Salted Caramel Desserts

These desserts are nothing short of what your salted caramel dreams are made of! This sweet and salty concoction has been a fan-favorite every fall and for a good reason too—it tastes great in desserts or by the spoonful! Celebrate the first days of fall cozied up at home with these mouthwatering, unforgettable desserts.

Vegan Salted Caramel Cupcakes

These light and fluffy vegan salted caramel cupcakes are topped with a buttercream frosting and doused in homemade caramel sauce.

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Caramel Apple Cookie Skillet with Ice Cream

Gluten-free Salted Caramel Apple Cookie Skillet

Warning: this cookie skillet will be too good to put down! This dessert features a crispy, gluten-free cookie base topped with spiced apples, salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake

This rich and creamy vanilla-cinnamon cheesecake is complemented by a graham cracker crust, tart Granny Smith apples and drizzled in salted caramel sauce … need we say more?

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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

Create these fun, bento box inspired lunches full of nutritious food to keep your kids full throughout the day. Easily prep these ahead of time to store in the fridge or have your little one’s help build their favorite when hunger strikes. They’re so delicious, colorful and full of unique ingredients, they won’t even realize they’re good for them, too!

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!

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!

turkey wrap, tomatoes and coconut rolls in a blue bento box

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!

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.

crackers, fruit, vegetables and cheese in a lunch 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.

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.

vegetarian lunch box with vegetables and blueberries

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Gluten-free After School Snacks

We’re making back-to-school snacking easy with five gluten-free recipes perfect for after-school. Whether you want snacks ready as your kids run in the door or you want them helping in the kitchen, nutritious and kid-approved afternoon snacks are a must! We’ve partnered with some of our blogger friends to help bring a little gluten-free goodness to your kiddos snacks.

Animal Face Chocolate & Peanut Butter
Rice Cakes

Ingredients:

For the chocolate peanut butter spread:

1/2 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
2 Tbsp. Cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. Honey

For the toppings:

10-12 Sprouts Organic Brown Rice cakes
1/3 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
Additional honey to drizzle, if desired
1 Banana, thinly sliced
1 Apple, thinly sliced in circles, then cut in half
Handful blueberries
Handful baking chips of choice
Handful cashews
Dried fruit, optional

How to:

Step 1: Mix your chocolate peanut butter spread by combing 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder and 2 tablespoons of honey in a small bowl. Mix until a smooth consistency is reached and cocoa powder is all mixed in.

Step 2: To assemble animal faces, line up rice cakes, then chose your base spread. For example, use the chocolate peanut butter spread for the monkeys and one fish, then use the regular peanut butter for the dogs and remaining fish.

Step 3: Create the monkey: Spread out your nut butter of choice. Drizzle with a little extra honey, if desired. Then cut your banana to make the upper and lower part of the nose/snout. Finally, add the cashews for ears.

Step 4: Create the fish: Use your spread of choice over the whole rice cake, drizzle with a little extra honey, if desired. Then cut a small triangle out of a couple of the banana circles to make the back fin. Put that on the far side of the rice cake, slightly hanging off, then layer 3-4 round banana slices to create the scales. Finally, select a small blueberry for the eye and a piece of dried from for the mouth or a little apple slice.

Step 5: Create the dog: Spread out your nut butter of choice over the whole rice cake, drizzle extra honey if desired, then use the thinly sliced, half-circle apples to create the dog ears. Use small blueberries for the eyes, then a banana slice and blueberry for the mouth/nose.

animal face rice cake after school snacks

Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
4 oz. Cream cheese
1/4 cup Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. Coconut flour
2 Tbsp. Maple syrup
1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. Almond extract
1/2 Tbsp. Cinnamon

How to:

Step 1: Add all your ingredients for the dip (cream cheese, yogurt, peanut butter, coconut flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond extract and cinnamon) to a food processor or high-powered blender and process until smooth.

Step 2: Serve with your choice of fruit, crackers and other snacks!

