If you’re looking for the best raw smoothie recipes to try and would like some variety instead of having the same green smoothie every day, then let me round up a few of my top-rated raw smoothie recipes that I’ve shared on this site. Many raw foodies have already tried making them and really loved them. These raw smoothie recipes are all very delicious and easy to prepare, so get your blender ready and blend away these popular raw concoctions!

Rawtarian's silky green smoothie recipe

I know I’ve said you probably were looking for variety aside from a green smoothie. But what’s a top-rated raw smoothie recipes list without a green smoothie? This silky green smoothie recipe may be quite simple but it’s definitely not lacking in the taste department. Plus, it's very practical and uses every day ingredients. (No berries in this one to keep the costs down.) To make this green smoothie, just dump in all the ingredients, namely bananas, oranges, an apple, spinach, water, lemon juice, cinnamon, and/or chia seeds, in your high-speed blender and blend away. Make sure it’s blended to a silky smooth texture for best results.

Raw chocolate shake recipe

Who doesn’t get excited about chocolates? They’re always a delight to have, not to mention packed with oodles of healthy goodness for your body. This raw chocolate shake recipe is also great for your kids. You can even have them make this recipe on their own with your help. It’s so easy. Just blend bananas, raw cocoa powder, agave nectar and water together, and it’s ready to serve! You can have fun and adjust the measurements depending on what your tastebuds dictate.

Raw lemonade smoothie

Lemonade has a summer feel to it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the zesty summer feel even in winter (or any other season). For my raw lemonade smoothie recipe, you need water, a peeled lemon, a banana, dates, and celery or parsley. Throw them all in your blender and start blending. If your blender is not powerful enough, you might want to omit the celery because it may leave stringy bits in your smoothie. Otherwise, this recipe is perfectly refreshing.

Raw strawberry milk smoothie

Don’t think this is just another strawberry milk shake recipe because it’s not your ordinary milk shake. It’s a raw strawberry milk recipe without milk. But that’s no reason to despair because it tastes just as good or maybe even better! Let me tell you first that this recipe is best made using a high-speed blender to achieve the best texture. It’s also important to use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones. Anyway, there are just a very few ingredients you will need for this recipe. Throw water, frozen strawberries, chia seeds and honey or agave nectar into your powerful blender and blend until nice and smooth. And that’s it! Many raw fooders have tried and loved this smoothie recipe, and I’m sure those who haven’t tried it yet will also love it too.

Raw eggnog smoothie

This recipe is either too late or too early for Christmas. But this one made the top-rated raw smoothie recipes list because… it’s rated five stars by many! Haha, kidding aside, many raw fooders love to have this raw food eggnog recipe in their list of holiday treats. And hey, it never hurts to learn another yummy smoothie recipe or two. Simply blend dates, cashews, coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon and water, and enjoy the yumminess of this eggless raw eggnog. Next Christmas (or maybe tomorrow?), you can impress your friends and family with this raw twist on a traditional holiday eggnog.

Which smoothie will you try?

Which of these top-rated raw smoothie recipes do you think you'd enjoy most? I know it can be tough to pick one favorite especially when each smoothie is in a class of its own. But having various healthy smoothie options to choose from everyday is important. They make you look forward to what taste your palate can explore next.

So go ahead and experiment with your own blend of raw food smoothie!

Easy raw recipes - Are you looking for some? Well, of course you are. Why slave around in the kitchen when quick'll do? Lol

Going raw may seem daunting but there are some amazing, easy raw recipes out there. I should know, I've been collecting and creating them for years now. (Shudder - this must mean I am getting old!) While the raw food lifestyle does require a bit of advanced planning (okay, a LOT of advanced planning when compared to stopping off at McDonalds!), the good news is that there ARE some delightful raw recipes that can be thrown together fast with ingredients that you likely have on-hand.

