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.
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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!
Seasonal Chiles to Spice Up Summer
Let’s find your perfect pepper match!
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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!
A Festive Board for the Fourth
Grilled Melon Board
Farmers Market Grilled Board
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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Vegan Cinnamon Protein Pancakes
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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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DIY Valentine’s Day Gifts
Go ahead, wear your heart on your sleeve and embrace the sentimental feelings in the air. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to share a bit of your heart with others. The best news? You don’t have to stick with the standard gifts that may come to mind. With these easy-to-make and thoughtful DIY ideas, you can brighten the day of a special someone, friend, family member or colleague.
Peppermint Infusion Hearts
What You’ll Need:
- Crushed peppermint
- Coffee filters
- Baker’s thread
- Construction paper
- Hot chocolate
Directions:
- Using a folded coffee filter, cut out a heart shape. After you have two heart shapes, stitch together around the edges until only a small opening remains.
- Place peppermint candies in a plastic bag and crush until the pieces are broken down. Put about a spoonful of crushed peppermint inside the small opening of the coffee filter and finish stitching until it’s closed.
- Attach a medium-length piece of baker’s thread to your peppermint-filled heart. Cut a small heart out of paper and add it at the other end of the thread to make a little “tag” like the ones that tea bags have. Present the gift with hot cocoa for a refreshing peppermint twist on a classic chocolatey treat.
Homemade Lotion Bars
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup Beeswax
- 1 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/2 cup Shea butter
- Silicon heart-shaped mold
- 25 drops Lavender essential oil
- At least 2 hours for refrigeration
Directions:
- Start by warming beeswax in a double boiler until it becomes smooth.
- Add coconut oil and melt the two ingredients. Stir until smooth and add lavender essential oils.
- Let cool and place in silicon molds and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
“Simply Nuts for You”
Mason Jar Treat
What You’ll Need:
- Chalkboard spray paint
- Painter’s tape
- Chalk
- Trail mix
- Gift tag
- Twine or ribbon
Directions:
- Create a heart shape on the mason jar with painter’s tape. Using an open area, cover the mason jar with the chalkboard spray paint.
- Once it’s dry, carefully peel off the tape. Add a personalized touch by making a design with white chalk.
- Cut out a gift tag and create a small hole at the top. Thread twine through and loop around twice at the top of the mason jar.
- Pour in your special someone’s favorite trail mix.
Dry Rub Recipes
All the grill masters in your life will love these flavorful DIY dry rub recipes and you’ll love how easy they are to make! Paired with a new set of grilling tools, these create a great gift.
All-Purpose Spice Rub Recipe
- 2 Tbsp. Coffee beans, finely ground
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Granulated garlic
- 1 tsp. Black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
Caribbean Rub
- 3 Tbsp. Brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp. Paprika
- 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. Coarse salt
- 2 tsp. Ground ginger
- 1 tsp. Allspice
- 1 tsp. Cayenne pepper
- 3/4 tsp. Nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
Buffalo Spice Rub
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. Chile powder
- 1 Tbsp. Smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp. Cumin
- 1 tsp. Cayenne, plus more for taste
- 2 Tbsp. Garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. Ground mustard
- 2 Tbsp. Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. Freshly ground black pepper
Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
DIY Father’s Day Gifts
Say thank you to all the doting dads and handsome heroes this Father’s day. After all, where would we be without dad jokes, practical advice and bear hugs? If the standard gifts are feeling a little tired, we have a few ideas to “tie” this Father’s Day together.
Rosemary and Peppermint Shaving Balm
Your dad will feel pampered and refreshed after using this rosemary mint shaving balm—and will love knowing that it was made with love, by yours truly!Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup Shea butter
- 1/4 cup Virgin coconut oil
- 1/4 cup Jojoba or sweet almond oil
- 10 drops Rosemary essential oil
- 3-5 drops Peppermint essential oil
Instructions:
- Place a small saucepan over low heat and mix shea butter and coconut oil, stirring until melted. Transfer mixture to a heat-resistant bowl and add in jojoba oil (or almond oil), then the essential oils and stir.
- Chill mixture in the refrigerator until solid. Once solid, remove from refrigerator and whip mixture using a beater. Mix until light and fluffy. Store in an airtight container for up to one month.
Dad’s Day BBQ Rub
Here’s a super easy and thoughtful gift that you can gather from our Bulk Department! Let your inner artist out by layering spices to create a colorful complement to your summer barbecues.Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. Chile powder
- 1 tsp. Black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp. Thyme
- 2 Tbsp. Sea salt
- 1 tsp. Garlic salt
Instructions:
Layer spices multiple times into a small mason jar and seal. Decorate with a ribbon or twine.