Hemp Hearts: 4 easy and tasty recipes

Overall, hemp hearts are a flexible and wholesome ingredient that is simple to include to your regular meals. In this article, we will explore some easy and tasty recipes that use hemp hearts as a main ingredient.

Hemp Heart Granola

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup hemp hearts
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

• Set the oven to 300 °F.
• In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, hemp hearts, and chopped nuts.
• In a small saucepan, heat maple syrup and coconut oil over low heat until melted.
• Pour maple syrup mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
• Add cinnamon and salt and stir again.
• Spread the granola mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
• Let cool completely before serving.

Hemp Heart Pesto

Ingredients:

• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup hemp hearts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions:

• In a food processor, pulse together basil leaves, hemp hearts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic until well combined.
• While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and creamy.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and pulse again.
• Use the pesto as a sauce for pasta, as a spread for sandwiches, or as a dip for vegetables.

Hemp Heart Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup frozen berries
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp hemp hearts
• Toppings: sliced banana, fresh berries, granola, shredded coconut

Instructions:

• In a blender, blend together frozen banana, frozen berries, almond milk, and hemp hearts until smooth and creamy.
• Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with sliced banana, fresh berries, granola, and shredded coconut.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

Hemp Heart Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup hemp hearts
• 1/2 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt 

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats and hemp hearts.
• In a small saucepan, heat nut butter and honey over low heat until melted.
• Pour nut butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
• Add chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt and stir again.
• On a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, form the mixture into bite-sized balls.
• Before serving, let the food cool for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

Hemp hearts are a delicious and nutritious ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes. From granola to pesto to smoothie bowls and energy bites, the possibilities are endless.

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