Pick the Perfect Peak-Season Apple

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Pick the Perfect Peak-Season Apple

Make Sprouts your destination for peak-season apples, where you can find up to 20 unique varieties–from tart to sweet and everything in between.

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An apple’s sweetness, texture and the best way to use it can vary depending on the variety. We’ve rounded up some tips and tricks to help you learn more about your favorite apple varieties. But some of these delicious picks are only here for a limited time, so grab your basket and pick the perfect apple this season!

Look for these unique varieties in-store

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A few core facts:

  1. Apple skin contains about 2/3 of their dietary fiber.
  2. Apples can pick up the flavors of other foods around them, so store them away from cabbage and onions.
  3. One 9-inch apple pie generally requires about two pounds of apples (six, medium-sized apples).
  4. One bad apple can indeed spoil the whole barrel! Don’t keep bruised or rotting apples nearby other apples.

Now that you know how to pick ’em, give these recipes a try!

Apple Brie Flatbread on a serving platter

Apple Brie Flatbread with Walnuts and Honey

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Caramelized Onion Apple Pasta with Sage

Recipe by: @eatingbyelaine

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Gluten-Free Glazed Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Recipe by: @brighteyedbaker

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Freaky Fruits

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Have a Hauntingly Good Time with Freaky Fruits®

With their round shape and smooth skin, fruits like apples and plums are perfectly normal. But what about fruits that are a bit off the beaten path—the ones that are hairy, spiky or oddly-shaped? These freaky fruits® are actually sweet and delicious, with a fun, funky appearance that makes them perfect for parties or just when you want to dish up something different. Check out these boo-tiful fruits whenever they’re in season:

Dish up Fang-tastic Faves

These delicious dishes made with your favorite freaky fruits are love at first bite.

 

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Dragon Fruit Chia Pudding with Rambutan

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Star Fruit
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Jackfruit
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Tropical Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing

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Summer Wellness Recipes

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Fuel your summer-thyme health goals!

Rock your best summer self with nutrient-packed supplements transformed into delicious recipes to help you feel your best. Whether you’re looking for a boost of energy and clarity from Four Sigmatic’s Think Coffee or a new way to promote relaxation with a Kava colada, we have just what you need to spruce up your summer.

Kava Colada

Kick back with kava! Kava is known for its ability to produce a calming effect and help reduce stress and relax muscles.* This bright recipe is perfect to ease the body and mind after a day full of adventure.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Ice
  • 4 oz. Organic pineapple juice
  • 4 oz. Organic coconut milk
  • 0.7 ml. Herb Pharm Kava liquid extract, about one full dropper

How to:

  • Add all ingredients to blender
  • Blend on high until well combined, pour into a glass and serve with a fresh pineapple wedge.

Iced Coffee Mint Julep Mocktail

This unique beverage is made with organic coffee beans that are combined with potent Lion’s Mane and Chaga mushrooms for productive focus and energy without the crash!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Four Sigmatic Think Coffee, brewed
  • 1 cup Ice
  • 4 Mint leaves
  • 1 oz. Simple syrup or maple syrup

How to:

  • Shake up coffee, ice and simple syrup, then add a sprig of mint (at least 4 leaves) to the glass and enjoy!
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Immune-boosting Salad Dressing

Chaga, Reishi, Cordyceps … oh my! A scoop of Four Sigmatic’s Mushroom Blend is a simple way to add a boost of nutrients to any recipe. This tangy salad dressing has 10 mushroom varieties and is sure to be your salad’s new best friend.

Ingredients:

  • 1 scoop Four Sigmatic Mushroom Blend
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil, plus the juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Honey, or maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh herbs to taste, like basil and thyme.

How to:

  • Combine all ingredients into a small jar or bowl. Shake or whisk vigorously to combine.
  • Pour atop any fresh summer salad for a bright, citrusy, immune-supporting pop!
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Taste of the Tropics

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Taste the goodness of unique tropical fruit!


Explore a delicious variety of the most vibrant tropical fruit and bring home a little taste of the tropics. To help you decode their rather intimidating appearance, we’ve put together a few tips and tricks to help you enjoy all the goodness these fruits have to offer.


   

Feeling inspired? Give these tropical recipes a try!


Jackfruit bowl

Jackfruit Taco Bowl

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Tropical Smoothie Bowl

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Golden Berry Crumble

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Guac this Way

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Guacamole, just the way you like it!

