Gift Giving Made Easy

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Holiday Cookie Mix in a JarShop Gifts in Bulk this Holiday!

Get ready for the holidays with these quick and easy gifts-in-a-jar. These are perfect to give to friends, neighbors, party hosts, co-workers or anyone who needs a little cheer. All of these items can be found in our bulk or produce department, making it easy to grab as much or as little as you need! TIP: Add a notecard with instructions for each jar so your recipients know exactly what to do.

Chocolate Almond Cookies

Jar Prep Time: 5 minutes, Total Time for Cookies: 20 minutes, Serves: 12

JAR INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 cup White sugar
  • 1/4 cup Light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Slivered almonds
  • 1 cup Chocolate chunks
  • ADD FOR BAKING:

    • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tsp. Vanilla extract

    FOR GIFT JAR:

  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in the bottom of the mason jar. .
  • Top with the white sugar, followed by the brown sugar.
  • Add in the chocolate chunks, then the almonds. Seal the mason jar.
  • Decorate with holiday ribbon.
  • FOR BAKING:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Beat butter, egg and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until combined.
  • Add in the gift jar mix and stir well.
  • Drop tablespoon-sized cookie dough balls onto a parment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool.


  • Cinnamon Apples and Citrus Simmering PotHoliday Spiced Simmer Pot

    Simmer pots will wow everyone on your list! They’re a great alternative to candles and fill your home with the scents of the season while using fresh, natural ingredients. Just add water and your favorite holiday citrus!

    JAR INGREDIENTS:

  • 5 whole Cinnamon sticks
  • 1 Tbsp. Nutmeg, ground
  • 1 Tbsp. Cardamom pods
  • 3 Star anise
  • 3 Dried Orange peels
  • 3 Dried ginger slices
  • FOR GIFT JAR:

  • Layer dry ingredients in a tall Mason jar in order: nutmeg, cardamom pods, star anise, cinnamon sticks, orange peels and ginger slices.
  • Seal the jar and decorate as desired.
  • TO USE:

    1. In a large simmer pot, add 5 cups of water.
    2. Bring to a boil, then add in the jar ingredients.
    3. Optional: Add in fresh apples or navel oranges.
    4. Reduce heat to low and simmer until water is evaporated or continue adding water for extra time.
     

    Cinnamon-sugar Roasted Almonds in Holiday JarCinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds

    Give the gift of cinnamon, spice and everything nice with these homeade roasted almonds. They will make your home smell amazing and make a tasty gift for anyone on your list.

    Total time: 60 minutes. Makes four gift jars.

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 1 Egg white
    • 1/2 cup White sugar
    • 4 cups Whole, raw almonds
    • 1/2 Tbsp. Cinnamon, ground
    • 1/4 tsp. Salt
    • 1 tsp. Water

    DIRECTIONS:

    1. Preheat the oven to 300F.
    2. In a large bowl, beat the egg white and water to create a froth.
    3. Add in the almonds, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir to coat the almonds evenly.
    4. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray and evenly spread the almonds on the pan.
    5. Bake for 50 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool.
    6. Scoop 1 cup of almonds into a decorated Mason jar.

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    Holiday Hosting

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    Holiday Recipes

    Tis the season to celebrate! Whether you’re planning a cozy get-together with close friends, hosting the family or going all out, Sprouts has you covered. Share some of these inspired appetizers at your next holiday gathering. And if you’re feeling pinched for time, make shopping easy and have it delivered!

    Alternative Thanksgiving Dishes

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    Appetizers

    Vegan Cheese Plate with Snacks

    Vegan Holiday Cheese Platter

    This vegan holiday cheese ball platter with cranberry fig jam is the easiest way to please your plant-based, and non-plant based, friends at Thanksgiving.

    Recipe provided by Haley at BrewingHappiness.com

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    No Bake Pumpkin Cheese Ball

    No-Bake Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Dip

    Save time in the kitchen and make this simple, no-bake appetizer. This dish is gluten-free, keto-friendly and easily modified to be vegan, too.

    Recipe provided by Kate at RootandRevel.com

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    Side Dishes


    Desserts


    Need More Inspiration?

