Curious about making your own CBD or THC infused meals? Discover the benefits of cooking with Cannabinoids, and check out these easy recipes to get started.

You can find CBD just about everywhere in a range of product types and flavors. Some varieties you expect, like tinctures and topicals. Others are a bit weirder, like Flamin Hot Weetohs  and CBD chewing gum. Whatever your preference, you have no shortage of options to reap the benefits of CBD. But have you considered DIY snacks and beverages? CBD-infused foods and drinks are a delicious and increasingly popular method of ingestion. Why pay for gourmet infusions when you can cook with CBD at home?

THE BENEFITS OF COOKING WITH CANNABINOIDS

Eating isn’t the only way to introduce active cannabinoids like CBD and THC into your body, but it’s probably the most enjoyable method. CBD and THC edibles pack scrumptious flavor, while delivering the same benefits you receive from more earthy-tasting oils. Plus you can control exactly how much you want to ingest without having to worry about false labels on consumer products.

Compared to inhalation, eating takes longer to affect you because the THC or CBD must go through the digestive tract and liver first. But once the cannabinoids enter your bloodstream via edibles, you’ll feel a stronger effect that lasts longer than other methods. When it comes to CBD, the key is consistency.

When you make CBD a daily habit, you’re much more likely to feel sustained effects. Think of this like incorporating more vegetables into your diet. You might not notice a difference after one day, but you’ll start feeling increasingly more healthy and energetic over time, with regular use.

Luckily CBD and THC recipes can be much more flavorful than your standard collard greens. Plus, cooking with CBD at home is a fun and easy way to stay consistent, choose the foods you love, and reap the benefits you desire. Along the way, you’ll have fun experimenting with different flavors and textures.

Ready to get started? Below are four easy-to-make CBD recipes, from a simple salad dressing, to a refreshing cocktail, to mouth-watering baked goods. When you’re done with your infused masterpiece, snap a picture and post it to Instagram with the hashtag #howitikun for a chance to be featured!

Remember–all recipes also work with THC tinctures! Just remember, THC is psychoactive, which means you’ll want to start with a very low dose to begin and experiment over time.

EASY CBD RECIPES TO TRY AT HOME

CBD LEMON SALAD DRESSING

Salads are an incredible way to get all the vitamins, nutrients and minerals you need in a single bowl of fresh greens, fruits and veggies. No one can refute the health benefits. But the taste of salads can fall seriously short without a flavorful dressing to bring the ingredients together. Dressings not only gratify your tastebuds, but provide an extra nutritional punch–especially when you add CBD!

Pro tip: Try this dressing with complementary flavors like arugula and sweet dried fruit.

What you need:

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 ½ tablespoon olive oil
• 1 dropper full of Tikum Hemp CBD oil

How to do it:

Whisk together lemon juice, honey, mustard, and salt until combined. Drizzle in the olive and CBD oil and whisk until emulsified. That’s it!

CBD MOSCOW MULE

The Moscow Mule was the first vodka-based cocktail invented in the US and remains one of the healthiest ways to imbibe. This is because Moscow Mules incorporate ginger beer, a fermented beverage with probiotics, along with lime juice, which delivers a hefty dose of vitamin C. Whether you choose to include vodka or not, the Moscow Mule is a delicious and refreshing drink that can only be enhanced with an extra shot of CBD.

What you need:

• 6 oz  ginger beer
• 2 oz vodka
• ½ oz lime juice
• ½ dropper full of Tikum Hemp CBD oil
• Lime wedge

How to do it:

1. First pour the ginger beer, vodka, and lime juice into a glass over plenty of crushed ice.
2. Add your desired dose of CBD oil and stir.
3. Finally, garnish with a wedge of lime.

CBD BROWNIES

THC has traditionally held a monopoly on what you might consider a cannabis brownie. But make no mistake. You can absolutely bake a decadent, non-psychoactive treat with CBD. Brownies are an enjoyable way to consume CBD and they are simple to make. Here’s what you’ll need for your first batch of CBD brownies.

Pro tip: For an easier recipe, you can also add CBD oil to the ingredients in your favorite box recipes brownies.

What you need:

• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup flour
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 5 ml (100 full droppers) of Tikum Hemp CBD oil

*Makes 9 servings

How to do it:

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and CBD oil until blended.
3. Add two eggs and stir.
4. Mix flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl until blended.
5. Combine the content of both bowls into one and stir well.
6. Pour batter into a greased 9×9 baking tray.
7. Bake for 30 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before cutting.
9. Enjoy!

CBD INFUSED FOCACCIA BREAD

Focaccia is one of the yummiest and most straightforward yeast-breads you can make at home. Since the recipe calls for olive oil, you can easily combine it with CBD. If you’ve ever tasted focaccia, you know this bread contains a crisp outside and a chewy inside that’s lovely to serve with soups and stews, or eat all on its own. This CBD recipe is great for both beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

What you need:

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup warm water
• ¼ teaspoon honey or another sweetener
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 6ml (12 full droppers)of Tikum Hemp CBD oil

*Makes ~ 15 servings

How to do it:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine olive oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and pepper on low heat. Stir occasionally for 5 or 10 minutes until aromatic, but before the garlic begins to brown.
2. Remove pan from heat and stir in CBD oil. Set aside.
3. Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in a large bowl. Stir a few times and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Add 1 cup of flour and ¼ cup of the olive oil mixture to the bowl with yeast. Stir a few times until moist and let sit for another 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the remaining flour and salt. When the dough comes together, place it on a floured surface and knead about 15 times until smooth.
6. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let rise for 1 hour.
7. After an hour, heat the oven to 450 degrees F.
8. Transfer the dough to a greased 9×13 inch baking sheet and press it down into the pan. Create dimples with your fingers and drizzle in the remaining olive oil mixture. Let the dough rise for another 20 minutes until it’s slightly puffed.
9. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool before cutting.

There you have it. Four simple and scrumptious recipes to incorporate CBD into your diet every day. Let the wellness begin!

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