COOKING WITH CBD: 5 BEST RECIPES YOU MUST TRY!

CBD is becoming increasingly popular due to its medicinal properties. What you may not know is how great CBD can be used in your favourite recipes! Whether you're looking for a way to incorporate CBD into your diet or want to explore new flavors, you've come to the right place. Because in this article, we're going to introduce you to 5 unique CBD recipes that will expand your culinary horizons while giving you all the benefits of this amazing hemp-derived substance.

Why cook with CBD?

Cooking with CBD has many benefits:

• CBD is known for its potential therapeutic effects. It can help reduce anxiety, pain, inflammation and many other ailments. Incorporating CBD into your food can be a natural way to incorporate this substance into your daily life.
• For those who want to take CBD but want to be discreet while doing so, incorporating CBD into your food is a great solution.
• Some people are bothered by the taste of pure CBD oil. Cooking with CBD will allow its taste to be masked when combined with other ingredients.
• Taking CBD in food can have a longer-lasting effect compared to other methods because the body has to digest the food and CBD is released into the bloodstream gradually.
• Cooking with certain ingredients that contain fats can potentially increase the bioavailability of CBD, meaning the body can absorb and use more CBD.

5 best recipes with CBD

CBD is great to combine with different ingredients, so you can not only enrich your diet with new flavours, but also benefit from its potential health benefits. Whether you're a sweet or savoury lover, below you'll find 5 recipes with CBD that you should definitely try.

Recipe #1: CBD Smoothie with Avocado and Mint

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 handful of spinach
• a few fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
• 1-1.5 cup almond milk
• a few drops of CBD oil
• ice cubes

Procedure:

1. Halve the avocado, pit it and scoop out the flesh into a blender.
2. Add the spinach, mint leaves, honey (or syrup) and almond milk.
3. Blend until smooth enough to blend.
4. Add a few drops of CBD oil according to your preference and blend again.
5. If you prefer a cooler version, you can add ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie is cool enough.

Tips and tricks for the best result:

• If you want more protein in your smoothie, add a scoop of protein powder ( hemp protein is great, for example).
• For an exotic touch, add half a mashed banana or a few pieces of pineapple.
• For better nutritional value, sprinkle the smoothie with seeds such as flax, chia or hemp seeds.
• Start with a smaller amount of almond milk and gradually add it as needed until you reach your desired consistency.

Recipe 2: CBD Chocolate Brownies

Ingredients:

• 200 g dark chocolate
• 150 g butter (or coconut oil)
• 200 g icing sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 120 g plain flour
• 25 g cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• a few drops of CBD oil

Procedure:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C. Line a baking tin with baking paper.
2. In a small saucepan, slowly melt the chocolate with the butter. Stir until a smooth mixture forms. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. Add the sugar, eggs , vanilla extract to the bowl and mix thoroughly. Add the melted chocolate and mix again.
4. Sift the flour, cocoa and salt through a sieve.
5. Finally, add a few drops of CBD oil and mix thoroughly again.
6. Pour the batter into the tin and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
7. Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and then enjoy.

Tips and tricks for the best result:

• Do not bake the brownies for too long. Too much brownie baking loses its softness.
• Use agood quality dark chocolate with a higher cocoa content.
• You can add chopped nuts, such as walnuts or hazelnuts, to the batter for extra crunch and flavour.
• After removing from the oven, you can place the brownie tin in ice water for a few minutes. A quick chill will stop the baking process and the brownies will stay soft.

Recipe 3: Salad with CBD dressing

Ingredients:

• Mixed leaf lettuce (watercress, arugula, baby spinach, iceberg lettuce, etc.)
• 1 sliced tomato
• 1/2 cucumber sliced
• 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
• 50 g feta cheese
• a few olives (optional)

For the CBD dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
• a few drops of CBD oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. In a large bowl , mix the lettuce, tomato, cucumber and onion.
2. In a smaller bowl , mix all the ingredients for the dressing: olive oil, vinegar, honey (or syrup), CBD oil, salt and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients well with the dressing.
4. Arrange the finished salad on plates, sprinkle with feta cheese and add olives if desired.

Tips and tricks for the best result:

• Add chicken or tofu for a protein boost.
• Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds or hemp seeds over the salad to add crunch and increase its nutritional value.
• Use fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley or dill, for a stronger flavour.
• You can also add pomegranate to the salad to give it a sweet and sour twist.
• If you prefer a creamier dressing, you can add a spoonful of Greek yoghurt to the mixture.

Recipe 4: CBD tea with lavender

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dried lavender (or 2-3 sprigs fresh)
• 1 bag of your favorite black or green tea (optional)
• a few drops of CBD oil
• 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
• hot water

Procedure:

1. Place the dried lavender and tea bag in a mug.
2. Pour boiling water over them and allow to infuse for 3-5 minutes. For a stronger lavender flavor, you can steep the tea longer.
3. After infusing, remove the tea bag and lavender (if you used dried, strain the tea through a sieve).
4. Add the CBD oil and honey (or syrup) to the tea and stir thoroughly.

Tips and tricks for best results:

• If you prefer fruity flavours, you can add a slice of lemon or orange.
• For a winter option, you can try adding cloves or cinnamon.
• For a refreshing summer option, you can chill the tea in the fridge and serve with ice cubes.

Recipe 5: CBD pralines with nuts and dried fruit

Ingredients:

• 200 g dark chocolate
• 100 ml whipping cream
• 25-50 mg CBD oil
• 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
• 100 g chopped nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts)
• 50 g dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, apricots)
• cocoa for coating

Procedure:

1. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Once it starts to heat up (but before it starts to boil), remove it from the heat.
2. Add the chocolate broken into small pieces and stir until completely melted.
3. Add the butter and CBD oil to the chocolate mixture and mix thoroughly.
4. Add chopped nuts and dried fruit to the chocolate mixture and mix well.
5. Let the mixture cool at room temperature and then place it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
6. Once the mixture is stiff enough, scoop out small portions with a spoon and shape them into balls.
7. Roll the balls in the cocoa.
8. Store the pralines in the fridge in a sealed container.

Tips and tricks for best results:

• The pralines can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• Let the pralines sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving to improve their taste and consistency.
• If the dried fruit is too hard, soak it in water for a while to soften it. You can also use rum or other alcohol to give the dried fruit a stronger flavour.
• For a stronger flavour, you can roast the nuts briefly in a pan before using them.

A few words in conclusion

Cooking with CBD brings a whole new dimension to gastronomy. Whether you're looking for a way to improve your culinary skills or just want to try out the potential benefits of CBD, these 5 recipes are a great place to start. Whether you choose the delicious CBD-infused chocolate brownies or the refreshing CBD smoothie with avocado and mint, you're sure to enjoy. So feel free to try these recipes and discover new ways to use CBD in the kitchen.

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