Raw Food Diet – Free recipes and tips by The Rawtarian

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This raw vegan strawberry cookie recipe is simple! Trying to fill up an extra sheet in the dehydrator? Well, whip up these little darlins: with two or three ingredients, can these raw cookies get any easier? The cookie “dough” seen above is prepared in a high-speed blender, and then dehydrated. I love eating the dough straight from the blender or spoon. As you can imagine, this is a very rich recipe when you consider how much cashewy-creamy goodness is in each cookie. These raw vegan... Read→

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Raw vegetable cream cheese recipe -  OK, you’re coming home for dinner. What are you going to eat?? Have a batch of this raw vegetable cream cheese recipe on hand and your tastebuds will thank you. Smooth and salty, it tastes divine paired with cucumber rounds. It keeps in the fridge very well–if this raw vegetable cream cheese recipe lasts long enough! This is a vegetable-flavoured cream cheese. It has a very savory flavor. Raw vegetable cream cheese recipe 3 cups walnuts (soak for... Read→

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Raw corn chip recipes are, of course, a necessity if you’re going to be serving raw guacamole (delicious recipe for raw guac here)! This raw corn chip recipe is simple enough to make, although you will require a food processor and a dehydrator (see my article with tips re: the appliances required for raw food recipes). Raw corn chips are delicious! Of course, I like to serve mine with the aforementioned guacamole, but, of course, you could serve them with anything, even just a slice of cucumber... Read→

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Raw cashew milk recipes do not come close to this sweet, almondy cinnamony raw cashew milk recipe. Raw cashew milk can be used for many many purposes in your raw food lifestyle. I tend to drink this cashew milk as a delicious sweet treat, perhaps as a dessert, or I serve it over home-made dry cereal or I even splash a 1/4 cup on top of a bowl of my raw oatmeal. If you have all these ingredients on hand this recipe really only takes a minute to prepare Cashew milk can be stored in the fridge for a... Read→

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Raw guacamole recipe that’s simple and delicious? Try this raw guacamole recipe on for size. It’s beautiful in its simplicity. Only four or five pure ingredients and this guac can be made in only a few minutes… Serve this raw guacamole recipe with your favourite raw corn chips recipe and even your SAD friends will awaken to the wonder that is raw foods! This raw guacamole recipe is so simple and yet so satisfying. Newsflash, people: this is what real guacamole tastes like! That... Read→

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I came across this 21 raw questions here, and I just couldn’t resist doing them myself! 1. Favorite Raw Vegan milk? Mmm, cashew milk. I tend to make my raw chia pudding recipe, and just have a few swigs of the milk before I mix in the chia seeds (to make it puddingy). Yummy! 2. What are the top 3 recipes you are planning to make? This questions implies that I have not yet made them. I really want to make raw lasagne, raw ice cream or raw sorbet, and a really fancy raw cake. I am pretty lazy... Read→

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Raw lemonade smoothies are refreshing during the summer. There’s something very cooling about that tart, tangy taste. The color of this raw lemonade smoothie doesn’t look very lemony due to the dark-color of the dates, but the taste will be lemony-zingy! I just love lemon-flavoured raw food recipes, like these raw lemon cookies. Enjoy! Raw lemonade smoothie Recipe inspired by Raw Rose 1 cup water 1 lemon (peeled but if it’s organic use one tablespoon of lemon peel) 1 ripe banana 1/3... Read→

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This raw fruit dip is total comfort food for me. It’s the same texture as cream cheese icing, which I used to love… Creamy and almost tangy, mmm! Try this raw food fruit dip as a dessert. Serve this dip in a bowl with sliced fruit, such as apples, grapes, orange sections, pineapple, etc. Perfect dessert for SAD people and raw fooders alike. This raw fruit dip also doubles as a very nice icing for raw cakes. This fruit dip tastes best if kept chilled in the fridge. Serve this raw fruit... Read→

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Raw almond butter recipes are something of a myth in the raw food world. Why won’t they blend well? What’s the deal with all these bad raw almond butter recipes? But I’ve got a raw almond buter recipe that does the trick. Make this raw almond butter recipe in your food processor, not your blender, not your VitaMix and not your BlendTec. (Trust me.) This raw almond butter recipe is simple and delicious. I love it spread on apples or raw crackers. Keep it in the fridge. It tastes... Read→

