Medical cannabis can be enjoyed in many ways — smoking, vaporizing, or through delicious, carefully prepared edibles. For many Canadians, cooking with cannabis offers a creative, relaxing, and flavourful way to experience its potential therapeutic benefits. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, anxiety, or PTSD, or simply exploring alternative wellness options, infused edibles can make your journey with medical cannabis both enjoyable and effective — when done safely and responsibly.

Before trying any of these recipes, remember that edibles take longer to take effect — anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Always start with a low dose, wait patiently, and never operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after consuming cannabis.

Let’s explore five tasty, classic recipes infused with medical marijuana.

Grandma’s Classic Brownies remain a favourite for good reason — simple, nostalgic, and delicious. This recipe uses cannabutter, which is butter infused with cannabis. Melt your pre-made cannabutter and blend it with chocolate, eggs, sugar, and vanilla, then bake until the texture is rich and chewy. Each piece offers a comforting, slow-release experience of medical cannabis effects, making it perfect for patients who prefer not to inhale their medicine.

For something nutty, try Chunky Peanut Butter Brownies — a sweet and savoury twist that pairs perfectly with cannabis-infused butter. The creamy peanut butter helps balance the earthy notes of cannabis while adding protein and healthy fats that may improve absorption.

Feeling adventurous? Chef Mike Delao’s Medicated Mango Salsa brings tropical freshness with diced mango, papaya, pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and a drizzle of cannabis-infused honey. It’s light, energizing, and ideal for patients who prefer microdosing — enjoying the therapeutic benefits without overwhelming effects.

No edible recipe list is complete without Cannabutter itself. It’s the foundation for most infused dishes and can be made by gently simmering ground cannabis in butter and water for several hours. Once cooled, the solid layer on top is your infused butter. Use it in baked goods, on toast, or even in savoury dishes — just remember to measure carefully to control dosage.

For breakfast lovers, a Weed Omelette made with cannabutter can be a great way to start your day. Mix eggs, a splash of milk, and seasonings, then whisk in a small amount of cannabutter before adding veggies and cheese. Light, nutritious, and balanced — ideal for those with morning stiffness or chronic pain.

Cooking with cannabis can be fun, but always use cannabis legally obtained from a licensed source. Unregulated edibles sold online or in unlicensed shops often lack lab testing, dosage accuracy, and quality assurance. There have been cases where individuals experienced severe anxiety or hospitalization from improperly dosed black-market edibles. If that ever happens to you or someone else, stay calm, hydrate, and seek medical help — but always try to prevent it by purchasing through licensed producers only.

Patients authorized under a Personal Grow Licence or an ACMPR personal grow licence in Canada can legally cultivate their own cannabis plants to make edibles or other medical preparations. Growing under a commercial cannabis licence in Canada allows for larger-scale cultivation, often used to supply registered patients. Our cannabis patient educators can help you understand dosing, responsible cooking, and how to get a medical marijuana card in Ontario or other provinces.

At GrowLegally, we’ve proudly supported veterans since day one, helping those living with PTSD access free medical cannabis authorization and grow licence assistance. Health Canada now confirms there are no limitations on the conditions for which a doctor may authorize medical cannabis — meaning patients across Canada have more freedom to explore its benefits than ever before.

If you’re ready to learn how medical cannabis can fit into your lifestyle — whether you want to cook, grow, or simply understand your treatment options — contact our Medical Cannabis Clinic in Toronto. GrowLegally provides compassionate, professional guidance to patients across every province, helping you access medical cannabis safely, legally, and confidently.

Plus, read our related blog to learn more about safe practices with edibles: Understanding the Effects and Safety of Cannabis Edibles in Canada.