Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts, Shelled Hemp Seeds, 16 oz

Manitoba Harvest hemp hearts are shelled hemp seeds grown in Canada, sold here in a 16 oz bag. Removing the shell leaves the soft inner heart, which is ready to eat with no cooking.

Who it suits

They suit people who want an easy, single-ingredient topping for oatmeal, yogurt, salads and smoothies, and anyone eating vegan, gluten-free or lower-carb. If you have a seed allergy, check with your doctor first. Try them stirred into oatmeal with Santa Cruz Organic peanut butter, or browse more healthy pantry staples.

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Key facts

• Ingredient: Canadian grown hemp seeds (Manitoba Harvest)
• A 3 tbsp (30 g) serving lists 180 calories, 10 g protein, 15 g fat and 1 g carbohydrate; about 15 servings per bag (Manitoba Harvest)
• The label lists 12 g of omega-3 and omega-6 fats per 30 g serving (Manitoba Harvest listing)
• Listed by the brand as gluten free, vegan, kosher, paleo and keto (Manitoba Harvest)
• Also sold in 24 oz and 5 lb bags and single-serve packs (Manitoba Harvest)

What reviewers say

A registered dietitian writing for Diabetes Self-Management reviewed them as an alternative to chia or flax, pointing to 10 g of protein and just 1 g of carbohydrate per serving and suggesting a sprinkle on everyday foods. ConsumerLab included this product in its 2026 lab testing of six hulled hemp seed brands.

Pros and cons

• Pro: One ingredient, ready to eat
• Pro: 10 g protein with 1 g carbohydrate per serving
• Con: High in fat and calories per serving
• Con: Brand-specific independent lab results are not public

Cautions

• High in fat; keep the bag sealed and check freshness before eating.
• People with seed allergies should check with their doctor before trying hemp.