5 Fun Summertime Recipes You Can Make with the Help of Nectar Wellness Supercharged™ CBD Oil

Summer is here, and that means that many of us are looking forward to making our favorite warm-weather recipes.  And, Nectar Wellness Supercharged™ CBD Oil makes it easy to convert just about any summertime recipe into a highly effective CBD edible to give you the boost you’re looking for.  If you are in need of a little inspiration before you get busy in the kitchen, these awesome recipes are a great place to start.

 

#1: Caprese Salad

There really is quite nothing like a caprese salad made with freshly grown basil and tomatoes, and some rich, creamy mozzarella.  This salad is light, refreshing, and extremely easy.

Ingredients:

  • ball of fresh mozzarella
  • 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, stems removed
  • 20-25 fresh basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 droppers CBD oil
  • Salt n’ Pepper for taste

Preparation:

  1. Slice both the tomatoes and the fresh mozzarella into ¼ inch thick slices.
  2. Layer them staggered onto a serving tray, alternating between the tomatoes and the cheese.
  3. Sprinkle the top of the platter with fresh basil leaves.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and the CBD oil, and drizzle on top of the salad, followed by the vinegar.

 

#2: Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

Another fresh and inviting salad for the summertime is this grapefruit and avocado salad, which gives us two of our absolute favorite seasonal flavors. 

Ingredients:

  • An 8oz bag of baby arugula leaves
  • 1 large grapefruit, peeled and seeded, sliced into segments
  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted, and cut into ½ inch chunks
  • 1 shallot, peeled, halved and sliced thinly
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 dropper CBD oil
  • Salt and pepper

Preparation:

  1. Into a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, grapefruit, avocado, and shallot.
  2. Into a smaller mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
  3. Whisk together to form your dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it well before serving.

 

#3: Frozen Mud Pie

On an extra hot day, sometimes you need a dessert that can cool you down.  This frozen mud pie is absolutely decadent, and yet it’s frozen, meaning that you can cool off.

Ingredients:

  • 1 9-inch store-bought pie crust
  • 2 pints of coffee ice cream
  • 1 8oz bag chocolate chips
  • Chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 2 droppers CBD oil

Preparation:

  1. Take out the ice cream so that it can begin thawing.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and place the piecrust in the oven.
  3. Bake for 20 minutes so that it may turn golden-brown.
  4. Remove from the oven.
  5. Create a double-boiler by placing an ovenproof oil on top of a saucepan filled 1/3 way with water.
  6. Bring the water to a boil and place the chocolate chips into the bowl on top.
  7. Stir the chocolate constantly until it melts.
  8. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before stirring in the CBD oil.
  9. Turn the ice cream out into a mixing bowl once it’s softened.
  10. Stir in the walnuts, and then pour this mixture into the pie crust.
  11. Freeze the pie for 15 minutes.
  12. Finally,, cut into slices and serve.

 

#4: Blackberry Lemon Bars

Berries are a staple of the summer season, and these tasty bars allow you to enjoy them like never before.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup + 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 droppers CBD oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp lemon juice (preferably from fresh lemons)
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ½ tsp lemon extract
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries

Preparation:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together the 1 cup of flour, the butter, the powdered sugar, and the CBD oil in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Once your dough forms, press it into the base of the baking pan evenly, and piece multiple times with a fork.
  5. Bake the dough for 10 minutes in the oven, or until it turns golden-brown. Remove from the oven while keeping the oven at 350 degrees.
  6. Combine the rest of the ingredients into a separate mixing bowl, and pour on top of the dough, spreading evenly.
  7. Bake for another 30 minutes.

 

#5: Raspberry Lime Sorbet

Looking for a super fresh and light summertime dessert?  Well, this fruity sorbet has what you’re looking for.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 cups fresh raspberries
  • The juice of 4 limes
  • 1 dropper CBD oil

Preparation:

  1. Create a simple syrup by combining the sugar and water into a saucepan and cooking on low until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth.
  3. Either create the sorbet in your ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or simply pour the mixture into a large Tupperware and thaw for 15 minutes before serving.