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Oh ho hum, another smoothie recipe, right?  Wrong! This raw strawberry milk recipe is divine. Trust me. The texture is wonderful. Sirova, the recipe’s originator, compares the taste to standard strawberry milk–that thick, syrupy smooth sweetness. Yum! This recipe really does take me back to my childhood. Warning: Do not attempt unless you have a Vitamix, a Blendtec, or another high-powered blender! Chia seeds won’t blend well in a regular blender. Also, be sure to use frozen strawberries,... Read→

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These buttery raw walnut zucchini crackers are to die for. Warning: Once you make these crackers you’ll never be able to go back to normal raw crackers. Consider yourself warned. I’ve heard these crackers described ad raw foods’ alternative to the “Ritz Cracker.” Well, perhaps they don’t taste exactly like raw Ritz Crackers, but they sure are savory, buttery and they melt in your mouth. Pure raw cracker bliss! Mmm, serve with thinly sliced tomato and/or avocado…... Read→

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Lose weight with raw food diet — is it possible? What about eating as much as you want and still losing weight? Yes, losing weight with raw foods is totally possible, and basically guaranteed. But the raw food diet is not a magic pill that will allow you to eat anything you want and still lose weight. It’s not magic. It’s rational, focused and it works. The raw food diet is all about reality and hard work. Losing weight with the raw food diet requires hard work and will power. But... Read→

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Raw tuna salad recipes are integral to my raw food recipe arsenal. Here is my favourite raw food tuna salad recipe. I like to eat it with a crisp apple, or this mock tuna pate is great as a salad topper, too. Or how about eating it in a nori roll? The possibilities are endless for this mock raw tuna salad. I make this raw tuna recipe at least once a week. If you need something to take to work for lunch, try packing some raw crackers, a little tupperware of this tuna spread, and a knife. You’ll... Read→

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Raw food substitution lists are integral to your raw food kitchen. Here is a raw food substitution list that you may find comes in handy. It’s preferable to have everything on your raw food diet shopping list before you attempt to make a recipe. But of course sometimes substitutions are necessary because you might not have all the right raw food ingredients on hand. I almost always substitute cashews for macadamia nuts (and vice versa) depending on what’s on sale at my local health food... Read→

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Having a basic raw cracker recipe at your disposal is integral. Make sure to always have a batch of basic raw crackers on hand at all times. Crackers are very helpful when you need to throw together a quick raw meal or snack. Raw crackers are integral to helping you keep with the raw food diet lifestyle. Here is my standby basic raw cracker recipe, which I use on a regular basis. Feel free to modify to suit your fancy. For example, you could make a sweeter cracker by omitting the savoury spices and... Read→

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This is my first raw Christmas. One of the most important Christmas food traditions in my household is eggnog, so I knew I had to find a suitable SAD eggnog substitute. Here is a wonderful raw food eggnog recipe. Note: This recipe does NOT keep well! It should be consumed right away. If you refrigerate it, it becomes jelly-like or pudding-like, which still tastes fine, but is not eggnoggy. Think of this as an instant eggnog recipe. It’s very rich and festive. Enjoy! Raw food eggnog recipe ... Read→

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I miss cheese, I really do. But I tell ya, this raw alfredo sauce recipe has a cheesy, creamy texture that is oh, so alfredoey. I can honestly say that I like this alfredo sauce more than SAD (standard American diet) alfredo sauce. HONEST! If you’ve tried my raw mayonnaise recipe the taste is quite similar, although this alfredo sauce is quite garlicky, whereas the raw mayo does not contain any garlic. Enjoy this absolutely delicious alfredo sauce recipe. This recipe is quite large, and it... Read→

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Raw ketchup recipes that have the right ketchupy texture aren’t that easy to find. I really like this raw vegan ketchup recipe, from Ani’s Raw Food Kitchen, which is my new favourite book. Once again, it’s pretty easy and can be made instantly without any soaking or prepping. All you need is a blender. Of course, you can serve this raw ketchup recipe on raw burgers or any other raw meal that calls for ketchup! The texture is really perfect, the first time I made it it turned out... Read→