Check out these 4 easy raw recipes—you'll be surprised at how quick and simple they are to prepare. Whether you're looking for something savory or sweet, I've got lots of easy raw recipes to satisfy almost any craving! Well, except for a craving for garlic bread, but I AM WORKING ON THAT ONE! (Stay tuned!)

Raw brownies in 10 minutes!

With six simple ingredients, a few minutes with your food processor, and a bit of chilling in the refrigerator, you will have mouthwatering vegan raw brownies that taste like the real thing. This versatile, easy raw recipe can also be used for a raw chocolate pie crust or raw chocolate truffles.

Oh ya, and don't forget the icing :) Actually, this is the most visited page on my entire website (and I've got over 100 easy raw recipes here, people!)

Raw lunch salad

If you're in a rush putting your lunch together before work, or just looking to switch up your usual raw lunch fare, look no further than this delicious avo-carrot-tom salad.

It doesn't get any easier than a couple of carrots, a tomato, and an avocado—and this salad dresses itself with the juices from the tomato and the creaminess of the avocado so no complicated raw dressing is required. The flavors blend together beautifully, and the texture contrasts make this an exciting, satisfying meal. Perfect to grab on your way out the door to work.

Strawberry banana bowl

Whether you're looking for a quick, delicious breakfast or an easy snack to satisfy a sweet tooth, this simple strawberry banana bowl recipe is sure to please. Topped with a tasty raw nut milk, and perhaps a sprinkling of cinnamon, this delightful dish will whisk you back to your childhood—especially as you drink the fruit-sweetened milk at the end.

Love it. Am I suppose to say "Love it" about my own recipes? Well, this is my blog so I can if I want to! Lol

Raw guacamole

This is the way guacamole was meant to be made—with fresh, healthy ingredients and an amazing flavor!

This raw guacamole recipe is so delicious it can be enjoyed on its own, as a topping on simple salads, or as a dip to enjoy with raw corn chips or raw crackers. And it's definitely a crowd-pleaser.

Which one will you try?

These four easy raw recipes are delicious, quick to make, and will add a wonderful variety to your simple raw recipe arsenal. Why not try one of them now. What are you waiting for? Go! Now! Get thee to a kitchen!

I just watched the documentary "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead" for the second time and was very moved - for the second time!

The film is about the power of juice fasting - where one consumes nothing but fresh juice for a set period of time. If you haven't seen this movie, it's a very "easy" watch that focuses more on personal stories than on a lot of heavy nutritonal info. I highly recommend watching it if you are looking for an inspirational, make-you-smile documentary that is light on the actual nutrition info.

The first half of the film tells the story of Joe Cross, the creator (and star) of the film who lost 80 pounds throughout the making of the movie. However, for me, the real gem of this film was the second half, which chronicles the story of Phil - a trucker who somewhat randomly gets swept up into this documentary.

I am not an avid juicer, although I do eat a raw food diet and have done so for 3 years. However, many people are first introduced to raw foods when coming off a juice fast - perhaps their first one. Interestingly, it was a common under-current throughout the film that most people who successfully complete a substantial juice fast no longer want to eat the heavy, greasy diets of their past. And they are then introduced to raw food when looking for healthy, living food (as opposed to juice) to eat.

One of the great things about juicing is that it is an excellent way to reboot your system. However, juice fasting (or juice "feasting" as some call it!) isn't something that is sustainable so it's important to have an arsenal of healthy raw recipes that work for you after the juice fast is complete.

One of the main reasons why I find this movie personally inspirational is the fact that Joe Cross's fleeting, happenstance meeting with Phil is so random. And yet it completely sends Phil's life into a new direction - for the better. I feel that in a tiny way that is what I am trying to do here with my website: www.therawtarian.com. And thus, this movie brings me to (happy) tears every time.

Hi friends,

Now that I have this new blog I am feeling a bit nervous about what to write about! I have been pretty focused on providing really valuable content (AKA my recipes!!) that will be of help to you.

And I want this blog to do the same. I will continue posting new raw food recipes, but I will also use this place to write articles or blog posts that you will find super helpful (rather than just yammering on about my day-to-day life!)

