Recipe Directions
- 1. Throw all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- 2. Blend. This recipe can be a bit of a @#$#$% when blending, so if you're having trouble getting the mixture to mix properly, turn your high-speed blender off and insert a spatula down one side to let a pocket of air down near the blades. Then remove the spatula, put the lid back on and continue blending--going from slow all the way up to fast again. You can also add a bit more water (mentioned above) but I try not to add any more water than three additional tablespoons because I like to keep the texture nice and thick.
- 3. Serve with noodles . For noodles, you all know that I am obsessed with kelp noodles, so that's what I use for my raw macaroni and cheese extravaganzas. But if you're cheap and/or disorganized and don't have raw kelp noodles, you can make zucchini noodles using a carrot peeler or a spiralizer.
- 4. Garnish with lots of pepper! Normally, I don't really like pepper, but this recipe just totally gets better when you sprinkle a lot of pepper on it. Don't ask me why. It just does. Oh! And you could also even serve with raw ketchup :)
- Enjoy this raw macaroni and cheese recipe! I don't have children, but something tells me they would just love this raw recipe as a treat on a cold, wintry day.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian Raw macaroni and cheese... This recipe was born out of me saying to myself, "I need some raw macaroni and cheese right now or I am going to scream!" So I busted out my Vitamix and a sac of cashews and got to work creating this simple but ooeeey, gooey cheesey recipe.
Beware: this raw macaroni and cheese sauce is very potent! Start with a tiny bit of sauce and mix it into your noodles and then add more as your tastebuds dictate. If you add too much this raw mac and cheese recipe can be overpowering and way too saucy. So start slow with the sauce!
OK, and due to my noodles it's not really a raw macaroni and cheese recipe, it's more like spaghetti and cheese, but the taste is what's important, right??!
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
- This recipe is low in Calories.
- This recipe provides you with 100% of your daily Riboflavin, and Vitamin B6.
- This recipe is a good source of Protein, and Iron.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Vitamin K.
Amounts per 67 g (2 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 308 | 13 % |
| Protein | 11 g | 21 % |
| Fat | 24 g | 30 % |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g | 5 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 8 % |
| Sugars | 3 g | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 4 mg | 29 % |
| Sodium | 473 mg | 21 % |
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MicheleVargas
Feb 27, 2017
I have had it on zucchini strings (as spaghetti), cooked pasta (oh the shame), and mushroom tofu pasta (not pleasant to the GI tract). My favorite is still zucchini but my husband prefers it with cooked pasta. At least he is willing to eat it even only half way raw. ;)
I have found that it lasts several days. I am freezing portion sizes for quick use. I think I've frozen it before and it was perfectly fine but I couldn't remember for sure so I'm testing it out again.
Fresh garlic minced really really small tastes good in it
I'm not a big fan of black pepper and you said this recipe just somehow tastes better with it. Well, I used one drop of black pepper essential (food grade) for a 5 serving batch and it did enhance the flavor without the heat! Win!
Thank you for all your work to create delicious recipes!!
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Penny
Nov 01, 2017
This isn’t my absolute favorite so far like everything else but I do love it! I’m not a pepper fan either but you are right, it needs it! I used zucchini noodles because I can’t always find kelp noodles which I love also!
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The Rawtarian
Apr 28, 2013
So glad you are having some hits, Angela! For soup, I recommend starting with my tomato or my celery soups
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RAWFOODLOVER
Jan 22, 2018
RAWFOODLOVER's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
HOLY YUMMY GOODNESS!!! This was incredible!! and so easy...(the blending was an adventure but you did warn us)! AMAZING!!! This would be excellent on those for who dont eat raw also :)
The Rawtarian
Jan 23, 2018
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the mac and cheese!! Glad you persevered through the adventure ;)
Sophie28
Nov 22, 2017
Sophie28's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
I'm sorry, but I could barely get this down. It looks like hummus and tastes like feet - what am I doing wrong? Waste of about £5 worth of cashews... :D
4744K3s3Yb
Nov 03, 2017
4744K3s3Yb's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
Perfect for a lazy day with your cats! Lol curled up enjoying this homey dish
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The Rawtarian
Nov 15, 2017
Love it!!
Penny
Nov 01, 2017
This isn’t my absolute favorite so far like everything else but I do love it! I’m not a pepper fan either but you are right, it needs it! I used zucchini noodles because I can’t always find kelp noodles which I love also!