Chewy, Nutty and Crispy-rice Granola Bars

Ingredients:

2 cups Gluten-free rolled oats
1 cup Crispy-rice cereal
1/4 cup Honey
1 tsp. Vanilla
3/4 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
1 tsp. Brown sugar
1/4 cup Chopped walnuts
1/4 cup Chocolate chips

How to:

Step 1: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2: In a large bowl, combine the rice cereal and oats.

Step 3: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the brown sugar and honey until just boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter and vanilla until well combined.

Step 4: Pour over the dry ingredients in the bowl and mix with a wooden spoon.

Step 5: Stir in the walnuts and let cool slightly before adding the chocolate chips.

Step 6: Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish with a spatula and press until it is evenly distributed.

Step 7: Place into the refrigerator to chill until firm then slice bars into the desired size and serve.

homemade chocolate chip granola bars on a plate

Pineapple Coconut Protein Dip

Ingredients:

8 oz. Noosa Coconut Yogurt
9 oz. So Delicious Dairy-free CocoWhip Coconut Whipped Topping
1/2 cup Sprouts Crushed Pineapple, drained

Choice of fruit:

Pineapple, sliced or speared
Mango, sliced
Strawberries, quartered
Kiwi, quartered
Cherries
Bananas, sliced

How to:

Step 1: Combine the yogurt with the So Delicious CocoWhip Coconut Whipped Topping and crushed pineapple.

Step 2: Mix to combine.

Step 3: Serve with fruit of choice for dipping.

Peanut Butter Energy Balls

Ingredients:

1 cup Gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 cup Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Mini Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Golden Flaxseed Meal
1/2 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter
1/4 cup Sprouts Organic 100% Raw Honey
1 tsp. Sprouts Organic Vanilla Extract

How to:

Step 1: Add 1 cup rolled oats and 1/2 cup flax seeds to food processor and blitz until blended well. Break up the oats so the texture is a nice grain but not a flour.

Step 2: Add in 1/2 cup Sprouts Creamy No Stir Peanut Butter, 1/4 cup honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Blend again until well combined.

Step 3: Transfer to bowl and stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips, or add chocolate chips to food processor and pulse a few times to combine.

Step 4: Transfer bowl or food processor bowl to the fridge and chill 20-30 minutes to make the dough easier to roll.

Step 5: Scoop the mixture into balls and press mixture in firmly. Roll between palms to form rounded balls. You may have to work the dough in your hands if it gets crumbly, but just keep pressing it together to form a solid piece.

Peanut butter energy balls rolled on a plate

Back-to-School Lunch Ideas

lunch boxes around school supplies on a slate background

Lunch is in session!

It’s back-to-school season and we know it can be difficult getting those kiddos back into a school routine, and that can take a toll on any parent. Which is why we want to help solve for a better school year with fresh new lunchtime ideas. Step aside crustless PB&Js, we’re here to make healthy taste great with these six back-to-school lunch ideas your kiddos will love. So grab your pen and paper, you’ll want to add these items to your next grocery list!

Brain Booster

It’s time to get those little gears turnin’! Easy to assemble, the Brain Booster lunch packs some nutritious punch with healthy fats from the eggs and a vitamin-rich berry medley.

Ingredients:

Sunflower seed butter
Boiled eggs
Sweet Potato Chips
Broccoli with ranch dipping sauce
Mixed berries

blue bento box with vitamin c rich foods

Yippee for Vitamin C

Bursting with vitamin C, the colorful fruits and veggies in this lunch will help keep your kiddos’ immune systems strong.

Ingredients:

Clementine orange
Red bell pepper
Yogurt dip made from Mountain High Yogurt
PB&J quesadilla
Annie’s fruit snacks

Brunch Box

When your kid can’t get enough of breakfast, serve it up again for lunch! Super easy to assemble in a snap, your kids will love the theme. Pro tip: Cut the waffles into strips after you toast them so the pieces are easy to dip.

