Dig in to these frightfully delicious toasts … if you dare!
Spooky season is upon on us, so why not get in the spirit with a fun, creative treat the whole family can enjoy? These hauntingly good toast recipes are easy-peasy and don’t require many tricks, just treats! Plus, each one can be crafted with gluten-free and vegan-friendly ingredients. Thanks to our friend Elaine, at EatingbyElaine.comfor providing these fang-tastic bites.Grilled Cheese Ghosts
Ingredients:
- 2 slices Whole wheat or gluten-free bread
- Vegan butter, for grilling
- Shredded vegan mozzarella cheese
- Black olives, for decor
- Cut a ghost shape out of one slice of bread. Cut one side of the full slide and just one side of the slice with the cutout ghost in the center (the edges around the ghost). Save the cut-out ghost for the below recipe.
- For the full slice of bread with no cutout, place butter-side down on skillet over medium heat. Do the same with the slice of bread with the ghost cutout in the middle. You will end up putting these two slices together in a moment.
- Spread mozzarella cheese overtop only the full slice of bread in one even layer as the other side of the slice sears.
- Place the leftover bread (with the ghost cutout in the middle) overtop the full slice of bread with no cutout. Make sure the butter side/seared side is facing up. Allow the grilled cheese ghost sandwich to continue to cook another minute or two to allow the cheese to melt into the top slice and help hold the sandwich together. Take the grilled cheese off the burner and decorate with black olive slices to make a ghost face if desired.
- For the actual ghost cutout, you can save this for the recipe below. Or, you can spread the mozzarella cheese over top of the ghost cut out too. You can place this piece in a toaster oven at 400°F to cook it and melt the cheese until golden brown.Then decorate it with black olives for the ghost face too.
How to:
Ghost Toast
Ingredients:
- 2 slices Whole wheat or gluten-free bread
- Vegan cream cheese
- Raisins and chocolate chips, for decor
- Toast the bread.
- Cut a ghost shape out of one slice of bread only.
- Spread cream cheese overtop the ghost and the other slice of bread.
- Place the slice of bread with the ghost cutout overtop the slice of bread with no cutout.
- Decorate both ghosts with raisins for the ghost mouth and chocolate chips for the ghost eyes.
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Sweet Spider Web Toast
Ingredients:
- 1 slice Whole wheat or gluten-free bread
- 2 Tbsp. Nutella or hazelnut spread
- 2 Tbsp. Vanilla fruit dip or vegan icing
- 1 Medjool date, pitted
- 2-3 Pretzel twists
- Lightly toast one piece of bread.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of Nutella or hazelnut spread overtop to cover the toast entirely.
- Use a fork or squeeze bottle with a fine tip to make the spider web design out of the cashew icing.
- Halve the date lengthwise for the spider’s body and place it on the web.
- Break the pretzel twists to create tiny spider legs and add 6 pieces (3 on each side of the date). Enjoy!
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Pumpkin & Fall Leaf Toast
Ingredients:
- 4 slices Whole wheat or gluten-free bread
- Pumpkin flavored hummus, or hummus of choice
- Reed, yellow and orange bell peppers, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- Use a pumpkin shaped cookie cutter to cut a pumpkin image out of one slice of bread.
- Spread hummus over top the other slice and place the bread with the pumpkin cutout hole overtop. This way you don’t waste any bread.
- For the pumpkin that was cut out, spread pumpkin hummus overtop. Use a tiny piece of the bread’s crust for the stem.
- For the leaves, lightly toast 2 slices of bread.
- Use a knife to cut leaves out of one slice of bread.
- Spread hummus over top the other slice and place the bread with the leaf cutout holes overtop. This way you don’t waste any bread. Decorate with sliced bell pepper.
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Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic Recipes
Add immune-boosting goodness to your menu!
