Easy Hemp Recipes for Pumpkin Season!
Are you looking for easy snack ideas that are packed with protein, fiber and delicious flavor? In this article, we'll show you what a powerful and delicious combination hemp and pumpkin are on the seasonal dinner plate!
Are you looking for easy snack ideas that are packed with protein, fiber and delicious flavor? In this article, we'll show you what a powerful and delicious combination hemp and pumpkin are on the seasonal dinner plate!
Hemp Pumpkin Super Seed Bars
Packed with protein and healthy fats, these filling vegan pumpkin hemp seed bars don't even need to be baked. As a delicious snack between meals, they give you the energy boost you need for any activity throughout the day. The list of ingredients is similar to that for the granola recipe:
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup Signature Products Hemp Seeds
½ cup other seeds, e.g. chia seeds, sunflower seeds etc.
1 pinch turmeric and cinnamon
¼ cup grated coconut
¼ cup nut or seed butter
½ cup natural apple syrup
1 tbsp coconut or avocado oil
Combine all the seeds with the spices and then mix thoroughly with the coconut flakes, the syrup, the oil and the butter. Lay out the finished mass in a baking pan and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. You can store the finished bars in the refrigerator so that they remain firm.
Creamy pumpkin and hemp seed butter
This creamy, tender, slightly bitter pumpkin and hemp seed butter is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to the content of unsaturated fatty acids and essential micronutrients such as zinc. Pumpkin seeds amplify the incredible protein power of hemp seeds and taste even more delicious when made into a thick, luscious butter. You can spread them over your bread or add them to a warm bowl of oatmeal. The best part is that you only need three ingredients!
1 ½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup shelled hemp seeds
2 tbsp avocado oil
You can simply put the seeds in a food processor and blend until a smooth butter forms. With the engine running, drizzle in the oil until the mixture reaches a paste-like consistency. Now you have to wait for the oils of the seeds to be released under the heat of the machine. After about 20 minutes of waiting you have your finished butter, which can be transferred to a glass jar and stored in the fridge for up to a month.
Pumpkin Hemp Muffins
Pumpkin Hemp Muffins are not only deliciously moist and flavorful, they're also low in sugar and loaded with essential nutrients. This deliciously spiced pastry has a short preparation time of only about 20 minutes and is also very tender and light, making it a good filling snack to take away. The applesauce acts as a binder in the recipe and is the only sweetener used. It should support the natural sweet taste of the pumpkin. You can also leave out the coconut or avocado oil, which won't greatly affect the texture of the muffins. Optionally, ginger, cinnamon and cloves can be added to the dough to bring out its spicy taste.
The ingredient list for about twenty little muffins is simple and consists of vegan products that you probably already have at home:
1 cup pureed pumpkin
½ cup oatmeal
2 cups Almont Flour
½ cup (plant-based) milk
¼ cup Signature Products hulled hemp seeds
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 squeezed lemons
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup coconut or avocado oil (optional)
½ teaspoon ginger, cinnamon, cloves, ground (optional)
After you have turned the oven on to 350 to preheat and have the muffin cases ready, let the oatmeal soak in the milk of your choice for at least ten minutes. Meanwhile, you can mix the Almond Flour with the salt, lemon juice, and hemp seeds, and optionally add the cloves, ginger, and cinnamon. You can mix the pureed pumpkin with the apple sauce, the oil and the soaked oatmeal in another container. The mixture can then be added to the bowl with the flour. Mix until a strong, moist dough forms. You can put this in the muffin tins until the batter is almost on top and let it rise in the oven for about 30 minutes until the muffins are set.
Pumpkin Hemp Seed Granola
This Homemade Pumpkin Hemp Seed Granola is super quick and easy to make and quickly becomes addictive with its crunchy texture and deliciously sweet, natural flavor. You can sprinkle it over your morning oatmeal, salad, or yogurt as you like. Neither refined sugar nor rapeseed oil is used: all you need to prepare it is a combination of a large amount of grain, nuts, pumpkin, hemp and other healthy seeds, over which warm (apple) syrup is poured.
We shared a recipe for Hemp Seed Granola in a previous post, but with this fall recipe, you now have the opportunity to give the granola a seasonal icing on the cake with pumpkin seeds.
3 cups of oatmeal
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup Signature Products Hemp Seeds
1 cup more seeds, e.g. chia seeds, sunflower seeds etc.
1 cup almonds, walnuts, and/or hazelnuts
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup natural apple syrup
¼ cup coconut or avocado oil (optional)
¼ cup honey (optional)
First, preheat the oven to 175. Next, combine all of your dry ingredients in a large bowl and the apple syrup with the honey and oil in a separate bowl. You can then pour it directly over your grain-seed mixture and mix gently until the oil is evenly distributed. Finally, you can spread the raw muesli on a large baking tray and bake for about 30 minutes until it takes on a nice golden brown colour. You can store the finished granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a few months.
Hemp Pumpkin Seed Bread
You don't need any grains, eggs, milk or sugar to make this delicious Hemp Pumpkin Seed Bread because it's completely plant-based.
