12 Oct Meet Hemp’s Biggest Fan: Manitoba Harvest!
Manitoba Harvest’s mission to transform consumer health starts simply and sustainably: with hemp. Since 1998, they’ve grown their portfolio of hemp products with a dedication to quality, sustainability, and consumer wellness that has positioned the company as the global leader in hemp foods.
They’re Hemp’s Biggest Fan
Their passion for hemp foods is rooted in their founder Mike Fata’s personal transformation. He used to weigh over 300 pounds and was sick and tired of being sick and tired. When he decided it was time for a change, he overhauled his diet, focusing on protein, healthy fats, and fiber – all nutrients found in hemp foods!
Since hemp foods played such an essential role in Mike’s health transformation, he wanted everyone to be able to try them.
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We’ve have them in all shapes, sizes, and flavors: Hemp Yeah! granola, Hemp Yeah! milk*, Hemp Yeah! snack bars, hemp hearts, Hemp Yeah! protein, hemp seed oil and capsules!
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There are so many ways to add their products in your everyday meals! We’ve added their Organic Hemp Hearts in our October Smoothie of the Month – Caramel Craze! It’s everything we would imagine fall to be with bananas, dry oats, local apple butter, almonds, seasonal spices, apple juice, almondmilk, & a vegan caramel drizzle!
Check out a few of these creative recipes that you can use Manitoba Harvest’s Hemp Hearts at home!
Hemp Crusted Tofu
from Dixya at Food, Pleasure, and Health
Ingredients
-1-16 oz. firm, tofu block
-1 tablespoon sesame oil (or use olive, canola oil)
-1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten free option)
-2 tablespoons almond flour
-3 tablespoons hemp hearts
Method
1. Drain water from tofu and gently squeeze as much water as possible using your palms.
2. Place tofu on a plate and place another plate over it. Then place a heavy object (i.e. a book, canned goods, or a skillet) to help squeeze additional water for 30 minutes or so. Drain water in between that accumulates on plate.
3. Cut tofu into cubes and use a paper towel to absorb additional moisture and pat dry. You may have to repeat process a couple of times.
4. Preheat oven to 400° F.
5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat.
6. In a medium bowl, combine tofu with sesame oil, soy sauce, and combine well.
7. Mix in almond flour and hemp seeds until tofu is evenly coated.
8. Arrange tofu in an even layer on a baking sheet.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Toss it half way and continue baking until it looks golden brown.
10. Enjoy by itself or mix with your favorite salad!
Creamy Chai Hemp Latte
from Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
-1 cup water
-1-2 chai tea bags
-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
-1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
-2 tablespoons raw hemp seeds
-1 rounded tablespoon roasted cashews
Method
1. Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add the tea bags, cover and steep for 10 minutes.
2. In a high power blender, combine the cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, honey, hemp seeds, cashews, and steeped tea. Blen on medium for 2 minutes, then blend on high for about 1 minute – or until the drink is smooth and frothy. Pour into a mug. If desired, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon and hemp seeds. Enjoy!
Chocolate Superfood Energy Balls
from Deryn Macey at Running on Real Food
Ingredients
-1 cup packed, pitted dates
-1 1/2 cups raw walnuts
-2 tablespoons chia seeds
-2 tablespoons hemp seeds
-1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
-2 tablespoons hemp protein powder
-2 tablespoons cacao powder
-2 tablespoons cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon unrefinded sea salt
-2 tablespoons water
Method
1. Blend walnuts for a minute or so until they’re broken down.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until a dough forms.
3. Roll into approximately 16 balls and let them set in the freezer for a couple hours. These can be stored in the fridge for at least a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
4. Enjoy!
NOTE: You can roll them in a mixture of coconut sugar and cinnamon for an extra treat, or you can roll them in hemp seeds, chia seeds, coconut or cacao powder for an extra treat!
References:
https://www.foodpleasureandhealth.com/blog/2016/07/hemp-crusted-tofu.html
https://runningonrealfood.com/chocolate-superfood-energy-balls/
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/chai-cashew-and-hemp-latte/