CBD is becoming the hot new ingredient in the kitchen, with more users trying to incorporate the compound in their diet. Several CBD infused ingredients are available, including honey and chocolate, which makes the recipe healthy and delicious.
Here are seven elegant ways of infusing CBD into your diet for a flavor-filled treat.
1. CBD Coffee – Cacao Coffee
Longing for a hot brew to enjoy a cozy winter evening? Well, this CBD infused cacao coffee recipe is the perfect drink to snuggle on cold days.
What You Need
- ½ cup CBD infused coffee powder
- 2 cups full cream milk
- ¾ cup cacao powder
- ¼ cup of sugar
- 2 Tbsp Hot Water
How To Prepare
- Heat milk over a saucepan in simmer.
- Add cacao powder, coffee powder, sugar in a cup and add 2 tablespoons of hot water.
- Stir the powder thoroughly using a spoon or blend till the texture turns creamy.
- Add the hot milk and stir to serve.
2. CBD Tincture – Greens Smoothie
A mixed green smoothie enriched with the goodness of immune-boosting ingredients, including CBD, is the perfect choice for refreshing morning and glowing skin.
What You Need
- ¼ cup banana
- ¼ cup mixed frozen berries
- ¼ cup tropical fruit mix
- ¼ cup spinach
- ¼ cup kale
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon CBD tincture
- Fresh mint leaves
How To Prepare
- Add all the fruits, greens, and half cup of milk in a blender and blend till smooth.
- Add the remaining half cup of milk, tincture, and chia seeds to the blender and blend.
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve
3. CBD Chocolate – Red Wine Fudge Topping
Craving for some delicious creamy ice cream fudge? Try this simple red wine sauce recipe with CBD infusion that makes it a little more fun and edgy.
What You Need
- ¼ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¾ cup red wine
- ¾ cup whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups CBD infused chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
How To Prepare
- Place a saucepan on the stove and add the red wine, cream, sugar, cacao powder, a pinch of salt, and 1 cup of chocolate.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat and bring to boil. Simmer and cook for five minutes.
- Remove mixture from heat.
- In a bowl, add vanilla extract, butter, and mix thoroughly.
- Add the sauce mixture to the butter and stir. Add ½ cup of chocolate and mix until smooth.
- Let the sauce cool down for about 30 minutes before using it over a scoop of ice cream.
4. CBD Finishing Oil
Finishing oils are crucial to add a glazy and fancy touch to your simple homemade pasta and salads. Try this CBD finishing oil that can add an enriching flavor profile to your recipe.
What You Need
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 6 leaves fresh basil
- 2 cups CBD infused olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
What You Need
- Add the olive oil and herbs to a jar and let it infuse for a few hours.
- Use a funnel to filter the oil and transfer it to a bottle.
- Refrigerate the oil and use it within three days.
5. CBD Cocktail Bitters
Bitters make every cocktail perfect with their flawless flavors. Here is a homemade bitter recipe with CBD to give a bold and soothing twist to your cocktail parties.
What You Need
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon anise seeds
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon dried orange peel
- 1 teaspoon CBD tincture
- 2 cups of grain alcohol
- 4 cups of water
- ¾ cups of sugar
How To Prepare
- Add half of all the herbs and the grain alcohol to a mason jar and cover it.
- Let the mixture infuse in a cool, dark place for about fifteen days. Make sure to shake the jar every day.
- Use a cheesecloth to strain the mixture and keep aside.
- Muddle the rest of the spices into a fine mixture and boil it with 4 cups of water. Transfer to a mason jar and let the mixture sit for about seven days.
- In a pan, caramelize sugar over medium heat until it liquidizes and becomes dark brown.
- Add equal portions of water and alcohol mixture, and the sugar. Stir thoroughly to mix the ingredients and let the jar sit for five days.
- Strain and pour into a bitters bottle. You can store without refrigeration for twelve months.
6. CBD Coconut Water – Coconut Lime Mint Ice Tea
A refreshing glass of iced tea with a touch of CBD is the perfect way to enjoy this cannabinoid this summer.
What You Need
- 3 black tea bags
- 3 cups CBD infused Coconut water
- 2 cups honey
- ¼ cup thinly sliced lime
- ¼ cup mint leaves
How To Prepare
- In a mason jar or pitcher, add the tea bags and pour about ¼ cup of hot water.
- Add lime slices and mint and let the mixture infuse for about an hour.
- Remove the tea bags from the jar and add honey.
- Top off with 3 cups of chilled coconut water and serve.
7. CBD Honey – Cinnamon Honey Creme Brulee
Whipping a delicious Crème Brulee becomes all the more perfect with CBD honey that gives this amazing dessert a touch of herbal notes.
What You Need
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups thickened cream
- ½ cup CBD infused honey
- 8 large egg yolks
- Salt
How To Prepare
- Place a saucepan over medium flame and add cream, milk, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon sticks.
- Simmer and stir for a few minutes and remove from heat.
- Let the cream mixture cool for about an hour. Strain the mixture and set aside.
- Add honey and ½ cup of caster sugar to a saucepan and simmer to dissolve completely.
- In a bowl, whisk egg white and add ½ cup of sugar. Slowly add the cream mixture and the sugar mixture to the egg and whisk to get a creamy mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius. Divide the custard into 8 small ramekins and place on a roasting pan.
- Add water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the cups.
- Bake for about 50 minutes and make sure the consistency is still wobbly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool. Cover with a plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of the custard and caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch or preheated grill to a golden color before serving.
Try these unique and incredible ways of incorporating CBD into your diet to add amazing flavors to this versatile cannabinoid.