Whether you enjoy your guac chunky, creamy, sweet or spicy, it’s easy to combine your favorite flavors into a game day guacamole. While there’s nothing wrong with the classic mashed avocado, why not mix it up with a tropical flair or pull inspiration from your garden? Grab some tortilla chips and get dippin’ with these five guacamole recipes.
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Classic Guacamole

Ingredients:

  • 2 lg. Hass avocados, diced
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • ½ Red onion, diced
  • 1 Jalapeño, or more if you prefer spice
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 handful Fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sprouts Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients, except tortilla chips, to a food processor and pulse until desired consistency is reached.
  2. Serve with Sprouts Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips and enjoy.
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Fiery Guacamole

Ingredients:

  • 2 lg. Hass avocados, diced
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • ½ Red onion, diced
  • 1 Habanero pepper, or more if you prefer spicier
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 handful Fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. Red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sprouts White Corn Tortilla Chips

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients, except tortilla chips, into a food processor and pulse until desired consistency.
  2. Serve with Sprouts White Corn Tortilla Chips and enjoy.
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Garden Guacamole

Ingredients:

  • 2 lg. Hass avocados, diced
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • ½ Red onion, diced
  • 1 Jalapeño (optional), finely diced
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, freshly chopped
  • 1 sm. handful Fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup Kale leaves, stems removed and finely chopped
  • 1–2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sprouts Ancient Grain Tortilla Chips

Instructions:

  1. In a mortar or large bowl, mash avocado using pestle or fork.
  2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except for the chips.
  3. Serve with Sprouts Ancient Grain Tortilla Chips and enjoy.
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Tropical Guacamole

Ingredients:

  • 2 lg. Hass avocados, diced
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • ½ Red onion, diced
  • 1 Jalapeño (optional), finely diced
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, freshly chopped
  • 1 cup Pineapple, diced
  • 1 cup Mango, diced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Sprouts Plantain Chips

Instructions:

  1. In a mortar or large bowl, mash avocado using pestle or fork.
  2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except for the chips. Serve with Sprouts Plantain Chips and enjoy.
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Southwest Guacamole

Ingredients:

  • 2 lg. Hass avocados, diced
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • ½ Red onion, diced
  • 1 Jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely diced
  • 1 Garlic clove, minced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, freshly chopped
  • ½ cup Corn, roasted (optional)
  • ½ cup Black beans
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • ½ tsp. Cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sprouts Blue Corn Tortilla Chips

Instructions:

  1. In a mortar or large bowl, mash avocado using pestle or fork.
  2. Stir in the rest of the ingredients, except for the chips.
  3. Serve with Sprouts Blue Corn Tortilla Chips and enjoy.

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Explore Fresh Citrus Bursting with Flavor!

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Make spring days a little sweeter when you peel open a bright, juicy citrus that fills the room with a refreshing scent. With a variety of different citrus, you’re sure to find your zest one yet!

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Celebrate Citrus

Cara Cara

Very low in acid, Cara Caras are bright and sweet with hints of cherry. They are typically bright and glossy, with a surprising slight rosy hue to the flesh.

Sumo Citrus®

These oversized mandarins combine easy-to-peel, Japanese Satsuma and sweet, juicy California orange. They have a bumpy, loose peel and sport a topknot with a perfectly balanced, sweet citrus flavor.

Heirloom Navels

Bright in color with thin skin that’s easy to peel. These seedless navels are perfect for kiddos with their rich flavor that’s balanced between sweet and tart.

Raspberry Oranges

Just like their name, these juicy citrus are full of a sweet raspberry flavor. Plus you’ll have fun slicing into these beauties to find a rich, deep red flesh.

Organic Mandarins

Naturally seedless and easy-to-peel, Organic Mandarins are the perfect on-the-go snack. Pack them for a road trip or add them to a lunch box for a sweet and juicy addition.

Minneola Tangelos

To grab the best of the Minneola Tangelos look for a fruit that is a bit heavy with unblemished skin. These Minneola Tangelos are both sweet and tart for a perfectly balanced snack.

Gold Nugget Mandarins

These citrus nuggets are extra sweet and juicy due to high sugar content. Plus, they’re seedless and easy-to-peel and segment for all age groups to enjoy!

