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Perfect for a breakfast on-the- go, a midday snack, or an energy boost before a workout.
Discover the wonders of an ancient superfood and a new world of health and flavour with Natural Road Australian Hemp Seeds ! Hemp ... Nature's Powerhouse!
Aussie Hemp Seed Power Bars Ingredients: • 1 cup Natural Road Australian Hemp Seeds • 1 cup Organic Road Rolled Oats • 1/2 cup Organic Road Dried Turkish Apricots, chopped • 1/2 cup Natural Road Raw Almonds, chopped • 1/4 cup Organic Road Chia Seeds • 1/4 cup Organic Road Maple Syrup • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond butter or peanut butter • 1 tsp vanilla extract • A pinch of salt • Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs for a chocolatey twist. Instructions: 1. Line an 20cm x 20cm baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. 2. In a large bowl, combine hemp seeds, rolled oats, dried apricots, almonds, chia seeds, and salt. Mix thoroughly. 3. In a small saucepan, gently heat maple syrup and almond butter over low heat until they melt together. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. 4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well-coated. If adding chocolate chips or cacao nibs, fold in now. 5. Transfer mixture into prepared baking pan, press down firmly to ensure it's compact. 6. Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until the mixture sets. 7. Using the parchment overhang, lift set mixture out of the pan. Place on cutting board and slice into bars or squares. 8. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week.
• Hemp vs. marijuana: Hemp seeds come from the same Cannabis plant family as marijuana, but they contain only trace amounts of THC, ensuring they don't have psychoactive effects. • Skin booster: Hemp oil, derived from these seeds, is a celebrated moisturizer in the cosmetic world, known to combat dry skin. • Sustainability star: Hemp plants are environmentally friendly; they require little water and naturally reduce soil degradation. • Nutrient density: Beyond their known nutritional attributes, hemp seeds are also packed with magnesium, iron, zinc, and potassium .
Natural Road Hemp Seeds, locally sourced in Australia, not only promise quality but also a nutrient profile that's hard to match. Packed with an ideal balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seeds are a good source of protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. They come with the added benefit of being a good source of vitamin E. They’re a fantastic dietary supplement, especially for vegetarians and vegans. Sprinkle on salads, add to smoothies, use as a topping on yogurt or oatmeal, or even blend to create hemp seed milk. You’ll love the mild nutty taste! Did You Know these Intriguing hemp seed facts?: • Historical staple: Hemp seeds have a storied history and were consumed by ancient civilizations, including the Chinese, as early as 6000 BCE. • Not just for humans: Birds
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