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What is Hemp Hearts? Plus, Hemp Milk Recipe

Dairy FreeGluten FreeVeganVegetarianBy Ivy Larson  Published: 05/11/2021  Updated: 05/11/2021
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What is Hemp Hearts? – For years, we’ve been used hemp hearts but realize that many people want to know what is hemp hearts and what are the benefits.

So, today I am going to share my favorite recipes using hemp hearts plus a delicious, creamy hemp milk recipe. Both nutritious and quite simple, making hemp milk could not be easier.

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A Hemp Hearts Table of Contents

There’s a LOT of information in this post. Here’s a quick table of contents to help you maneuver around the article.

  • What is Hemp Hearts?
  • 4 BIG Hemp Seed Benefits
  • How to Eat Hemp Seeds
  • Homemade Hemp Milk Recipe
  • Where to Buy Hemp Milk

In the world of “super natural” eating, hemp hearts have been known for years. But, finally, superfood hemp hearts are getting the attention they deserve. Hemp seeds are one of the healthiest and most nutritious foods on the planet.

Let’s get Started: What Is Hemp Hearts?

If you’re here because you’re curious about what is hemp hearts, then you’ve come to the right place. Below you will learn all the answers to your burning questions about what is hemp hearts? How do I eat them? How do I add them to recipes? Can I make my own or can I buy already made Hemp milk? Don’t worry — we’re going to answer all of this and much, much more.

Hemp seeds are actually an incredibly nutrient-dense “superfruit” that look a little like itty bitty sunflower seeds. They are tiny and roundish with a mellow and slightly nutty flavor but, unlike nuts, they are soft in texture.

They look a lot like sunflower seeds but taste sort of like pine nuts, minus the crunch. Hemp seeds are one of those foods that are pretty hard not to like. You can buy hemp seeds at natural food stores or online located here.

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4 BIG Hemp Seed Benefits

Hemp seeds Nutrition Facts get an A++!  Here are the best hemp seed benefits and how they can benefit your body, insulin sensitivity and much more.

Hemp Seed Benefit #1: Anti-inflammatory Properties

These little seeds deliver a hefty dose of omega-3 and omega-6 fats. Importantly, hemp seeds and hemp oil both have a highly favorable omega-3 to omega-6 ratio and possess potent anti-inflammatory properties. Hemp is a great food for anyone with inflammatory conditions such as asthma, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, eczema, psoriasis or allergies.

Hemp Seed Benefits #2: Contain Gamma-linolenic Acid

Along with borage oil, spirulina, black currant oil, and evening primrose oil, hemp seeds and hemp oil are one of only a very few sources of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid). GLA is a super special type of highly anti-inflammatory omega-6 “super fat”. It not only reduces inflammation but also supports a healthy metabolism, nourishes your hair, skin and nails and even helps regulate hormones.

The average Western diet obtains too much omega-6 fat from foods like corn oil, soybean oil and vegetable oil. These oils contain an omega-6 fat called LA (linolenic acid) rather than the GLA anti-inflammatory “super fat” found in hemp seeds. LA is entirely different than GLA and unlike LA, GLA is very difficult to get from a normal diet.

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Whole Hemp Seeds

Hemp Seed Benefits #3: Improve Insulin and Assist in Weight Loss

In fact some naturopathic physicians actually prescribe GLA supplements (such as evening primrose oil) to improve sensitivity to insulin and assist with weight loss. These seeds can also reduce blood pressure and to reduce hormone-mediated nuisance symptoms (bye-bye PMS or hot flashes). Hemp seeds are among the very few non-supplement food sources of “super fat” GLA.

Hemp Seed Benefits #4: Hemp Seeds are High in Protein

The protein from hemp is considered the “Gold Standard” of plant protein because it is particularly easy to digest (no bloating, gas, constipation, etc.). In addition, it is rich in essential amino acids and is very unlikely to cause allergies. Hemp seeds are also particularly rich in zinc, iron and magnesium.

3 Tablespoons of Hemp Seeds = 11 grams of Protein

In fact, whenever someone asks me what my favorite protein shake supplement is, I say hemp seeds—for taste and nutrition! There’s no reason to buy fancy, expensive, tasteless and processed protein powders when you can simply add “whole” hemp seeds. Just add water along with fruits and greens and blend the whole thing up in a high speed blender.

One of my favorite protein-rich smoothies is this Protein Rich Fruit Smoothie. And of course like all plant foods, hemp seeds also contain disease-fighting phytonutrients as well as fiber.

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How to Eat Hemp Seeds?

As for how to eat hemp seeds, it’s amazing the culinary creations you can concoct with just a little bit of imagination! I make rich, luscious and creamy vinaigrettes and a to-die-for vegan Caesar Salad Dressing with hemp seeds.

Hemp Seeds as an Egg Substitute

You can also eat hemp seeds by substituting for an egg and mayo. Just process the hemp seeds in a high speed blender with a high quality oil such as cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil.