In order to help you, I would love you to offer suggestions (by comment or email to lj@therawtarian.com) re: the type of questions you have or articles you'd like to read from me.

I look forward to hearing your questions or ideas about what would be interesting/useful to you.

Thank you so much, I appreciate you.

Raw vegan recipes are about more than plain old boring uncooked veggies. There are actually many types of raw vegan recipes ranging from sweet to savory and from -- and from tidbits and meals to desserts. There are even recipes that your non-vegan friends will delightfully dig!

Salads

Who says salads should be boring? True, they can be boring sometimes, especially if you’re having the same recipes over and over again. However, salads are really handy to have around as part of your raw vegan arsenal because they’re quick and easy to make. Basically you just have to dump the ingredients together into a bowl and enjoy! But with my raw vegan recipes, you can turn a plain salad into a tasty and delicious dish! Why don’t you try making some raw salad for lunch, raw cashew apple salad, or raw avocado dulse salad?

Smoothies

Raw smoothies are one of yummiest healthy blends.  The ingredients are broken down and mixed together so well that they can actually disguise that "green" taste from your greens (like spinach and kale). This raw vegan recipe also allows your body to absorb more nutrients. Smoothies can be prepared with just a blender, and they’re really simple yet packed with substance. I personally like having my silky green smoothie in the mornings. I also have recipes for raw banana chai smoothies and raw lemonade smoothies, among many other raw smoothie recipes.

Savory sauces and dressings

Adding different raw sauces or dressings gives your dishes a boost in flavor. You can transform a boring dish into something amazing. Just blend the ingredients until you obtain the right consistency.

My raw cheese sauce recipe and my raw ranch dressing recipe are just two of the savory sauces and dressings you can try matching with a variety of companion raw vegan recipes.

Savory meals

Contrary to popular belief among non-raw vegan foodies, raw vegan recipes are not just about fruits and vegetables. Even vegans get tired of eating food with the same taste all day long! Sometimes you just can’t help but crave something savory. But you don’t have to give in to the temptation of junk and processed food because there are a number of savory raw food recipes you can enjoy.

Some of the recipes need to be dehydrated first so they can take a while to prepare a dish, but the steps are really easy to follow. You may want to try some of my savory recipes like raw salmon salad pate, simple raw guacamole, or a raw bacon lettuce tomato sandwich.

Dehydrated recipes

If you are a seasoned raw vegan, you’re likely to have a dehydrator. But if you don’t know what to do with it, I have several recipes you can try making. These dehydrated raw vegan recipes require a lot more time to make, but once you’ve tasted the fruits (or veggies) of your labor, you’ll find it worth the wait!

This raw zucchini bread recipe, raw onion bread recipe and raw veggie burger recipe are just some of my many tasty dehydrated recipes.

Cakes and pies

Those oh-so-heavenly-looking cakes and pies that you crave might be your kryptonite against your raw food diet. But hey! It’s possible to still stay raw while having some yummy gluten-free raw vegan delights. You might worry that they'll taste too "healthy," but, believe me, they don’t!

These absolutely healthy but delicious no-bake cakes and pies are really simple to make and most of them just need freezing to stay together. Some of these raw vegan recipes that you can try are raw carrot refrigerator cake, raw cranberry lemon cheesecake bites, and raw banana cream pie.

Other raw vegan recipes

Want more luscious sweets for your vegan sweet tooth to explore? Well, there ARE more raw vegan recipes to satisfy your cravings for desserts. They are guaranteed guilt-free from sugar and gluten, but they’re also amazingly sweet! Most desserts just need mixing and chilling before you can indulge in their sweet pleasure. How about giving these raw desserts recipes a try: raw chocolate mousse, creamy raw fruit chia pudding, and raw vanilla drop cookies.

Which one will you make first?

I don’t know about you, but thinking about all these yummy raw vegan recipes are making me hungry. Who knew there were so many options you could try when going raw?  Don't be intimidated because these raw recipes are not as complicated as they look.

