7 CBD-Infused Picnic Desserts for Labor Day

What better way to celebrate Labor Day than with a delightful picnic? Give your outdoor gathering a touch of relaxation by incorporating CBD-infused desserts into your spread. 

Cannabidiol (CBD) is renowned for its potential to promote a sense of calm and well-being, making it an excellent addition to your Labor Day festivities. We’re giving you seven CBD-infused picnic desserts that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also provide a soothing element to your holiday celebration.

CBD Berry Parfait

Ingredients

• Fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Greek yogurt
• Honey
• CBD Oil
• Granola

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the berries.
2. In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with a drizzle of honey and your desired dosage of CBD oil. Stir well.
3. In serving glasses, layer the CBD-infused yogurt, mixed berries, and granola.
4. Repeat the layers and finish with a sprinkle of granola on top.
5. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

CBD Watermelon-Lime Sorbet

Ingredients

• Watermelon chunks 
• Fresh lime juice
• CBD Oil - Watermelon
• Honey (optional, to taste)

Instructions

1. Blend the watermelon chunks in a blender until smooth.
2. Add fresh lime juice and your desired dosage of CBD Oil to the blender. If desired, add honey for extra sweetness.
3. Blend again until all ingredients are well mixed.
4. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for at least 4 hours, stirring every hour to prevent ice crystals from forming.
5. Scoop the sorbet into a drinking glass or cones and enjoy your CBD-infused frozen treat!

CBD Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Ingredients

• Fresh strawberries
• Dark chocolate chips
• CBD Oil - Strawberry

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the strawberries, leaving the stems intact.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.
3. Stir in your desired dosage of CBD Oil into the melted chocolate.
4. Dip each strawberry into the CBD-infused chocolate, letting the excess drip off.
5. Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.

CBD Infused Mixed Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• Assorted fresh fruits (kiwi, orage, watermelon, berries, etc.)
• CBD-infused honey (desired dosage)

Instructions

1. Wash, peel, and chop the assorted fruits into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, combine the fruits 
3. Drizzle CBD-infused honey over the fruit salad, using your desired dosage.
4. Gently toss the salad to evenly distribute the honey and CBD.
5. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

CBD Lemon Bars

Ingredients

Shortbread crust

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Pinch of salt

Lemon filling

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• CBD Oil - Lemon Lime (desired dosage)
• Olive Oil 

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix the ingredients for the shortbread crust until a dough forms. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
3. Bake the crust for about 15 minutes, or until it's lightly golden.
4. While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, baking powder, and your desired dosage of CBD Oil - Lemon Lime, and Olive Oil.
5. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust and return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, until the filling is set.
6. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.

CBD Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients

• 4 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
• CBD isolate powder (desired dosage)

Instructions

1. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
3. Add the marshmallows to the pot and stir until fully melted and combined with the butter.
4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in your desired dosage of CBD isolate powder.
5. Quickly add the crispy rice cereal and mix until evenly coated.
6. Press the mixture into the greased baking pan, using a spatula to flatten it.
7. Allow the treats to cool and set before cutting them into squares.

CBD Peach Cobbler 

Ingredients

• 4-5 ripe peaches (peeled, pitted, and sliced)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• CBD-infused coconut oil (desired dosage)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Stir in the milk and melted butter until a smooth batter forms.
4. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.
5. Arrange the sliced peaches over the batter.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar over the peaches.
7. Drizzle your desired dosage of CBD-infused coconut oil evenly over the top.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cobbler is golden and bubbly.
9. Allow the cobbler to cool slightly before serving. 
10. It pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional)

Remember to be mindful of the dosage when adding CBD to your recipes. Start with a lower dosage and adjust according to your preferences.