Marijuana use and the Ketogenic diet have been growing in popularity these past couple of years. With that being said, we couldn’t help but think of some keto edibles recipes you can incorporate into your meals. Keto dietary restrictions include little to no sugar, low-calorie, low carbohydrate moderate protein, and high fat intake.
This form of diet greatly limits what you can and can’t eat which can be difficult for some. It would be a shame if you can’t enjoy the effects of marijuana because of this dietary restriction in your favourite sweet treats.
Yes, you can just smoke marijuana but not everyone likes to smoke. Some people like to enjoy cannabis with a little treat or by combining it into their drinks. Regardless, we like to make sure everyone can enjoy the effects without having to sacrifice their dietary restrictions. All the recipes below will require cannabutter or tinctures. So, let’s start off with that first.
To maintain the freshness and potency of your keto edibles, store them in an airtight container.
The Keto Diet & Cannabis
The ketogenic diet, commonly known as the keto diet, has surged in popularity due to its potential health benefits and effectiveness in weight management. This low-carb, high-fat diet involves significantly reducing carbohydrate intake and replacing it with fat.
By doing so, the body enters a state of ketosis, where it burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. This metabolic shift can lead to weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and increased energy levels.
On a typical keto diet, your daily caloric intake is broken down into:
- Fat: 70-80%
- Protein: 15-20%
- Carbohydrates: 5-10%
Foods commonly enjoyed on the keto diet include meat, poultry, fish, eggs, full-fat dairy products, oils, and low-carb vegetables. Conversely, high-carb foods like sugary drinks, grains, and starchy vegetables are generally avoided. Some of our cannabis edibles are keto, but to be certain you can create your own!
By adhering to these guidelines, you can enjoy the benefits of the ketogenic diet while still indulging in delicious keto edibles.
Making Cannabutter For Keto Edibles
One of the few food items you are allowed to eat during your keto diet is butter. Because of its high-fat content and low amounts of carb, you can easily incorporate the butter into a variety of foods. These days there’s a lot you can create with cannabis butter and tinctures. You can choose to make your own butter or purchase high-quality tinctures from us. Either way, you’re going to start off by decarboxylating the flower or trim. Once that’s finished, you’ll need to gather a few items:
- Slow Cooker
- Strainer
- Cheesecloth
- Butter
- Decarboxylated Flower or Trim
- Bowl
- Water
Place all your ingredients into your slow cooker for 8-10 hours. When the weed has infused with the butter, strain your mix through the strainer and cheesecloth. Next, all that you must do is cover your butter and put it into your fridge to solidify. Now, your butter is ready for cooking and baking delicious edibles. Learn more about the process of making weed butter here. Now that you’ve made your weed butter or purchased your tinctures, we can get started on the recipes. These recipes use common ingredients that you may already have at home. But if not, you can easily purchase these ingredients at your local health food stores or a nearby supermarket. Let us know how the recipes turn out and enjoy!
Making Cannabis-Infused Oil for Keto Edibles
Cannabis-infused oil is a fantastic way to incorporate the benefits of cannabis into your keto edibles. This versatile ingredient can be used in a variety of recipes, allowing you to enjoy the effects of cannabis while sticking to your ketogenic diet. Here’s how you can make your own cannabis-infused oil at home:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut oil or olive oil (your choice)
- 7-10 grams decarboxylated cannabis (THC or CBD strains, as preferred)
Instructions:
- Decarboxylate the Cannabis:
Preheat your oven to 240°F (115°C). Break the cannabis into small pieces and spread it evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for about 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until the cannabis is lightly browned and fragrant. This process activates the cannabinoids (THC/CBD). - Combine Oil and Cannabis:
In a saucepan or double boiler, combine the oil and decarboxylated cannabis. Heat over low heat for 2-3 hours, maintaining a temperature of around 160-200°F (70-95°C). Stir occasionally to avoid burning. - Strain the Mixture:
After heating, strain the oil through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer into a clean jar or container. Squeeze out as much oil as possible, and discard the remaining plant matter. - Cool and Store:
Let the cannabis-infused oil cool to room temperature before sealing the jar. Store in a cool, dark place, or refrigerate for up to 2 months.
Use in Recipes:
Now, you can use this oil in any keto-friendly recipes that call for oil or butter, such as fat bombs, salad dressings, or baked goods. Adjust the dosage according to your desired potency and enjoy responsibly!
Keto Edibles Ingredients and Tips
Creating delicious keto edibles starts with choosing the right ingredients. Here are some popular keto-friendly ingredients and tips to help you make the best edibles:
- Almond Flour: A low-carb alternative to traditional flour, almond flour is perfect for keto baking. It adds a nutty flavor and a fine texture to your edibles.
- Natural Sweeteners: Opt for natural sweeteners like stevia, erythritol, or monk fruit sweetener to keep your edibles low in carbohydrates. These sweeteners provide the sweetness you crave without the added sugars.
- Cannabis Oils: Use high-quality cannabis oils that are rich in THC or CBD to create potent edibles. These oils can be easily incorporated into various recipes.
- Vanilla Extract: Add a hint of flavor to your edibles with vanilla extract. It’s low in carbohydrates and packed with antioxidants, making it a great addition to your recipes.