Add Hemp Seeds to Salads, Chilis and More

There are so many ways to enjoy hemp seeds. Here’s our favorites:

  • Mix hemp seeds into vegan chili
  • Sprinkle them on salads (try my Roasted Vegetable Salad recipe HERE)
  • Mix them in hot whole grain cereals
  • Sprinkle them on top of fresh fruit
  • Mix them into bean-based hummus dips
  • Blend them into creamy smoothies (when blended with water hemp seeds can replace milk.)
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Shelled Hemp Seeds

How to Make Homemade Hemp Milk from Hemp Hearts

It’s almost silly how easy it is to make hemp milk. To make the creamiest and most delicious hemp milk you literally need 2 ingredients. 1 1/2 cups filtered water and 1/2 a cup of organic hemp hearts.

Just add a few simple ingredients to a high speed blender and within just a few minutes, your hemp milk will be done. You don’t need to strain with a nut bag or strainer either.

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What is Hemp Hearts? And what about Hemp Seed Benefits? Learn all about the benefits, nutrition and a delicious creamy hemp milk recipe.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups 1x
  • Category: Milk Alternatives
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds or hemp hearts, we love Manitoba Harvest
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Naturally Sweetened Hemp Milk OPTIONAL:

  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of unrefined sea salt

 

Instructions

  1. In a high-speed blender, puree all ingredients until smooth and creamy. what is hemp hearts
  2. Optional: If you want sweetened vanilla hemp milk, add in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.

Notes

Store in a covered container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days at most. Shake well before drinking. If you want to make hemp “cream” simply reduce the water.

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Where to Buy Hemp Milk and Hemp Hearts:

Yep, we hear you — we love the convenience of purchasing hemp milk already made. Especially from a small, USA-based business that loves alternative milk options as much (if not more!) than we do.

Buy Hemp Milk from Goodmylk Co.

Of all the brands I have tried — this hemp milk from Goodmylk is my absolute favorite. The mylk comes in these little convenient packets that are stored in the freezer. Just take it out the day before or bath in room temperature water for a bit to bring it to life. Add to the Goodmylk Mylk jar and fill up the rest of the bottle with filtered water.

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In less than 2 minutes — delicious, organic, sustainably harvested Hemp Mylk.

Click here to purchase!

You can also use hemp milk as a much more nutritious and “clean eating” substitute for cow’s milk. Unlike soy milk or almond milk, hemp milk has a richer consistency similar to dairy milk and I actually prefer it as my “milk” of choice.

Buy Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts

For homemade hemp heart milk or to add to the plethora of smoothie recipes and more – for now, purchase on Amazon. We are hoping to give you some alternative options here shortly… but for now – it is what it is!

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Without a doubt, adding “superfood” hemp seeds to your diet on a regular basis will boost your health and overall nutritional profile!

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  1. hemp oil says

    December 1, 2018 2:48 AM

    if your looking for high quality and fair priced products….The Right Dosage is the clear choice….Every Time.

    This product Made of an all natural Organic blend of Coconut Oil & our propriety blend of Organic Hemp, Avocado & Flax seed Oil.

    You can add it to your favorite drink or use them in your favorite dish.

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  2. Vik says

    March 14, 2015 5:50 AM

    I am going through the “changes”…In last three months I completely switched to cashew/flex/almond and HEMP milk, seeds! One glass of hemp milk before go to bed and my night flashes are almost gone! In a morning I start with blend of alow vera,apple, turmeric and ginger, almost forgot… hemp seeds! Sweet craving as well! It is amazing!

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      March 23, 2015 9:42 PM

      Hi Vik! Thank you so much for sharing your super success with all of us =) I am 38 years old so have not had to face “the change” just yet, but I do know from everything I have read that a plant-forward diet is a tremendous help!

      Reply
  3. Lori says

    March 10, 2015 1:15 PM

    Would you recommend taking the primrose oil supplements daily even on days when having a hemp seed smoothie or is this going to be too much omega 6? Is there such a thing as too much?

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      March 23, 2015 9:45 PM

      Hi Lori, You can definitely take the primrose oil on the same day as the hemp seeds because the special type of omega-6 fat in both (GLA) is a very good anti-inflammatory fat and has tremendous benefits. Hope this helps?

      Reply
  4. Roberto Lopez says

    November 14, 2014 7:53 PM

    Question: The Hemp seeds you are mentioning are without the shell? I am asking since is a difference in price when comparing with the ones that have a shell.

    Reply
    • Ivy Larson says

      November 18, 2014 12:47 AM

      Hi Roberto, Oh this is good question! I typically use the hulled hemp seeds in my recipes because they are much softer and simply taste better. However, if you wanted to totally maximize fiber, you will want to look for “whole” hemp seeds (which are actually a bit more nutritious too) Hope this helps?

      Reply
  5. Cailey says

    July 8, 2014 2:11 PM

    Could I add a raw whole egg in this smoothie to make it more nutritious and thicker?

    Reply
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  8. search here says

    November 1, 2012 5:30 AM

    I am regular reader of your recipes. They are all nutritious and easy to cook. I didn’t know Hemp seed is having this much benefits. I always used to avoid it because I don’t like it. But your points made me re think.

    Reply
  9. Dawn says

    June 6, 2012 8:29 AM

    Hemp seed is one of my favorites. Love the Green Goddess Hemp Smoothie recipe. I soak the dates a bit to make them easier to blend. Awesome site and content. Very balanced approach to diet and health. Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Ivy Larson says

    March 11, 2012 2:44 PM

    Oh so good to know Cyndi =) thanks for getting in touch!!

    Reply

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