I trust you've had an eventful and food-filled holiday season! If you're anything like me, you're looking forward to getting back on track when it comes to your health.

You're invited to take my 14-day low-fat raw cleanse to reboot your habits and body for 2020. If you want to reach your ideal weight and give your body a well-deserved reboot, register today for this low-fat raw cleanse. Registration now open for a limited time: www.therawtarian.com/rawcleanse
 
I encourage you to move towards better health in 2020. As you head into the new year, listen to the faint whisper of your heart in all areas of your life, because goals and dreams don't get much louder than a whisper--and it's in your power to take that whisper and give it the attention it deserves.
 
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We keep hearing that it’s always healthier and more practical to eat meals prepared at home. Yet, one of the reasons that may hinder you from eating healthy is battling a love-hate relationship with the kitchen. (Or maybe you've developed an aversion towards kitchen chores – namely uncooking and cleaning up afterwards.) Cooking can be a bothersome task, and waiting in front of your stove/oven for your food just takes too long sometimes. And so you may wind up picking up the phone and dialing for the fastest take-out restaurant to deliver or reaching for instant meals. 

Wouldn’t it be nice to eat healthy and take only as much time as it would take you to make that call for take-out? Well, I have the perfect list of raw food recipes for people who don’t like to cook! And these recipes don’t have any need for many kitchen tools other than a blender and a food processor, so you don’t really have to worry about cleaning up a big mess afterwards. I know that may sound too good to be true, but it is (true, that is). You’ll be amazed how easy and satisfying eating deliciously healthy raw food can be!

Raw egg salad recipe

Nope, this recipe doesn’t really have any eggs that you normally would have to cook. It’s more like an "eggless" egg salad! But trust me, this raw egg salad recipe tastes just like an authentic egg salad!

Just dump cashews, water, lemon juice, turmeric, garlic cloves and sea salt into your powerful blender and blend until you get that very nice and creamy hollandaise sauce-like texture. Transfer the mixture into a bowl and mix in chopped celery and red bell pepper until everything is coated. Lastly, top it with a dash of pepper and paprika then eat it. Bon appétit!

Raw vegan chicken salad recipe

Here’s a great way to eat a vegan "chicken" dish without chicken. To make this tasty raw vegan chicken salad recipe, you’ll need your food processor. So get it from your cabinet and start uncooking.

Simply process (for a few seconds) all the ingredients – sunflower seeds, cashews, pecans, cucumber, red onion, apple, celery stalk, fresh or dried dill, lemon juice and sea salt together into chunky bits. Don’t process for too long! You may want to let the flavors combine by leaving it for about half an hour, but it’s best to consume it immediately because it doesn’t keep well. You’re right; this recipe is pretending to be chicken meat even though it doesn’t taste like chicken. But the texture is just like that of a chicken salad.

Raw marinated mushroom recipe

Three ingredients: mushrooms, olive oil and raw soy sauce. You can handle that, right? And what's more, this raw marinated mushroom recipe needs no equipment at all! That means no cleaning up! Well maybe you’d have to wash your plate after eating, of course.

But kidding aside, all you need to do is pour oil and soy sauce over your sliced mushrooms in a deep plate and gently stir. Allow the mushroom to sit for about five minutes and enjoy. If you want to spice it up a bit, you can also add your choice of garnish like sesame seeds or green onions. It’s all up to you! These mushrooms are perfect salad toppers.

Raw chocolate mousse recipe

What about dessert, you say? You don’t need to bake or need any fancy cookware either! In fact, you can make a number of simple and sweet desserts in just five minutes or less.

Try making this raw chocolate mousse recipe by processing avocado, banana, coconut oil, cacao powder, a sweetener, and sea salt in a food processor until very nice and smooth. Scoop into your choice of dishes or small cups and refrigerate for an hour before serving. Easy, yes? Yes!