Mandarins

This tiny-but-mighty fruit is naturally seedless and easy to peel. They’re sweet and perfect for snacking or adding onto a salad, dessert and so much more.


Now that you know how to pick ’em, give these recipes a try!


Winter Citrus Crunch Salad

Winter Citrus Crunch Salad

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Sweet Chili Orange Tofu

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Sumo Citrus Chia Seed Pudding

Sumo Citrus Chia Seed Pudding

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Organic Thanksgiving Recipes

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Gobble up organic goodness this Thanksgiving!

Crafting an organic holiday spread has never been easier … or tastier! With thousands of organic items to choose from, we make it easy to find everything you need and more to enjoy an organic meal this season. These five delicious Thanksgiving recipes are sure to leave everyone at the table stuffed.

Organic Lemon Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Organic Lemon Rosemary Roasted Turkey

Serve a delicious organic turkey this holiday that’s bursting with traditional flavors like rosemary, cloves and lemon.

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Organic Savory Stuffing

Savory Stuffing with Organic Bone Broth

Homemade stuffing is easy to make and packed with fresh, savory flavor for your Thanksgiving spread!

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Organic Pecan Tart with Maple Whipped Cream

Pecan Tart with Organic Maple Whipped Cream

These pecan tarts pack all the rich flavor of a full-size pecan pie in an easy-to-enjoy size! They’re topped with homemade, maple vanilla whipped cream for the perfect touch of sweetness.

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Organic Orange Cranberry Sauce

Orange Cranberry Sauce with Organic Cane Sugar

This vibrant, tangy cranberry sauce couldn’t be easier to make! It’s made with fresh orange juice and zest, plus zingy ginger for a flavor-packed bite.

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Organic Brown Butter Maple Roasted Carrots

Organic Brown Butter Maple Roasted Carrots

Tender sliced carrots are tossed in a rich maple glaze and roasted until crispy! They’re simple enough for a weeknight meal or holiday side dish.

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Thanksgiving Recipes For All Dietary Preferences

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Cook up a Thanksgiving spread for everyone at the table!

The holiday season is upon us and that means family, friends and loved ones alike will be gathering together to enjoy a meal full of goodness. And with a wide variety of guests, comes a wide variety of dietary needs! Don’t let a few restrictions overwhelm your menu—you got this! We have everything you need to complete a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, Paleo or keto Thanksgiving feast to satisfy everyone at the table this holiday!

Oven roasted brussel sprouts and squash

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash with Pecans

Roasted Brussel sprouts and hearty squash are combined with creamy goat cheese and crunchy pecans for a scrumptious side dish.

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Parmesan Frico with Salami

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Parmesan Frico with Salami

Crispy Parmesan cheese crisps are sprinkled with fennel seeds and topped with uncured Genoa salami for a simple appetizer.

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Vegan Apple Cranberry Crisp

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Vegan Apple Cranberry Crisp

The distinctive fall flavors of apples and cranberries come together to make this delicious vegan and gluten-free crisp—perfect for a holiday dessert or brunch!

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Sugar-free Pumpkin Pie

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Sugar-free Pumpkin Pie

This modified recipe has all the best flavors of pumpkin pie, without all the sugar! It’s easy to make and perfect for those following a keto or gluten-free diet.

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Paleo Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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Paleo Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These easy-to-make bars are perfect for a Friendsgiving feast and require no baking for a deliciously simple fall treat.

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Creamy Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes

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Creamy Vegan Au Gratin Potatoes

Decadent, creamy potatoes are a perfect addition to your plant-based meal! They’re full of flavor, made with minimal ingredients and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

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Festive Halloween Toast Recipes

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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

    • How to:

  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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Ghost Toast

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices Whole wheat or gluten-free bread
  • Vegan cream cheese
  • Raisins and chocolate chips, for decor

    • How to:

  • 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.
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  • 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

    • How to:

  • 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!
Nutella spider toast

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

    • How to:

  • 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

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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

    • How to:

  • Fill a glass with ice.
  • Add lemonade, then stir in the Black Elderberry Syrup. Add sparkling water.

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

    • How to:

  • 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.
Black Elderberry Tonic Ice Tea Mocktail

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

    • How to:

  • 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.
Black Elderberry Tonic Vinaigrette

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

    • How to:

  • 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.
Black Elderberry Tonic Roasted Strawberries
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