Ingredients:

Sprouts Multigrain Waffle strips
Syrup for dipping
Fresh cut fruit
Sprouts Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Granola or Cereal

rainbow colored fruits and vegetables in a blue bento box

Colors of the Rainbow

Almost too pretty to eat, these assorted colorful goodies are sure to put a smile on their faces. From the red cherry tomatoes to the purple wrap bites, these ingredients will provide natural antioxidants and nutrients that taste just as good as they look.

Ingredients:

Cherry tomatoes
Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies
Snap peas
Blueberries
Grapes
Cream Cheese & Turkey Wrap, cut into bite-size pieces:
Purple corn tortilla
Whipped cream cheese
Sliced turkey

Plant-based Bento

Check all the macronutrient boxes, with a plant-based lunch box. Proteins? Check. Healthy fats? Check. Complex carbs? Check. You probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry!

Ingredients:

Three bean salad: kidney, black and garbanzo beans, diced cucumber, your choice of dressing, parsley
Banana roll ups: Sprouts Artisan Corn Tortillas, sunflower seed butter, banana
Blue Corn Tortilla Chips
Sprouts Hummus

Protein-packed Box

Protein doesn’t always have to come from meat. Your kids’ favorite foods, like cheese and peanut butter, have plenty of protein too. The sharp taste of cheese goes just right with the sweet grapes.

Ingredients:

Cheddar cheese cubes
Sprouts Organic Golden Round Crackers
Leftover roasted chicken
Cascadian Farm Peanut Pretzel Bars
Grapes

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Father’s Day Gift Baskets

Put a sparkle in Dad’s eye this Father’s Day by gifting him a customized basket that caters to his grilling, snacking, zen or fitness side. These baskets were put together with our favorite dads, grandpas, uncles and fathers-in-law in mind! Each product can be shopped at Sprouts.com.

Grill Master

This basket, made by our blogger friend, Andrea, from Beautiful Eats & Things, has everything Dad needs to make grilling a breeze! Perfectly put together with tasty BBQ sauce and cold beer, it will definitely be a gift he’ll never forget.

Supplies

BBQ Brush Set
5-piece Wooden Utensil Set
Beer of choice (Andrea used Elysian Space Dust IPA 6-pack beer)
Sprouts Greek Olive Oil
Sprouts Organic Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Sprouts Cayenne Pepper
The Spice Hunter Garlic Herb Sensation Grinder-Salt Free
Rib Rack Pork Marinade
Sprouts Coconut Rolls
Wire basket
Tissue paper

Directions

Note: beer is best refrigerated before gifting.
Line basket with tissue paper.
Arrange items in order from largest to shortest in front to back order, starting with the utensil set. The smallest items, cayenne pepper and herb grinder, should be placed in front.

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Brews and Bites

They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—we couldn’t agree more! With this basket, you can personalize with Dad’s favorite snacks. We chose pork rinds, jerky and chocolate, but feel free to mix and match for a custom, flavorful and satisfying gift. Basket crafted by our blogger friend, Sarah, from Bug and Bookie.

Supplies

EPIC Pork Rinds
EPIC Steak and Beef Strips
Duke’s Smoked Sausage
Blue Moon beer
Wonderful Pistachios
Mixed nuts
Chocolate bar
Sprouts Organic Green Sriracha
Homeplate Honey and Peanut Butter
Country Archer beef jerky
Wire basket
Crinkle paper

Directions

Fill basket 1/3 of the way with crinkle paper and fill with various products.

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Zen for Men

Let Dad unwind with relaxing bath products—he’ll really love the feeling after a soothing eucalyptus and citrus bubble bath. Bonus: the ocean sport body wash will have him feeling extra good. Basket put together by our blogger friend, Chrissy, from Chrissy Marie Blog.