    Check out this article with more vegan, gluten-free, Paleo and all-organic recipes to satisfy everyone at the table!

    Let’s Get Cookin’

    Spooky Halloween Pizzas

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    Whether you’re creating a spooky slice before trick-or-treating or a fun and festive Halloween spread, make these decorative pizzas your go-to:   Pizza with ghost shapes

    Ghostly Pizza

    Ingredients:

    • Plain, or limited-topping frozen pizza (we recommend Caulipower pizza for extra veggies!)
    • Sliced mozzarella cheese
    • Black olives
    • Pizza sauce (optional)
     

    Directions:

    1. Bake pizza according to package directions.
    2. Remove pizza from oven.
    3. Spread extra pizza sauce on frozen pizza (optional, to create a spooky, red tone).
    4. Using a ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes from cheese.
    5. Slice half of the olives in halves and the rest into small strips, use any leftover to make small dots for ghost eyes and mouth.
    6. Place ghost shapes with olive dots on the pizza.
    7. Place olive halves and strips to give it a spider look.
    8. VPut pizza back in oven for 5 minutes.
     

    Vegan Spider Web PizzaPizza with a spider web shape on it

    Ingredients:

    • Daiya Cheeze Lover’s Pizza
    • Black olives
    • Miyoko’s Vegan Mozz Ball, cut into small, rectangular strips
    • Pizza sauce (optional)

    Directions:

    1. Bake pizza according to package directions.
    2. Remove pizza from oven.
    3. Spread extra pizza sauce on pizza (optional, to create a spooky, red tone).
    4. Slice half of the olives into halves and the rest into small strips.
    5. Place strips of cheese in a spider web design.
    6. Put pizza back in oven for 5 minutes.

    Holiday Meal Makeovers!

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    Thanksgiving Recipes

    Whether you’re planning a feast for your family or hosting Friendsgiving, you’ll find everything you need at Sprouts to create your perfect healthy holiday meal—from the star of the show and tasty sides, to all the organic farm-fresh fruits and veggies. And if you’re feeling pinched for time, make shopping easy and have it delivered!
    Holiday Meatballs with Cranberry Aioli

    Kicking It Off

    A great gathering starts with the apps! Here are four delicious and easy additions to your menu. You could make the Holiday Meatballs recipe ahead of time and reheat right before guests arrive. Cranberry Avocado Salsa Holiday Meatballs with Cranberry Aioli Pear Crostini with Honey Hazelnut Goat Cheese Maple Pecan Greek Yogurt Dip
    Turkey Enchiladas

    Star of the Show

    Turkey is the star of every Thanksgiving meal. Try this fresh take on the classic recipe, then use what’s left over from the big feast and make these Turkey Enchiladas. Spiced Citrus Turkey Turkey Enchiladas
    Chorizo and cornbread stuffing

    Supporting Sides

    Sides round out every holiday meal. These unique versions of traditional recipes will have everyone at the table coming back for seconds. Chorizo & Cornbread Stuffing Pecan Cherry Bread Stuffing Green Beans with Cranberries & Bacon Cran-Raspberry Jalapeño Sauce
    Pumpkin Horchata

    Sweet Endings …

    And of course, all good meals come to a sweet and delicious end—dessert! Try this fluffy cream cheese pumpkin pie recipe or serve a pumpkin version of the sweet, Southwestern sip, horchata, made from rice milk. Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust Pumpkin Horchata

    How to Cook a Rib Roast

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    Thanksgiving Tips

    The holidays are here and we’re ready to heat things up! Creating the ultimate roast is simple when you follow these tried-and-true tricks. Trust us, your guests will thank you!
    Holiday roast

    Tasty Tips

    Always bring your roast to room temperature before cooking.
    Season simply with salt and pepper and let its natural flavor shine.
    Create a crust by preheating your oven to 500°F and allow your meat to brown, typically 10 minutes, before reducing the heat. Cook as directed.

