Make Your Own CBD Gummies with These Simple Recipes
By now, we have probably all heard of cannabis, marijuana, THC, hemp, and, of course, CBD. However, even though THC and CBD are similar in the fact that they both come from the same cannabis plant, they are totally different. You can enjoy the benefits of CBD through a tincture, bath bombs, added to your fruit juice, or through a vape pen to name but a few. In this article, however, we are going to concentrate on CBD and, in particular, CBD gummies.
CBD gummies are fast becoming an incredibly sought-after CBD product that allows you to take advantage of all the health benefits CBD oil has to offer, such as easing anxiety, thanks to the variety of delicious flavors on offer. And while their popularity is booming, the availability of gummies is not so great and reputable brands often sell out of products fast.
Why Learn to Make CBD Gummies?
As CBD products are becoming more mainstream, people are steering away from taking the oil due to its taste. The earthy, grassy taste is not for everyone, which is exactly why gummies are all the rage right now. Think of the gummies you used to eat as a kid and now imagine being able to enjoy all of the health benefits that CBD will provide you with…it’s pretty much a match made in heaven, right?
Homemade CBD gummies also give you the ability to know exactly how much CBD is present in each gummy, making your daily routine much more straightforward. On that note, you won’t have to worry about looking super awkward trying to administer the correct dosage of CBD oil via a dropper in public or while at work!
Fortunately, the following recipes can be followed and executed correctly — even if you have zero baking or cooking experience. All you need to do is gather the ingredients and tools listed below, follow the steps and that’s it — you will have created delicious homemade CBD treats that are convenient to freeze and won’t cost you the earth to create!
Simple CBD Gummy Recipe
The first recipe for you to try is really simple and requires no skill whatsoever, but if you prefer to create your own flavoring from scratch, skip ahead to the second recipe.
Ingredients:
- Good quality, organic CBD oil
- Gelatin
- Flavored gelatin
- Molds to make the gummies in
How It’s Done
Heat a flavored gelatin powder of your choice in a saucepan until the mixture starts simmering lightly. Whisk continuously to make sure there are no lumps in the mixture and when you are confident it is all smooth, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Now you will want to think about how much CBD oil you want each gummy to contain and measure out the total amount accordingly, or alternatively add the CBD oil into the gelatin mixture when it has already been poured into the mold. Once you have filled each mold you can pop them in the fridge or freezer for at least 30 minutes and then enjoy them whenever you like!
Tip: Make sure that the consistency of the mixture you create is not too watery, but also not too gloopy. This is to ensure that you can easily remove the gummies from the molds once they have set.
Organic, Multifruit Healthy Gummy Recipe
Many consumers of CBD who absolutely love the idea of gummies are put off by the fact that they don’t know exactly what is going into a commercial product and if it is going to be organic or even vegan. If you are already into juicing or you prefer to borrow a juicer from a friend rather than using store-bought juices, read on!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup mango
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup oranges
- Full spectrum CBD oil
- 3 Packets of gelatin
- Water (1/2 cup per each flavor)
You will also need a blender, some gummy molds, a saucepan, and a small sieve.
Once you have chopped up the measurements of fruits listed above, put them into a blender or food processor. If you want to mix all of the flavors together that’s fine, but you will need to factor in that you will need ½ a cup of water for each fruit serving as outlined in the ingredients list above.
Once you have added water, then blend the mixture up until it’s nice and smooth and then use the strainer as many times necessary to get rid of any seeds, skin or bits of pulp still floating about in your juice.
Consistency is important and you need to make sure that your juice is not too thick, but also not too watery either. Trust your intuition. Add your juice to a saucepan and slowly start adding the gelatin whilst vigorously whisking the mixture. You can also add a splash of honey at this point if you prefer. Once the mixture begins simmering remove the pan from the heat.
Add your CBD oil of choice into the pan (thinking about the ratios so you can be sure to get a precise dose of CBD in each gummy) or if you are worried about getting it wrong, you can add this after. Pour the liquid into the molds (adding your desired amount of CBD oil to each one if you didn’t already add it to the mixture) place them in the freezer and allow them to set for at least 15 minutes.
You might need to practice making a couple of batches before you can get the technique and consistency just right, but you will ultimately be so glad that you have mastered the skill of making delicious CBD edibles right from the comfort of your own home.