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I am basically 100% raw vegan.  I do not cheat. Am I one of those weird, irritating people that just loves fruits and vegetables? Well, I am now, but I wasn’t always this way. I used to hate vegetables! Before I went raw, I absolutely loved chips and candy. I ate processed foods and loved them! I craved chips (All Dressed and Salt and Vinegar, mmm), donuts (apple fritters, mmm), muffins (lemon poppyseed or buttery blueberry, mmm), pasta (cheese please), candy (sour keys, Nibs, chocolates,... Read→

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These are the best raw chocolate cookies that I’ve ever had. This recipe does require a number of ingredients and overnight soaking, unlike this simple lemon cookie recipe. But I think it’s worth it, because sometimes you just need that chocolatey fix. I especially recommend dipping into the dehydrator while they’re still drying. The insides are gooey and fudgey while the outside is kind of crispy. It’s a perfect fix if you’re missing the flavour of fudge! If you’re... Read→

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Raw lemon cookie recipes were on the top of my list of recipes to make when I recently received my new dehydrator. Once again, this is a delightfully simple recipe that only contains four ingredients: cashews,  unsweetened coconut, a lemon, and a sweetener like honey or agave nectar. These cookies have a sweet, simple, creamy flavour and you’ll be amazed at how much lemon flavour comes from just one lemon. This is a small recipe, which is perfect for sampling. Try a small batch and see how... Read→

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I have been a vegetarian since 2001. Once I went vegetarian I immediately replaced meat with soy products. One of the most difficult parts of my transition to the raw lifestyle has been to give up the soy and tofu products that were staples in my husband’s and my diet. As you can tell by the ingredients, this raw taco meat recipe is quite small. Double up as necessary. I seem to like small recipes because I am thrifty and I want to try a small batch before I invest 2 cups of this or that into... Read→

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As you can tell by now, I just love simple recipes with very few ingredients. You can’t get much simpler than this raw, sesame seed dessert recipe for halvah. It’s right up there with my raw chocolate shake recipe for easy, fast raw desserts. To give you some background, halvah is a dense, sweet confection common in the Middle East. Halvah is usually crumbly and made from sesame seeds or other nuts. This recipe requires a coffee grinder or nut grinder! Do not attempt unless you’ve... Read→

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Raw chocolate shake recipes have saved the day once again. Over the past few days I’ve had some sweet-tooth cravings, I’m not afraid to admit it. In order to quell the sweet tooth, I’ve been making more desserts than normal. The following raw chocolate shake recipe is so simple but so divine. Served chilled in a tall cold glass, it’s a true treat. I am drinking this shake as I type this! Raw chocolate shake recipe This recipe is perfect for one person. 1 1/2 cups of water 1... Read→

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How to sprout seeds, you wonder? It’s so easy! In this post I’ve explained how to sprout seeds in a simple, step-by-step format. Follow me and you’ll no longer be wondering how to sprout seeds ever again! It’s really so easy. Once you’ve got the hang of it you’ll find it easy to keep a jar of seeds on your windowsill 24/7. My favourite sprouted seeds are the good ol’ standby, alfalfa sprouts, but there are many types of seeds that can be sprouted in a similar... Read→

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Stocking a raw food kitchen is one of the toughest parts of starting the raw food lifestyle.For many people, raw food staple ingredients are unknowns to them. Some new raw fooders get overwhelmed by the recipes that call for a number of ingredients they don’t have on hand or have not even heard of. Here are a few tips on stocking a raw food kitchen. I’ve broken down this post into two sections: required kitchen implements and required raw food ingredients. This list is based on my personal... Read→

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Raw chocolate cake recipes are a dime a dozen. But this raw chocolate cake recipe is a perfect base for a simple, chocolate cake. I think of this recipe as my base for being creative. I’ll make up a batch of this raw chocolate cake recipe and then get creative by layering it with fruit, making cookies, or doing whatever I feel like. This recipe does not have to be dehydrated. Just use your food processor and it’s ready to go. If you’re looking for something sweet but don’t... Read→

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Raw veggie burger recipe? Wondering how can you have a raw veggie burger without meat or bread, etc? Just get raw-creative! First, the patty. Raw veggie burger patties are usually made from a savory concoction of vegetables and a binding agent (like flax seed, for example). The mixture is molded into patties and  dehydrated in a dehydrator, which results in a delicious, hearty patty. The bun? You can either make a bread or cracker by dehydrating them, or do what I do. Wrap the patty in a crisp leaf... Read→

