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Hemp Heart Cookies

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How about a healthy treat?  These Hemp Heart Cookies are gluten free, made with coconut oil and dipped in dark chocolate. Perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.

Closeup of Hemp Heart Cookie with Valentine decoration in the background.

Valentine’s Day is all about showing some love for other people…and treats of course.  Healthy can be tasty and these cookies are perfect … healthy, tasty and oh so cute!!  A treat to give and to receive.

I know it’s all about the chocolate on this special day and I’m with you on that.  This Valentine’s Day I thought I would step out or my comfort zone and bake up a “gluten free” healthy treat….so these Hemp Heart Cookies were my creation for this year.

Although I don’t have to eat gluten free, I do have friends that follow that avenue of eating, so I am always trying to have a few different options when they come over for dinner.  These cookies are awesome, and can be made ALL year long.  I love using cookie cutters since there is a shape for every season.  In fact there is a shape for everyday!!

Close up of cookies and cookies cutter.

As a gramma I am always looking for healthy options for my grandchildren as well.  Yes I love spoiling them, but spoiling them with healthy food choices is better…and it keeps their mom happy too!

These cookies combine some awesome healthy ingredients.  Coconut oil  has amazing health benefits  as stated in this recent study. I used it in place of butter. Dark chocolate is loaded with nutritional benefits including antioxidants.  Hemp hearts a powerful superfood that tastes awesome…love the nutty taste and all the health benefits that go along with them.  With a little experimenting in the kitchen making a healthy and tasty treat is easier than you think.

Hemp Heart Cookies in a pile on a plate.

Seriously this cookie dough comes together very easy.  I just used a gluten free flour blend (your choice here), and added the hemp hearts for texture and taste.  Organic cane sugar was used for the sweeter.  When the cookies were cool they were dipped in melted dark chocolate.  Simple ingredients that produced awesome Hemp Heart Cookies.

Cookies that were dipped in chocolate left to harden.

I love using cookie cutters and these little hearts worked so well.  They came out perfect. Awesome for little chefs to help you too…they would love dipping them in chocolate and adding the decorations.

Hemp Heart Cookies ready to put into Valentine bags to give away.

Next time you are looking for a healthy alternative, give these cookies a try.  Coconut and chocolate with a hint of nuttiness.  Share the love on Valentine’s Day….and all year long.

If you really want chocolate for a treat check out Oh My Reese’s Cupcakes or for a healthy, nutritious shake, give Hemp Chocolate Smoothie with Raspberries & Pomegranates at try.

 

Hemp Heart Cookies are gluten free and a healthy way to share treats on Valentine’s Day | homemadeandyummy.com

Hemp Heart Cookies

Hemp Heart Cookies are gluten free and a healthy way to share treats on Valentine’s Day.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Using Hemp Hearts
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 3 oz coconut oil (slightly warmed)
  • 1/2 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup hemp hearts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Dark chocolate for dipping (melted)
  • Decorations (if you like)

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Beat coconut oil and sugar with a mixer until smooth.
  • Blend egg and vanilla, then add to mixture.
  • Add the flour mixture and blend.
  • Add the hemp hearts and mix in.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and place in fridge for 1 hour.
  • Remove and let get to room temperature before rolling.
  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Roll cookie dough on silicone mat (slightly floured) to 1/4" thickness.
  • Cut into shapes.
  • Place on baking tray and bake for approximately 9 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes and move to cooling rack.
  • When completely cool, dip in melted dark chocolate and decorate.
  • Lay on silicone mat.
  • Let harden.
  • ENJOY!!

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  1. These look really cute! You’ve certainly stepped out of your comfort zone toward a healthy treat with great success 🙂 I bet these could be great with coconut sugar subbed in as well. Nice!

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    • They would be great with coconut sugar. Stepping out of my comfort zone is something I plan to do more of this year.

  2. Ooh these popped up on my Facebook feed a couple of days ago and I have been thinking about them ever since. So glad I found them, as I think the kids will love them for Valentine’s Day.

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  10. These are so pretty and sound delicious, I love that they are healthy too. I’ve been wanting to try hemp hearts, so I will have to try this soon! And it is so true that there are so many different shaped cookie cutters that you could have a different shape everyday, I think you’re on to a fun series idea there 🙂

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  12. I have just started looking into going g-free and these look great! I’m glad I won’t have to sacrifice anything when starting this journey. Thanks for sharing!

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  15. These sound fabulous, and they’re absolutely adorable! I’ve only baked w/ hemp once — this recipe is a perfect opportunity to try again! Love your idea that you can make for any season, and with an appropriate cut out — how fun!

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  16. These are so cute. I love that they use healthier ingredients like dark chocolate and coconut oil. It’s so important to teach kids about good nutrition while they’re young! They are very lucky to have a grandma like you. 😉

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  32. Gloria,
    I have to admit I was a little intrigued… hemp hearts? I have never made anything with them before. But your cute cookies make me want to turn the page. My niece is a celiac although nobody else in my family is gluten intolerant. She comes over quite often and I love to bake for her. So far I have stuck with almond and coconut flour. This I am pinning to give it a go. I am sure she will love it 🙂

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  33. The cookies are adorable! I have not heard of Hemp Hearts but will be checking them out. I’m always on the hunt for little healthy changes that I can make for my family…and cookies that are healthy will make us all happy.

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