Baking with hemp can be a delicious and nutritious way to add flavors and textures to your recipes. Hemp seeds, hemp oil, and hemp flour are all versatile ingredients that can be used in baking.

1. Hemp Seeds:

• Nutrition: Rich in protein, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, fiber, and essential minerals like magnesium and zinc.
• Usage: Add whole or ground hemp seeds to bread, muffins, cookies, or granola for a nutty flavor and crunchy texture.

2. Hemp Seed Oil:

• Nutrition: High in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, making it a heart-healthy option.
• Usage: Hemp oil has a low smoke point, so it's best used in recipes that don't require high heat. Substitute it for other oils in salad dressings, drizzle over baked goods, or mix into batters for added moisture and a mild, earthy flavor.

3. Hemp Flour:

• Nutrition: High in protein and white in color, hemp flour is also gluten-free.
• Usage: Hemp flour is made from defatted hemp hearts, it's often mixed with other flours to increase the protein content of bread. Start by replacing 1/4 to 1/3 of the flour in your recipe with hemp flour to add a nutty taste and extra nutrition. It works well in bread, pancakes, muffins, and brownies.

4. Hemp Milk:

• Nutrition: Hemp milk is made from the heart of the hemp seeds and is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and calcium.
• Usage: Substitute hemp milk for dairy or other plant-based milks in any baking recipe. It adds a slightly nutty flavor and creamy texture to cakes, muffins, and other baked goods.

Tips for Baking with Hemp:

• Balance flavors: Hemp has a distinct earthy & nutty flavor, so balance it with sweeter ingredients like honey, maple syrup, or fruit.
• Storage: Store hemp seeds, flour, and oil in a cool, dark place to prevent them from going rancid.
• Experiment: Start with small amounts of hemp products in your recipes and adjust to taste.

                                        * Some tasty recipes to come! *