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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Recipe

May 13, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

This decadent chocolate chia seed pudding is equal parts indulgent and delicious!

 

Whether you’re meal prepping tomorrow’s breakfast or craving a chocolate-y dessert – this is the recipe for you!

 

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

 5 min prep + 2-4 hr chilling time

Serves 2-3

Vegetarian

 

Ingredients

1 cup milk (whole, almond, oat, etc.)

½ cup plain yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ cup chia seeds

2-4 tablespoons agave syrup

3 tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted

1 teaspoon mushroom powder

Pinch of salt

Shaved chocolate, for garnish

Sliced almonds, for garnish

Mint leaves, for garnish

 

Directions

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a mixing bowl until smooth. Adjust sweetness to taste and place in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours to thicken.
  • Spoon pudding into serving dishes and garnish with shaved chocolate, sliced almonds, and mint leaves.

Filed Under: Blog, Chocolate, Eating Well, Health foods, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both, Superfoods

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

April 3, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

 1 hr

Makes 2 loaves

Vegetarian

 

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup cane sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

3 ripe bananas, mashed

2 large eggs

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon sea salt

½ cup sour cream

¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

 

Directions

  • Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla together until pale in color. In a separate bowl, whisk together bananas and eggs. Add the banana mixture to the creamed butter and mix until just combined. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Fold into wet ingredients.
  • Add sour cream and fold the batter again until just combined then fold in chocolate chips.
  • Grease loaf pans with butter or baking spray, optionally, line them with parchment paper. Divide batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow banana bread to rest for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Filed Under: Blog, Chocolate, Eating Well, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both

Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

March 27, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

Tuna Pasta Salad

  • 30 mins
  • Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 2-5 oz cans tuna, drained
  • 6 ribs celery, sliced
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1-15 oz can peas, drained

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Add the tuna to a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork, break apart the tuna. Stir in the celery and red onion.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, chia seeds, sea salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Add pasta and dressing to the veggie/tuna mixture then toss to combine.
  • Fold in peas and adjust seasonings to taste.

Filed Under: Blog, Eating Well, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both

Smothered Potato Puffs Recipe

March 24, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

Smothered Potato Puffs

Gluten free

30 Min

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

16 oz frozen tater tots

1/3 cup crumbled feta

½ small red onion, julienned

1 handful cilantro leaves

½ teaspoon dried oregano

 

Sauce

1/3 cup mayonnaise

1 Tablespoon sriracha hot sauce

 

Directions

  • Bake tater tots following the package instructions or until extra crispy.
  • Meanwhile, stir together sauce ingredients. Set aside.
  • Place tater tots on a serving plate and drizzle with sauce.
  • Sprinkle on feta, red onion, oregano, and cilantro. Serve promptly.

Filed Under: Blog, Eating Well, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both

Potato Leek Soup Recipe

March 17, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

Happy St. Patricks Day! 🍀

Let’s raise a bowl to good luck and great flavor! We’re celebrating with a cozy Irish classic – Potato Leek Soup. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread and you’ve got the ultimate comfort food.

 

Potato Leek Soup

 30 mins

Serves 6

Vegetarian, Grain-Free, Gluten-Free

 

Ingredients

  • 6 cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 6 cups leeks, chopped, white and light green parts only
  • 3 quarts vegetable stock
  • 2 cups cream
  • 4 teaspoons sea salt

 

Directions

  • Place potatoes, leeks, and stock in a large stockpot and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend soup until smooth.
  • Turn off heat and add cream and salt.
  • Serve with crusty bread.

Filed Under: Blog, Eating Well, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both

March 2025 Sales Flyer B (3/12-3/25)

March 12, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

 

March 2025 Sales Flyer B (3/12-3/25) (larger print format)

Filed Under: Annex, Beer, Blog, Eating Well, Events, Non-GMO, Organic foods, Special Events, Stores_both

Shrimp Ramen Noodles Recipe

March 7, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

Making a flavorful shrimp ramen is easy when you use the shells to make a quick stock. From there, you’re only minutes away from a delicious bowl of ramen. Don’t forget the tasty toppings!

