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I will never forget my first run in with hemp. It's not what you think. I distinctly remember getting my older brother to buy me a Dr. Dre CD before I was old enough to listen to those promiscuous tunes. As I opened the forbidden CD case, painted on the disk was a huge green marijuana leaf. I had no idea what it was and later told one of my friends how much I loved the pretty green leaf on the CD case. When they realized I didn't have a clue, they ensured that I would never be able to live it down.
Fast forward twenty years and hemp has become a nutritional staple for me. Coming from a variety of the Cannabis plant that contains the lowest amount of THC, the psychoactive ingredient contained in Marijuana, hemp seeds are fast becoming one of the most popular healing foods out there.
With more protein than milk or eggs, it's easier to digest than both of them. It contains tons of omega 3 and 6 essential fats, more omega 3 essential fats than any fish. But seriously, who knew I'd be making a vegan cheesecake with it?
Vegan Cheesecake
3/4 cup shelled hemp seed
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup raw honey
16 oz firm tofu
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp Arrow root
1 organic graham cracker crust
Top with fresh berries or a drizzle of honey
Method:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In blender, puree shelled hemp seed with water until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend.
- Pour mixture into graham cracker pie shell, and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Once cooled, top with your berries or honey.
Yield: Serves 8
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