Easy Wintertime CBD Oil-Infused Recipes You Need to Try

Since we’re really deep into the winter season, this the time of year when we crave our comfort foods that keep our souls warm as we face the coldest days ahead. So, we will be combining some classic winter treats with the magnificent line of CBD oils available at The Calm Leaf.

We will be helping you make edibles that get you into the spirit of the season, blending mouthwatering flavors with the properties of high-quality, exceptionally extracted hemp compounds.

A Bit of Background on CBD Oil

We recognize that CBD oil is usually taken as a tincture, and this is a completely useful delivery method. But, it can also be added to foods and beverages, as it contains nontoxic ingredients that are easily ingested. The CBD oils we carry from all sorts of brands combine hemp extract with MCT oil, a neutral-tasting oil derived from coconuts. Adding it to foods and drinks turns your favorite treats into edibles that can offer long-lasting, widespread activation of hemp’s compounds in the body.

Best Wintertime CBD Oil-Infused Recipes to Try

Exploring multiple flavors using CBD oil complements these delicious treats to perfection.

Hot Chocolate

As soon as the temperature drops below freezing, hot chocolate is in order. This rich and smooth drink warms the bones while giving us a reason to indulge without feeling as guilty as we would if we were to reach for a piece of cake. This hot chocolate incorporates CBD oil to give it plant properties that stick around long after your last decadent sip.

• 1 ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp white sugar
• 1 dropper CBD oil
• Whipped cream (optional)

In a small saucepan, combine all of the ingredients with the exception of the whipped cream. Keep on medium-low heat, stirring well the entire time until the ingredients are blended together. Then, steam is emerging off of the surface. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream.

Mint Chocolate Brownies

If you’re more in the mood for a dessert, these mint chocolate brownies will do the trick. Brownies are always a luxurious affair, but adding mint to them gives them a seasonal touch that makes them just that much more special.

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 3 droppers of CBD oil in mint flavor
• 1 ½ cup white sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line an 8x12 baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter in the microwave, and then stir in the CBD oil.
3. Add to the butter and CBD oil the white sugar, eggs and two extracts. Stir well.
4. Into another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa and salt. Then, slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
5. Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.

Winter Vegetable Soup

On a particularly dreary winter evening, a steaming hot bowl of soup, served with a side of crusty bread, is an intensely comforting experience. Our soup combines seasonal vegetables with CBD to make your body feel its best.

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 6oz can tomato paste
• 1 cup French lentils
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 3 beets, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 napa cabbage, halved and cut into ½-inch slices
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 droppers of CBD oil
• Salt and pepper

Into a Dutch oven, combine all of the ingredients except for the lentils. Add several good shakes of both salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, and cover. After 20 minutes, add the lentils. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.

French Onion Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort snack, and we’ve taken it to a level of sophistication with the help of caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese. And, it doesn’t hurt that it provides you with a daily dose of good, old hemp.

• 2 slices sandwich bread (your choice)
• 1 white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese
• 1 dropper of CBD oil
• Butter

1. Into a small frying pan, place a small amount of butter and bring the heat to medium-high. Add the onions and sprinkle with salt. Allow them to fry until they brown.
2. While the onions are cooking, prepare the rest of the sandwich. Butter one side of each of the two slices of bread, and place them on a plate, buttered side down. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on both sides, and then pour the dropper of CBD oil on one side facing up, spreading it onto the bread with a knife. Then, place the onions onto one side.
3. Turn the same frying pan used to cook the onions back onto medium heat. Close the sandwich and place it into the pan. Use a spatula to press it down. When the bottom is golden-brown, flip it to the other side. Cook until the cheese has melted.

Cranberry Rosemary Spritzer

Are you in the mood for a seasonal cocktail? Great, then this cranberry rosemary spritzer will satisfy your needs. It’s light and refreshing, yet it boasts the flavors of winter.

• 1 cup of prosecco
• 1 cup of cranberry juice
• 2 sprigs of rosemary
• 1 dropper of CBD oil

Combine the prosecco, cranberry juice, and CBD oil into a cocktail glass. Stir well. Rub the rosemary along the rim of the glass before dropping it into the glass.