Black elderberries are a nutrient powerhouse full of good-for-you vitamins and antioxidants, making them a must-have during the changing seasons. Gaia Herb’s new Black Elderberry Tonic is expertly crafted with organic raw honey, organic apple cider vinegar, organic black elderberries and organic acerola to support a healthy immune system.* One small teaspoon of this potent syrup contains more than three grams of black elderberries—that’s over 55 whole berries!Since black elderberries are naturally sweet and sour, Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic makes a delightfully nutritious add-in for a variety of recipes so you can eat, drink and stay well all season long.
Black Elderberry Tonic Punch
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 5 (32 oz.) bottles Lemonade
- 9 tablespoons (1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon) Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Syrup
- 2 (20 oz.) bottles Sparkling water, plain or lime
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add lemonade, then stir in the Black Elderberry Syrup. Add sparkling water.
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Black Elderberry Tonic Iced Tea
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1 cup Green tea, brewed according to package directions and cooled
- 1 tsp. Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic
- Sparkling water (optional)
- A few small sprigs of fresh herbs, such as basil or lemon balm
- 1 Lemon wedge, for garnish
- Pour cooled green tea over ice, then add Black Elderberry Tonic. Stir gently. Add sparkling water, if using.
- Lightly rub herbs between hands until they are fragrant and slightly crushed, then add to the glass and stir gently to incorporate.
- Add lemon wheel or wedge to the side of the glass or squeeze slightly and add directly to the beverage for more delightful lemon flavor.
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Black Elderberry Tonic Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic
- 2 tsp. Fresh lemon juice and zest
- 1 tsp. Mayonnaise (optional)
- 1/2 sm. Garlic clove, minced or chopped very fine (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Add olive oil, Black Elderberry Tonic, lemon juice, and mayonnaise (if using) to a small bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Whisk if using a bowl or shake vigorously if using a jar, until ingredients come together and emulsify
- Add lemon zest, garlic (if using), and salt and pepper to taste (at least a big pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper but adjust according to preference). Whisk or shake again to incorporate ingredients.
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Black Elderberry Tonic Roasted Strawberries
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Strawberries, washed and hulled
- 3 tsp. Gaia Herbs Black Elderberry Tonic
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- Preheat the oven to 350⁰F.
- Put the strawberries into a baking dish. Sprinkle the Black Elderberry Tonic, vanilla, and pinch of salt over the strawberries and stir, making sure all berries are covered. Allow to soften/macerate for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- After the strawberries have macerated, arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes (15 minutes if using a convection oven).
- Remove strawberries from the oven and allow to cool before serving. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a few days.
- Serve over ice cream, oatmeal, toast with nut butter, yogurt, granola, pancakes, French toast, grilled fish, tofu, or used as a cake topping.
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Comforting Dishes For Fall
Cook up comfy-cozy goodness!
Fall back in love with delicious, home cookin’ this season. There’s nothing quite like gathering around the table with the family on a chilly night to enjoy a filling meal that’s packed with nutrients, flavor and seasonal ingredients. From butternut squash to barley, there’s a recipe for every fall-inspired craving!
Butternut Squash Goat Cheese Fettuccine Bake
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Mushroom Stuffed Mediterranean-Inspired Squash
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup
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Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs
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Fall Harvest Salad
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BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Beef and Barley Soup with Butternut Squash
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Easy Avocado Recipes
All you avo wanted!
Smash ’em, fry ’em, slice ’em, dice ’em … no matter how you eat ’em, avocados are a favorite for good reasons! Aside from being extra creamy and delicious, avocados are packed with good-for-you nutrients too!- Contains more potassium than a banana
- More fiber in a single serving than any other fruit (Yes, it’s a fruit!)
- High in antioxidants and vitamins C, E and K
- May support healthy cholesterol levels due to its heart-healthy fat content
How to pick ’em:
Judging by the color alone won’t be much help here … you gotta feel them out! Avocados are ready to eat when they yield to slight pressure, so go ahead and give them a gentle squeeze to ensure they’re good to go! When squeezed, they shouldn’t be too firm or too soft … they should be just right!Pro tips: Be sure to pick avocados with their tiny wooden knot still attached to the top, as this will ensure that the avocado hasn’t oxidized on the inside yet. If you bring home an avocado that’s not quite ripe, place it in a paper bag to speed up the process. Or, if they’re getting too ripe before you’re ready to use, place them in the refrigerator to preserve!
