This is one of 5 granola recipes I have in my “to-post” folder. It was the last granola I made before I had to leave the nest. I wanted to get pretty creative here and go out with a granola-bang. So what’s a flavor or granola you don’t see very often? Orange. That’s right. Oranges themselves are pretty awesome. Sweet, tangy, juicy. I like them, but they don’t necessarily do much for my reflux. However, in granola you don’t get the full acid effect. Just the taste, so I’ll take it!
Now, besides the orange, I used the ever-forgotten hemp seed! I always have a bag in the fridge, but always forget they’re there! Then I use them and remember how lovely they taste and how much nutrition they pack! Per serving (30g) you get 10g protein, 10g omega 3 & 6, 13g healthy fats, all for 170 calories! A little seed plant-based powder house! The great forgotten complete vegan protein source in my option. Hemp also makes a lovely protein powder which I always have on hand! Totally clean, and only 1 source.
But wait! There is more! I also used my tried-and-true #1, always forever favorite cereal in this lovely granola! Mesa Sunrise
Orange Hemp Seed Granola
Ingredients: (serves 6)
+ 1 1/2 Cups Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
+ 2 Cups Mesa Sunrise
+ 1/2 Cup Puffed Millet
+ 1/3 Cup Hemp Seeds
+ 20g (1 Cup) Freeze-Dried Orange
+ Zest From 1 Orange
+ 1/4 Cup Fresh Orange Juice (from the one you zested)
+ 1/4 Tsp Orange Extract
+ 14 Drops Orange Stevia
Directions:
+ In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, cereal, millet, hemp seeds, and stir. Then add the orange zest and juice, extract, and stevia. Stir again.
+ Preheat the oven to 320°F. Line a baking sheet with lightly oiled foil or parchment paper. Spread your granola evenly out on the sheet.
+ Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10. For the last 10 minutes, add in the freeze-dried oranges (otherwise they will burn if you add them in to early).
+ Remove and let cool. Store in a closed glass jar.
Because you all are so fabulous and obviously would love to try hemp seeds (if you haven’t, what have you been waiting for!?), Manitoba Harvest is offering you a 20% off discount on everything in their store with the code: HHSweatPink through November 29th! And they are letting me giveaway a 2 ounce hemp seed sample to one lucky reader! Just enter with the rafflecopter below and I will contact the winner directly on Friday! Giveaway open to US and Canadian residents only!
So tell me:
+ Have you ever tried hemp seeds before? How have you used them or what would you use them in?
+ What’s your all-time favorite cereal?
**Thanks Sweat Pink and Manitoba Harvest for sponsoring this giveaway! All opinions on Manitoba are my honest own!**
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Cricket Plunkett says
November 30, 2016 at 8:09 pmI keep forgetting to eat breakfast, this looks like a good make ahead breakfast so I actually remember to eat it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
December 1, 2016 at 12:53 amI’d hope so!
Raia says
November 7, 2014 at 10:54 amI love adding extras to my cereal! This sounds delicious, Rebecca! Thanks for sharing at Savoring Saturdays!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 7, 2014 at 11:24 amThanks Raia!
Deborah Davis says
November 5, 2014 at 2:40 pmHi Rebecca,
What a healthy, hearty and delicious way to start the day off right! Thanks for sharing your orange hemp granola recipe with us at the Plant-based Potluck Party!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 5, 2014 at 2:42 pmThanks!
heather @french press says
November 4, 2014 at 10:24 pmI don’t think I have ever used hemp seeds, but this granola really looks delicious
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 4, 2014 at 10:31 pmWell thanks Heather! Give it a try!
vegetarianmamma says
November 3, 2014 at 6:24 pmThanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays Party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 I can’t wait to see what you share next time!
-Cindy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 3, 2014 at 7:00 pmThanks!
mary fran | frannycakes says
November 3, 2014 at 11:43 amI’ve never tried hemp seeds before, but this granola sounds like a delicious way to try them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 3, 2014 at 11:48 amIt totally is!
kimmythevegan says
November 2, 2014 at 7:49 pmOh yum! This sounds so good! I stopped looking at cereal after going gluten-free, it’s nice to know there are some out there.
This would be a great way to start the day =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 2, 2014 at 7:52 pmCereal and granola only got better after going gluten-free 😉
victoria Sneden says
November 1, 2014 at 5:52 pmAHHHHH I’M SO HUNGRY AND THIS LOOKS SO GOODDDDD.
Seriously girl, nothing beats homemade granola. LOVE!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2014 at 5:55 pmYea! NOTHING beats homemade! I really refuse to spend money on store-bought now. Homemade is just so much better! XOXO
Honest mum says
November 1, 2014 at 4:23 pmThat looks delicious! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2014 at 4:46 pmThanks!
Stephanie says
November 1, 2014 at 12:25 pmLooks delicious!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2014 at 12:30 pmThanks!