Supplies

Jason Men’s Ocean Sport Body Wash
Sprouts Invigorating Body Lotion in Rosemary & Mint
Sprouts Goat’s Milk Bar Soap
Everyone Bubble Bath in Eucalyptus Citrus
Every Man Jack Deodorant in Cedarwood
Sprouts Epsom Salt
Bull Dog Original Shave Gel in Aloe Green Tea
Aura Cacia Mineral Bath in Tranquil Chamomile
Metal bucket
Crinkle paper

Directions

Line the bottom of the bucket with crinkle paper. Place products in the bucket.

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Fitness and Nutrition

Dad will be powering through his workouts, thanks to the supplements, vitamins, and fitness gear in this basket! Summer workouts will be a breeze. Basket put together by our blogger friend, Audrey, at The Audrey Reel.

Supplies

Ancient Nutrition Keto Protein in Chocolate
Blender Bottle
Life Factory Glass Water Bottle
Nuun Hydration Energy Tablets in Cherry Limeade
(3) Ultima Individual Electrolyte Replenishing Powder Pouches
(2) RX Bar Peanut Butter & Berries Protein Bars
(2) RX Bar Double Chocolate Protein Bars
Roasted Salted Mixed Nuts (found in the bulk section)
Planet Blue 100% UVA/UVB Protection Sport Sunglasses
Thinksport SPF 50+ Sunscreen
Duffle bag

Directions

Fill a duffle bag of your choice with Dad’s fitness favorites.

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Great Summer Grilling Recipes

Think outside the steak: Try these unique grilling recipes!

While a steak is always great (we’ve got tips for those too, if that’s what you’re craving!), why not grill up something unique that everyone will love? Creating delicious outdoor dinners, sides and dessert has never been easier. Here are six recipes sure to be fast summer favorites!

Grilled Potato Skewers with Ranch

Show off your grilling skills with these festive potatoes! Garlicky and packed with flavor, these fun potato skewers go well with any outdoor dish.

Grilled Squash with Bacon & Blue Cheese

Vegetables and a sizzling grill go hand-in-hand. This dish comes together easily and is topped with crispy grilled bacon bits, blue cheese and a sweet balsamic sauce.

Garlic Chicken Kebab

Light, bright and refreshing! No need to wait for the meat to marinate with this delightfully tasty meal, featuring pre-marinated Garlic Herb Chicken Breast from our Butcher Shop with grilled lemon salsa.

Grilled Gyro Dogs

Knock it out of the park with this take on the traditional grill-out fare. Sprouts Spinach Feta Cheese Chicken Sausage is the star hitter when topped with fresh gyro toppings like tomato, cucumber, parsley, feta and the delicious tang of tzatziki sauce.

Skillet Pineapple Upside-down Cake

Take dessert up a notch with this grilled pineapple upside-down cake. It’s so good, you might just decide to serve dessert first! Plus, it’s grilled outdoors–keeping your home cool on those summer days.

Grilled Caesar Salad with Bacon

A fresh and simple take on a classic side. You’ll grill everything from the romaine to the baguette croutons–so easy!

Cooking with Chef Claudia Sandoval

@chefclaudiasandoval
@elcochidorado

Food is love!

Chef Claudia Sandoval is a San Diego native, known as the first Latino to win MasterChef and judge of MasterChef Latino, who celebrates home cooking in elevated-yet-relatable everyday recipes. That’s because it’s her family that keeps her grounded when she’s not on TV, working on a cookbook, or running her modern Mexican bakery pop-up Cochi Dorado. Celebrating her roots has led to some amazing, indulgent innovations in the kitchen always using fresh, natural and organic ingredients.

Chef Claudia Sandoval Enchilada Poblanas

Enchiladas Poblanas

Taco ‘bout a delicious Cinco de Mayo meal! Enchilada Poblanos is a vibrant, colorful dish packed with traditional Mexican flavors. Fresh poblano chiles are roasted over a flame and combined with raw tomatillos, garlic, onion, and cilantro to create a perfect sauce for your hearty chicken enchiladas. Top with Oaxaca cheese, tomatoes and cilantro for a fiesta-worthy meal everyone will love!

