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How do you get plenty of protein when you’re a vegetarian? This is one of the biggest challenges when you decide to adopt a plant based lifestyle. Now that I have an almost 9 year old who has chosen to shun meat products, it’s been my mission to make sure he gets as much protein in his diet as possible. He eats plenty of beans and rice, tofu, seeds, nuts, cheese and dairy, but Hemp Hearts have become one of his new favorites.
Hubby and I have been using hemp seeds in our smoothies for years for added taste and nutrition, but until Kenya became a vegetarian I hadn’t realized just how important they were for him as well. We have been buying Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts for years, so working with them on this post was especially fun coming up with new ways to use them in our kitchen.
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With 10 grams of plant based protein and omegas in every serving they’re a great way to get necessary protein into a vegetarian lifestyle with less carbs than flax or chia seeds per serving. The best part is that Hemp Hearts are tiny, so you can sprinkle them on salads, Oatmeal in the Crockpot, in smoothies, parfaits, roasted vegetables even on top of sandwiches to add a nutty flavor (resembling the taste of sunflower seeds or pine nuts) to tons of foods.
Kenya’s new favorite is this Persimmon Kiwi Parfait I posted on Instagram, my husband is truly obsessed with this Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie and Chloe who eats almost anything asked for this Kale and Avocado Salad for dinner and then to be added to her school lunch the next day.
Keep a bag of Hemp Hearts at arms length to add them to your favorite recipes. You’ll be getting a ton of nutrition and great taste in every bite!
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I would use the hemp hearts in smoothies and would love to try the vanilla. Thanks for giving.
Besos, Sarah
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Been eating hemp hearts and powder for years. I think it has really improved my health.
I love their hemp hearts! My fave ways to use them is on salad, in smoothies, and in baked goods! 🙂
I wish we had this when my kids were growing up, but I love everything I have tried.
I love Hemp Hearts! I usually just have them in smoothies! I can’t wait to mix things up and try all of these recipes! They all look so good!
I love the products this company makes! I started with Hemp Hearts and use them daily, but am discovering more and more products, and more and more uses for those products everyday.
Looking forward to trying the new Vanilla Chai protein. I shared this contest on my facebook. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010682852033
I’ve just started using hemp and enjoy it. I haven’t tried all of Manitoba Harvest’s hemp products yet, but I will.
I would love to try these! I’ve heard awesome things about hemp!
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I would love to win this. There are so many things I haven’t tried but I am commited this year to bettering myself in all ways. This would be a great addition.