It can be tough to land on the perfect munchies recipe when you're high and hungry. You need a balance of something that’s easy to prepare, accessible, and delicious. It also has to be something that you’re in the mood for.

To help our friends get ahead of the game, we put together this brief list of five easy recipes right after a nice session or when the gummies hit.

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Why Do We Get The Munchies?

Sometimes, when you’re high, your mind wanders, and you ponder some pretty great questions.

While you’ve been munching away on cheesy nachos, you may have asked yourself, at one point or another, what is it about weed that makes you hungry?

Cannabis can make us hungry in the same way that it delivers all of its psychoactive effects.

Humans contain what are called endocannabinoid systems, which feature CB1 and CB2 receptors that can bond with cannabinoids like THC when we take a hit or digest edibles.

This CNN article cites registered dietitian Janice Newell Bissex, who notes that the interaction of THC with our endocannabinoid receptors can “promote the release of the hormone ghrelin, which stimulates hunger.”

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The Munchies in Pop Culture

The munchies are such a well-known side effect of smoking weed that they’ve become a sort of punchline and stereotype across the culture.

The movie Half Baked, starring Dave Chappelle, is a great example of how the munchies emerged to sort of bring a cartoonish point of reference to that feeling we all get when our ghrelin is released.

By the way, stereotypically delicious munchies snacks are, in fact, delicious. They can also be preferable if made at a restaurant or available at a store for easy consumption.

Fast Food

For example, seasoned cannabis enthusiasts are no strangers to getting late-night tacos and burritos from the Taco Bell drive-through. And let’s not forget McDonald’s and your other favorite fast-food chains.

Jack In The Box literally has a “Munchies” menu. By the way, the loaded tater tots are absolute comfort food and a great late-night treat.

Fine Dining and Cannabis

While classics like chicken wings, sliders, and anything covered in melted mozzarella will always appeal to stoners, there’s also an emerging fine dining scene around cannabis-infused soup.

In New York City alone, you can find gourmet pizza, multi-course tasting menus, and more THC-food hybrid experiences.

Homemade Munchies

While there are fascinating developments in the worlds of cannabis and food, the most popular munchies will always be what can be found or whipped up at home.

Classics like a box of macaroni and cheese or peanut butter and jelly have been satisfying stoned eaters for generations.

Universally loved pantry staples like chocolate chip cookies, ice cream, and potato chips also pair wonderfully with your typical munchies experience.

Also, don’t sleep on what you might find on the counter or in the fridge. A refreshing apple, or any fruit or veggie, can be underrated in the world of munchies and as refreshing and delicious as anything you’ll find.

When you’re craving something a little more unique or exciting, you can always whip up one of our favorite easy-to-make munchies recipes.

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5 Easy Munchies Recipes

Party appetizers, Instagram and TikTok videos, and recipes described as “quick-and-easy” versions of your favorite snacks can all inspire eats to whip up for when you’re stoned.

You can also always refer to this list of Mood’s favorite easy munchies recipes.

1. Cucumber Salad (Plus Chopped Salads)

Inspo: LogansFewd

This summer was partially defined by influencer @LogansFewd's declaration that “sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber.” And we are here for it.

Rich with nutrients and water, the cucumber's invigorating effects and refreshing bite pair wonderfully with the munchies.

This trend has partially taken off because of its customizability.

Cucumber Salad Ingredients:

• One cucumber

• Remaining, Your Call

Cucumber Salad Steps:

1. Slice an entire cucumber and place it in an enclosable jar

2. You can add any blend of toppings or dressings you like. One of Logan’s earlier hits featured soy sauce, fish sauce, grated garlic, kimchi powder, MSG (obviously), rice vinegar, and sesame seeds. Like with any salad, apply to taste.

3. Close the jar or container, and shake

You can also take these steps to make yourself a customizable chopped salad by swapping or adding any other vegetable.

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2. Four-Step Tortillas For Endless Quesadillas

Inspo: Half-Baked Harvest

Tortillas are the foundation for many great Mexican recipes and plenty of notably munchies-friendly creations.

From the quesadilla to the homemade taco, these easy-to-construct wonders are great for late-night tip toeing around the kitchen.

To elevate your munchies, you can actually make tortillas at home in just a few easy steps with only four ingredients.

While tortillas are affordable at the grocery, you might not always have them on hand. With this recipe, you can always enjoy a tortilla, and thus a quesadilla, taco, or burrito.

Homemade Tortilla Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons salted butter or coconut oil

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt

• 1 1/12 teaspoons baking powder

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

Homemade Tortilla Steps:

1. Combine flour, salt, butter, and baking powder in a bowl. Pour one cup of hot water and then stir until a dough forms.

2. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes on a floured surface, return it to the bowl, and cover it with a damp towel for ten minutes.

3. Cut the dough into 14 pieces, and then roll each piece into a small circle with a rolling pin or tortilla press.

4. Cook in a pan over medium heat with olive oil or butter for about a minute per side. If you like them crispy, add a little more time on the heat.

