I could not find raw hemp seeds in Japan for long time until my cockatoo Lola came to our home (read my story how I found a raw hemp seeds in Japan). Finally,  I bought 3 kg of raw unshelled whole hemp seeds!  Its a long process to shell hemp seeds at home, so I prefer to make hemp milk!  For some of you, hemp milk might be a rather out there concept but I can assure you, it tastes great and is so simple to make. You can make it with either unshelled or shelled hemp seeds, the difference is that you will need to soak the unshelled seeds for 2-3 hours. You may find a stronger taste with the unshelled whole seeds. It’s a great source of protein and contains essential minerals and amino acids.

Recipe:

Soak one cup of unshelled hemp seeds for a few hours then drain off the water and rinse the seeds. Add the pre-soaked hemp seeds with 2-4 cups of water, sweeten with a dates, lucuma powder, agave, maple syrup or other your favorite sweetener. Add a pinch of salt and vanilla. Mix in a blender. Use less water to make creamy smoothies and even less water to make delicious thick creams.

Strain through a nut-bag or cheese cloth which catches the pulp leaving pure white-grey hemp seed milk. Use hemp seed milk mixed with superfood powders such as maca and cacao to make delicious milk drinks or smoothies.

The milk keeps best stored in a glass airtight container for around four days. Always shake well before to drink.

*If you don’t like hemp seeds flavor like me, you can add a little of coconuts oil and lecithin.

 I want to invite you to watch my video, where I show how I make my unshelled hemp seeds milk 😉