Avocados From Mexico™
Creamy, delicious avocados have been imported for U.S. consumption since 1997! Since then, their popularity has swept the nation for everyone to enjoy, whether it’s in guacamole for the big game, or smashed for heart-healthy avocado toast. When you pick up a Hass avocado from the Avocados From Mexico brand, you can enjoy it with confidence knowing they’re always fresh and always in season, 365 days a year. The warm, coastal climate and rich Michoacán soil nourishes over 30,000 avocado orchards each year, supplying over 1.7 billion pounds of avocados!Growing a perfect avocado
Avocado growers in Mexico have perfected their technique over the years. They take the best of both worlds from the avocado tree, the branches and the roots, and combine them to craft their very own, hand-made plant to grow a delicious Hass avocado. Each new tree takes about three to five years to produce fruit, but they are more than worth the wait! Once they’re ready to be picked, avocados are harvested with a pole and carefully inspected from the shine of their skin to the texture and color, ensuring only the best arrive at your table.Get your guac on with these fresh recipes!
Spicy Lobster and Shrimp Stuffed Avocados
Creamy avocados are stuffed with fresh lobster, shrimp, vibrant tomatoes and a zesty punch of lime.View Recipe
Summer Heirloom Tomato Guacamole
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Grilled Avocado Sundried Tomato Pasta
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Guacamole Chicken Salad
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Crispy Avocado Tacos
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Avocado and Grilled Vegetable Salad
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Easy Dinners for Back to School
Wholesome meals are as easy as 1, 2, 3!
A week’s worth of dinners with 15 ingredients or less? Challenge accepted! We’ve partnered with our friend, Andrea Mathis, MA, RDN, LD at BeautifulEatsandThings.com to whip up five, deliciously simple dinners all made from one, budget-friendly shopping list. Sprouts Farmers Market is your one-stop shop this school year to pick up all the healthy, allergen-friendly and tasty groceries you need to fuel the whole family with ease.
Your five-day menu:
Just because school is back, doesn’t mean satisfying, convenient meals are out of reach! Each recipe below is crafted from similar ingredients like our Market Corner Herb Seasoned Roasted Chicken and Basil Pesto Pasta With Chicken, to be transformed into a homemade family meal full of goodness.
Monday
Easy Chicken Quesadillas
Chicken quesadillas are packed with tender roasted chicken, lots of veggies and filling black beans. Plus, they make great lunch-box leftovers!
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Tuesday
Classic Sourdough BLT Sandwiches
This classic BLT is made with perfectly toasted sourdough bread, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and of course, bacon!
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Wednesday
Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta and Sourdough Garlic Bread
Short on time? Ready-to-heat Market Corner Family Meals like this chicken pesto pasta is the perfect solution for a quick weeknight meal.
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Thursday
Vegan BBQ Chicken and Avocado Tacos
Spruce up taco night with these vegan BBQ chicken and avocado tacos filled with a plant-based chicken alternative from LikeMeat and vibrant, farm-fresh veggies.
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Friday
Baozza Pizza Snacks and Salad
Who could resist a cheesy pepperoni pizza on a Friday night? Especially when it’s ready in less than 5 minutes! These BAOZZA Snack Pizza Packs are a treat for the whole family with a side of zesty, lemon vinaigrette salad.
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After School Snack Boards
Fill up on gold-star-worthy snacks!
Fuel afternoon snack time with easy-to-make snack boards full of goodness! Pile on kid-friendly favorites like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, grilled cheese and a rainbow of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables to keep them nourished.
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Board
A classic combination is made into an easy-to-enjoy board! Sliced grilled cheese, crunchy apples and creamy tomato soup are sure to be a hit.View Recipe
Healthy Back-to-School Snack Board
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Board
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Kid-friendly Snacks for Back to School
Fuel your little learners with easy-to-make snacks and treats!