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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken

Fresh, seasonal produce is always at the heart of Chef Claudia’s recipes. She is continuously inspired by the vibrant colors and aromatic scents that come from cutting into fresh, juicy citrus. One of her favorite ways to use citrus is to create tangy, flavorful marinades when she’s grilling chicken in the summer. The recipe below is one of her favorites and is reminiscent of many backyard BBQ’s with her late Tio Cuate, who this recipe is dedicated to.

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Triple Berry Coconut Swiss Roll by Chef Claudia Recipe

Triple Berry Coconut Niño Envuelto Swiss Roll

Growing up, Claudia’s favorite dessert was a Strawberry Niño Envuelto from her neighborhood Mexican bakery. The recipe from her childhood inspired her version of this dessert; the Triple Berry Coconut Niño Envuelto Swiss Roll. “The secret was focusing on the amazing, fresh ingredients I can find at my local Sprouts! Whether it’s the organic berries, edible flowers, or the Bulk Shredded Coconut, this recipe isn’t just going to be nostalgic, it’s going to make you happy to eat dessert!”

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Meet the Chef

Chef Claudia Sandoval is the winner of the sixth season of MasterChef U.S., and has been featured as a judge on the last two seasons of MasterChef Latino. Born and raised in sunny San Diego, California, to a family originally from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Chef Claudia grew up with her mother and grandmother, who taught her how to cook from a young age. Her signature style is a modern take on Mexican coastal cuisine. After winning the coveted title of MasterChef, she began a successful culinary consulting and catering company under the name “Claudia’s Cocina,” published her bestselling cookbook “Claudia’s Cocina: A Taste of Mexico,” and is opening her own bakery, Cochi Durado in 2020. With a passion for all things philanthropic, Chef Claudia continuously finds ways to give back to her community and serves as a board member of various non-profit organizations. She currently lives with her 14-year-old daughter in the city of San Diego, where they enjoy the outdoors and local dining scene.

Cheering for Cherries!

Cheering for Cherries

Cherry season is upon us! Throughout the summer, the produce aisles at Sprouts will be piled high with bags of the crimson beauties (and maybe some yellow-pink Rainiers, too). A popular seasonal favorite, we carry the best quality and variety of cherries—just for you! Aside from their sweet tang and portability, cherries also happen to have one of the highest levels of antioxidants of any fruit, about the same as blueberries. Antioxidants help to counter damage done to our cells by free radicals.

Where Do All These Sweet Summer Cherries Come From?

We’re proud to partner with amazing growers to fill our produce aisles with the freshest, peak season cherries bursting with flavor. Connecting with local farmers means we can source unique varieties from different climates for a truly special cherry season where Sprouts shoppers get to experience every cherry taste under the sun. Enjoy this summer sweet treat!

Discover tasty varieties that could be growing in your backyard

California

Brooks
Coral
Tulare
Bing
Royal Hazel
Rainier

Washington

Chelans
Santina
Tieton
Bing
Strawberry
Regina

Lapins
Sweethearts
Skeena

Canada

Cristalina
Suite Note
Satin
Kordia
Lapins
Skeena

Rainier
Sweetheart
Regina
Staccato
Sentennial
Sovereign

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Meet a Washington Grower

Plump and juicy cherries transform any bite into something worth celebrating. Summer’s sweetest are ripe for the pickin’—we’ve sourced the freshest, most flavorful cherry varieties for you to enjoy.

With a passion for harvesting the season’s most incredible fruit, Chelan Fresh represents family-owned farms like Gebbers Farms. In 1910, Hawkins Gebbers’ great-grandparents began growing the tastiest apples and cherries in Brewster, Washington, and as years passed, their farm grew, and so did their family. Now, this family-owned and operated farm maintains only the most natural farming practices, so you’re left with the sweet fruits of their labor.