These recipes are for you

So if you are one of those people who simply can’t get acquainted with your stovetop or oven, then these are the perfect raw food recipes for people who don’t like to cook. Why not try whipping up your own delicious no-cook meal?

Do you find yourself asking, "Where should I store these dehydrated crackers?" or "Can I freeze this raw soup?" Good questions! After all, you want to keep your precious raw ingredients & recipes as fresh as possible, right?

In this post, I will discuss best practices for the storage of whole raw foods and prepared raw dishes, along with storage location and types of containers.

Not Storage Material!

Do not store your oh-so-yummy green smoothie in the fridge. You've probably learned this the hard way! Smoothies are best enjoyed straight out of the blender. If stored in the fridge, smoothies lose flavor and texture (consistency). A big ugh to stored smoothies!

Same with raw soups. Don't store your leftover tomato soup in the blender in the fridge (a double faux pas!).

When it comes to storing salad, don't store leafy greens with dressing already on board. They just aren't happy when you do that! Store your fave dressing in a separate container from your salad to avoid sogginess. 

Store your prepared vegetables in individual containers. Each veggie has a different storage time. Shredded carrots won't last as long as chopped broccoli, for example. Plus you want your flavors to stay true, right? So store your veggies separately!

Where & For How long?

Prepared recipes:

Pates & nut-based spreads/dressings: Savory recipes like Walnut Pate and Alfredo Sauce will store well in the fridge (3 days).

Dehydrated savory recipes: Store in the freezer! If you keep dehydrated items in the fridge, they will absorb moisture and go soft. Yuck! So store in the freezer! Toss your dehydrated goodies (like dehydrated burgers, crackers and pizza crust) in ziploc bags and freeze. Eat right out of the freezer or let sit on counter for 5-10 minutes.

Or you can even toss them in the dehydrator, just long enough to warm them up and take any extra moisture out. Dehydrated crackers retain their consistency and flavor extremely well. I recommend letting them cool off after dehydrating, then putting them straight into the freezer. Any nut-heavy dehydrated savory recipe will keep well in the freezer. Not the fridge!

Two weeks is my maximum freezing time for anything, but that's just me.

Desserts: Most of my raw dessert recipes are stored in the freezer (if it says to store in freezer, then make sure you do!).

This is a necessity for these recipes due to their ingredients (like coconut oil). Fruit-based desserts (like pies) store best in the freezer, as the filling will leak into the crust and go all smooshy. I keep my desserts up to 2 weeks in freezer, if they last that long!

However, recipes like brownies and truffles store well in the fridge for up to a week. They store in the freezer equally well. Frozen brownies taste sooo good!

Raw food ingredients:

Here's a little trick I learned: store your fruits and veggies on the top shelf! This isn't so much about storage as it is about "visibility." When you open your fridge, immediately your eyes will be drawn to your healthy raw food items. It's a psychological thing, and it works (for me, at any rate!).

However, I do prefer my fruits at room temperature, not cold. So while I keep these items in the fridge, every day I put the ones I'm going eat on a plate on the counter. It's a good way to keep track of how much I'm eating as well as rotating out the older items.

Onions and root veggies: Store in a dark cool location.

Nuts & things: Ideally in the fridge or freezer, so the oils in the nuts don't go off. However, I store my nuts, along with seeds (chia, flax, etc) and dried fruits in the pantry, grouped together by type so they're easy to find. I also group together my 'wet' items like honey, olive & coconut oils in the pantry, as well.

Containers

I like to store liquid-y items in glass mason jars. Glass is great for not leaching flavors or oils or color from the item (like from sun-dried tomatoes in oil). Glass pyrex bowls with rubber lids (or good old cling wrap!) also work well.

Tupperware is good, along with ziploc bags for goodies like cookies and crackers.

Ideally, store your food items in containers that offer visibility (yes, again with the visibility!). You want to be able to see what's going on inside!

Questions, Anyone?

I hope this has answered some of your raw food storage questions! Please do feel free to share your favorite storage tips and experiences!