Marla says
November 1, 2014 at 10:23 amHi Rebecca,
This sounds like such a healthy, tasty, crunchy snack filled with so much health. I love the idea of putting oranges in – citrus always adds an extra zest to any recipe. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2014 at 10:38 amIt totally does! Thanks Marla 🙂
Michelle @ Green Earth Bazaar says
November 1, 2014 at 10:21 amI love granola! Orange hempseed granola sounds completely awesome! A nice to change from the regular vanilla, cinnamon sort. I love hempseeds too, and like you tend to forget they’re in the fridge. They seen to get pushed back behind something, and then one day it’s like, “Hey, hempseeds!” I love adding them into my baked goods, my homemade granolas, and into my smoothies.
#SITSBlogging Saturday Sharefest. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2014 at 10:37 amHaha, yes to everything you said 😉 This granola made me remember how much I like them!
Kierston says
November 1, 2014 at 6:54 amI love the citrus idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
November 1, 2014 at 7:39 amThanks!
Toni says
October 31, 2014 at 8:04 pmLooks delicious! I have hemp seeds but haven’t used them yet…
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2014 at 8:06 pmThere is no better time then 😉
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
October 31, 2014 at 5:35 pmPerfect timing! I was just thinking I needed to make granola again. It’s been forever!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2014 at 5:51 pmForever is way to long! You always have to have a stash of granola! It is a lifeline, haha!
Farrah says
October 31, 2014 at 12:30 pmI’ve never tried using orange in granola, but I feel like I’d love that combination. :] Time to pilfer some from the doctors’ lounge! *-*
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2014 at 12:32 pmLet the pilfering begin 😉 It’s for a good cause!
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club says
October 31, 2014 at 8:22 amHmmm that sounds extremely tasty.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2014 at 8:25 amThank you 😉
Lindsay says
October 31, 2014 at 7:14 ami’m on an orange kick, so this is perfect~ and we love hemp hearts!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2014 at 7:30 amDouble yay! 😉
Fran@BCDC says
October 31, 2014 at 5:48 amThe local Aldi just started to sell Nature’s Path cereals. I’ll have to see if they have this variety.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2014 at 6:35 amI bet they will! It’s one of their best sellers!
Kyra says
October 30, 2014 at 10:39 pmDelicious! <3 I attempted to make an orange granola recently but it didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped, however yours looks awesome! Love the addition of hemp seeds!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2014 at 1:13 amHaha! Well I hope this gives you better results! 😉
Alysia @ Slim Sanity says
October 30, 2014 at 8:57 pmOMG yuuuum! This sounds so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 31, 2014 at 1:08 amThank you Alysia! 😉
Linda @ Veganosity says
October 30, 2014 at 3:32 pmI love the idea of using orange in granola. This looks so good, I just want to pour some almond milk on it and make it a meal.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 3:42 pmYes! I loved having it for breakfast! I made a bowl of the granola along with some more puffed millet and then of course tons of almond milk!
Heather Johnson says
October 30, 2014 at 11:23 amI have never tried hemp seed, but would love to give it a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 11:31 amTrying new things is the best 😉
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says
October 30, 2014 at 10:56 amthis looks really tasty. thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 11:06 amThanks Courtney!
Kate says
October 30, 2014 at 8:30 amThis looks DELICIOUS!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 8:32 amThank you Kate!!
Stephanie (@FitMomTraining) says
October 30, 2014 at 8:05 amThis looks so good. I love anything with orange in it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 8:31 amThank you! 🙂
Athletic Avocado says
October 30, 2014 at 7:28 amthis sounds amazing! Where would you find freeze dried oranges?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 7:37 amI use the brand Crispy Green (linked in the ingredients!) They meet all of my freeze-dried fruit needs 😉
jill conyers says
October 30, 2014 at 7:03 amThis looks and sounds wonderful! I wonder if I have orange stevia?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 7:04 amMine is from NuNaturals!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
October 30, 2014 at 3:51 amDelicious and how unique! Your pictures are beautiful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 4:24 amThank you so much Arman 🙂
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
October 30, 2014 at 1:22 amI have never had hemp seeds before but plan on trying them soon! I love that you made orange flavored granola – very original! It combines two of my favorite morning ingredients – orange juice and cereal in a MUCH healthier way 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 1:23 amHaha, it does make a great morning combo! Just like coffee flavored things 😉
MCM Mama says
October 29, 2014 at 10:36 pmI’m not much of a granola eater, but this sounds really good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 12:52 amYou need to become one! Haha! 😉
Linda says
October 29, 2014 at 10:29 pmI have heard of it before but never tried it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 12:52 amWait no longer!
ANn says
October 29, 2014 at 9:46 pmI have never tried it before but it sounds great.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 12:52 amTotally! Give it a try!
Sara @ lifebetweenthemiles says
October 29, 2014 at 9:29 pmOhhh, this looks so yummy! I have been seeing a lot of posts lately about hemp, I need to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 30, 2014 at 12:50 amYes you to! They won’t dissapoint!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens says
October 29, 2014 at 7:41 pmThis looks so good! Can’t wait to make myself a batch!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 7:46 pmThank you! Yay granola lovers!