At Sprouts, our sourcing practices, paired with our strong relationships with local growers, are part of how we bring you the freshest produce all year long. Chelan Fresh is one of the many unique, family-owned farms used to source juicy cherries. Located in Washington along the Cascade Mountains, the clean rivers and warm mountain sun allow them to grow their Chelan Fresh Dark Sweet Cherries every season for peak freshness. These cherries are grown to exacting standards to ensure the best flavor and experience during their short season, so grab them while you can!

Learn How to Pick the Best Cherries

When picking red cherries, look for large, firm fruit with a deep red-to-burgundy color. Rainier cherries should also be large and firm with yellow and red blushed skin. Brown spotting on Rainier cherries usually indicates higher sugar. Avoid cherries of any variety if the skin is soft or blemished or if they are sticky and leaking. While most of us know cherries as a snack or ingredient in pies, tarts and other desserts, their sweetness makes for a great addition to savory dishes, too! Cherries are also delicious when pitted and dried, adding a delightful texture and flavor when added to salads, salsa, baked goods and more!

Seasonality Matters

Cherry season is exciting because it doesn’t last long and these sweet gems are loved by many–for a tasty reason! When picking your next batch, it’s important to know when and where your cherries were harvested for peak freshness. April kicks off the harvesting season in Southern California and comes to an end by early June. By this time, the cherry varieties from Washington are ready to go until late August. Their seasons are short and sweet, but that’s what keeps us coming back for more every year!

Sweeten up summer with these delicious, seasonal recipes!

Steel Cut Cherry Oatmeal

A healthy breakfast choice packed with fiber and antioxidants.

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Cherry Goat Cheese Salad with Cherry Balsamic Vinaigrette

Zesty and loaded with fresh, juicy cherries and tangy goat cheese.

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Cherry Cheesecake Mousse

Creamy and perfectly portioned no-bake dessert with delicious cherry filling.

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Mother’s Day Gift Baskets

Shower mom with love this Mother’s Day! From a picnic basket perfect for one-on-one time, to a basket she’ll grab for a relaxing night, we’ve crafted a variety of baskets full of gooddness—perfect for showing just how special the moms in our lives are.

Brunch & Bake Basket

Celebrate Mom with this brunch & bake basket containing everything you need for a full day of celebrations! Begin with blueberry muffins and buttermilk pancakes while sipping locally ground coffee, then extend the fun memory-making by baking brownies and cookies together. Basket provided by Aimee, at AimeeBroussard.com.

SUPPLIES:

Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour
Miss Jones Baking Co. Blueberry Muffin Mix
Bob’s Red Mill Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Finding Home Farms Organic Maple Syrup
Wild Friends Butter Spreads, assorted flavors
Lakanto Brownie Mix
Lakanto Cookie Mix
Lily’s Milk Chocolate Baking Chips
Lily’s White Chocolate Baking Bar
Sprouts Pineapple Juice Cans
Big River French Truck Coffee
Nut Pods French Vanilla Creamer
Get Real Wooden Coffee Scoop + Clip

INSTRUCTIONS:

Begin by lining your basket of choice with a flour sack, colorful napkins or tissue paper. Add an empty muffin container to the back of the basket to give those items a boost. Add the items to the basket beginning with the taller items in the back and working your way forward with the smaller items. Add ribbon to glass items to give them extra charm. Finish with a color-coordinating bow tied to the front of the basket. Hole punching the corners of the butter spreads and attaching them to the bow gives the basket interest. Include a homemade recipe for an added personal touch.

Brunch & Bake Basket

Self-care Basket

The Mother’s Day self-care basket includes items for all things fitness, wellness and self-care. It includes nutritious snacks for the busy mom on the way to work or workout, hydration to keep her skin glowing and recovery and relaxation items to help her wind down after a long day. Basket provided by Mai Lyn, at MaiLynNgo.com.