You can also listen to the Raw Food Storage Hacks podcast right now!

Does your raw cake or dessert need a little extra oomph? For chocaholics, there's chocolate icing. For purists, check out the plain frosting or the whipped cream. And for the carrot cake addicts, there's the best raw cream cheese icing ever!

So, next time you whip up a cake, try one of these rawkin' toppings!

Raw Frosting

Use this Raw Frosting anywhere you need just a basic creamy frosting or whipped cream. Its subtle (not overly sweet) flavor is best paired with more 'exciting' flavors, like raspberries or pineapple or whatever you can think of, really!

This recipe does require sunflower lecithin (this gives it its nice fluffy texture) and needs to be chilled for at least 3 hours.

Raw Chocolate Icing

This Raw Chocolate Icing is the answer to your prayers... if you're praying for the best ever smooth, chocolate-y and delicious chocolate icing! Super easy to make, this icing is also ready to use as soon as you make it - no chilling required.

Only four ingredients required for this dee-lish chocolate icing. So make a batch and prepare to fall in love!

Raw Cream Cheese Icing

This Raw Cream Cheese Icing is the perfect partner to raw carrot cake. It's everything a cream cheese icing should be: smooth, creamy & divine!

Coconut oil is the key ingredient in this recipe (makes the icing firm and spreadable).

Raw Whipped Cream

Perfect for topping a slice of cake or a bowl of berries, this Raw Whipped Cream is versatile and delicious. Lemon juice is a surprising, but necessary, ingredient in this recipe!

Since it softens up super fast once out of the fridge, treat like ice cream and serve/eat immediately!

Top this!

These toppings aren't just for cakes! Liven up your berries with a dollop of the raw whipped cream. Raw frosting lends itself beautifully to fresh fruit. Or if you're in that kind of mood, scarf the chocolate icing straight from the bowl! It's up to you!

Mornings are a very busy time of day. And breakfast is said to be the most important meal of the day! I know, you've heard this before, but it never hurts to have a little reminder about how to improve your health. Mornings are busy, but my quick and easy raw food recipes for breakfast are just what you need to kick-start your day.

Rawtarian's Silky Green Smoothie

In making this silky green smoothie recipe, you just need to dump in all your fresh fruits and spinach and the rest of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until it becomes silky smooth in texture. This raw food recipe for breakfast will take less than five minutes to prepare, and it is satisfyingly delicious!

Raw Oatmeal

How about taking your regular oatmeal up a level with this raw oatmeal recipe? You only need a few ingredients for this raw food recipe for breakfast, but it will make for a filling meal to get you going through the morning. You have an option to soak the raisins and the steel cut oats in water overnight to soften them, or just blend them all in the morning together with the chopped apple. It may take a little bit longer to prepare, but soaking will give that smoother and creamier texture to your raw oatmeal recipe.

Rawtarian's Raw Breakfast Bowl

Here’s another raw food recipe for breakfast that doesn’t need any equipment but takes very little time to whip up. Just shred your apple in a bowl and mix it with the rest of the ingredients until the chia seeds and the shredded coconut absorb the cashew milk (or water). Easy peasy and there you have it! Your hearty raw breakfast bowl is ready to serve and eat.

Raw Porridge

This raw porridge recipe is also a very quick to prepare raw food recipe for breakfast. Just add water to your chia seeds in a bowl and stir immediately to prevent it from clumping. Then add honey and coconut and any other ingredient you would want to add, like pumpkin seeds or almonds or whatever your tastebuds prefer. The optional ingredients are just for a little added flavor. Once your porridge is thick enough, you may top it with raw cashew milk or blueberries. Having this raw porridge in the morning is a good start to your long day ahead!  

Morning Round-Up

The morning rush shouldn't deprive you of enjoying your breakfast, so being able to spend less time preparing what you eat in the morning while still being able to make a substantial and tasty meal is very important. And that is what my raw food recipes for breakfast are all about. So go ahead and try one of them yourself, and you won't have to skip on breakfast again!