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!
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What’s more refreshing and delicious than melon on a hot summer’s day? Branch out of the familiar watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew varieties and slice into unique, specialty melons this season! Here are some handy picking and prepping tips to help you find the perfect melon for a delicious summer treat!
Slice into one of these unique melons!
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How We Bring You Farm-fresh Produce
Jim Rash Watermelons
Since their founding in 1983, Jim Rash has been delivering the freshest watermelons direct from their farms to our stores! Jim Rash goes above what’s expected because that’s just what makes sense. Their dedication to honesty and integrity guides them through extensive reviews, trainings and testing processes to ensure the best practice for all of their delicious produce. From the time their watermelons are planted, until the time they’re packed and shipped, you can be sure that the team at Jim Rash is growing juicy, nutritious watermelons. Growing watermelons isn’t just what they do, it’s who they are!Herbal 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.
How to:
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.
How to:
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.
How to:
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.
How to:
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.
How to:
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!
Seasonal Chiles to Spice Up Summer
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Charcuterie Boards for Summer
Charcuterie Boards for Summer
Fresh, high-quality produce is always in season at Sprouts! Put together a delectable charcuterie board to enjoy all your summer favorites … and some unique items too! Throw on your fresh produce or try grillin’ ’em up to enhance their natural sugars and flavors. Plus, produce pairs well with a variety of things like savory dips, salty meats and cheeses, roasted nuts, crispy crackers and so much more!
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Grilled Melon Board
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Grilled Fruit Board
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Six Stackable Pancake Recipes
You’ll flip over these tasty pancake recipes!
Ricotta Pancakes with Raspberry Orange Curd
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Pomegranate Syrup
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Whole Wheat Banana Walnut Pancakes with Apple-walnut Compote
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Almond Flour Pancakes with Collagen
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Salted Caramel Desserts
Vegan Salted Caramel Cupcakes
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Gluten-free Salted Caramel Apple Cookie Skillet
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds—3 Ways
It’s pumpkin carving season!
Instead of tossing out those pumpkin seeds, try roasting them up for a healthy and filling fall snack that’s a cinch to make. When you’re finished with your pumpkin carving, place pumpkin seeds in a colander and rinse with cold water. After they’re thoroughly rinsed, place the seeds in a bowl of water—the pumpkin seeds should separate and float on the top. Once separated, spoon out the pumpkin seeds using a slotted spoon then place onto a paper towel and pat dry. Once dry, pick your favorite spices to create a flavor-packed treat!
Pumpkin Spice
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil or melted butter
- 1 Tbsp. Sugar
- 1 tsp. Simply Organic Pumpkin Spice
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the seeds with the oil, sugar and pumpkin spice until evenly coated.
- Spread the seeds on the lined baking pan and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through. Allow to cool to room temperature and enjoy.
Honey Sriracha
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp. Sriracha
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
- 1/4 tsp. Simply Organic Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp. Simply Organic Ginger
- 1/8 tsp. Simply Organic Cumin
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
- 1/4 tsp. Olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the seeds with the Sriracha, honey, paprika, ginger, cumin, salt and oil until evenly coated.
- Spread the seeds on the lined baking pan and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through. Allow to cool to room temperature and enjoy.
Roasted Curry
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 1 tsp. Simply Organic Curry Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss the seeds with the oil, curry powder, cumin, salt and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the seeds on the lined baking pan and roast for 20–25 minutes, turning halfway through. Allow to cool to room temperature and enjoy.
Simple Bento Box Lunches
Ham Roll-up with Fruit, Veggies and Coconut Rolls
Whether your kids are craving something sweet or savory, this easy lunch idea will be sure to satisfy their hungry tummies!
Thanks to @littleeatsandthings for this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 Sprouts Brand whole wheat tortilla
- 2 oz. Sliced deli ham
- 1 slice Swiss cheese
- 1 Lettuce leaf
- 2 servings Sprouts Coconut Rolls
- 1/4 cup Strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup Carrot sticks
- 2 Tbsp. Peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Edamame
- 1/4 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. Ranch dressing
How to:
Step 1: Place lettuce, cheese and ham onto the whole wheat tortilla and roll. Cut wrap into 2-3 sections and place in bento box.
Step 2: For a savory bent box: Place edamame, tomatoes and ranch dressing in the bento box. Add a serving of Sprouts Coconut Rolls for dessert!
Step 3: For a sweet bento box: Place carrots, strawberries and peanut butter in the bento box. Add a serving of Sprouts Coconut Rolls for dessert!
Nut-free Bento Box
This healthy, nut-free lunch is full of bright colors, nutritious food and fun treats. From fruit kabobs, cookie-cutter cheese or delicious chocolate coconut rolls, your kids are sure to discover a few favorites!
Thanks to @lemonsandbasil for this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 10-12 Crackers of choice, gluten-free if needed
- 3-4 slices Sprouts Colby Jack Cheese
- 1/3-1/2 cup Sprouts Organic Hummus
- 2 lrg. Carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 1/2 Cucumber, cut into sticks
- 1/2 med. Bell pepper, cut into sticks
- 5 Strawberries, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup Blueberries
- 2 Kiwis, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 10-12 Sprouts Chocolate Coconut Rolls
How to:
Step 1: For the cheese and crackers: Cut cheese slices with small cookie cutter to make fun, special shapes. To keep the cheese from making the crackers soft, wrap the cheese slice in a small piece of plastic wrap or put crackers in a small, snack size bag.
Step 2: For the hummus and veggies: Add 2-4 tablespoons of hummus to the bento box, along with the carrot, cucumber and bell pepper sticks.
Step 3: For the fruit kabobs: Alternate strawberry, blueberry and kiwi pieces on toothpicks and add 4-5 mini fruit kabobs to each box.
Step 4: Finally, add 5-6 Sprouts Chocolate Coconut Rolls to the box.
Easy Vegetarian Bento Box
This hummus and veggie wrap is paired with poppable cheese cubes, fresh fruit and addictive peanut butter puffs for an easy, vegetarian lunch your kids will crave every day.
Thanks to @40aprons for this recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 Whole wheat tortilla
- 2-4 Tbsp. Sprouts Organic Hummus
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped veggies of choice like fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced cucumber and shredded carrots
- 1 leaf Lettuce
- Handful cheese cubes
- Handful fresh fruit
- 1 Hard-boiled egg, halved
- Handful Sprouts Peanut Butter Puffs
How to:
Step 1: Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on the wrap, making sure it goes all the way to edge.
Step 2: Place lettuce leaf down then sprinkle veggies over. Tightly roll then cut into pinwheel slices.
Step 3: Serve with cubes of cheese or slices pressed into cute shapes, fresh berries or fruit, hard-boiled egg and Sprouts Peanut Butter Puffs.