Vegan Weed Brownies: A Dairy-Free Pot Brownie Recipe

To make vegan weed brownies, swap butter and eggs for cannabis-infused coconut oil, dark chocolate, almond milk, ground almonds and banana, then bake at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 30 minutes. Pot brownies are a delicious way to enjoy cannabis, and going vegan doesn't mean missing out. Here's an easy, 100% plant-based recipe, plus the classic version and how to dose it.

Vegan brownies: a cannabis treat with zero animal products

Before we dive into the recipe, a quick heads up: this vegan take on cannabis brownies uses ingredients that are completely free of animal products. It's a great option if you want to enjoy cannabis without compromising your ethics.

Ingredients for vegan weed brownies

• 100 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, 70% cacao or higher.
• 80 g (about 1/3 cup) coconut oil.
• 30 g (about 1/3 cup) unsweetened cocoa powder.
• 50 ml (about 3 1/2 tbsp) almond milk.
• 45 g (about 1/2 cup) almond flour.
• 2 bananas.
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.
• 10 g of buds or 20 g of resin-coated trim.

How to make vegan cannabis brownies, step by step

1. Preheat the oven: Start by preheating the oven to 180 °C (350 °F) so it's ready when your batter is.
2. Prep the weed: Grind the weed thoroughly and put it in a pot or pan with a little water. Cook over the lowest heat, stirring slowly, for 30 minutes. Then drain off the water and add the coconut oil. Keep cooking over low heat for another 30 minutes. Strain out the plant material and add the chocolate.
3. Mix in the chocolate and cocoa: Once the chocolate has melted into the oil, take the mixture off the heat and add the cocoa powder. Stir slowly for 10 minutes.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients: Add the almond milk, almond flour, bananas and vanilla extract to the mix. Beat everything together until smooth.
5. Bake: Line your baking pan with parchment paper and pour in the batter. Bake for 30 minutes. This step is key for the fudgy texture this recipe is known for, so don't overbake them; you want them moist and tender. After 30 minutes, the edges and top should look dry.
6. Cool and enjoy: Once they're out of the oven, let them cool before eating. Eating them hot could upset your stomach.

How to eat vegan pot brownies responsibly

Eating cannabis in a brownie hits your body differently than smoking it, because it's processed through your digestive system. A few important things to keep in mind:

• Control the dose: When you eat cannabis, effects can take 45 minutes to an hour and a half to kick in. On top of that, THC gets converted into 11-hydroxy-THC, a more potent metabolite. So it's crucial to watch your dose and not overdo it.
• Be patient: Don't rush to eat more if you don't feel anything right away. Give it the time it needs before you even think about another piece.
• Be responsible: As with any food or substance, eat responsibly and keep your local cannabis laws in mind.

With this vegan weed brownie recipe, you get a delicious dessert that fits your plant-based lifestyle. Enjoy it responsibly, and share it with friends who share your values!

How to make classic pot brownies

The ultimate edibles cliché has finally arrived. Nothing beats a batch of fudgy brownies, and if they're made with cannabutter, even better. This recipe is quick and easy.

You'll need:

• 100 g (about 1/2 cup) cannabutter (get the recipe here)
• 150 g (5.3 oz) chocolate
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 100 g (about 3/4 cup) flour

Throw in some walnuts if you like!   

If you'd rather skip the butter, there's another option: cannabis-infused coconut oil.

Coconut oil is a great dairy-free alternative for people who don't like butter or can't have it for whatever reason. Making it can take up to three hours, so it's another ingredient you'll want ready before you start baking.

Classic pot brownies, step by step

First, turn on the oven at its lowest setting. Grease and flour the pan you'll pour the batter into. For the brownies: put the chopped cannabutter and chocolate in a pan and cook over reeeeally low heat. Leave it covered for about 5 minutes and don't stir yet! Then take it off the heat and mix everything together.

Separately, beat the two eggs with the sugar until pale. Add the melted chocolate and cannabutter and beat until combined. If you're adding walnuts, now's the time. Finally, sift in the flour (fine cake flour works best) in two batches and fold everything together. Beat it hard and pour it into the pan. Bake at 220 °C (425 °F) for about 20 minutes.

Once they're done, take out your delicious pot brownies and let them cool. Then unmold and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or melted white chocolate on top. Remember to eat them slowly, because they're strong and sooooo good.

How much THC should be in a pot brownie?

If you're new to cannabis, you've probably heard the standard advice to "start low and go slow." But what does that actually mean? How much weed is a little and how much is a lot? The usual recommendation is that you start with about 2.5 mg of THC and only gradually, as you learn your tolerance and how much you can handle without overdoing it, raise the dose in your brownies and let yourself float a little higher.

If you're a more experienced consumer or less sensitive to THC, you could go up to 5 mg, a dose most people will feel. 10 mg of THC is a dose better suited to experienced users, including people who don't get relief from lower doses.