- Baking Soda: Baking soda is a common ingredient in many baking recipes and helps regulate the pH levels in your edibles and improve their texture.
By using these ingredients and following these tips, you can create delicious and keto-friendly cannabis edibles that fit perfectly into your ketogenic diet.
Keto Edibles Recipes
Looking for more keto edibles recipes to try? Here are a few delicious options that are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth:
Almond Butter Chocolate Bars
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 3/4 cup of super fine almond flour
- 2oz of cannabutter
- 1/4 cup of sweetener (Stevia, Swerve)
- 1/2 cup of almond butter
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of 70% – 100% dark chocolate
To make these keto edibles, all you must do is simply mix all the almond flour, cannabutter, sweetener, almond butter, and vanilla extract together. Make sure the butter is room temperature so it can mix better with the rest of the ingredients. After you are done combining the ingredients together, spread your mixture into a 6-inch pan. Refrigerate your spread while you melt the chocolate down. Cut up the chocolate into small pieces and melt the chocolate using either the Bain Marie method or microwave at 20-second intervals.
Do not forget to mix your chocolate in between the intervals. Once the dark chocolate has fully melted, pour a thin layer on top of the almond mixture that has been in the fridge. Refrigerate your completed Almond Butter Chocolate Bars for at least 2 hours or until the bars have thickened. Cut it into whatever shapes you like and that is it, they are ready to be served. This amount of ingredients is enough for about 8 servings.
Sweet recipes like this are a great way to make edibles without the weed taste.
Sour Keto Edibles Gummies
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 3/4 cups of fresh lemon juice or other sugar-free juices
- 1/4 cups of water
- 2 tbsp of sweetener
- 2-3 tsp of cannabis tincture
- 3 1/2 tbsp of gelatin
You’ll need a silicone gummy mold for this recipe. Mix the juice of your choosing, water, and sweetener in a saucepan over low to medium heat. Next, add the cannabis tincture. We recommend this grapefruit-flavoured CBD Tincture to add a little more flavour to your gummies. Then, quickly whisk in the gelatin. Keep whisking until your mixture is smooth and has no clumps. Wait until the mixture has slightly cooled down and then you can pour the mixture into the desired mold. Once that’s done, place your mold in the freezer until your keto edibles have set. All that’s left to do is pop the Sour Keto Gummies out of the mold and eat away. Keep in mind, the flavour of the gummy depends on the juice. So, if you’re not a huge fan of sour candies, try other sugar-free juice options. Feel free to mix and experiment until you create a flavour you like.
Almond Cream Cheese Keto Pancakes
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp of almond flour
- 1/2 cup of full-fat cream cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp of sweetener
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp of cannabis tincture
Sometimes you want to start your day with a cannabis-infused breakfast. No problem! This Almond Cream Cheese Keto Pancakes is just the right thing for you. First, start off by blending all the ingredients together. If you’d like a stronger cannabis tincture, the Mota THC Tinctures is highly recommended. Choose between Indica or Sativa for different effects. You can either blend by hand or put all the ingredients together in a blender. Once your batter is smooth let it rest for a couple of minutes to let all the air bubbles release. Now that your batter is ready, heat up a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour your mixture into the pan and let it cook. You’ll know it is ready to be flipped when the middle of your pancake starts to bubble. Flip your pancake and keep on cooking until both sides are a nice golden brown. Pair your pancakes with some berries or yogurt. This is enough for 4 servings, 2 pancakes each.
Keto Edibles Pot Brownies
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 cup of macadamia nuts
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 3oz of dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp of sweetener
- 1/4 tsp of baking soda
- 3 large eggs
- 115mg of infused cannabis oil or cannabutter
One of the most popular and easy-to-make keto edibles is of course pot brownies. Blend the macadamia nuts, salt, and baking soda in a food processor until the texture crumbles to the touch. Next, combine your chopped-up chocolate, and cannabis oil with your nut mixture until it is thoroughly mixed in. We recommend the CO2 Oil Dabber in the birthday cake flavour but feel free to experiment with other flavours. Then, add your sweetener and eggs to create a cake-like texture. Pour your mixture into an 8 x 8-inch greased-up baking dish and bake your brownies at 350° for 25 minutes. Once they’re out of the oven let your pot brownies cool down. Finally, the brownies are ready to be cut (you can use a cookie cutter) and served. This recipe is enough to make 4 servings.
Conclusion
There you have it, 4 delicious keto edibles recipes. Just because you’re on the ketogenic diet, does not mean you can’t enjoy the wonderful effects and great taste of sweet cannabis edibles. Once you have purchased your cannabis oils and tinctures or have made your cannabutter, you can experiment with different types of food. From sautéing marbled steak to stir-frying vegetables and baking desserts – you’ve got many options to choose from. Let us know if you have any keto edibles recipes that you’d like to share with us.
At Xpress Grass, not only can you find high-quality tinctures and oils, but they also have in stock different edibles, flowers, extracts and more. Not to mention, there are always amazing deals so that you can buy more. They’re currently offering new flowers for their $99 oz deals, and 35% off on select products. If you are looking for more information, browse through our blogs section. This is where you will find other recipes, information on marijuana consumption, the effects and everything else you should know. For amazing cannabis products and ingredients visit the online store today!