Becca F says
October 29, 2014 at 7:41 pmI love eating hemp seeds in my yogurt. My favorite cereal is chocolate brown rice crispies
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 7:45 pmThat’s a perfect yogurt addition!
I love One Degree Organic’s Veganic Cacao Brown Rice Crisps! Sooooo good! (And chocolately!)
Stephanie says
October 29, 2014 at 7:07 pmI’ve actually never had hempseed. I have been planning to make some and adding the Orange will be a great flavor enhancer! Thanks for the tip!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 7:44 pmWell make this granola then! You get the hemp seeds AND your granola 😉
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 7:02 pmI love puffed millet cereal– I keep looking at it thinking it would be a great granola add in. I am sure the orange in here is a great flavor!
I love hemp seeds too- I can’t buy them where I’m living, but I always bring a bag back with me. So versatile. I love them in smoothies- better way to add a bit of protein than powder.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 7:43 pmI add puffed millet to all my granolas! Haha! 😉 I’m obsessed!
True! Plus all the omega3s and healthy fats I love!
Rachel says
October 29, 2014 at 6:15 pmThis looks great. Now off to find a store where I can get all these ingredients 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 6:33 pmIt will be worth it 😉 Haha!
Sues says
October 29, 2014 at 5:57 pmLove the look of this! I’ve actually never had hemp seed… I’m pretty obsessed with chia right now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 6:04 pmChia rocks too! But you have to try some hemp seeds!
Catalina @ Shades of Pink says
October 29, 2014 at 5:29 pmLove hemp seeds, I would enjoy this granola on top of my acai bowls or smoothies!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 5:53 pmGranola is the perfect topping to EVERYTHING!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
October 29, 2014 at 5:17 pmI could be the only vegetarian who’s never had hemp seeds before!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 5:24 pmYou must change that!
Kerri (@KerriOlkjer) says
October 29, 2014 at 4:54 pmGreat recipe! I LOVE hemp seeds.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 5:24 pmI do too! I just always forget I have them!
Erika says
October 29, 2014 at 3:24 pmOh! I repinned this earlier! When I’m back home I’m definitely going to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 3:40 pmWell awesome! Let me know if you do! XOXO
Fran@BCDC says
October 29, 2014 at 12:13 pmThis sounds delicious! Happy WIAW!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 12:30 pmHaha, thanks! You too 😉
Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says
October 29, 2014 at 11:27 amI’m so happy you shared this because I’m now obsessed with trying hemp seeds in my recipes. I just used 1/4 cup of the flour in a pumpkin muffin recipe with great results. Thanks for an awesome recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 11:44 amThat sounds awesome!
tara pittman says
October 29, 2014 at 10:55 amI love hemp seeds and they are great in my oatmeal and smoothies.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 2:23 pmYes they are! So good in oatmeal and hot cereals! (And granola! Haha!)
Paige c says
October 29, 2014 at 10:51 amI’ve never used them before but putting them in granola is a great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 11:44 amTry them!
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
October 29, 2014 at 9:45 amLove the idea of an orange granola with hemp – definitely going to have to mix up my creations!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 10:47 amGranola is always the time to get crazy and try new combos!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
October 29, 2014 at 9:38 amI really, really love granola, and although I usually do a grain free granola with nuts and fruit, a good gluten free granola is such a treat! I love having it with bananas or over some other fruit. Delicious! Is there a substitution for the stevia that you’d recommend? Honey perhaps?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 10:47 amGranola = love! I just can’t stop making it!
Yea! Honey, agave, even maple syrup would work!
Natalie says
October 29, 2014 at 9:36 amSo many forms of orange flavor, I bet this tastes super citrusy!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 10:46 amIt’s got a nice zing 😉 Something different, you know?
Amanda @MultiTestingMom says
October 29, 2014 at 9:30 amThis looks so delicious! AND healthy 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 10:46 amYou bet! 😉
LaTanya says
October 29, 2014 at 9:04 amI have not tried them, but would add them to my protein shakes
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 10:45 amThe perfect protein boost!
Joanna @Makingmine says
October 29, 2014 at 8:24 amThis sounds like a really great flavor combo! Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 8:46 amThanks Joanna!
CARLA says
October 29, 2014 at 7:37 ami LOVE LOVE LOVE MY HEMP SEEDS.
on the spoon
into mouth 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 7:41 amHaha, totally 😉
Amber says
October 29, 2014 at 7:01 amAll your granolas are so beautiful! I’d like to TRY hemp seeds, no idea what to use them for, AND my favorite cereal, I used to wax and wane on types when I was younger, frosted flakes were a treat for me since I wasn’t ever allowed sugary cereal, but i liked rice crispies, rice chex, and I used to love this vanilla sunrise crunch stuff! Now i don’t eat it really
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
October 29, 2014 at 7:10 amPut them in ANYTHING! Granola, cereal, smoothies, sauces, grains, topping for oatmeal…or sweet potatoes 😉
I loved Frosted Flakes! One of the last cereals I ate before I had to go GF 🙁
(Vanilla Sunrise is awesome!)