How about a healthy treat? These Hemp Heart Cookies are gluten-free, made with coconut oil, hemp seeds, and dipped in dark chocolate. Perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.
This gluten-free cookie recipe is sure to please everyone. Decorate and place them in a gift bag. I don’t know anyone who would not welcome a fresh baked cookie.
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. Tasty and oh so cute!! A treat to give and to receive.
If you are a chocolate lover (like a few people in my family), hemp seeds and chocolate pair well together. My chocolate hemp smoothie is a perfect example. Thick, rich and so nutritious. It’s like dessert in a glass.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these hemp cookies can be found at the bottom of the post.
I know I will be making some of these cookies for my grandkids. Nothing beats gramma’s baking. Store-bought treats don’t stand a chance.
With a little fun in the kitchen making a healthy and tasty treat is easier than you think. These cookies combine some awesome healthy ingredients.
For These Healthy Gluten-Free Cookies You Will Need:
- Coconut oil (has amazing health benefits. I used it in place of butter.)
- Dark chocolate (loaded with antioxidants.)
- Cane sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Gluten-free flour
- Hemp seeds *affiliate (a powerful superfood)
- Salt
- Baking powder
- Decorations (optional)
You will also need a few tools to help you along the way.
I love to use cute little heart shaped cookie cutters (*affiliate) for this recipe. They come in several sizes, choose the perfect one for you.
Silicone mats (*affiliate) are perfect for letting the dipped cookies harden on. The cookies easily pull off without sticking. Use them when rolling the cookie dough too.
Mini heart decorations (*affiliate) add the perfect little touch.
Cute treat bags (*affiliate) make it easy to pack and give these cookies to your special recipients.
Baking Hemp Heart Cookies
Seriously this cookie dough comes together very easily. Here is a rundown (see the recipe card for full instructions).
- Make the dough and wrap in plastic
- Chill for about an hour in the fridge
- Roll the dough on the silicone mat for easy lifting
- Cut and bake the cookies
- Cool on a wire rack
- Melt the dark chocolate
- Dip the cookies into the chocolate (place them on the silicone mat)
- Decorate and let harden
- Place in treat bag and they are ready to go
Will Hemp Hearts Get You High?
No, they will not. Hemp seeds are non-psychoactive. However, they do have lots of health benefits.
They have been known to reduce inflammation, great for heart health, and aid with muscle cramping. Hemp seeds contain essential fatty acids and are a great source of protein.
What Is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
While both are part of the cannabis family, they are not the same. It is sort of like comparing apples to oranges. Both are fruit, but different.
Marijuana contains THC. Legally it must contain more than 0.3% THC by dry weight. It can get you high, and the higher the percentage, the more effect it will have.
Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant. They contain trace amounts of THC. Consumed whole, or crushed to produce hemp seed oil and flour.
Recipes With Hemp Seeds
As you already know, I love working with healthy, nutritious ingredients. Using them in recipes gives me satisfaction that I am doing good for my family.
They can be incorporated in lots of tasty ways, and here are a few recipes for you to try:
- This clean green smoothie is the perfect plant-based alternative to a protein shake.
- Baked oatmeal donuts are perfect for breakfast.
- Cottage cheese smoothie is packed with protein and a great meal replacement.
- No-bake granola bars contain lots of healthy ingredients that you can pronounce. No additives or fillers in this recipe.
- Chocolate almond oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day.
Next time you are looking for a healthy alternative, give these cookies a try. Share the love on Valentine’s Day….and all year long.
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Heart Hemp Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 oz coconut oil (slightly warmed)
- ½ cup organic cane sugar
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten free flour blend
- ½ cup hemp hearts
- ½ 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 to harden.
- ENJOY!!
Monique
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!
Chef G
They would be great with coconut sugar. Stepping out of my comfort zone is something I plan to do more of this year.
Donna
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.
Chef G
Enjoy…you will love them!!
Christine | Vermilion Roots
I like the inclusion of hemp hearts. Never thought of using them in a cookie recipe. 🙂
Chef G
This was the first time I tried it….and IT WORKS!!
Sarah
Oh my goodness these cookies are so cute! And gluten free too – even better! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chef G
Thanks so much.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
YUM!! These look good but sound so healthy too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chef G
You are welcome…they were fun to make.