Tackle afternoon snack time in a flash with these deliciously wholesome recipes. The best part? They’re easy enough for anyone to make, so let the kiddos help whip up their favorite recipe and enjoy them together! Got leftovers? No problem! These recipes are lunch-box-friendly too! Pack them up for the next day and they’re sure to bring a smile to tomorrow’s lunch break.
Apple Sandwich Rings
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PB and J Power Bites
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Chocolate Covered Bananas
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Peanut Butter Frozen Yogurt Bark
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Peanut Butter Vanilla Pretzel Butterflies
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Stone Fruit
Stone Fruit
Summer’s sweetest stone fruits are ripe for the pickin’ at your neighborhood Sprouts! What makes a stone fruit unique? It has a single large seed or pit, typically found at the heart and center of the fruit. This season, you’ll find a unique variety of stone fruits in-store, like tree-ripened, juicy peaches and nectarines and plump cherries. What makes us different is that we have specialty varieties like plumcots, apriums, verry cherry plums and more.
Here are some of the unique varieties to keep an eye out for:
Pick a perfect fruit
Tip 1: Not quite ripe yet?
Place your stone fruit in a paper bag, out of direct sunlight at room temperature. Check daily for perfect ripeness.Tip 2: Extend Freshness
When your stone fruit is ripe, store in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. This will preserve freshness for an extra three to five days.Tip 3: Whoops, too ripe …
Don’t toss your stone fruit yet! Roughly chop up the fruit, toss in a saucepan with a little water, a touch of sugar and dash of cinnamon. Cook down until fruit is soft and syrupy for a delicious fruit compote to top ice cream, waffles, pancakes, yogurt and more.Meet the Growers!
We work directly with growers to bring you the best summer flavors, from farm to table.
Kingsburg Orchards
As one of the largest family-owned growers, packers and shippers of fresh fruit in the San Joaquin Valley, Kingsburg Orchards is proud to bring you and your family delectable stone fruit like donut peaches, plums, peach-a-rines and so much more! The Jackson family’s farming roots date all the way back to 1813 in England, where their passion for farm-fresh produce began. Today, Kingsburg Orchards grows more than 200 varieties of delicious fruit on over 8,000 acres of beautiful California land.
HMC Farms
HMC Farms has proudly grown sustainable, high-quality fruit in Southern California since 1887! This family-owned farm is located just outside of the San Joaquin Valley where they grow fresh peaches, grapes, nectarines, plumcots and Plumsicles! By implementing sustainable farming practices like utilizing solar energy, efficient drip irrigation systems as well as fortifying the soil with essential minerals like magnesium and zinc, HMC Farms is keeping their land and the Earth’s future in mind.
Family Tree Farms
Dig into the freshest summer stone fruit from Family Tree Farms! Locally grown in Southern California, Family Tree Farms is proud to bring you and your family delectably juicy fruit like apricots, peaches, nectarines and cherries from their family-owned farm. Their dedication to growing the best tasting fruit goes beyond the farm and each variety is carefully selected to bring a truly memorable eating experience. From the seeds that are sourced and planted, to cooling and packing, Family Tree Farms does it all to ensure only the best arrives at your table.
Prima® Wawona
Prima Wawona grows hand-picked, hand-packed stone fruit locally in San Joaquin Valley, California! During peak harvest season, you can dig into organic nectarines and yellow and white peaches from this family-owned farm. Prima Wawona has served up farm-fresh stone fruit to the California community since 1938 and has become one of the largest stone fruit producers in North America today. They’re proud to deliver high-quality, exceptionally fresh fruit every season for you to enjoy!
Dig into these fresh recipes!
100% Grass-fed Angus Ribeye Steak with Cherry Bordelaise Sauce
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Stone Fruit Grazing Board
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Plumogranate Apricot Crumble
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Get RecipeHerbal Wellness Coolers
Refreshing coolers full of herbal goodness? Yes, please!
