About The Recipe
Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to make and enjoy cannabis infused popsicles! Cannabis infused popsicles are super easy to make and can be healthy too, especially if you’re making them with whole food ingredients at home. Store bought popsicles are full of artificial sweeteners and junk filler ingredients. Whereas with homemade popsicles, you only need a couple ingredients and no fillers are needed! My favourite part about making homemade popsicles is that you can control the sweetness and use natural sweeteners. You can also make a variety of different flavours and designs as well.
Before making cannabis infused popsicles, decide on how you plan to infuse them. You can either use cannabis infused oil, or dissolvable cannabis powder, or even cannabis infused sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, etc. In this recipe, I will teach you how to make cannabis infused popsicles with cannabis oil. In order for this recipe to work, your popsicles will have to contain a creamy fat based ingredient (either dairy or dairy free) in order to bind to the cannabinoids of the oil. Don’t worry — you can still make the popsicles fruity simply by creating layers of cream with layers of fruit.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Naturally sweetened — Maple syrup is an excellent natural sweetener that contains a good source of antioxidants and nutrients
- Simply refreshing - This recipe is just perfect for those hot summer days when you want a sweet treat but its also a million degrees outside! Keep these stored in your freezer for when you need a cool pick me up.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Strawberries: I used fresh strawberries but frozen works too! You can also swap strawberries for any fruit you like.
- Coconut Cream or Greek Yogurt or Both: A fat based ingredient is required for this recipe if you are planning to infuse your popsicles with cannabis oil. I used a combination of coconut cream and greek yogurt because I did not want my popsicles to be overly coconut-like.
- Maple Syrup: Sweetener isn’t necessary but I find that it helps round out the sweetness of the popsicle, especially if your fruits aren’t super sweet or ripe yet. Feel free to up your infusion game by using my infused maple syrup recipe for these popsicles!
- Potato Starch: Starch powder is meant to keep the fruit part of the popsicle together. You can use cornstarch or any other thickening powder.
- Cannabis Oil: Feel free to use THC or CBD or a hybrid oil. I recommend using an oil with minimal herb taste as it can really overpower the taste of your popsicles if you use too much.
TIPS & TRICKS
- If you’re someone who likes their popsicles with some bits of fruit in there, don’t blend the fruit until completely smooth. Leave the consistency how you’d prefer it!
- Get these popsicle molds from Amazon
- Be patient with the popsicles, if you can let them solidify for an entire day
Recipe
SERVINGS: 10
TIME REQUIRED: 6 hours 30 mins
INGREDIENTS
- 2.5 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
- 1 tsp potato starch
- 7 oz coconut cream
- 7 oz greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp cannabis oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a blender or food processor, blend up the strawberries with the maple syrup and potato starch.
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut cream, greek yogurt, and cannabis oil.
- Set the popsicle mold on the table. Scoop 1-2 tbsps of strawberry puree and fill u-p the mold, followed by 1-2 tbsps of infused coconut cream. Repeat until all filling is finished.
- Add wooden sticks to the popsicle molds.
- Freeze popsicle molds for at 5-6 hours.
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FAQ
Q: How many popsicles does this recipe make?
A: Depending on the size of your molds, this recipe should yield about 10 popsicles! But feel free to double the recipe if you’d like to have lots of extras on hand.
Q: How long do these popsicles keep for?
A: These popsicles should keep for a good few weeks if you don’t eat them all before that! The longer they are stored, the more susceptible they are to freezer burn.
Q: How long do these popsicles take to kick in?
A: Cannabis popsicles are considered to be cannabis edibles, which means that they have to be ingested and processed by your liver before heading up to your blood brain barrier. The onset of cannabis edibles can range from person to person, and can also be impacted by a variety of factors, such as one’s metabolism. Generally cannabis edibles can take anywhere from 30 minutes all the way to 2 hours for the onset, and the experience can last between 4 to 12 hours.
Hey I’m Anna, also known as Cannabinista™
I’m a cannabis content creator, recipe developer, and enthusiast for the ancient plant. I’ve dedicated my platforms to helping you create a healthy relationship with cannabis through mindful consumption and providing education that resonates with the modern consumer.
My ultimate goal is to debunk traditional stoner stereotypes and myths, by showcasing the world of cannabis through my POV.
