Hemp Flour: A Great Gluten Free Flour Alternative

Hemp Flour is a great gluten free alternative to regular flour. You can replace it in for regular flour in many recipes. Make cake, quick bread, cookies, brownies, and more!

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If you would like to learn more about Hemp Flour and why we love it, keep reading to learn more.

What is Hemp Flour?

Hemp Flour is made from raw hemp seeds. The seeds will be cold pressed to extract hemp seed oil, and the leftover seeds are then cleaned, milled, and sifted into delicious, nutritious Hemp Flour.

Can I use Hemp Flour instead of regular flour?

Yes, you can use Hemp Flour instead of regular flour. The flour does perform differently as it does not contain gluten, so you will have to keep that in mind when using the flour in your own recipes. For example, Hemp Flour may not be the best option to make sourdough bread with as the structure of the bread largely depends on gluten development. However, you can make gluten-free sourdough, so it is possible. If you do make sourdough bread with Hemp Flour, leave us a comment, and tell us how it went!

What can I use Hemp Flour for?

You can use Hemp Flour for cookies, quick breads, brownies, cake, cake pops, and more. There are so many fun recipes you can make with Hemp Flour. If you are gluten free or trying to eat less gluten, using Hemp Flour in your favorite recipes is a great option. It also tastes delicious and contains many nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.

Tips for baking with hemp flour

Since there is no gluten, try adding a bit of flax meal to your recipe – it will help hold the baked goods together.
This is a great alternative to gums and xanatham, which is typically used and can cause digestive issues.

Is hemp flour the same as hemp protein?

Both the protein powder and and flour are pressed milled seeds. Most of the oil has been extracted, leaving a byproduct called “the cake”. Then, there is a sifting process that occurs. The cake is sifted more when producing the hemp protein powder, resulting in less fiber and more protein content.

In more simple terms, the flour carries more fiber in exchange for less protein.

What does hemp flour taste like?

Hemp Flour has a slightly nutty flavor. Although it does not taste exactly like regular wheat flour, it is a great substitute for gluten flour, and it does not a very overpowering flavor.

Does hemp flour show up on a drug test?

Our Hemp Flour does not contain THC; therefore it will never show up on a drug test.

Does hemp flour contain gluten?

Our Hemp Flour does not contain gluten. All of our products are proudly produced in a gluten free facility, so there is no chance of cross-contamination.

What color is hemp flour?

Hemp Flour is a dark, deep tan/greenish color.

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How many carbs are in hemp flour?

For every 32 grams (or ¼ cup) of our Hemp Flour, it contains 14 grams of carbohydrates.

How much protein is in hemp flour?

Our Hemp Flour contains 11 grams of protein per serving, which is ¼ cup. Wow, that’s a lot of protein for a flour!

Does hemp flour contain omega3?

Yes. Hemp seeds contain omegas; therefore, Hemp Flour does contain it naturally as well.

Hemp Flour is a great alternative flour to use in your baking and have on hand. It adds great flavor to your favorite recipes, along with superior nutrition than any other alternative flour. We love Hemp Flour!

To try our Hemp Flour for yourself, you can purchase it here.

If you would like to view our other Hemp products, check out our shop here.

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