Edibles don’t have to be limited to sweets like cookies or brownies. Cannabis can be paired with healthy eating to provide many great benefits. If you’re new to healthy eating with cannabis, this guide will help you get started with over 40 delicious recipes to try.
Can you pair cannabis consumption with a healthy lifestyle to get great results?
Speaking from the perspective of a registered dietitian nutritionist and a certified holistic cannabis practitioner, the answer is YES, absolutely!
Cannabis consumption and healthy eating are perfect for living a healthy lifestyle and naturally improving your health and wellness.
Thousands of people, many inside my Well With Cannabis Community, have found relief from their worst symptoms by simply changing their diet and adding cannabis to their lifestyle.
In this guide, I will show how cannabis can help you support your healthy lifestyle and share over 40 of my favorite healthy cannabis recipes.
Why Cannabis Works With Healthy Eating
Cannabis consumption works because the human body contains what is known as an endocannabinoid system (ECS).
The ECS maintains homeostasis within the body by acting as a balancing mechanism with the circulatory, nervous, and digestive systems.
Cannabinoids, like CBD and THC, found within the cannabis plant interact with endocannabinoid receptors throughout the body, triggering various effects.
Like cannabis, healthy eating can also help maintain homeostasis in the body.
With cannabis consumption and a healthy diet, you can address the root of your problems by healing yourself from the inside out.
You can do this by fueling your body with nutrients from whole foods, supplementing with natural medicine like cannabis, and incorporating daily movement.
When cannabis consumption is paired with clean eating and a healthy lifestyle, the benefits can be endless.
Feeling less than great? Looking for a little pick-me-up? This juice is the one for you. Made with an array of superfood ingredients like cannabis, this vibrant green juice tastes amazing, and we like to drink it to feel better when we’re under the weather. Maybe it will help you feel better, too!
These ginger turmeric cannabis wellness shots are a quick and easy, delicious way to enjoy a burst of nutritious superfoods like ginger, turmeric, and green apple with your choice of cannabis infusion options ranging from cannabis tinctures to cannabis concentrates.
Whether you’re starting your morning off right or planning a fun party or get-together, these cannabis-infused watermelon shooter shots are a nutrient-dense, quick and easy drink, complete with various cannabis infusion options.
We’re willing to bet that this drink will become your new favorite treat for summertime. Made in a blender instead of with a juicer, this lemonade retains all of the nutrients from the fruit, but is still light and delicious enough to sip on all day long.
This refreshing and rehydrating all-natural cannabis recovery drink is a homemade version of a electrolyte replacement sports drink, made with no artificial ingredients or sugars, and is perfect for a clean-eating lifestyle.
Discover how easy it is to make your own dairy and nut-free homemade hemp seed milk with a high-powered blender and a few pantry staples at home in under 30-minutes. Complete with flavor and cannabis infusion options along with great hemp milk benefits.
Learn how to make a delicious cannabis herbal tea, also known as tisane, using your favorite cannabis flowers along with other herbs and spices for a truly relaxing experience. Or infuse with cannabis oil, cannabutter, cannabis sugar, cannahoney and more. ,
Creamy and delicious, this chocolate mint smoothie makes a decadent breakfast, snack, or even dessert. The bananas and milk make for a light and creamy base, and the chocolate and mint come together to create the perfect, decadent flavor. The spinach is not noticeable in taste, but it does help to increase the nutritional benefits of this smoothie.
Dive into a refreshing, easy-to-make tropical banana mango cannabis smoothie, brimming with healthful fruits and veggies. Customize it with your choice of cannabis infusions and savor the delicious journey to wellness.
Raspberry Peach Cannabis-Infused Smoothie
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This delicious, refreshing raspberry peach smoothie features summers most abundant product paired with whole food ingredients for the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Made with Greek yogurt for additional calories and protein, this smoothie is creamy, delicious, and refreshing.
This creamy, easy-to-make blueberry lavender cannabis smoothie combines all-natural ingredients like blueberries, avocado, dried lavender flowers along with cannabis for a smoothie that brings about calm, happiness, and a sense of soothing relaxation – anytime of day.
This tropical green cannabis smoothie is a whole-food, plant-based, gluten-free treat that tastes amazing, can be made in just 5 minutes, and comes with multiple different cannabis infusion options.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day anytime with this homemade, creamy, minty cannabis-infused Shamrock Shake made with wholesome ingredients like spinach, mint, and bananas that make a plant-based, gluten-free drink that is incredibly delicious. This recipe includes multiple cannabis-infusion options for you to choose from.
