ Greek Yogurt Trader Joe’s (This is my favorite)
Yogurt Cheese Trader Joe’s
Turkey Meatballs Trader Joe’s – Awesome!!
Meatless Meatballs Trader Joe’s
Naked Nuggets Costco
Mixed Fruit, Low-Sugar Walmart (Great-Value brand)
Starbucks SF Syrups Starbucks – SF coffee flavors
Rachels Cottage Cheese Whole Foods (Cucumber-Dill)
Salsa Trader Joe’s (TONS of good ones)
Murray’s SF Cookies Walmart, Whole Foods
Pudding, Sugar-Free Cub, Rainbow, Target, all over
Honey, Sugar-free Walmart
Maple Syrup, Sugar-Free Walmart
Halloumi Cheese Byerly’s (Recipes)
Just Chicken Strips Trader Joe’s (grilled & yummy)
Miracle Noodles Madwoman Foodery, Asian Grocers
Tofu Shirataki Noodles Whole Foods, Asian Grocers
PowerPB by Snaclite GNC, Vitamin Shoppe
Almond Flour (bulk) Fresh and Natural Foods
Almond Flour (Bobs) Cub, Rainbow, Byerlys, Whole Foods
Quinoa Flour (Bobs)  Whole Foods 
Fava Bean Flour (Bobs) Cub, Whole Foods (sporadic)
Flaxseed Meal (Bobs) Cub, Rainbow, Whole Foods, Trader Joes
Soy Flour (Bob’s Redmill) Cub, Whole Foods 
GarbanzoBean Flour (Bobs) Cub, Whole Foods (sporadic) 
Soy Protein Powder (Bobs) Cub, Whole Foods
LowCarb Bread Mix (Bobs)  Cub, Whole Foods 
LowCarb Bake Mix (Bobs) Cub (great flour substitute) 
CarbQuik Low Carb & More (Lino Lakes)
Organic Granola (bulk) Fresh and Natural Foods
BSN Lean Dessert GNC, Vitamin Shoppe (Cinnamon Yum!)
BSN Syntha-6 GNC, Vitamin Shoppe (Flavors vary)
Muscle Milk Light GNC (Powder, Cake-Batter)
Muscle Milk Light GNC (Powder, Chocolate-Peanut Butter)
Body Fortress  Wal-Mart (Vanilla, Strawberry)
Body Fortress Wal-Mart (Chocolate, Cookes&Cream)
Worldwide Vitamin Shoppe, Trader Joe’s (RTD Shakes)
Worldwide Pure Protein Target (Various Flavors $17 – powdered)
OhYeah! RTD Protein GNC, Vitamin Shoppe (Single & Cases)
Labrada Lean Body RTD GNC, Vitamin Shoppe (Single & Cases)
Isopure Zero Carb GNC, Vitamin Shoppe (Powder)
Isopure Ready-to-Drink GNC, Vitamin Shoppe (40g protein)
Bullets-Pre-Mixed Protein GNC, Vitamin Shoppe (Vials, 45-50g protein)
Blender Bottles GNC, 20oz and 28oz sizes
Dymatize Elite Whey Vitamin Shoppe (Love Cafe Mocha)
Matrix 2.0 Protein Vitamin Shoppe
Torani SF Syrups Cub, Rainbow, Byerlys, Walmart
Bariatrix Proteins Midwest Weight Control
Vitamin B12 Whole Foods (Solgar Sublingual)
Penzey’s Spices Three Twin Cities Stores
Walden Farm’s Target has lots of different Sugar-free sauces