½ cup pumpkin seeds
½ cup of hemp seeds
½ cup almond flour
Two squeezed lemons or 1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ cup coconut or avocado oil
¾ cup of water
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and mix together all the dry and wet ingredients separately before combining. Pour the bread mixture into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Optionally, you can let the bread rest for a few hours to allow the seeds to absorb the water. After that, you can bake it in the oven for 1 hour.
Let the bread sit for 5 minutes to allow the psyllium to absorb the water, then place in the center of the oven to bake for 1 hour, until firm and crusting on top. Cool at room temperature.
Pumpkin and Hemp Seed Soup
Fall is soup season! Another extremely simple recipe is the pumpkin and hemp seed soup, which stands out from the conventional version due to its buttery taste and high nutrient density. In addition, when served in a warm mug, it gives you a warm hug and is therefore just the thing for this dark and cold season. Not only pumpkin and hemp seeds, but also hemp milk is used here:
1 pumpkin, seeded and cut into small pieces
½ cup hemp milk
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp turmeric
1 large onion, cut into small pieces and sautéed
1 tbsp hemp seeds
4 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 2 tablespoons of fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
Read the article below on how you can easily make your own hemp milk from hemp seeds:
Teresa Martinez
Let the pumpkin pieces steam and then puree them together with the fried onions, grated ginger, pepper and turmeric in a food processor or with a blender, then stir in the hemp milk. Garnish the finished soup with hemp seeds and rosemary or coriander.
Pumpkin and Hemp Seed Pesto
Fancy some more vitamins and antioxidants? This Pumpkin Hemp Seed Pesto not only contains two of the healthiest seeds, but is rich in fresh herbs and will make a great addition to your soups, salads and pasta.
½ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup of hemp seeds
2 cloves of garlic
2 cups fresh herbs of your choice (basil, oregano, parsley, thyme etc.)
¾ cup olive oil
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Put all the ingredients in the food processor and puree to a grainy, not too fine mixture. The pesto is ready! It can be stored in a closed container in the refrigerator.
Pumpkin-Hemp Pancakes
Pancakes are always a good choice when you need a quick, filling snack. The combination of pumpkin and hemp offers that certain something for autumn and is also incredibly nutritious.
¾ cup pureed pumpkin
¼ cup hemp seeds, finely ground
2 cups oat or almond flour
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or water
1 freshly squeezed lemon
¼ tsp salt
some coconut or avocado oil for the pan
Mix the flour, the finely ground hemp seeds and the salt well together, then combine with the pumpkin puree, the squeezed lemon and the milk or water. Now you can bake your pancakes!
Pumpkin Salad with Oil-free Hemp Salad Dressing
This delicious salad is prepared without the addition of oil because the focus here is on the hemp seeds with their distinctive aroma. For the dressing, all you have to do is puree hemp seeds, water, a pinch of salt, some pepper, garlic and freshly squeezed lemon juice or apple cider vinegar in a blender. The dressing will look thin at first, but will become thicker in the fridge. A tasty combination of steamed pumpkin pieces, green leafy and cabbage vegetables, tomatoes and grated carrots is suitable for the salad.
Roasted Hemp Pumpkin Platter
How about something crispy? This spicy roasted hemp pumpkin platter consists only of wholesome, savory ingredients, requires minimal preparation time and can be enjoyed both cold and warm. The warm ginger adds extra flavor to the veggies in combination with the fresh garlic, so give it a try!
1 pumpkin, cut into small cubes
2 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
2 garlic cloves chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
some salt, pepper and other spices (optional)
fresh coriander and parsley for garnish
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the pumpkin cubes with the hemp seeds, garlic, grated ginger and spices and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and roast for about 25-30 minutes until the hemp seeds are crispy and golden. Then garnish with fresh coriander and parsley.
Baked Pumpkin with Hemp Seed Hummus
You can find the recipe for the hemp seed hummus here! This is a great pairing with a baked pumpkin instead of bread for a deliciously seasonal flavor.
Warming Pumpkin and Hemp Gratin
Here's a recipe for a comfortingly warming pumpkin and vegetable casserole with creamy hemp milk cauliflower sauce and cinnamon that will get you in the fall mood in no time. This hearty fall meal is packed with pumpkin flavor and packed with healthy nutrients. You can also omit the cheese garnish if you don't want to use it for dietary reasons.
3 cups diced pumpkin
2 cups chopped cauliflower
1 cup hemp milk
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ cup thinly sliced onions
4 finely chopped garlic cloves
½ cup chopped fresh basil
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt
Cinnamon and/or Parmesan cheese for sprinkling (optional)
Preheat the oven to 400º. Arrange the pumpkin with the cauliflower, garlic and onions in a casserole dish and drizzle with olive oil, then bake for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix the hemp milk with the herbs and spices and pour over the vegetables as soon as they are baked. Bake the casserole for a further ten minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Now you can sprinkle cheese and cinnamon on top of the pumpkin casserole if you like.
Lea Schmid