This ultra-creamy, tropical, delicious smoothie is bursting with flavor from the mangoes and coconut milk. While not scientifically proven, there are anecdotal reports that mango can help enhance the effects of cannabis, thought to be likely due to the terpene myrcene present in mangos.
These no-bake, cannabis energy bites are a customizable, naturally vegan, gluten-free, and nutrient-dense snack that you can easily make with ingredients you already have on hand, complete with multiple cannabis infusion options to choose from.
This cannabis berry quinoa breakfast bowl is the perfect way to start your day wake and bake style! Naturally vegan and gluten-free, this cannabis-infused breakfast power bowl is packed with plant-based protein and important nutrients to help you stay full and focused all morning long.
Learn how to make a delicious cannabis olive oil at home with just a crockpot or slow cooker. This recipe is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to make a dairy-free, plant-based cannabis oil that can be used in many different recipes.
This easy, step-by-step beginner's guide will teach you how to make cannabis coconut oil at home in a crockpot. It is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to make a cannabis-infused oil that is vegan, dairy-free, and versatile enough to be used as a base for recipes and self-care products.
Learn how to infuse your own cannabis-infused peanut butter with multiple different infusion options. From using a small amount on top of your favorite cookie to building a tasty sandwich, the possibilities are endless. This creamy peanut butter is full ways to level up your cannabis edibles.
Made with fresh lemon juice and white balsamic vinegar this zesty lemon cannabis vinaigrette is perfect to pair with all of your favorite salads, act as a marinade for meats, or dip for your favorite crusty bread. Complete with multiple infusion options!
Learn how to make a delicious, tangy, creamy homemade cannabis ranch dressing with various ranch dressing options and multiple cannabis infusion options to fit any taste and dietary preference.
Use up all parts of your homegrown cannabis plant with basil and parsley in this easy-to-make, savory cannabis pesto that can be enjoyed as a dip, on meat, served over vegetables, swirled into pasta, used as a spread on sandwiches, and more.
Spice up your taco night with this spicy, flavorful cannabis-infused taco seasoning made with all-natural spices and decarbed cannabis flower or kief that can be used to season your choice of cannabis tacos, taco salads, fajitas, and more.
A unique twist on the classic party favorite, these cannabis-infused avocado deviled eggs are a savory, mayo-free, high protein, wholesome snack that comes complete with multiple cannabis infusion options to fit any taste.
This quick, easy, and delicious fresh cannabis salsa, also known as pico de gallo, is a great way to use up all of your garden-fresh produce, complete with your favorite herbal infusion option.
Fresh, zesty, delicious cannabis guacamole made with ripe avocados, fresh cilantro, and ground, decarbed cannabis for a quick and easy edible snack or side-dish everyone will love!
Use up your fresh summer herbs, tomatoes, and cucumbers quickly and easily with this delicious plant-based, gluten-free salad that comes together in just a few minutes. Complete with multiple infusion options!
Learn how to make your very own cannabis-infused beet hummus with vibrant lemon and garlic flavors. This easy-to-make, naturally vegan, and gluten-free hummus recipe comes together in just 10-minutes with a can of beans and a can of beets.
Everyone will love these crispy baked cannabis tofu bites, a mouthwatering, delicious, and naturally gluten-free entrée or snack. Not just for vegan or vegetarians, this is the perfect recipe for first-time tofu eaters or for those who want more plant-based, vegan, or vegetarian cannabis recipes in their diet.
This customizable cannabis-infused fish en papillote recipe is a healthy, quick, easy weeknight meal that is versatile and delicious. Find step-by-step instructions to cook in either parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Cannabis-Infused Strawberry Vinaigrette with Burrata Salad
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Learn how to make a delicious cannabis-infused strawberry vinaigrette with fresh strawberries, white balsamic vinegar, and cannabis oil to pair with a deliciously creamy strawberry burrata salad that is naturally low-carb and gluten-free.
Enjoy this fresh and delicious beet and walnut salad as a hearty plant-based, easy-to-prep meal. Made with fresh cannabis greens, roasted beets, savory goat cheese, and walnuts this salad while provides the body with important fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Taste the rainbow with this vibrant, high-protein, cannabis rainbow chicken salad made with delicious fresh fruit for a hearty entree-style meal that is naturally gluten-free and finished with a zesty lemon cannabis vinaigrette.