Dorota
Im planning to try out hemp for a loong time, I definitely have to start. these ones look amazing!
Chef G
Thank you. Hemp is awesome…so nutritious.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I am going to convince mykids that they really really want these cookies so that I have an excuse….
Chef G
Well once you make them, you won’t need an excuse.
Helen @ family-friends-food.com
Those look great! I’ve never used hemp hearts – will have to look out for them.
Chef G
They are really easy to find…even on Amazon. A super nutritious food!!
Jessica
These are just adorable and you really can’t go wrong with dipping anything in dark chocolate!
Chef G
Totally agree…chocolate makes everything better.
Joy @ Joy Love Food
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 🙂
Chef G
Well thanks…and thanks for the suggestion!!
Evelyne CulturEatz
What gorgeous cookies. Love hemp hearts and this is a great way to sue them. I also just got hemp protein powder, would be fun to substitute a bit of the flour with that.
Chef G
It’s fun to experiment in the kitchen.
Ashley Sparks Mullins
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!
Chef G
Well it is a new avenue for me as well. Enjoy.
Chris @ SimpleFood365
This cookies look wonderful. I am saving this recipe so we can try it out!
Chef G
Thanks for stopping by.
Dana
These are so friggin’ adorable! Love the photos, and I really just want to smash back an entire plate of these. Haha.
Chef G
HAHA…well thanks so much.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
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!
Chef G
Thanks so much.
Tracy | Baking Mischief
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. 😉
Chef G
Hahaha…well I love being a gramma very very much.
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet
Who would know they’re healthy? All I see is the chocolate – so good! ::)
Chef G
HAHA…well healthy is possible with chocolate.
April
Wow these are different. I’ve never had hemp in cookies before. The look wonderful. Pinning to my Vday board!
Chef G
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Claudia Krusch
Love it so much! beautiful cookies, can’t wait to try your recipe!
Chef G
Thank you….enjoy!!
Mama to 5 BLessings
Those turned out really cute! What an awesome idea to add hemp to them, a nice healthy touch!
Chef G
I thought it worked out well.
Amanda Love
I’ve never had hemp cookies before. This would certainly be something new for me to try. Love the dipping in chocolate idea as well.
Chef G
Thank you so much.
Anne Murphy
Those are so cute!
Chef G
Thanks…my grandson loved them.
Jennifer
They look almost too cute to eat! What a great treat to share…well, maybe.
Chef G
Well make lots and you will have some to share LOL!!
Kathy Hester
These are beautiful! I love how you decorated them.
Chef G
Thanks so much…and for stopping by.
Heather lawrence
Yummy! I think I am the only one in my house that loves hemp hearts.
Normally I just add them into my yogurt so I have never tried them in a cookie before.
Can not wait!
Chef G
Well this is the first time I did too…they work!!
Anita Breeze
Those look absolutely amazing! I bet they are lower in carbs and sugar too for us grownups who are trying to eat healthy too!
Chef G
You are CORRECT!!
Mahy
These look super cute and super YUMMY! I can’t wait to try them! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chef G
You are welcome….enjoy!!
Rebecca Bryant
Aw what a sweet cookie. Not sure i’ve ever heard of Hemp but this cookie looks delicious.
Chef G
Really never heard of hemp hearts?? They are awesome.
Sandi (@fearless_dining)
These cookies are almost too pretty to eat.
Chef G
Nothing is ever too pretty to eat!!
Ashley @Irishred02
I never thought to put Hemp Hearts in cookies! This is a great idea!
Chef G
Thanks so much…they do add goodness and texture!
Felesha
These are super cute Gloria! Yum!!
Chef G
Thanks Felesha!!
Shreyashi
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 🙂
Chef G
I hope she enjoys them as much as we do.
Brandy M.
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.
Chef G
Healthy, tasty….and happy!!
Amanda
These cookies are so pretty. I love that you’ve used dark chocolate to dip them. What a nice gluten free treat!
Chef G
Thanks….we think they are great too.
The Food Hunter
These cookies are beautiful they would make a lovely gift
Chef G
Thanks….they are a cute little treat for sure. My grandson loved them.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
Those sound super tasty and I love the way you decorated them. They are so pretty.
Chef G
Thanks so much…they were fun.