    Here’s Your Simple Step-by-Step for the Perfect Roast

    The night before you are going to cook the prime rib, unwrap the roast and let it sit uncovered in the refrigerator. This will dry out the surface, allowing for an even, crisp crust. Three hours before you want to begin cooking, take the roast out of the fridge and place it on a sheet pan at room temperature. Half an hour before you start roasting, preheat your oven to 500°F and season the roast generously with Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Now it’s time to do your calculation; simply multiply the weight of your roast by five. That’s your total roasting time, in minutes. For instance, if you have a four-pound roast, 4 × 5 = 20 minutes. An eight-pound roast? 8 × 5 = 40 minutes. Remember that number. When you’re ready to cook, set the roast in a roasting pan with a rack, fat-side-up. If you’re nervous about this crazy technique, you can insert a meat thermometer or a digital-probe thermometer into the deepest part of the meat, being careful not to hit bone. If nothing else, it will provide you with some peace of mind. All right, now put the roast in the oven and roast it for exactly however many minutes you calculated above. When the time’s up, turn off the oven and walk away. Don’t open the oven door for any reason for the next 2 hours. Do not open the oven door, for any reason, for the next 2 hours. In 2 hours, take the prime rib out of the oven, and let rest. If you did use a thermometer, you’ll see that the internal temperature of the meat has reached 130°F—in other words, perfect medium-rare.

    Turkey with a Twist

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    This holiday season, spice up your Thanksgiving table. Rich spices and fiery flavors can add a new twist to traditional recipes for turkey, stuffing and other holiday sides.
    Spiced Citrus Turkey

    Centerpiece Dishes

    Spiced Citrus Turkey – In this recipe, fresh citrus, smoky spices and fresh cilantro bring warmth and zest to the traditional turkey rub. Simple Herb Turkey Brine – Use a simple turkey brine to impart great flavor and keep your turkey from drying out.
    Fresh Citrus Turkey Brine – This combination of Sprouts Apple Juice and a mix of fresh citrus creates the perfect brine for your holiday turkey.

    Pumpkin Horchata

    Sweet Beverages

    Pumpkin Horchata – Add popular pumpkin flavors to this sweet Southwestern drink made from rice milk and cinnamon.

    Chorizo and cornbread stuffing

    Seasonal Sides

    Chorizo & Cornbread Stuffing – Sweet and spicy, this stuffing recipe is the perfect match to a smoky Thanksgiving turkey. Cran-Raspberry Jalapeño Sauce – Tart cranberries, sweet raspberries, smoky jalapeños, and fresh orange juice make for and delicious dish in this tangy holiday recipe. Cranberry Avocado Salsa – The fresh and surprising pairing of avocado and cranberry in this pico-style salsa is sure to garner the enthusiasm of your holiday guests this season.

    Video Description: Farm-Fresh Eats – Cranberry Avocado Salsa

    Thanksgiving Turkey Snack Sacks

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    It’s no secret Southerners love good food and giving thanks. Mix it all together for a healthy and fun holiday food craft.
    Thanksgiving snack trail mix

    For the Snack Mix

    Gobble up a seasonal snack mix from Sprouts bulk bins. Toss together:
    • 1 scoop Dark chocolate-covered pretzels
    • 2 scoops Apple cinnamon granola
    • 3 scoops Cranberry trail mix.
    Portion in brown sacks from the paper goods aisle and adorn with handcrafted turkeys.
    Snack sack with a cutout paper turkey

    Let’s Talk Turkey

    Cut heart shapes from craft paper in your school colors. Overlap the hearts a smidgen and secure with tape on the back. Cut 1 1/2-inch rounds from brown paper using a craft punch. Doodle a sweet little turkey mug using a marker. Finish with a holiday saying and attach to the sacks for heart-warming smiles.

    Rebecca of Buttermilk Lipstick

    About Buttermilk Lipstick

    Quite Simply the “Bee’s Knees” of Everyday Living

    Rebecca Gordon is a Southern lifestyle expert specializing in food and entertaining. She designed, directed and launched the lifestyle brand, Buttermilk Lipstick which celebrates everyday living from home-cooked recipes, style round-ups and crafts that tie back to her food background and her passion for Southern football and tailgating. Prior to launching Buttermilk Lipstick, Gordon served as Test Kitchen Director for Southern Living magazine and traveled the South as an on-stage presenter with the Southern Living Cooking School, as a Foods and Entertaining Specialist. Rebecca graduated summa cum laude from Johnson and Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina, specializing in Baking and Pastry Arts. She received her undergraduate degree in Restaurant Management from the University of Alabama and gained extensive experience as a pastry chef for many restaurants throughout the South including Frank Stitt’s Highlands Bar and Grill and Bottega restaurants. When she’s not cooking and entertaining friends, you’ll find her gardening or rearranging furniture around her work-in-progress bungalow and, in the fall, cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide.

    Superfood Holiday Drinks

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    CRANBERRY LIME SPRITZER GOLDEN MILK NOG AND Superfood WassailWhat are your holiday plans this year? We’re keeping things fairly low-key—no fancy dress-up parties to attend, and no traveling. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t celebrating! We’re home for the holidays this year, so we’re doing everything we can to make them special. Click the button below to learn how to make three of Emily’s favorite holiday drinks.

    Cranberry Lime Spritzer

    First up is this Cranberry Lime Spritzer. It’s a sparkly little mocktail that’s naturally sweetened (no added sugar!) and tastes amazing. It’s the perfect blend of tart, sweet and sparkle. We do a dinner of appetizers and finger foods Christmas Eve, and I’m already planning to serve this with it. It’d also be fabulous for New Year’s Eve to toast in the New Year with little ones, or for any of the many holiday parties throughout the season.

    Golden Milk Nog

    This is a healthier take on holiday eggnog. This one is completely vegan, lower in calories, naturally sweetened and comes with an extra nutrient boost! I’ve combined it with another favorite drink—golden milk. I’ve taken the best of both drinks and blended them into something really delicious. You can enjoy this warm or cold, and it’s the perfect little something to sip this season.

    Superfood Wassail

    Wassail is one of the most popular holiday drinks out there. This mulled cider is dressed up with festive spices and a little secret boost from greens. Keep it warm on the stove (or pop it in your slow cooker!) to greet you after playing in the snow, for sipping while wrapping presents or cuddling up in front of a fire.

    Holiday Drink Recipes


    Emily of One Lovely Life

    About Emily

    Emily lives, loves and cooks at One Lovely Life, where she shares healthy recipes and inspiration for living a happy, full life. When her daughter developed an intolerance to gluten and dairy, her blog shifted to accommodate their new eating style, and these days you’ll find fresh, vibrant, colorful recipes that don’t feel like they’re missing anything. In addition to enjoying healthy meal choices on her blog, you’ll find made-over sweet treats, book recommendations and tips for living a life you love. One Lovely Life Logo

    Your Wellness Season

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    Reclaim the winter season as your wellness season with these herbal remedies! Here are a few tips to help strengthen your system for the season as well as fight back when a cold or flu strikes. Astragalus flowers

    Prepare Your Immune System

    There’s nothing like the sudden arrival of cold symptoms that sends us on a focused mission to boost our immune system. It is all too easy to forget the importance of strengthening the body’s defenses before sickness strikes. While tending to your immune system at any time never hurts, you will thank yourself for doing it sooner rather than later. Echinacea is a great way to start. Studies show it can support your immune function by helping to stimulate white blood cells. Find out more about this immune-strengthening herb!

    Support Your Immune System

    Using adaptogens during the hectic cold and flu season is a great way to help your immune system. Adaptogens are part of a special group of healing plants that help to balance, protect and restore the body. From a member of the pea family, the adaptogen astragalus is taken from the root of the plant. It can boost your immunity as well as potentially buffer the effects of stress—making it a great addition to your holiday health routine!

    Not All Bugs Are the Same

    Ever thought you’ve caught your cold for the season, only to be hit with a new one? Different colds lend themselves to different symptoms. Some bugs leave you with a dry, scratchy throat while others leave you with a wet, runny nose. Along with echinacea and astragalus, try out these beneficial herbs to help support the respiratory system:

    “Wet” Bugs (Cough with mucus):

    • Black cherry bark
    • Osha
    • Lobelia

    “Dry” Bugs (Scratchy, irritated cough):

    • Marshmallow root
    • Slippery elm
    • Mullein
    Remember too, one of the easiest preventative steps you can take this season is simply to wash your hands often and keep them away from your eyes, nose and mouth. Sprouts wants you to feel well this fall, winter and all year-round!

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