Key Takeaways:
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To wake and bake, meaning to have some THC in the morning, is a popular way to partake.
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Like all gummies, morning gummies should be used responsibly.
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Certain types of gummies pair perfectly with the AM hours; look for those with uplifting and energizing formulas.
Like a cool pillow, that first sip of hot coffee, or the chocolate bit at the end of a waffle cone, the classic wake and bake is one of life’s perennial little joys. Whether you’re an early-to-rise, early-to-vibe veteran or just curious about trying your first wake and bake on for size, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s how to make treating yourself to a little gummy in the AM the best part of waking up.
The More You Know: Wake and Bake Meaning
Old-school “stoners” have waaaay too much slang, and there’s no getting away from it. But mercifully, “wake and bake” is pretty straightforward: it just means to partake right when, or soon after, you wake up.
In fact, this morning ritual is so well known that “wake and bake” even has an entry in the Merriam-Webster dictionary, which defines it as “the act or practice of smoking marijuana immediately upon waking.” The “smoking” bit is likely where the “bake” part comes from, but we’re going to modernize the term a bit and say that it definitely includes partaking in whatever format you prefer, very much including Camino hemp-derived THC gummies.
Wake and Bake Tips
Whether you’re already a connoisseur of a sunrise wake and bake or you’re just curious, you’re not alone; more than 35 percent of cannabis fans enjoy treating themselves to their favorite plant-based products in the morning hours. But at Kiva, we believe there’s a little more to the perfect wake and bake than just, well, waking and baking.
At its best, the wake and bake is more than just a dose at sunup; it’s a part of your morning ritual that sets the tone for the day ahead by starting you from a place of centeredness. Like morning routines, everyone’s wake and bake experience is unique, but here are some universal tips and techniques for elevating your morning with the help of a gummy:
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Always hydrate. Drinking water in the morning rehydrates you after a night’s sleep, and is something we always recommend doing if you’re planning to partake, no matter the time of day.
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Eat well. Food and what’s in your tummy can affect how your body processes THC, so you’ll want to pair your gummy with a good breakfast for a balanced high that doesn’t hit too quickly or intensely. Smart choices like complex proteins, whole grains, healthy fats, and produce can make your wake-and-bake experience all the better.
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Try your first wake and bake on a day when you’ve got no serious plans or heavy responsibilities. While plenty of folks like to wake and bake before a heart-pumping workout, or start their day with a gummy before working from home, everyone’s experience is their own. If you’ve never tried a morning high, head off any potentially stressful situations by trying your first wake and bake on a light, open day that’s not overly scheduled.
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Make sure to wake and bake on comfortable, predictable days. Even if you have plenty of experience with waking and baking, we don’t recommend you partake on days that require responsibilities like operating heavy machinery or making split-second decisions that can affect you or others.
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Pair your gummy with your morning vibe. We’ll get into how to do this in just a minute, but choose a gummy that emphasizes a more focused, alert high if you like to work out or do some work during the AM, or reach for something more calming if you’re looking for laidback, day-off vibes.
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Make it a part of your routine. A solid morning routine can be essential for setting the tone and cadence of your whole day, so approach your wake and bake with a sense of mindfulness. Rather than just hopping out of bed and popping a gummy, make that gummy part of your morning ritual by tying it to a healthy activity you regularly like to do in the AM – like right before you meditate, with your pre-workout smoothie before doing cardio, or savoring it while you make your daily pour-over coffee. This kind of consistency can elevate your morning routine into a locked-in morning ritual.
Better Than Coffee: Best Edibles for Energy and Focus
Some gummies are social gummies, and some are night-in gummies; some gummies make for seize-the-day moments, while others help you get into a flow state while working on an art project. Perfecting your wake and bake starts with perfecting your pairing — here’s how to get it right.
Camino Freshly Squeezed ‘Recover’ Gummies
With 5mg of hemp-derived THC, Camino Freshly Squeezed ‘Recover’ packs just the right amount of THC for an easygoing but clear-eyed high that might just help you ease into the morning. Accented with soothing, non-psychoactive CBG, these gummies will make you feel like a gentle hand is guiding you through a refreshed and ready morning.
(Plus, they taste like a – wait for it – freshly squeezed glass of OJ. What’s more good morning-coded than that?)
Pairs with: quiet mornings, mornings when you wish you’d had more sleep, a light breakfast, hot showers, a slow coffee (or matcha!) walk, Sunday sunrises.
Camino Sours Orchard Peach ‘Balance’ Gummies
Alongside a balanced blend of hemp-derived THC and CBD, Camino Sours Orchard Peach ‘Balance’ gummies also offer a harmonious blend of uplifting and relaxing terpenes, which is why they emphasize a feeling of balance. That centeredness is perfect for mornings that do require you to get out of your PJs and maybe even put your people face on, but are by no means high-impact. At 10mg of THC per gummy, try starting with half and going from there.
Pairs with: working from home, creativity, light morning errands, meditation, Saturday mornings with your love.
Camino Sours Tropical Burst ‘Energy’ Gummies
Another 10mg option, Camino Sours Tropical Burst ‘Energy’ gummies are an invigorating way to get in on the wake and bake action. These gummies combine hemp-derived delta-9 THC with 5mg of THCV, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that helps support a more energetic, bright-eyed, and enlivening experience — ideal for somewhat peppier, more active mornings. Consider this the morning gummy for morning people.
Pairs with: AM workouts, cooking a fancy multi-course breakfast, sunrise hikes, yoga, the first meeting of the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got wake and bake questions, we’ve got wake and bake answers:
How long should I wait to wake and bake?
Honestly, there’s no one right answer to this. While we do recommend at least being on your feet before you pop a gummy, the most reliable method here is to trust your body. Even if you’re eager to wake and bake, don’t force yourself to partake as soon as you open your eyes. Go through the motions of your morning routine as usual, and ask yourself when you feel like having a gummy. Start low, go slow, and experiment at your own pace.
Do you brush your teeth before you wake and bake?
Alongside the active ingredients like THC and CBD, our gummies do contain sugar, tapioca syrup, and fruit and vegetable juice for flavor, color, and texture. So you may want to consider brushing your teeth and/or flossing after you enjoy one.
Do you get higher when you wake and bake?
It does seem to be a popularly held belief, or a shared experience among those who partake, that waking and baking gets you higher than an afternoon or evening gummy, but that sentiment is purely anecdotal. As High Times Magazine says, “everyone seems to agree that marijuana gets us higher first thing in the morning than any other time of day.”
The classic mag does at least posit a theory for why this may be the case: “In the morning, the body has been without nutrients for several hours. This makes THC appear more potent. Why? Nothing else has yet been consumed for cannabinoids to compete with.”
There is one surefire way to find out how a good wake and bake hits you: avoid the snooze button, do your stretches, and pop a Camino gummy before you check your notifications. Ready to give it a try? Build your own bundle to explore a variety of wake and bake vibes.
Dan is a freelance writer, small business owner, and full-time creative living in Dallas, TX. In 15 years of writing, he’s been fortunate to collaborate with companies and publishers like Cannabis and Tech Today, Healthfully, Salon.com, ArtBase, The Seattle Times, USA Today, SF Gate, and many more.
Sources
Merriam-Webster - Wake and Bake
National Library of Medicine - “Wake-and-Bake” Cannabis Use: Predictors and Cannabis-Related Outcomes of Use Shortly After Waking
High Times - The Science Behind a Wake and Bake
Healthline - Should You Drink Water First Thing in the Morning?
Johns Hopkins Medicine - Healthy Breakfasts