Shrimp Ramen Noodles

Serves 2–3

Total time: 35-40 minutes

Dairy-Free

 

Ingredients

1 pound easy peel shrimp, peeled and shells reserved

2 scallions, roughly chopped

4-inch piece fresh lemon grass, chopped

2 large garlic cloves, crushed

1-2 teaspoons tomato paste

4 cups cold water

2 packages ramen noodles

1-2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce

2 tablespoons tamari

1 scallion, thinly sliced

 

Directions

  1. In a medium-sized pot, combine shrimp shells, two scallions, lemongrass, garlic, tomato paste, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Strain and press liquids through. Discard solids.
  2. Return stock to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add noodles (discarding seasoning packets if any) and cook per package instructions. Halfway through the cooking time, add shrimp and continue to cook until noodles are done and shrimp is opaque. Turn off heat and allow to rest for four minutes.
  3. Season with chili sauce and tamari. Serve with scallions sprinkled on top and with any other tasty toppings of your choice.

 

Tasty toppings: sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, sliced jalapeño, soft-boiled egg

Filed Under: Blog, Eating Well, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both

February 2025 Sales Flyer B (February 12-25)

February 12, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

February 2025 Sales Flyer B (February 12-25) (larger print)

Filed Under: Berkeley Store, Blog, Eating Well, El Cerrito Store, Non-GMO, Organic foods, Stores_both

Chocolate Trail Mix Bars Recipe

February 10, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

These delicious chocolate trail mix bars are perfect whenever you’re on the go!

Plus, they’re made of pantry staples you probably already have on hand – including oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips. And if you don’t have them on hand you know you can get them at our stores!

 

Chocolate Trail Mix Bars

Makes 8

Total time: 35 Minutes

Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

 

Ingredients

 

1 cup gluten-free rolled oats

½ cup trail mix

½ cup mixed roasted nuts, roughly chopped

⅓ cup chocolate chips

½ cup roasted sunflower seeds

¼ cup sesame seeds

¼ cup currants

½ cup honey or brown rice syrup

⅓ cup creamy peanut butter

2 ounces chocolate, chopped

¼ teaspoon avocado oil

 

Directions

 

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine oats, trail mix, nuts, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and currants.
  2. Heat peanut butter and honey in a small saucepan and stir until bubbling. Pour over oat mixture and stir until well blended and everything is coated.
  3. Line a 9”x9” baking pan with parchment paper. Add mixture to the pan and with wet hands, press mixture flat.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow bars to cool before removing from the pan.
  5. Cut into eight bars and place on a cooling rack.
  6. Fill a medium-sized pot with two inches of water and place a heatproof metal or glass mixing bowl on top. You want it to fit snugly without touching the water. Bring the water to a simmer over medium-low heat. Add the chocolate and avocado oil to the bowl and stir until melted and combined. Drizzle the chocolate over the cooled bars.

Filed Under: Blog, Chocolate, Eating Well, Farm Visits, Know Your Farmer, Non-GMO, Organic foods, Pasture Raised, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both

BBQ Chicken Recipe

February 7, 2025 by The Natural Grocery Company

Looking for the perfect game time appetizer? These BBQ chicken drumsticks are deliciously saucy and quick to prepare.

Serve with a side of celery, carrots, and ranch for a superbowl classic 🏈

BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

8 chicken legs

¾ cup barbeque sauce

Salt and pepper

 

Directions

 

Grill Method

  • Heat an outdoor grill to high heat (450 degrees F)
  • Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper
  • Place chicken on the heated grill. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until chicken comes easily off the grates. Flip the chicken and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Baste chicken with barbeque sauce, flipping every 2 minutes and basting again. Continue basting and flipping the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from grill and allow to rest on a clean plate for 5 minutes before serving.

 

Oven Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place chicken on tray.
  • Coat chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake chicken for 15 minutes, then start to baste with barbeque sauce every 5-10 minutes thereafter. Continue to cook chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from oven and allow to rest on a clean plate for 5 minutes before serving.

Filed Under: Blog, Eating Well, Recipe Ideas, Stores_both

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