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Two of Bob’s Red Mill’s newest products are Rolled Hemp Seed and Hemp Protein Powder.  Hemp is an excellent source of protein, even better than nuts and possibly better than flax seed from what I’ve read. 

“The hemp seed may be one of nature’s most perfect foods,” said Bob Moore, Founder of Bob’s Red Mill.  “And like all of our hundreds of products we wanted to provide our customers with something that is fully nutritious and delightful to eat.”

Hemp contains all 20 known amino acids, including the 10 essential amino acids that our bodies cannot produce and must be supplied through food. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are necessary for building and repairing muscle tissue and are vital to the maintenance of a healthy immune system.

Hemp Protein Powder from Bob’s Red Mill is high in protein (43%), fiber, and it contains all the essential amino acids the body needs. Adding hemp protein powder to smoothies, shakes and yogurt is also a simple way to make a quick meal – and to boost energy.

Hulled Hemp Seed from Bob’s Red Mill is high in Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids, and is also an excellent source of protein. Hemp seed is a nutritious addition to cereals, salads, and baked goods.

Bob’s Red Mill’s Hemp is grown in Canada.  It’s still illegal to grow it in the US, although there is an effort in place to try and get that changed.  No, this isn’t the same stuff used in the funny plants you come across on street corners. This is the legal good stuff that is really healthy for you.

I tried the protein powder in my yogurt.  While it didn’t change the flavor, it does add a little to the texture.  I want to find a recipe for a protein bar that I can use it in, but in the yogurt or a shake, it’s good. 

The hulled hemp seed – somehow remind me of quinoa in shape and size.  They’re a little moist looking, but that’s because they are full of great omega 6 and omega 3 oils. 

We added them to our pancake mix for breakfast and the pancakes turned out delicious.  I don’t make pancakes very often, but my daughter was home and my son had a couple of friends over.  My husband and I are a good team.  I make the batter, and he does the watching and flipping.  I don’t know why, but if he does the flipping it comes out much better.  If I do it, somehow they lose their fluffiness and don’t rise as well.  My daughter agreed, she said that she can’t make them rise as much as when my husband does it.  The hemp seed pancakes were as light and fluffy as they always are when he makes them.  They looked perfect and tasted great too. 

Buckwheat Pancakes (from mix, I cheated) with Hemp

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Red Mill Buckwheat Pancake Mix
• 1/2 cup hulled hemp seeds
• 1 egg (or 1/2 cup yogurt)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup water

Method:

1. Grind seeds and blend with the mix
2. Add egg or yogurt and oil and mix
3. Add water for desired consistency
4. Ask my husband to cook and flip your pancakes

Here are some more places where you can find information or recipes for hemp seed.

Mother Earth’s garden – oatmeal cookies

Hemp seed filling for tarts and pastries

Hemp seed recipes

Bob’s Red Mill