Once your tortillas are done, step out for a joint before assembling your ideal taco or quesadilla with your favorite veggies, meats, and sauces.

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3. Three-Ingredient Fish Sticks

Inspo: iRickSnacks

This munchies recipe is designed for those who don’t identify as home chefs. It can be whipped up with just a few ingredients, including canned tuna, which you may readily have in the pantry.

You can whip these fish sticks up in just 20 minutes, which makes them an easy option when the munchies hit you hard and fast.

It’s worth noting that this recipe is written for an oven because it’s easier to lay out your fries in that space. However, you can also make the same fish sticks in an air fryer.

We will share the ingredients from our source of inspiration, but creativity is another one of the psychoactive effects of enjoying some weed. So let your cravings lead you and sub in any other fish or cheese options you like.

A salmon and goat cheese combo, for example, offers a great alternative for these fish sticks.

Three-Ingredient Fish Sticks:

• 1 can of tuna (your choice)

• 1 cup of cheddar

• 1 large egg beaten

• Seasonings of choice — i.e., black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, etc.

Three-Ingredient Fish Sticks Steps:

1. Drain the can and place the fish into a bowl

2. Mix in cheddar, egg, and seasonings

3. Line mixture into fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet

4. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes

Make sure to pull your favorite condiments from the fridge for this stoner’s delight. And enjoy with another joint.

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4. Three-Ingredient, No-Churn Ice Cream

Inspo: Spend with Pennies

Ice cream is one of the all-time great munchies snacks, which can make it really hard to ignore a craving after a toasty sesh.

For those nights when you’re too high or tired for a ride to the store, you can actually whip up your own homemade ice cream a whole lot easier than you thought.

Of course, like all homemade recipes, this one is great for adding plus-ups that you might have lying around—e.g., chocolate sauce, crushed pecans, pretzels, or any other toppings that might whet your palette.

Next time you take some edibles with your friends or smoke a joint during a hang, add an ice cream social to the mix with this awesome munchies recipe.

No-Churn Ice Cream Ingredients

• 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 cups heavy cream

No-Churn Ice Cream Steps

1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and put it in the freezer.

2. Mix condensed milk and vanilla in a chilled bowl

3. In another chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until peaks form

4. Fold the whipped cream in with vanilla and milk gently. This step is where you add any plus-ups your munchies might be calling for.

5. Pour into a frozen loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least a few hours or until it reaches your desired consistency.

Not only is this ice cream easy to make, but it’s also downright delicious. Make sure to keep it handy in your stoner’s cookbook, and pick up a can of sweetened condensed milk the next time you’re at the store so you’re always prepared.

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5. Four-Ingredient Donut Holes

Inspo: The Big Man’s World

Whether you call them donut holes, munchkins, or something else — these little bite-sized donut treats have been a favorite among munching stoners for generations.

While making your own homemade donuts sounds like a stoner’s dream, it also feels ambitious.

These simple, delicious glazed donut holes will scratch that same without all of the hassle of shaping real donuts.

With general ingredients, feel free to customize them to your diet or liking—e.g., alternative flour sources, Greek yogurts, nut milk, etc.

Four-Ingredient Donut Holes Ingredients

• Self-rising flour

• One container of vanilla yogurt

• Powdered sugar

• Milk

Four-Ingredient Donut Holes Steps

1. Make a dough from the flour and yogurt — 1 cup flour to 1/2 cup yogurt

2. Knead and shape dough into little balls. Size them to your taste, and use your experience with donut holes as a guide. Also, if you’re feeling creative, you can always experiment with different shapes and sizes and even make a proper O-shaped donut.

3. Place parchment on a baking sheet and line with dough balls. Bake at 325°F and bake for 10–12 minutes. You can see if they’re done by inserting a wooden toothpick in the center, and if it comes out clean, it’s good to go.

4. Mix powdered sugar and milk to form a glaze. If you have it, add a dash of vanilla for taste.

5. Dip donut holes in glaze, let sit for a half-hour and enjoy.

Sweet, chewy, and delicious — these donut holes are sure to inspire praise by any group of hungry stoners.

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Mood Products That Will Work Up Your Appetite

Now that you’re ready to whip up an easy and delicious treat anytime you and your friends get stoned, let's take a look at some products that will help you get there.

THCa Moonrocks

If you’re looking to feel psychoactive effects like hunger, then opting for a higher-potency cannabis product might be in your best interest. These moonrocks feature THCa flower that’s covered in THC distillate and then rolled in soothing CBD kief.

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THC Shot

If you prefer edibles but don’t want to ruin your appetite to save room for munchies, then a THC shot could be the way to get things going. This fast-acting formula hits in just 15 minutes, and it contains 40mg of Delta-9 THC with 50mg of CBD.

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A Classic Joint

This high-potency pre-roll features flowers named after one of the all-time great American sandwich breads. That makes it feel like a pretty great homage to munchies culture as a whole. It also delivers a classic high that’s ideal for a nice big meal or some homemade treats with your friends.

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