Why I love Hemp Hearts (and recipes!) For a while now I have been a fan of an interesting ingredient called Hemp Hearts, and when I spotted them in a big bag at Costco I knew it was time for me to officially make them one of my Kalyn’s Kitchen Picks, so this post has information about Why I Love Hemp Hearts and links for the recipe where I’ve used them.And when I shared a the recipe for that uses hemp hearts, some people weren’t familiar with them.So I hope you’ll enjoy learning more about this very nutritious product that’s also really low in carbs! What are Hemp Hearts? Hemp Hearts are the shelled seeds of the hemp plant, and they have a delightfully nutty flavor.

They don’t contain CBD or THC, so please don’t confuse them with those types of hemp products! Hemp Hearts are the hulled version of hemp seeds, and despite being slightly lower in fiber they’re more useful because they’re not so hard or crunchy as the seeds.They’re relatively high in fat and recommended to be eaten in moderation, but they also have twice the protein of chia seeds or flaxseeds, are loaded with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, and contain all nine essential amino acids, making them a complete protein source.Where do I buy Hemp Hearts? I was excited when I discovered Kirkland Hemp Hearts at Costco! But you can also buy (affiliate link) or (affiliate link) at Amazon.

These are the two brands I’ve purchased, but if you look at your grocery store or at Amazon, there

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