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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Comments and Reviews
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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 :)
Miriam
Dec 19, 2011
I am so excited to try this recipe, especially with the raw ketchup recipe. Mac and cheese with ketchup is definitely a comfort food for the women in my family!
The Rawtarian
Dec 26, 2011
Me too Miriam! If you make it let me know what you think!
Tasha
Nov 24, 2011
Someone's automatically cheap or disorganized if they don't use kelp noodles? That's a pretty bold statement.
The Rawtarian
Nov 24, 2011
What can I say, I'm a bold kind of gal.
Have you ever tried them Tasha?
beauty
Nov 07, 2011
this actually had mac n cheese taste! even my husband thought so. i think i will try different noodles next time. i did zuchini this time:)
The Rawtarian
Nov 07, 2011
Glad you like, Beauty! If the DH likes then that's a real success -- or a failure if you're like me and don't like to share :)
Lol
Jessica
Nov 01, 2011
This was sssoooo yummy! I will be trying more of your recipes for sure! :D
The Rawtarian
Nov 01, 2011
Glad you like Jessica, this is one of my ab fav recipes :)
Kristel Hayes
Sep 20, 2011
This looks absolutely fantastic! Can't wait to try it! Thank you so much for sharing.
The Rawtarian
Sep 21, 2011
My pleasure Kristel. :)
Danielle
Aug 03, 2011
You are the greatest!! I love your site.
The Rawtarian
Aug 03, 2011
Hi Danielle! Thank you, it's my pride and joy :)
andrenna
Jul 28, 2011
I made this for dinner (kelp noodles for me, cooked macaroni for my bf), and it was awesome! I ate so much that I'm sick to my stomach! I think the nuts absorbed the water from the cooked noodles, because bf's sauce looked like clotted cream. Mine was amazing. The kelp noodles don't absorb the sauce, and don't much flavor on their own, so they taste like pure cheezy sauce. Yum! I like the recipe so much I posted it on my facebook!
The Rawtarian
Aug 01, 2011
Lol so glad you liked it Andrenna. :))
Gayla
Jun 10, 2011
Oh my lands! I just got my shipment of kelp noodles in the mail yesterday, so I was excited to try this. It is wonderful! I was surprised that my hubby and teenage daughter wanted to taste it, too. They both loved it! I am so glad I found your site. Your recipes are some of my favorites. Simple, few ingredients, and many are instant gratification! I am certain I can maintain this lifestyle with great recipes like yours! Thanks!
The Rawtarian
Jun 11, 2011
Sooo glad that you (and your fam!) liked this Gayla! You've hit the nail right on the head with my recipes. I try to only post my faves here: simple and satisfying... :)
I am quite addicted to kelp noodles. I order them by the case load. :) Once basil starts coming in season and you can get it cheaper, buy loads of fresh basil and make pesto and serve with kelp noodles (if you'll still have any left, that is!!) :) Yum.
Bye for now!
Kailee
Apr 04, 2011
How many medium sized zucchinis would this batch of cheese yield?! I'm excited to try it!
The Rawtarian
Apr 04, 2011
Hmm... Probably 3 medium sized zuchs? If you try it come back and confirm!! :) Bye
Autumn
Jan 31, 2011
I am going to make this recipe this week and was wondering how long the "cheese" keeps (since it is just me in the house).
* And the kelp noodles are amazing. I use them a lot instead of zucchini. It's nice to switch things up from time to time.
The Rawtarian
Feb 02, 2011
1. This recipe keeps very well! Definitely a few days+ and it does not lose any of its goodness nor does it get gross or anything. Be sure to keep it tightly sealed.
2. You are also lucky because you get to eat this all by yourself!!!! :)
This recipe will definitely make a few meals for you 3 or 4 meals, I'd say. I have eaten a whole batch of this on its own over a couple of days, so no worries re: portions for one.
Autumn, if you try it please let me know what you think!!
Melissa
Jan 17, 2011
should the cashews be soaked beforehand, or does it not matter?
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