SUPPLIES:

Ranch Siete Grain Free Tortilla Chips
Sprouts Essentials Epsom Salt
Sprouts Almonds Roasted and Unsalted
Strawberry Liquid IV
Sprout Essentials Coconut Bath Bomb
All Good Hand Sanitizer Gel
Vast Vanilla Bean Plant Protein Drink
Iconic Protein Drink
C2O Coconut Water
Aura Cacia Calming Chill Pill Fizzy Bath

INSTRUCTIONS:

Pick a basket or box to fill with crinkle paper of choice. Choose items in a similar color scheme. Select a mix of packaging from bagged, bottled and boxed to add variety then add some ruffled tissue paper for texture finished with a handwritten card.

Self-care Basket

Spring Picnic Basket

Picnics are a wonderful way to connect and enjoy each other’s favorite delights together. Create a personalized picnic gift basket for Mother’s Day by collecting assorted snacks. I always love to pack deliciously smooth cheese, fresh bread, jam, and sparkling drinks. You can even add in summer sausage! It’s like having a beautiful charcuterie board all wrapped up in one special gift. Basket provided by Tabitha, at FreshMommyBlog.com.

SUPPLIES:

Alba Sun Screen
EO Hand Sanitizer
Lip balms
Sprouts Fizzy Vitamin C Packets
Burt’s Bees Rescue Ointment
Snacks of choice: fresh bread, fig jam, cheese, assorted nuts and fruit, etc.
Sprouts Sparkling Lemonade
Eco utensils
Blanket or cloth napkins
Basket of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a basket of choice, begin by layering a blanket or cloth napkins. Add gifting “ingredients” until basket looks filled and presentable. Try to layer by starting with the taller items in the back of the basket and work your way forward by adding in the smaller items.

DIY Spring Picnic Basket

Kick Back and Relax Basket

All moms deserve to take some time for themselves. This Kick Back and Relax Basket is a must-have gift for those moms who enjoy the cleansing aura of alone time. She’ll have just what she needs for a hot soak in the bath and a soothing cup of tea. Basket idea provided by Jenn, from HelloRigby.com

SUPPLIES:

Soothing Touch Bath Salts
Pukka Three Ginger Tea
Sprouts Essentials Orange Blossom Bath Bomb
Sprouts Essentials Deep Cleansing Facial Towelettes
Sprouts Essentials Uplifting Body Lotion
Andalou Instant Luminous Face Mask
Sprouts Chocolate-flavored Coconut Rolls
Sprouts Coconut Mango Lip Balm
Endangered Species Chocolate Tiger Dark Chocolate With Espresso Beans Bar
Tissue paper
Basket of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS:

Layer the bottom of a basket with tissue paper Add all ingredients into the basket.

DIY Kick Back and Relax Basket

Latte Lover Basket

This Mother’s Day basket is perfect for the coffee-loving mama! It’s filled with everything she’ll need to craft the ultimate cup of joe! Begin with a K-cup brew, she can flavor with her favorite spices. There are even options for her to grab a cold brew if she’s on the go. There are plenty of sweet treats as well. Basket idea by Jamie, at TheGirlyPearly.com

SUPPLIES:

(3) Vital Proteins Single Serve Collagen Creamer Packets
(2) Bulletproof Cold Brew, one in vanilla and one in mocha
Tillamook Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee Ice Cream
Sprouts Ground Cinnamon
Grady’s Cold Brew
Sprouts Coconut Water with Coffee 
Bolthouse Farms Mocha Cappuccino
Sprouts Coconut Rolls
Cold Brew High Brew Coffee
Sprouts Organic Dark Chocolate and Caramel with Sea Salt Bar
Sprouts Organic Sprouts Blend K-cups
Plastic basket of your choice

INSTRUCTIONS:

Keep the cold brew, ice cream and mocha cappuccino drink refrigerated until the basket is ready to be gifted. Place all items into the basket.

DIY Latte Lover Basket

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