Three Ways To Love Hemp Hearts

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Coco

I was excited to be chosen by Fit Approach and Manitoba Harvest to review Hemp Hearts. I actually have tried them before, so I knew that I could recommend them without hesitation. My husband was a bit curious when he saw the package, but I assured him it is a nutritious food, not a dubious recreational substance! 😉

Hemp Hearts
I am not usually a fan of adding extras to my food–I don’t need more calories that I won’t notice eating– but each 30 g serving has 10 g plant-based protein and 10 g omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Since I have been learning about the health benefits of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and the protein in Hemp Hearts seems to make them filling, this is one “extra” that I don’t worry about enjoying. 

Hemp Hearts are a raw, non-GMO food with a slightly nutty taste, but they are soft, not crunchy. Their mild flavor and texture make them perfect for sprinkling on a variety of foods, to jack up their flavor and punch up their nutritional value.

Here are three ways I love Hemp Hearts:

I usually start my day with a fried egg and toast, and sprinkling Hemp Hearts on my toast takes that simple breakfast to the next level.

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Toasting Hemp Hearts brings out their nutty flavor.

I have been loving Deb’s tomato soup recipe (I’ll share my variation soon!), and I found that topping a bowl with Hemp Hearts instead of croutons make it even more filling.

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Hemp Hearts add protein and fiber to soup.

I try to have yogurt for a snack every day, and mixing in toppings keeps me from getting bored with it. The mild flavor of Hemp Hearts goes well in plain or vanilla yogurt.  

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Hemp Hearts jazz up plain yogurt.

I also enjoy Hemp Hearts in oatmeal, overnight oats, and in a crumb topping on muffins.  

To learn more about Hemp Hears and other hemp products, please visit the Manitoba Harvest website. You can shop on-line, or find them at your local grocery store. 

Have you tried Hemp Hearts? 

What’s your favorite yogurt topping?

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15 Responses to Three Ways To Love Hemp Hearts

  1. carrie@familyfitnessfood says:
    February 11, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Okay, you are so creative, I never thing to add extra healthy stuff to soup and use it to top muffins. Now I’m waiting for you to share the soup recipe – I need to restock my freezer soup stash.

  2. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says:
    February 11, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I never thought of adding them to soup (thanks for sharing my recipe 🙂 )I am also reviewing them and can’t believe I’ve never tried them before! Still trying to figure out what to do with them. I tasted them plain and think they are a lot like sunflower seed taste. My husband had the same reaction btw.

  3. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says:
    February 11, 2015 at 9:48 am

    I love hemp hearts! Love them in yogurt, on salads, I’ve even breaded chicken with it!

  4. Marie says:
    February 11, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I’ve never tried help seeds before. Sounds like an easy way to add some nutrition to a diet.

  5. Amy @ Mama Running for God says:
    February 11, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I have never tried Hemp Hearts. I will have to get on that!

  6. Kim says:
    February 11, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I have never tried hemp hearts. I could see adding them to soup or salad for a bit of crunch:)

  7. Marcia K. says:
    February 11, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I have tried them and I love them! I usually put them in smoothies and on salads but I love the idea of topping toast with almond butter with some!

  8. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says:
    February 11, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    I had no idea that hemp hearts had so much protein and omega 3 and omega 6 in them. Now I’m super curious to try them out.

  9. Hippie Butter says:
    February 12, 2015 at 4:01 am

    Love the 3 ideas you posted but you miss my favorite way. Right out of the bag, LOL. Thanks for taking the time to teach people the wonderful benefits of industrial hemp seeds.
    PS Amazing Photos, look great on Pinterest.

  10. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says:
    February 12, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    I love hemp hearts! I like to eat them, along with fruit, with my (non-dairy) yogurt. And they’re great in salads too.

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