The holidays are truly the best time to relax and spend more moments with your loved ones. It’s also the season where you inevitably gain a few pounds due to the delicious meals that are laid out on the table every day for everyone to enjoy. 

 If you’re in charge of the cooking, then why not whip up something new this year and make your holiday dishes even more delicious and special? You can throw in a special ingredient to really shake things up—and something like CBD oil will really bring out the best in your festivities!

Since becoming legal in the UK, CBD has offered various uses for people in need. It can be used through processed creams, oils, and edibles. You can also apply CBD to add flavour to your home cooking! 

Now you don’t have to look elsewhere to find inspiration to try CBD-infused recipes. Keep reading below to find out some ways you can use CBD to make your new holiday speciality!

A Cup of Hot Chocolate With a Twist

Adding cannabis oil to your hot chocolate can improve your experience and truly bring out the flavour of your drink—which is perfect when all you want to do is wear a soft sweater and sit by the fire, all warm and cosy. Aside from CBD, you can also throw in some lavender for a pleasant aroma alongside the smell of warm chocolate.

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
  • Cocoa powder
  • Maple syrup
  • Vanilla
  • Sea salt
  • Flavourless CBD oil

Instructions:

  1. Boil the milk in a pot over medium-low heat.
  2. Grab the dried culinary lavender and throw it in the pot. Cover it and leave it to soak for ten minutes.
  3. Once it’s ready, strain the mixture to remove the lavender leaves from the milk.
  4. Pour milk into a pitcher and mix in cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt.
  5. Don’t forget to add flavourless CBD oil for the final touch.
  6. Stir your mixture accordingly and pour it into a mug to serve.

Golden Milk Popsicles with Added Flavor

Making popsicles is one way to feel refreshed during the holidays because it offers the perfect amount of sweetness to keep you satisfied and energised. By adding a dash of CBD, it allows you to savour your state of relaxation, especially when family gatherings can be quite stressful at one point. 

Ingredients: 

  • 1/3 cup nut milk
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 4 teaspoons CBD coconut oil
  • 1-14 oz can of full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/3 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk powder

 

Instructions:

  1. Prepare a small saucepan and put together the nut milk, honey, CBD coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut milk powder, ginger, and vanilla.
  2. Set the fire to medium heat and mix the ingredients until it becomes smooth.
  3. Bring out your popsicle mould and pour the contents of your mixture, and freeze them for three hours. For best results, let them sit in the freezer overnight before serving.

Dark Chocolate Peppermint with a Hidden Treat

The holidays aren’t the same without eating chocolates—no one’s ever too old for it! By adding peppermint and chocolate together, you can really feel the spirit of Christmas come alive. And with some hemp oil to top it off, you have just achieved the right flavour to loosen your body and have a good time.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup dark cacao powder
  • 8 drops sweetener
  • 3 ml mint CBD oil
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint

Instructions:

  1. Combine the coconut oil, dark cacao powder, sweetener, and mint CBD oil in a bowl and pop it in the freezer for about two minutes.
  2. Bring the mixture out of the freezer and drizzle the peppermint all over it. Put the mixture back in the freezer and let it sit for a while.
  3. Once it’s ready, bring it out and break it into pieces for sharing.

Conclusion 

Try out the recipes above to liven up your holiday season, and you can expect to spend your days filled with joy and endless pleasure. You can also adjust the amount of CBD oil according to your preference, to ensure your experience is worth all the effort of cooking up new recipes! 

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