There are so many new healthy products sitting on the grocery store shelves these days. I'm the type of person that usually won't try something new unless there's a sample/trial size for a fraction of the price, or I'm offered to try it for free.
When Alyse at Fit Approach sent out an email asking bloggers to review Manitoba Harvest's Hemp Hearts, I jumped at the opportunity. I love trying new, healthy foods, but again, I don't like spending money on something I may not like.
If you've never heard of Hemp before, Manitoba Harvest explains it best here!
Upon receiving my pack of Hemp Hearts, I sampled them right away. I was thinking they'd have a weird, super food, healthy taste to them but they didn't. They taste very "nutty". They're soft, yet slightly crunchy and have such a nice flavor-I could eat these as a snack!These beautiful little seeds pack some major benefits! -10 whole grams of protein and 10 grams of omega 3 & 6 per 30 gram serving. Hemp Hearts are lower in carbs than flax and chia seeds, they are raw, vegan friendly and non-GMO! Manitoba Harvest manufactures only hemp products in their facility!
The first thing I thought about sprinkling them on (other than straight into my mouth) was my oatmeal. I like to keep things simple, but I also love adding extra nutrients to my meals. Oatmeal, peanut butter, raisins, brown sugar and sprinkled with Hemp Hearts = Perfection in a bowl!
These tasty Hearts can be sprinkled on anything! I love how versatile these babies are! I added some to my salad instead of my "usual" slivered almonds, as well as on top of my favorite home made smoothie! I'll take all the added Omega's I can get!
I know once I run out of the package they sent me I'll be looking for some more! I'll also be more open to trying some of Manitoba's other products!
This post just got a little better! Manitoba Harvest is offering 20% off their entire web store for my readers! Use the code: HHSweatPink14 at www.manitobaharvest.com Promo code expires November 30, 2014.
You can also enter to win a 5lb bag of Hemp Hearts! Incorporate Hemp Hearts into a healthy recipe, share your photos on Twitter & Instagram and tag @manitobaharvest. Use #Hemphearts and #sweatpink in your post to be entered to win! Contest runs until November 30, 2014.
(I was not compensated for a positive review. All opinions are my own. I received one 2 oz. package of Hemp Hearts for review purposes only through my Ambassadorship with FitApproach)
Oh yum. I've never tried that. I'm going to have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking they are only available through their website right now, but I'm not sure. You might be able to find some at Trader Joe's or another whole foods store. :-) I'm hooked on them! They added such a nice touch to my smoothie!
DeleteGreat review! Funny thing, I actually love these, I have ate them quite a bit over the past year when I learned about them threw a Bestowed box that they came in. I prefer them plain, but also in yogurt:)
ReplyDeleteI love them! Definitely something I'll keep in my cupboard!
DeleteI've never heard of eating hemp seeds before. You make them sound pretty tasty and that's a good amount of protein in a serving! I think they sound like they would be good with yogurt too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure they would taste great on top of yogurt!
DeleteSo interesting! I tried their protein and love it! But I saw these sold at World Market the other day, but didn't know what they were used for! I may have to use the coupon and get some! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI think most people would enjoy these! They don't have a strong "healthy" taste to them. Very delicious and a simple way to add Omega's and protein to any dish or drink!
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