Hungry? Craving something sweet? Having a party? Need to feel relaxed? Want a good night’s sleep? There are so many reasons making your own CBD brownies is an excellent idea! The blend of warm, chocolatey deliciousness and soothing and effective addition of CBD makes this a popular dessert (or treat!) that’s perfect for any occasion.
Making your own CBD brownies is surprisingly simple! We have concocted the perfect recipe for you, including tasty ingredients and the perfect dose of CBD oil. So read on to find out what CBD brownies are, what they can do for you, and how to make some today!
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What Are CBD Brownies?
Be careful asking questions like these! Because once you learn the answer, you won’t be able to resist making some for yourself. So before you read onward, make sure you have time set aside to not only bake brownies. But to eat some!
CBD brownies are, quite simply, brownies that contain CBD oil. We all know the reason we love brownies. They are delicious, moist, and chocolatey. Some people even love those corner pieces with the crispy outer layer. You can add chocolate chips. You can make them vegan. Brownies are a yummy treat that nobody can resist.
So why add CBD oil? Okay, while brownies are irresistibly delicious, let’s not lie and say they are the healthiest thing to eat. These are meant to be an indulgent treat! But why not add some health benefits to your tasty dessert?
CBD oil is essentially CBD that was extracted from hemp. It’s non-psychoactive, which means it won’t get you high.
Instead, CBD interacts with the receptors in your body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS keeps your body balanced and maintains a sense of well-being. The receptors are found in every major system in your body, including the digestive, immune, and nervous systems.
When CBD interacts with these receptors, it may have a variety of positive effects on your body and mind. So bite into a warm brownie and feel happiness from its chocolatey goodness. The CBD oil will do the rest!
What Are the Benefits of CBD Edibles?
CBD edibles are growing in popularity within the CBD market for a variety of impactful and important reasons. Let’s take a closer look at what makes a CBD brownie more than just an addictive dessert.
Alternative to Smoking
Smoking CBD flower or vaping CBD oil are popularly portrayed ways to experience the benefits of CBD. But not everyone enjoys the act of smoking or vaping. Others might also have conditions that make it difficult. CBD edibles are a great option for people that want an alternative.
They’re Delicious
Okay, did we mention that CBD brownies are delicious? CBD edibles offer unique flavors that make the process of taking CBD even more enjoyable. You can suck on a sweet CBD lollipop or chomp down on a CBD oatmeal cookie. There’s a CBD edible for all taste buds and preferences. And the best part is that the added flavors and ingredients won’t take away from the benefits of the CBD itself.
Easy Dosage
CBD edibles can be bought online or made yourself. This makes it very easy to add your own preferred dose of CBD into each serving.
Customizable Ingredients
Since you can make CBD edibles yourself, you can do more than add the right CBD dosage. You can also create recipes or add ingredients that meet your specific needs. If you’re vegan, you can make vegan desserts! If you want to add fun flavors, go right on ahead! Allergies or sensitivities? You can make a treat that’s perfect for you and your family.
It’s Fun and Social
CBD edibles are a lot of fun to eat and make. They are delicious. They are tasty. And the best part is that you can eat them with friends. CBD edibles like cupcakes and brownies are perfect for parties. It’s a great way to enjoy CBD edibles socially without having to pass around a vape. You can even try having a CBD bakeoff at your next social event!
Long-Lasting Effects
CBD edibles are the way to go if you want to feel those sublime sensations all day! Because edibles pass through your digestive tract, your body takes its time processing the CBD. As a result, you can feel the effects of an edible for up to 6 hours
Ways to Cook with CBD
CBD oil can be easily added to almost any recipe you can think of, meaning there’s a perfect meal or treat for every occasion. Here are some of the best recipes that can be improved with a bit of CBD!
Pizza
This one is SUPER easy and absolutely fantastic for social events. Either provide pizza crust for everyone at the party and let them make their own CBD pizzas with their toppings of choice for a fun competition or simply bring out various pizzas for everyone to try.
Make your pizza how you always would! Mushroom? Meatball? Dessert? Then when you take it out of the oven, drizzle on some CBD oil. It’s really that simple.
Pancakes
There’s nothing better than waking up and smelling pancake batter, walking into the kitchen, and eating some warm, fluffy pancakes with syrup on top. Oh wait, there is! When you’re making the pancake batter, drop in your desired dose of CBD oil! Then make the pancakes. This is a great way to start the morning. Yummy breakfast with the added benefits of CBD oil without extra effort.
Tea
Speaking of starting the morning right, try adding CBD oil to your tea and then mix it around. From there, enjoy your tea with the positive effects of CBD oil. What’s great about CBD tea is that you can add whatever ingredients you’d like, making it perfect for an energizing morning or relaxing, calming evening. Chamomile CBD tea before bed? Yes, please.
Salad
In case you didn’t think salad could get any healthier. The best way to add CBD oil to your salad is to include it in the dressing. Simply drop some CBD oil into your dressing of choice and shake it. This will mix up the dressing and CBD, allowing it to spread evenly over your salad. You can also add salad ingredients to a big bowl, drizzle in some CBD oil, and toss it!
Cookies
Now here’s a fun treat. When you’re making your cookie mix simply add CBD oil as an ingredient. That way you can have CBD oil in the perfect cookies for you. Whether it’s oatmeal or double chocolate chip, the addition of CBD oil will add a healthy twist that gives the batch of cookies unexpected benefits beyond their deliciousness.
Stir Fry
Whether you sprinkle CBD oil directly onto your stir fry ingredients as they are mixed in a wok or add it to the stir fry sauce of your choice, it’s very easy to add CBD to any stir fry dish. Whether it’s beef and peppers or chicken and mushrooms, it’s always beneficial to add CBD to the mix.
Smoothies
For busy people and athletes, sometimes smoothies and other drinks are the perfect way to start the day right. You get to pick the fruit you’d like and the base of your choice, making each smoothie perfect for your current mood and cravings. Simply add CBD oil into the blender along with the other ingredients and blend until it’s smooth. You can either pour into a glass and drink right then or add to a bottle to bring with you to the gym.
Granola Bars
No-bake granola bars are a healthy and filling snack that’s easy to make. Adding CBD oil is a great way to boost the health benefits of this tasty treat. Now your granola bar will provide an extra boost of energy, focus, and positivity. What a great way to start your day!
Popcorn
At the movies? Cuddling on the couch with a good TV show? It’s time to pop some popcorn! You know what makes popcorn an even better snack? Butter. And want to make it even more better-er? CBD oil. Since there’s so much delicious butter, you can easily digest CBD oil and feel its effects, making it a great combo for your next film. Popcorn and candy? How about popcorn and CBD oil!
Pasta
Who doesn’t love a bowl of pasta? Pasta is always a satisfying meal, especially when you add various toppings like butter, sauce, and cheese. CBD oil can also be a great addition! All you have to do is add the CBD oil to the sauce and mix it together until it’s evenly distributed. Then you just pour the sauce onto your pasta and enjoy!
How to Make Your Own CBD Brownies
And now the recipe you’ve been waiting for: CBD brownies! This is one of the most popular ways to eat CBD. That’s because it’s super easy to make and it’s addictively delicious and satisfying. We have the perfect CBD brownie recipe below. The following dessert is gluten-free, grain-free, and even dairy-free!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: Nine
Ingredients
- 3 eggs (large!)
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 2 tbsp prepared coffee
- 1 cup chocolate chips (vegan!)
- 1/4 tsp salt (pink!)
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp coconut oil
- Hollyweed CBD oil
The biggest question now is how much CBD oil you add to the recipe. There are two options with Hollyweed’s CBD oil that you should consider:
Option 1: 10ml of 300mg = 22mg per CBD brownie
Option 2: 10ml of 600mg = 44mg per CBD brownie
The first option is considered a regular dose. This is good for mild symptoms and ailments, like joint soreness or skin redness. People looking to feel comforted and relaxed or focused and inspired will take regular doses about every eight hours or twice a day.
