The concept of cooking with cannabis oil has become so popular in Canada since the past several years ago. Considering how many cannabis products are out there, it’s not a surprise at all that cannabis oil exists and not only that, actually beneficial to the user.
Nowadays, you can find many cannabis oil products on the market and many recipes that you can use with cannabis oil.
If you think about it cannabis oil has the potential to be superior to ordinary cooking oils. Cannabis can interact and work directly with the endocannabinoid system or ECS, which is involved in maintaining homeostasis in the body. The ECS is known to be involved in various diseases and important regulatory functions.
So you might have already gotten a great idea of why cannabis could give you some health benefits. Cooking with cannabis oil now seems like a win-win solution for everyone. Some people are looking for health benefits, some people are only looking for fun, and some are looking for both. No matter what the reasons are, cannabis oil is a versatile product that can be used with various recipes.
If you are planning to get into cannabis oil and want to have a ton of fun with it, prepare to explore different fun recipes that you can try. In this article, we are going to learn more about these fun recipes.
1. Salad dressing
Healthy, tasty, and easy to make, there is no better recipe than salad dressing. This certainly is on the top of many people’s lists in Canada when it comes to recipes with cannabis oil. You can easily do this recipe and enjoy it with any mixed salad:
The ingredients:
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¾ cup cannabis oil (olive oil or avocado oil)
Simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together before serving the mixture with your favorite salad. Of course, you need to measure the dosage first before serving so you can keep track of the dose and effects. The dressing can be stored in a fridge to be used later.
2. Golden latte
This recipe is also simple and easy, yet healthy and tasty. Golden latte is known to be an effective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, mainly due to the curcumin inside it. This recipe is also an example of a popular way of consuming turmeric.
The ingredients:
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 3 cups coconut, almond, or oat milk
- 1 tbsp cannabis-infused coconut oil
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- A tbsp of maple syrup if you want
Simply mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan and whisk over medium heat until hot enough. Serve immediately. This recipe is enough for 2 servings. If you are looking for a recipe that could ease the symptoms of certain ailments like Alzheimer’s, insomnia, and diabetes, then you can always pick this one.
3. Cannabis-infused tea
Yes, of course, you can mix your cannabis oil with tea. This recipe is one of the best cannabis recipes for people who love both cannabis and tea. You can easily infuse the benefits of cannabis into your tea with cannabis oil, even homemade ones.
You can stir the cannabis oil into your favorite tea when it’s soothing in a warm mug. Also, you can store your cannabis oil and use it whenever you want to stir it into your tea.
4. CBD-infused guacamole
Who doesn’t love guacamole? This Mexican dipping sauce is popular for its deliciousness and simplicity among Canadians. Add CBD into the mix and you get improved guacamole. You can use guacamole as a dip for all your chips and snacks normally.
The ingredients:
- ½ medium onion finely diced
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 3 medium ripe avocados, peeled, halved, and seeded
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 small tomatoes, diced and seeded
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- ½ jalapeno pepper fine chopped
- 1 mL of cannabis oil
Put the avocados in a mortar or bowl and mash them to paste. Add salt, cumin, garlic, cayenne pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, tomatoes, and lime juice. Add your cannabis oil into the mixture and stir.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 2 hours. The guacamole is ready to be served.
5. French toast
Another simple yet tasty recipe Canadians can try is cannabis-infused French toast. This recipe is awesome, and you can add extra luxurious ingredients on top of that. Brush 2 slices of bread with cannabis oil.
In a wide bowl, beat eggs and milk, and dip the slices of bread into the mixture. Use a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, and add the slices of bread. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Turn them over and repeat.
Conclusion
Cannabis oil is awesome, you can pretty much make anything you want and experiment as much as you want. For starters, you can start with these five awesome and easy recipes. Once you get the hang of it, you can go with other recipes.
