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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The Rawtarian
May 27, 2012
haha we forgive you
Sally
May 25, 2012
I have heard that nutritional yeast isn't good for you because it has natural MSG in it. Do you know anything about this?
The Rawtarian
Dec 08, 2012
Hi Sally, I haven't heard of this MSG thing before
Sara
Apr 27, 2012
I am fairly new to raw so I can't tell you how much I appreciate your recipes! I recently made your mac & cheese but added red bell pepper and a pinch of cayenne. Heavenly!!
The Rawtarian
May 06, 2012
Yum! Did you chop up the red pepper afterwards or blend it in?
Otillie
Apr 09, 2012
Made this for dinner tonight. Yummy! I really like your recipes! Tried the kelp noodles as well for the first time today, different texture, but after a while I didn't even notice. The sauce in this recipe reminds me of my mom's homemade mac n cheese with white cheddar, just milder. :)
The Rawtarian
Apr 11, 2012
The texture will become more normal if you let the sauce sink into them
Amanda
Apr 05, 2012
YUM! Thanks for this one! It was great, especially with the ketchup! My sauce was still a little lumpy because of my blender. Might be time to upgrade... :)
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2012
Re: upgrade - you will be so glad you did.
Glad you like the recipes :)
Rhonda
Apr 02, 2012
OKAY!!!!!!! !!!! AND MORE!!!!! I tried this for the first time last night. I added the pepper like you said (delicious btw) also added fresh green onion. After taking one bite I exclaimed: OH MY GOD A RECIPE THAT ACTUALLY TASTES LIKE THE NAME.
The Rawtarian
Apr 05, 2012
Lol so glad you liked it Rhonda :)
Liesl
Apr 01, 2012
Do kelp noodles taste most like macaroni? I would think they would taste more "kelpy" as in seaweedy? I'm trying to please kids here. They have no patience for acquired tastes. Any good ideas?
The Rawtarian
Apr 02, 2012
Good question! No, kelp noodles do NOT taste seaweedy or fishy at all. They are VERY bland - they have almost no flavor.
Of course, some other types of seawood, like dulse, do taste very"fishy"
Amanda
Mar 22, 2012
I made this tonight, and it was out of this world!!!! So creamy, its almost like a nacho cheese. I am totally impressed, and it came right when I was craving something SAD. No worries, I am back on my raw track thanks to you!
The Rawtarian
Mar 23, 2012
:)))))
Toni
Mar 13, 2012
This recipe is absoultely amazing and I'm in heaven. I soaked my cashews for an hour or so before and it blended up very easily in my non-vitamix, and I just did some peeler zucchini noodles. Super easy for a newbie. My belly is nicely full and I'm so happy! Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2012
You are more than welcome, my friend!
kim
Mar 12, 2013
I am new to raw foods. Love your website.
I just tried this recipe - first time with kelp noodles- much scepticism. I loved them with the sauce. I also sliced in lots of dinosaur kale and sundried tomatoes.... Awemazing!!!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2013
Sounds rawmazing Kim!
LCMin
Jan 25, 2012
Mine tastes like macaroni and cashews. I'm trying to figure out what I did wrong. How cheesey is nutritional yeast supposed to taste because mine doesn't really taste very cheesy.....hmmmm
The Rawtarian
Jan 27, 2012
I wouldn't say that it tastes TOTALLY like cheese, but there is definitely a hint. It is kind of more like a white cheddar or swiss flavor than cheddar flavor.
Next time try adding more nutritional yeast to taste.
Abbie
Jan 05, 2012
Another fabulous recipe! I made this for lunch today, and it was brilliant. I was surprised by how much the sauce tasted sort of swiss cheese-ish. Delicious! And warm from the Vitamix...ahhhh. I added a sprinkle of garlic powder on top, and it was terrific.
FYI, I used zucchini noodles. I spiralized four small-to-medium zucchini and I still have a ton of sauce left over. Yay!
Thank you so much for these easy-to-follow recipes. As someone new to raw, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your approach.
The Rawtarian
Jan 27, 2012
My pleasure Abbie. Sounds like the recipe turned out really well for you :)
Holli
Jan 02, 2012
I’m so so glad I found your website! I’m new to the rawtarian lifestyle and I’m very picky with fruits n veg but I want to eat healthy n lose some weight. I’ve been doing the juicing and smoothies but I need something more satisfying…ESP coming off the s.a.d. Lol! So I’ve tried chia seeds which I love! But I need to buy the vita mix n a dehydrater to make these raw some recipes you have on here…I’m excited to try your Mac n cheese w kelp noodles and your pizza crust recipes! Thanks so much for creating this site! I also love the list if kitchen staples for a rawtarian! Keep doing what you do and thank you so much!
The Rawtarian
Jan 02, 2012
Thank you for your lovely words Holli :)
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