What Are Hemp Seeds?
Hemp seeds are an amazing vegan protein source, full of healthy fatty acids and fiber. Hemp seeds are the seeds from the hemp plant, similar to cannabis but in a different variety. They are safe to eat compared to hemp leaves as they don’t contain cannabidiol (CBD), the active compound of cannabis, so they are perfectly safe to eat, even for kids! Hemp seeds are rich in important micronutrients like magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. Adding hemp seeds to your vegan diet is a great way to get a lot of vegan protein and important nutrients without taking any supplements. Hemp hearts are relatively small and don’t have much texture compared to other seeds like chia seeds, which are very crunchy. Hemp seeds have a delicious nutty flavor that goes well with nut butter or dairy-free yogurt. Apart from baking these hemp seed cookies, you can use hemp seeds in:
Vegan smoothies or vegan protein shake – add up to 1/4 cup of seeds in the blender. Non-dairy yogurt – top up your yogurt with 1-2 tablespoons of seeds. On top of meals – top up your vegan pasta recipe with hemp seeds. It adds an amazing flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make these peanut butter hemp heart cookies are 6 wholesome ingredients:
Oat Flour – I use homemade oat flour. Place rolled oats into the jug of your blender and blend on high speed for just 30 seconds to make homemade oat flour. You can also use almond flour for a grain-free paleo option. Medjool Dates – pitted, fresh for the best soft, chewy cookies. The quality and texture of your dates highly impact the cookie texture. I recommend using Medjool dates, not Deglet Noor dates or other varieties that are dry and not as soft. Peanut Butter – or any nut butter you love like almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option. Vanilla Extract – for flavor. Hemp Seeds are also known as hemp hearts. Baking Powder or half the amount of baking soda. Why half? Because baking soda is twice as potent as baking powder, you need less of it!
How To Make Hemp Cookies
It’s very easy to make healthy hemp cookies using hemp seeds or hemp hearts. Here I am sharing a soft, chewy hemp cookie recipe naturally sweetened with Medjool dates. To make this hemp cookie dough, you need a food processor.
Add-Ons
This recipe is very versatile, and you can play with flavor by adding 1/3 cup of the ingredients below:
Vegan chocolate chips Cranberries Desiccated coconut
Storage
These are egg-free, dairy-free cookies, and they don’t need to be refrigerated. You can store your cookies in a cookie jar at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze them in a sealed container. They get softer with time, but their chewy texture enhances after a few days.
More Vegan Healthy Breakfast Recipes
If you love vegan breakfast cookies I have a few other recipes below for you to try:
