Mathilde Lacombe

In recent years, since Canada’s Cannabis Act was passed, CBD has become all the rage, being used in everything from baking cupcakes to key ingredients in lotions, balms, and supplements. CBD has several health benefits, with many people finding it helpful in various ailments like anxiety and pain. 

In this article, you’ll get to know nine DIY CBD-infused recipes that are delicious, effective, and easy to make. Whether you’d like to save money or just enjoy a good DIY project, this article will give you some things to pursue.

Benefits of CBD

CBD is an entirely legal medicinal product that comes with a host of benefits. Most medicinal and commercial CBD products source it from hemp, but it’s the most popularly known source is marijuana. The medicinal effects of marijuana come from CBD, while the psychoactive effects are derived from THC. CBD alone doesn’t produce any high so that you can consume it easily and safely without any inhibitions.

Some of the common benefits of CBD are as follow:

• Relieves pain
• Prevents and relieves depression
• Helps prevent anxiety
• Helps deal with chronic pain

The CBD recipes discussed below are all for everyday use and can be easily integrated into your lifestyle if you take the time to make them.

Chocolate Chip CBD Cookies

Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? With winter on the horizon, chocolate chip cookies are the perfect companion to go with a cup of milk or hot chocolate. If you have anxiety problems, chocolate chip CBD cookies can help you calm down and soothe your nerves. The recipe for these cookies is very simple, and you can have a large batch ready in no time!

Healthy, Homemade CBD Gummies

You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t like gummy candies. Despite both CBD and THC gummies being highly popular, they’re seldom made at home because of the common misconception that they’re hard to make. They’re actually very simple and fun to make. The trick is procuring high-quality CBD oil, which isn’t difficult since you can legally buy CBD oil at Canadian dispensaries.

If you want to learn how to make homemade CBD gummies, this recipe should be the perfect place for you to start.    

CBD Lotion

The benefits of CBD aren’t just limited to edibles—CBD is also a great pain relief supplement. One of the easiest ways to apply CBD to an affected area is by infusing it with lotion. This makes it an excellent pain relief alternative for those who don’t want to take pharmaceutical medications.

The good news is CBD-infused lotion is easy to make at home. You can make some quickly following this simple lotion recipe. 

Soothing CBD Bath Salts

Few things can feel as heavenly as a long dip in a bathtub infused with CBD bath salts after a hard day’s work. CBD bath salts give off a soothing effect that helps relieve muscle and joint pain. Thankfully, they’re easy to make at home; all you have to do is follow this easy recipe.

CBD Chocolates

Who doesn’t like chocolates? If you’re suffering from depression, dark chocolate is a proven mood booster that can lift your spirits. Add a smattering of CBD, and the efficiency of the dark chocolate increases significantly since CBD also offers the same benefits. 

CBD Lip Balm

Dry and cracked lips are just around the corner as winter approaches. However, you can avoid the inevitable by using lip balms. To make things better, you can add a little CBD to it to benefit from the calming effect of CBD seeping through your skin. This DIY recipe infuses CBD with your favorite lip balm.  

CBD Mocktail

In every group, there’s at least one non-alcoholic friend. If you happen to be that one friend, you can sip your own CBD infused mocktail while your friends sip away their alcoholic drinks. If you want, you can start with this simple Cherry and Kombucha mocktail.

CBD Peanut Butter Cups

While not everyone’s cup of tea, peanut butter cups are the favorite go-to snack for many people. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is simply irresistible. You can make peanut butter cups to the next level by infusing them with CBD.

Vegan CBD-Infused Butter

Butter is one of the most popular dairy products worldwide, but vegans often have an issue with how it’s manufactured. Lactose intolerance is also a big reason why many people can’t consume butter as well. 

As with most traditional dairy products, there are plant-based alternatives for butter. You can opt for a store-bought variety, or try making your own vegan butter at home and infusing it with CBD.