I usually buy hemp powder to make protein shakes. Will the seeds blend as well as the powder when making smoothies?
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The seeds are the size of sesame seeds but are more of a nut's consistency. I think the seeds should blend into a smoothie. I have never tried it. I enjoy sprinkling the seeds on salads and eating them as a snack. If you are using the hemp powder vs seeds exclusively, it may be more cost effective to use the powder.
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The seeds will blend with more texture added to shake. The seed would be like a strawberry.
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We use the hemp seeds in smoothies and have never used the powder. So my final answer is YES!
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I haven't tried them in a blender. I did try putting them through an Omega, auger style juicer though. The result was a very fine but damp powder that clumped together easily. I added that to protein shakes which made them incredibly thick. I also mixed some with a little oil as a peanut butter replacement. My best guess is that they would work for a blended protein shake but will probably need a lot of blending with whatever liquid your adding to it. I would start blending the seeds with a small amount of liquid and add more liquid, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
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The seeds blend very well and if want you can strain but very little left in strainer. I would say seeds are great for smoothies, therefore eliminating cost and possibility of extra impurities in processing of powder.
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I haven't tried them in a blender. I did try putting them through an Omega, auger style juicer though. The result was a very fine but damp powder that clumped together easily. I added that to protein shakes which made them incredibly thick. I also mixed some with a little oil as a peanut butter replacement. My best guess is that they would work for a blended protein shake but will probably need a lot of blending with whatever liquid your adding to it. I would start blending the seeds with a small amount of liquid and add more liquid, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. I haven't tried them in a blender. I did try putting them through an Omega, auger style juicer though. The result was a very fine but damp powder that clumped together easily. I added that to protein shakes which made them incredibly thick. I also mixed some with a little oil as a peanut butter replacement. My best guess is that they would work for a blended protein shake but will probably need a lot of blending with whatever liquid your adding to it. I would start blending the seeds with a small amount of liquid and add more liquid, a little at a time, until the desired consistency... » Read More I haven't tried them in a blender. I did try putting them through an Omega, auger style juicer though. The result was a very fine but damp powder that clumped together easily. I added that to protein shakes which made them incredibly thick. I also mixed some with a little oil as a peanut butter replacement. My best guess is that they would work for a blended protein shake but will probably need a lot of blending with whatever liquid your adding to it. I would start blending the seeds with a small amount of liquid and add more liquid, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. « Show Less
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Two years ago (before I started using a VitaMix blender) I was using them in a regular blender for smoothies and I don't remember there being any issue with them blending in.
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I used the blender ball shaker and yes it did dissolve and delish. I take my protein powder, almond mild, pb2 and a banana with some ice and it makes great smoothie!
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Yes, in my experience. I have a Blendtec, which is a high-speed blender, but I add the protein powder when I have only 10-15 seconds left, and it mixes in quite well.
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Yes, and very good ones. Never had an issue. I made spinach, apple, pineapple, nectarines, peach, strawberry, banana, and any combination with protein powder. You put the soft ingredients in first, and the hardest last, topped with a few ice cubes and a couple tablespoons of juice or water or milk. While it is blending, you may need to shake the entire unit like a martini shaker once or twice to be sure all the ingredients drop to the blade. I love this thing! I use it to grind coffee and scramble eggs, as well as other small tasks.
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Hemp are completely different. They have a very toasty delicious flavor. I eat a spoonful when I am craving something. I hate to put them into something else like a smoothie because I want to enjoy the full flavor rather than it getting lost. Another reviewer discussed the benefits so I won't go over that. I will say that I started out eating three tablespoons, I really liked them! That quickly gave me some stomach issues, I have now cut it to a rounded teaspoon. Hope this helps! Shirl
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Hi Jeffrey. Good Question: The correct answer is that in this blend NUTIVA sifts more NATURAL fiber from the hemp seeds [no other ingredients are added] into the mix, which changes the ratios of the protein to account for the added fiber (12g of fiber and 11g of protein per serving , whereas the regular Hemp Protein blend is (9g of fiber and 15g of protein). Hope this clarifies confusion.
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I use it in fruit smoothies that I blend in a vita mixer. It's really smooth and I don't taste the grittiness. However, it's quite a bit of money for a smooth tasting shake. Had the vita mixer BEFORE purchasing the Hemp protein. You could look at the mixer as an "investment" I use it for all kinds of things. Hope this helps :)
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I personally just eat them whole out of the bag most of the time but this site has instruction's for dehulling hemp seeds. http://www.ehow.com/how_5942255_shell-hemp-seeds.html#ixzz2qQQ2jE59 This will make them easier to eat or make hemp milk out of them.
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They are both healthful - high in Omega 3, Hemp has twice the protein with 10g per ounce vs. 4.7g for Chia. They are both great additions to your diet, it depends on what you like. I use hemp to coat tofu and tempeh and it taste great - I use chia seeds in shakes, but haven't tried any real recipes with them.
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I don't know what you mean by a "blender thing". If you refer to a blender, you will blend the wheat grass not juice it. Since the fibers in wheat grass are pretty tough juicing is recommend, but if you blend it very well in a smoothie it might be ok.
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No, but the will change the consistency of your smoothie rapidly if you don't. It will become thicker and more gelatinous. I typically add the chia seeds at the end, after blending.
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I put two tablespoons of flax seed in my protein shakes and it pulverizes them. I have also put oat meal in as well with similar results. Without liquid, I have never tried.
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Hi Venugopal,Nutiva's hemp protein is created by expeller pressing raw hempseed to remove the oil content from the seed. The resulting seedcake is sifted to create our hemp protein powder. The iron from the product is strictly from the hemp seed and there are no additives. As always, our products are certified organic. Please feel free to contact us at help@nutiva.com if you have any additional questions. Thank you, The Nutiva Team.
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Hi KH,Hempseeds are very nutritious and making Hemp Milk at home is a great way to enjoy the benefits. Hemp Milk is an excellent source of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as iron, magnesium and zinc. Making your own Hemp Milk also offers the added benefits of reducing packaging waste and avoiding unnecessary ingredients, like additives and stabilizers. You may visit our site at http://kitchen.nutiva.com/how-to-make-homemade-hemp-milk/ for a step-by-step process on creating your own hemp milk. We hope this helps!Thank you, The Nutiva Team
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It does not blend at all and is pretty insoluble in milk/water. It stays gritty in smoothies, but that i what I like about it. If you want a smooth smoothie, you might want to try a different powder. If you want to taste the fiber, buy this. It has no taste, so it will only taste like what is already in the smoothie. It also thickens very well, so make sure there is enough liquid.
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No no no - the seed hulls are removed by mechanical process. That alone renders the seed unviable as a plant. Only if the seed shell remains intact does the heat treatment process come into play. In the protein powder there are no bizzaro excessive forces needed to make the product.
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yeah, it will probably blend better with a smoothie then as a protein shake