Valentine’s Day is approaching! Whether you’re single or in a relationship, it seems to us that it is the perfect opportunity to remind yourself how important it is to love yourself first. Even if you want to treat someone special in your life on Valentine’s Day, you also deserve ‘me’ time—in fact, why not prioritize self-love for once? Don’t worry, there is nothing selfish about that, you might actually be surprised to see how much extra love and happiness you have to share with others if you make sure to practice self-love first. Baking delicious treats always sounds like a great way to practice self-care to us, and this year, we thought it would be nice to make them extra relaxing with a touch of CBD hemp oil. We encourage you to think about what you love about yourself while you follow our dessert recipes for Valentine’s Day below, as it will make these sweet treats extra special.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon The exhale Natural CBD oil
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt and set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the CBD oil with the butter. Add the powdered sugar and then the vanilla, beat until creamy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well. Gradually add the flour mixture to the bowl, and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the cookie dough into balls, and place on the lined baking sheet. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve and enjoy.
Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 4 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons The exhale Natural CBD oil
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Put the chocolate and butter in a bowl and melt them using the double boiling process. Remove the bowl from the pan and leave to cool.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to a mixing bowl and mix thoroughly using an electric beater. Add the sugar and mix until you get a smooth, thick consistency.
- Pour your melted chocolate and butter mixture onto your egg mixture, add the CBD oil, and mix thoroughly, ensuring everything is blended together.
- Pour into a lined cake tin and bake for one to one and half hour. Remove from the baking tin and leave to cool completely.
- Top with your favorite frosting.
Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 teaspoons The exhale Natural CBD oil
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees F. Line muffin tins and set them aside. In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, vanilla extract, eggs and CBD oil.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients and stir until combined. Make sure not to overmix.
- Fold the blueberries into the batter. Scoop the batter into the muffin tins and top with a sprinkle of sugar or cinnamon. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until lightly brown on top. Allow to cool completely, and enjoy.
Let us know if you try any of these dessert recipes for Valentine’s Day (or any other day) in the comments below!
