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Hi Guys!
I have some goodies for you guys today!
Manitoba Harvest hemp hearts are one of my favorite ways to sneak in extra health into my foods. Raw hemp is a SuperFood, one of the potent available. #Hemphearts contain a laundry list of vitamins and minerals some of which include essential fatty acids, easy to digest proteins, zinc, fiber, iron, carotene, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, potassium, enzymes, vitamins B1, B2, B6, D and E and a whole bunch more. A cool fact...raw hemp has more protein, omegas and less carbs than chia or flax seeds.
In addition to the vitamin and mineral punch these little guys give, they offer a wide array of health benefits too. Increased energy, lowered LDL cholesterol & blood pressure, improved heart, organ & immunity function, reduced inflammation and improved muscle recovery after fitness. Cool fact number two...they can be eaten by those who cannot tolerate nuts, dairy or gluten.
My first experience with Manitoba Harvest was at Blend this year. I was always cha cha cha chia girl before, but jumped on the hemp wagon after trying these. If you haven't tried hemp before, they're similar to a sesame seed or pine nut. You may have noticed a couple a few recipes I whipped up with them. Those blueberry hemp flaxseed muffins are my highest viewed recipe. Obviously hemp hearts draw a crowd.
Blueberry Hemp Flaxseed Muffins Healthy Pineapple Melon Smoothie
But before I jump to the Cacao Hemp Oatmeal Bites recipe I've got for you today, let's chat about why I love Manitoba Harvest so much. They are the world's largest hemp food manufacturer to grow, make & sell hemp foods. They ONLY manufacture and sell hemp seeds. That's how dedicated they are!
Pro's
- Nutritious - 10 grams protein & 10 grams omegas per 30 gram serving (WOW!)
- Easy to use
- Great tasting
- Non-GMO
- Manufactured in a hemp only facility
- Reasonably priced
- Individual packets & organic varieties available
- Coupons available on the Manitoba site
Con's
- Hard to find in stores (Amazon has them)
I used my Manitoba Harvest hemp hearts to whip up these delicious and healthy snack bites. Perfect for a post workout #sweatpink snack. These yummy goodies have all the usual suspects, #Hemphearts and cacao bites.
Cacao Hemp Oatmeal Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup GF rolled oats
- 1/4 cup cacao bites or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon hemp seed hearts
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine all ingredients, do not over mix
- Wet hands a bit & roll batter into golf ball sized balls
- Place in a container in the refrigerator or freezer 10-20 minutes to set
Notes
- Feel free to use any kind of nut butter here.
Becca says
I'd make granola bars with them!
Christina says
I put them in oatmeal and I buy mine at Costco- they always seem to have them.
Laura says
I like putting hemp hearts on my oatmeal.
heather says
I would make this recipe because I would have no other ideas and these sound amazing.
Megan says
thanks!
Tricia's Mostly Healthy Life says
These look really good and so do the blueberry muffins. I like little balls that I can make in advance for an easy snack later. I usually do simple ones with protein but I like this recipe because it is still easy.
Megan says
I'm all about easy. Balls are really easy to do.
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
Well those little bites sure do look YUMMY!
Megan says
thanks!
Liz says
I've never tried Hemp Hearts, but from their website it seems like a good alternative to Chia and Flax seeds! I would use it in Protein Pancakes or my smoothies every morning! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Megan says
Pancakes is a great idea!
Kirtley @ The Gist of Fit says
GAh!! That looks sooo good!!
Megan says
thanks, lady!
Shannon says
I always see recipes for smoothies with hemp hearts on/in them. I need to get on that trend! 🙂
Megan says
They're really good. Hope you give them a try.
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
I have not tried making anything at home with hemp but I have had it in smoothies before when I've picked them up from a store. Your recipe looks great!
Megan says
Thanks, Britt
cait @pieceofcait says
i never had hemp until recently when i got to try.. i am a fan!!! love to add it to my daily favorites 🙂
Christine@ Apple of My Eye says
I've never tried hemp seeds before, but your oatmeal bites look divine! Entering now and crossing my fingers that I win haha. Feel free to rig the giveaway for me 😉
Megan says
Thanks girls!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
I like hemp a lot. I've used them in protein pancakes and on top of yogurt and oatmeal.
Megan says
I've never tried them in pancakes. Yum!
Catherine says
I would use the hemp hearts in muffins and pancakes.
Megan says
Pancakes are a great idea.
Jessie says
These sound great. I'm out of honey, but do you think maple syrup would be an okay substitute?
Megan says
I think maple syrup would work or even dates. Anything sticky.