Easily made in just ten minutes, this fresh cannabis pear and arugula salad is made with peppery arugula, cannabis fan leaves, mellow pears, red peppers, a zesty lemon cannabis vinaigrette for the perfect side salad to accompany any meal.
Chickpea Spinach Salad with Cannabis Lemon Vinaigrette
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This chickpea spinach salad made with avocado, salty roasted chickpeas, and a zesty lemon cannabis vinaigrette is a nutrient-dense powerhouse bursting with flavor. Packed with fiber and protein, this salad is satisfying enough to be an enjoyable entree or main dish. Recipe modifications for vegan, paleo and Keto diets included.
Savor summer's most abundant produce with these savory cannabis veggie pesto skewers made with fresh zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and a delicious homemade cannabis pesto.
This sweet and gooey cannabis honey or "cannahoney" is super simple and requires no sticky infusion, so you won't feel overwhelmed or bogged down by the process. Choose either decarbed flower or concentrates to infuse.
Whether it be a a romantic date-night-in or a holiday like Valentine’s Day, these cannabis chocolate covered strawberries will make your next special occasion indulgent, relaxing, and delicious with this easy to make recipe that is completely customizable and ready in as little as 20 minutes.
Discover how easy it is to make a delicious, plant-based, vegan cannabis raspberry chocolate pudding, complete with multiple different infusion options to choose from.
These no-bake almond joy cannabis bliss balls combine the nutritious goodness of oatmeal, dates, and almonds with the sweet and satisfying combination of coconut and dark chocolate with your choice of cannabis infusion for a delicious, feel-good treat.
This quick-and-easy wild blackberry compote is a plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, antioxidant-packed treat that can be added to oatmeal, yogurt, smoothies, pancakes, or even ice-cream for a delicious sweet treat.
These cannabis mango fruit tarts are a cute, delicious, plant-based, gluten-free dessert that is easy to make and fun to enjoy. Made with cannabis coconut oil and fresh mangos, these tiny tarts are perfect for summer entertaining and fit almost any dietary need.
A chocolate chip cookie dough that you don't have to worry about eating? Chickpeas are the secret ingredient in these mouthwatering, egg-free, cannabis-infused chocolate chip cookie dough bites that you can easily make with pantry staples in just a few minutes.
For most weed lovers, the first thing they want to know is how much to start with. If you are new to cannabis and unsure of your how much THC you can handle, the easiest way to experiment is to microdose. Starting with a low dose is a great way to ease on into the experience, especially if you’re working with a homemade product. Learn more about safe dosing here.
Do I need to worry about temperature when making edibles?
While most of these recipes involve the use of low heat, baking certain recipes, like these tofu bites is OK. They do not get hot enough to destroy the THC. Learn more about appropriate baking temperatures here.
Can I use raw cannabis?
Yes, of course, if that is what you want. Raw cannabis is great to use in juice or salads. Just know that raw cannabis contains cannabinoid acids like CBDA and THCA, which are non-intoxicating. If you want to experience the psychoactive effects, or high, associated with THC, you will want to start with decarboxylated cannabis. Decarboxylated weed has been baked to help convert the THCA into THC. Follow my easy steps for this process here.
Does the strain matter?
Yes, the cannabis strain you use can have a big influence on how you react to cannabis. Certain strains can cause munchies, while other strains, such as those high in THCV may suppress the appetite. Being in control of the strain you use us one of the best part of making your own cannabis-infused recipes at home.
Do I need a medical marijuana card to shop with you?
No, you do not need a medical card to shop with me. From CBD oil to cannabis butter with 12.5 milligrams of THC per teaspoon, I have everything you need to make your own weed recipes and delicious treats at home.
Does it matter if I eat cannabis with a full or empty stomach?
Yes, consuming cannabis-infused edibles on a full vs. empty stomach can make a big difference in your final outcome. Cannabis is lipophilic, meaning it binds to fat molecules, which is especially important for edibles which are processed by the digestive system. Adding a little bit of healthy fats, like your own cannabis-infused coconut oil, or consuming your edibles with a high-fat meal can be ideal for optimal absorption and experiencing the full effects of cannabis.
Edibles don’t work for me, is there another way to consume?
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Hi, I’m Emily Kyle and I teach people just like you how to use cannabis to find joy, enhance productivity, improve relationships, and naturally support your overall health and wellness.