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The Rawtarian
Nov 15, 2017
Hi Penny! Was it too chunky for your liking?
kate
Apr 25, 2017
I wish there was some good substitute for nutritional yeast. I think we would all be horrified if we knew how this stuff was made. It's not raw, for sure. and there are
synthetic vitamins added. Sorry to bum you all out, but let's find a substitute.
Karla Kolumna
May 31, 2018
Why would anyone be "horrified" by how nutritional yeast is made? There is absolutely nothing suspect about it. The yeast is cultivated on a grain base, then they add salt, dry the yeast and mill it. That's all.
And where I live, nothing but a little salt is added, all the vitamins and minerals in it are 100% natural.
However it's not raw, but I don't mind.
The Rawtarian
Jun 04, 2018
Thanks for this insight, Karla! xox
The Rawtarian
Apr 25, 2017
Hi Kate!
Yes, it would be awesome to find a substitute. Is there anything that you have come across that fits the bill?
One alternative is to simply look for recipes that don't include it. This recipe has a creamy white cheese flavor without the nutritional yeast :) https://www.therawtarian.com/raw-alfredo-sauce-recipe
MicheleVargas
Feb 25, 2017
micheleb's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
Yum yum yum. I omit the salt and add garlic salt on top. Delish! When I make this, I look forward to eating it for lunch several days in a row!
The Rawtarian
Feb 27, 2017
I'm so glad you liked the mac and cheese, Michele! What did you eat it on?
MicheleVargas
Feb 27, 2017
I have had it on zucchini strings (as spaghetti), cooked pasta (oh the shame), and mushroom tofu pasta (not pleasant to the GI tract). My favorite is still zucchini but my husband prefers it with cooked pasta. At least he is willing to eat it even only half way raw. ;)
I have found that it lasts several days. I am freezing portion sizes for quick use. I think I've frozen it before and it was perfectly fine but I couldn't remember for sure so I'm testing it out again.
Fresh garlic minced really really small tastes good in it
I'm not a big fan of black pepper and you said this recipe just somehow tastes better with it. Well, I used one drop of black pepper essential (food grade) for a 5 serving batch and it did enhance the flavor without the heat! Win!
Thank you for all your work to create delicious recipes!!
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The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2017
Nice! I also barely use pepper ever, and I usually decline it when a fancy restaurant tries to grind me some. But it does go on this recipe somehow. I guess black pepper just goes with creamy white savory sauces :)
Thanks for the tip about freezing! Hopefully your memory was correct :) In my experience, my food memory is usually right. (But my memory of peoples' names is horrid!)
Megan Beam
May 25, 2016
how much noodles? Like 1 cup? 2 cups?
The Rawtarian
May 26, 2016
Hi Meagan!
I'd say 3 cups noodles for this amount of sauce - but probably 1 serving would be about 1 cup of noodles
Amanda
Mar 31, 2016
Dolphinlove's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
A favorite so far. Absolutely delicious! I added pepper and finely chopped parsley. Wow.....mmmm... Soo good. The lots of pepper recommendation totally makes it a 10/10. If I'm ever craving cooked food I will make this!
The Rawtarian
Mar 31, 2016
So glad it hit the spot! I am not sure what the deal is with pepper, because I don't use it often, but occasionally a recipe just calls for it. And this one does!
Anngela
Feb 03, 2016
Anngela's Review
Raw macaroni and cheese recipe
Loved the flavor!
Mine was quite runny though--any tricks to thicken it up or avoid this? I did the exact measurements in a NutriBullet so it liquified it within seconds!
Amanda
Mar 31, 2016
Mine wasn't runny? Did you drain the noodles really well? I made it with the kelp noodles....totally the best way to go.
The Rawtarian
Mar 31, 2016
Agreed! Sometimes zucchini noodles can get runny, especially if you let them sit in the sauce for some time.
The Rawtarian
Feb 04, 2016
Hi Anngela! I don't find the cheese too runny myself (it's more like a cheese sauce), but it will thicken a bit once refrigerated.
If next time you want to alter the measurements, you could reduce the water by a small amount - however, again, it will thicken somewhat once refrigerated, so I don't suggest other readers alter the water amount in any way :)
Sue
Dec 13, 2015
Absolutely Yummy! I was really surprised by how good this is and reminiscent of real cheese (and it's been a long time) so, boy, was it good! Having again tomorrow.
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The Rawtarian
Dec 13, 2015
So glad it was a success for you Sue!
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