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This is a handy, savory dressing that keeps in the fridge nicely for four or five days. It tastes best on the second day, because it’s a lot thicker and almost creamy. Beware: garlicky! When not in a garlicky mood, I love to use a simple apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing. But when I’m in the mood for some zing, I go for this raw garlic salad dressing recipe. I find that this is a versatile dressing that, in some ways, mimics a ceasar salad dressing (on day two and after, because... Read→

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One of my favourite foods right now are chia seeds. What is their claim to fame (besides being known for sprouting those famous “chia pets”)? 1. They become gelatinous, like tapioca, which makes them fun to use! 2. They are very filling. 3. They have an interesting texture which is a nice addition to the raw food lifestyle. 4. Chia seeds are an incredible superfood. This raw chia tapioca pudding recipe is delicious and a great way to incorporate chia seeds into your diet. Raw chia... Read→

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“Raw Family: A True Story of Awakening” was the first raw food book that I ever read. Short and easy to read, it is the story of one family’s journey into the raw food lifestyle. “Raw Family: A True Story of Awakening” is written by Victoria Boutenko, her husband Igor, and their two children Sergei and Valya. Victoria Boutenko is in some senses a raw celebrity of sorts. Victoria Boutenko herself has written many books about raw food (including Green for Life, Green Smoothie... Read→

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I’ve been reading and making the book Living in the Raw: Desserts by Rose Lee Calabro (2007). It is a medium-sized glossy paperback 127-page book with a few large color photos. It contains mostly simple, quick, basic recipes (as opposed to gourmet recipes), although most of the recipes do require the standard raw food equipment like dehydrators, coffee grinders, food processors, etc. It is geared for new raw fooders in that it explains how to make nut milk, etc., but it does not go into very... Read→

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I don’t make recipes with macadamia nuts very often because they are rather expensive, but this raw mayo is totally worth it. It’s light, fluffy, and subtly tangy. It’s also very rich. Mmm! My husband is a purist type, and he doesn’t even like this raw mayonnaise recipe because it tastes “too much like mayo.” But I love it for that very same reason! I definitely recommend this mayonnaise recipe. It’s a must-serve when making raw veggie burgers. Let’s... Read→

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When I first started learning how to make green smoothies I would follow recipes rigidly. There are thousands of free green smoothie recipes online. Just google them or buy a book. (Victoria Boutenko’s Green Smoothie Revolution has everything you ever wanted to know about green smoothies.) But now that I’m used to making green smoothies myself, I’ve taught myself how to make green smoothies that work for me. I don’t like them to taste too green, so I generally keep the ratios... Read→

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After existing as a raw foodist without a dehydrator for quite some time now, I finally caved in and bought a dehydrator. I am eagerly awaiting its arrival in the mail! In the mean time, here’s a list of a few of the best raw dehydrator recipes that I’m excited to try. Starting with the one and only… Kale chips – The raw world’s response to potato chips! Supposedly to die for. I have high expectations… Indian food - In order to make this recipe for “matar... Read→

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In the morning, my raw food breakfast is almost always either fresh fruit, a green smoothie, or–my favourite–raw oatmeal. This recipe does take a bit of preparation because it has to be soaked overnight, but, with only three ingredients, it’s so easy! If you click on this photo you can see the high-resolution version, which shows you how smooth and creamy this oatmeal is. All this without “cooking” anything. Of course, like any good oatmeal, top this recipe with fruit... Read→

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Raw chocolate truffles were the very first raw food that made me certain that I could become a raw vegan for an extended period of time. This recipe just requires a food processor and a few ingredients. You can make these in a blender, but it won’t blend properly and the truffles won’t be as smooth as they should be. These should be made in a food processor. Good luck and enjoy these simple, sweet treats. Chocolate Truffles Recipe modified from a Raw Rose recipe 1/2 cup of sesame seeds... Read→

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This is the story of how I began my journey into raw veganism. But it isn’t really my story; it all starts with my in-laws–my husband’s parents. In their early fifties, they were very normal, nice people. But one day my husband and I got this telephone call. My husband was talking to his parents, and I was in the other room. I could make out my husband saying things like, “Wow, that’s amazing. I’m so happy for you. Wow. Amazing. Fantastic. Incredible!” Inspired... Read→