5 Easy Cannabis-Infused Recipes for Home

Hey there! Looking to try your hand at making some cannabis-infused goodies? I’ve got some simple recipes for you. Remember, always decarb your cannabis first to activate the THC, and enjoy responsibly.

1. Cannabis Butter (Cannabutter): The perfect base for many recipes

Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 ounce cannabis, ground and decarboxylated

Instructions:

1. Decarb the Cannabis: Preheat your oven to 245°F (120°C). Spread the ground cannabis evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 30–40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
2. Melt the Butter: In a saucepan, combine butter and water and heat over low until the butter melts.
3.Add Cannabis: Stir in the decarboxylated cannabis and simmer on low heat for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally. Make sure it doesn’t boil.
4. Strain: Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth into a bowl, squeezing to get all the butter out. Discard the leftover plant material.
5. Cool and Store: Let it cool, then refrigerate until the butter solidifies. Pour off any remaining water.

2. Cannabis Brownies: Classic and yummy, these brownies are always a hit

Ingredients:
- 1 cup cannabutter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix melted cannabutter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Check if it’s done by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting them into squares.

3.Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil: Perfect for drizzling over salads or cooking light dishes

Ingredients:
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 ounce cannabis, ground and decarboxylated

Instructions:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the olive oil and cannabis.
2.Heat Slowly: Simmer over low heat for 2–3 hours, keeping the temperature around 200°F (93°C). Stir occasionally.
3. Strain: Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth into a jar, squeezing to extract all the oil. Discard the leftover plant material.
4. Store: Store in a cool, dark place.

4. Cannabis-Infused Gummy Bears: A fun and discreet way to enjoy cannabis

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup cannabis-infused coconut oil
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
- 1 package (3 oz) flavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin

Instructions:

1. Melt Oil and Honey: In a saucepan, combine the cannabis-infused coconut oil and honey over low heat until melted.
2. Add Gelatin: Add the flavored gelatin and unflavored gelatin to the mixture, stirring constantly until fully dissolved.
3. Combine and Pour: Gradually add the cold water while stirring. Once fully combined, pour the mixture into gummy bear molds.
4. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the gummies are firm.
5. Store: Remove the gummies from the molds and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

5. Cannabis Tea: A soothing way to enjoy cannabis

Ingredients:
- 1 gram decarboxylated cannabis
- 1 tea bag of your choice
- 1 cup hot water
- Milk, cream, or coconut oil (for fat content to bind with THC)
- Honey or sugar to taste

Instructions:
1. Prepare Cannabis: Place the decarboxylated cannabis in a tea infuser.
2. Steep Tea: Boil water and pour over the tea bag and cannabis-infused tea infuser in a cup.
3. Add Fat: Add a splash of milk, cream, or a teaspoon of coconut oil to help THC bind.
4. Sweeten: Sweeten with honey or sugar as desired.
5. Steep and Serve: Let it steep for 5–10 minutes. Remove the tea bag and infuser, then enjoy.

*** Always remember to label your cannabis-infused creations clearly and store them safely out of reach of children and pets. Start with small servings to understand your tolerance and enjoy responsibly!