Sip on a refreshing beverage packed with powerful herbs to support your best summer self. Herb Pharm’s line of high-quality, potent herbal extracts are easily added to a variety of beverages, so you get all the benefits in each, delicious drink! From calming lavender to digestive support from turmeric, there’s something for everyone to try.Fresh tip:
Add a few slices of farm-fresh fruit to each beverage to enhance the flavor, color and nutrients!Turmeric Lemon Fizz
Turmeric is a plant originating from India with deep, dark orange roots. The roots hold its powerful properties like supporting liver and digestive function.* It has a warm, peppery flavor.Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/2 cup Organic lemonade
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Turmeric liquid extract, about one full dropper
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the lemonade and mineral water, then add the Turmeric extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
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Ashwagandha Apricot Cooler
Ashwagandha is a powerful herb known for its natural relaxation properties. It’s slightly bitter in flavor, so pairing it with a sweet fruit like apricot provides balance.Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/4 cup Organic apricot nectar
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Ashwagandha liquid extract, about one full dropper
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the apricot nectar and mineral water, then add the Ashwagandha extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
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Blueberry Ginger Lime Soda
Ginger has a unique, spicy flavor and known for easing digestive issues.* Ginger and lime is the ultimate flavor combination for summer!Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/4 cup Organic blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm ginger liquid extract, about one full dropper
- 1/2 Organic lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Organic sugar
- Prepare the blueberry simple syrup. Combine the blueberries, water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for five minutes. Strain and cool the syrup.
- Fill a glass with ice. Add 2 tablespoons of blueberry simple syrup, lime juice and Herb Pharm ginger liquid extract.
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Cucumber Holy Basil Spritzer
You’ll feel cool as a cucumber with this delightful combination of Holy Basil and fresh cucumber. Holy Basil is known to support a calm, focused energy and improve concentration.*Ingredients:
- Ice
- 3 slices Organic cucumber
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Holy Basil liquid extract, about one full dropper
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the cucumber slices and mineral water, then add the Holy Basil extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
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Sparkling Lavender Lemonade
Lavender’s floral, aromatic flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet-tart flavor of lemonade to create this tasty drink. Lavender extract has a variety of uses like promoting a calm mood and easing motion sickness or nervousness.*Ingredients:
- Ice
- 1/2 cup Organic lemonade
- 1/2 cup Sprouts Sparkling Mineral Water
- 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Lavender liquid extract, about one full dropper
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the organic lemonade and mineral water, then add the Lavender extract. Stir gently and serve immediately.
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Specialty Summer Sips
Summer Sangria Mocktail
Kick back, relax and enjoy all the craveable flavors of summer in one tasty mocktail!
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup Cantaloupe, diced
- 1 Orange, sliced in rounds
- 750 ml. Sprouts Organic Blood Orange Italian Soda
- 1 (8 oz.) can Pineapple juice
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Optional: 1 bottle Dry white wine
How to:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher, reserving basil leaves for garnish. Stir to combine and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to overnight.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more pineapple juice or Italian soda.
- Pour sangria into serving glasses, dividing fresh fruit evenly among each glass. Garnish with basil leaves and enjoy!
Strawberry, Blueberry & Citrus Spritzer
This vibrant spritzer is sure to be your new summer go-to with fresh strawberries, blueberries and Sprouts Organic Pomegranate Italian Soda.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Strawberries, quartered
- 1 cup Blueberries
- 1/2 Lemon, sliced in rounds
- 1 Lime, sliced in rounds
- 750 ml. Sprouts Organic Pomegranate Italian Soda
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Optional: 16 oz. Prosecco
How to:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher. Stir to combine and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to overnight.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more or less Italian soda.
- Pour into serving glasses, dividing fresh fruit evenly among each glass. Garnish with additional lemon rounds and enjoy!
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade
Add a delightful twist to a summertime classic with a refreshing combination of strawberries, lemon and mint.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Strawberries, quartered
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
- 5-7 Fresh mint leaves
- 24 oz. Sprouts Sparkling Lemonade
How to:
- Juice 1/2 a lemon into a bowl and add 5-7 mint leaves, to taste. Gently muddle together. Set aside.
- Add the Sprouts Sparkling Lemonade to a pitcher along with the strawberries, muddled mint and lemon.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