The second option is a strong dose. This is for people who feel that the regular dose isn’t enough. You might be experiencing more discomfort or feeling extra upset. People usually work their way up to a strong dose. But don’t worry. You can easily reduce the amount or not take CBD at all and you won’t experience withdrawals.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Find a medium bowl and combine the egg and coconut sugar inside it.
- You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat the mixture on high until it’s light and fluffy, which is usually about three to five minutes.
- Stir in the almond flour, coconut flour, cacao powder, cooled liquid coffee, and vanilla extract. Do this until they are combined properly.
- Grab a small saucepan and put it over low heat on the stove.
- Combine coconut oil and chocolate chips in the pan and keep it over the heat until the chocolate has melted.
- Remove from the heat, and then add the Hollyweed CBD oil.
- Stir this mixture until it’s completely smooth.
- Pour this mixture into the brownie batter from earlier. Stir them together
- Add the remaining chocolate chips once it’s combined properly.
- Use parchment paper to line a baking pan (9×9″).
- Pour the brownie batter into the pan, filling all corners evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, using a toothpick to check when it’s ready. The toothpick should basically not be coated in wet batter but also shouldn’t be completely free of batter (that means it will be too dry).
- When done, remove the brownies from the oven. Let it cool completely on your counter or a wire rack.
- When it’s cooled, cut the brownies into nine equal squares.
- Serve!
What are the Effects of CBD Brownies?
By now you’re probably thinking, “These sound very delicious. But what will eating CBD brownies do?” So CBD brownies have a lot of positive effects on your mood and comfort. They help your ECS maintain a sense of well-being and balance. Here are the most common benefits people experience:
Soothes Discomfort
Many people use CBD to minimize physical discomfort, including joint swelling and skin irritation. CBD may reduce swelling, which makes it perfect after a challenging workout or long day. CBD can leave you feeling comforted and relaxed.
Reduces Negative Feelings
Some research suggests that CBD may changes how the brain interacts with serotonin, reducing any nervousness you may experience. CBD can make you feel calm as these types of feelings slip away. Instead, you’ll have focus, inspiration, and a clear mind.
Promotes Sleep
Not only will you be able to sleep easier when you have less physical discomfort and negative thoughts, but CBD is known to inspire deeper sleep. People often take it before bed to inspire a restful night. You’ll wake up feeling rejuvenated and energized. Eat a CBD brownie, grab a good book, and curl up under the covers.
Encourages Appetite
CBD won’t give you the munchies. Don’t worry, you won’t eat the entire batch of brownies! But CBD might help reduce stomach discomfort, queasiness, and other symptoms associated with sickness. You’ll be able to eat a balanced diet and stay active when you take CBD.
Are CBD Brownies Legal?
Even though the concept of CBD brownies might remind you of edibles that get people high, CBD brownies do not. CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t have intoxicating elements that will give you those unwanted side effects.
Because CBD is not intoxicating, all CBD products throughout the United States became legal when the Farm Bill passed in 2018. As long as they contain below 0.3% THC, it’s legal to produce, manufacture, sell, buy, and use CBD products in all 50 states. So that means CBD brownies are 100% legal!
Final Thoughts – How to Make Your Own CBD Brownies
CBD brownies are one of the most popular CBD edibles out there. It’s hard to resist these gooey, moist, delicious chocolate treats. And this is especially true if you added frosting or chocolate chips. But okay, brownies aren’t the most healthy.
But that’s where CBD comes in. Enjoy the tastiness of a brownie and the health benefits of CBD at the same time! CBD will improve your mood, soothe your body, and promote overall well-being and balance.
And if you’re looking for something lighter, remember you can always add Hollyweed’s CBD oil to almost any recipe, including smoothies, teas, and salads! CBD edibles are a great way to enjoy CBD while also eating the perfect meal for any occasion.
