Quick Recipes
This is heavenly – what could be better than ice cream for breakfast?
My FAVORITE quick meal. I love the bitterness of the tahini, the sweetness of the carrots and the spicyness of the onion.
I adore arugula, and use it in salads often. I threw this together tonight, and for some reason it turned out more amazing than usual—(maybe it was the pinenut/coconut vinegar combination), so I thought I’d share! I just eyeballed the ingredient amounts, so adust it however!
I personally think that this mimicks the texture of tuna better than any other recipe. I love it so much that it’s my tuna replacement even when I’m not eating raw. Really, the only part of this that’s my own idea is grating the jicama, the rest is up to you. I like it on its own or on a slice of manna bread.
I’ve been craving winter squashes lately. My mom gave me a huge bag of dried cranberries, and I thought they would go perfect in a creamy squash soup. I didn’t have any carrots, but next time I make this, I plan to add either shredded carrots as a garnish, or diced carrots to the soup with the apples. Orange juice would made a wonderful substitute for the apple juice.
Orangey and deluctable…your Highnesses will most certainly enjoy a shot of power for a fantastic day of reigning.
These are really small, two-bites pizzas that are fresh and yummy. I only made 8 using a small zuchini, but just increase the other ingredients to your preference. I also experimented with sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and a little salt/pepper but I prefered the simple pizzas best. Enjoy!
A fruit-flavored dressing, full of color.
This is actually a salad dressing, but I love it as a sauce or a sandwich spread. I make it all the time to put on top of falafels.
It is taken from Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine by Gabriel Cousens, MD.
A beautiful colourful salad with an interesting mix of flavours – yummie! It’s very quick to make.
This is a nice, banana-less drink that seriously tastes like buttermilk (oh, sweet memories), only green! Add a lot of almond milk to thin, because it’ll seriously make you think you’re drinking something “milky”, not a thick green shake. A very refreshing change. Enjoy!
For those who love hemp and for those you would like a super healthy nutritious snack!
This is pretty close to commercial yogurt in texture and tartness. I like to mix in some berries pureed with a little agave nectar, and sprinkle a little granola on top.
This is a heavenly sweet and creamy smoothie for hot summer days.
My first green smoothie recipe to make! Very yummy and energizing. My favorite fruit smoothie was always Strawberry Banana with a bit of orange, so I added the spinach and it was a winner! This smoothie keeps well overnight in the fridge for a great ‘to go’ breakfast.
So easy to make and sooooo tasty!
This is a simple side dish you’ll love making. It’s very tasty, I hope you enjoy it.
A mainly tomato and garlic taste; very quick and easy to make and can be used as a side, a salsa, wrap filling, or a meal on its own.
This is an easy savory gravy that would go well with the Parsnip Whip and Mashed Cauliflower, among others. The recipe was adapted by Denise Thomas from a mushroom soup recipe created by the Raw Gourmet.
These are the yumiest sweet snack , my daughters love making and devouring them!
This is a very fast, very easy recipe. And it keeps just about forever.
I was experimenting today and came up with this.
For some extra sweetness, feel free to add a few squirts of agave!
inspired by my kitchen visitor this morning who was nice enough to pose for the picture
This juice concoction gives me energy on my juice fast. The recipe is in Juiceman’s Power of Juicing by Jay Kordich.
[This may be a horrible/dumb idea—but I liked it]
A tangy apple/raisin salad with lemon/lime as a sort of ‘dressing’.
Great drink if you have extra jicama. Jicama is good source of calcium so drink up.
Another Israeli salad – I love the za’atar spices! They’re so different from anything you’ll have anywhere else.
My favourite way to make pesto.
You can add in a little ‘sprinkle’ if you want to make it a bit cheesier.
This is my hemp-ified version of a classic. Hemp provides the perfect base for this pesto. It has a slightly nutty and green taste, which compliments the cucumber and the greens as well as, well, everything else in the recipe! Hemp hearts are a great source of Omega fatty acids and easy to assimilate proteins. So, eat up!
I was lazy one day and didnt really wanna blend so I threw everything in the bowl and as it organically masticated and mixed it got better and better and as you go along you just sprinkle more seasonings if need be… This is so good and so much faster then having to blend the avocadoe and the acv and spices… and then argh clean the blender…
Chia seeds have were used by the ancient Incan soldiers during their long expeditions. Many of them would only consume 1 tsp in water. Chia seed forms a gelatin when placed in water which allows the body to remain hydrated for longer periods of time. This gelatin, which is actually soluble fiber within the seed, also soothes the bodys organs and creates a barrier between carbohydrates preventing spikes in blood sugar.Truly an awesome food.
Forget those horrible sugary concoctions. This one’s full of electrolytes & healthy stuff like potassium.
This recipe originally called for tequila to be mixed with the lime-juice, but it is just as good without. It’s a good dish to serve at a party, and kids seem to like it too.
For the chili powder, I left the amount blank, because it really depends on the type you are using and your personal “spicy” preference. I use chipotle chili powder (not technically raw), and usually put around 1/2 tsp.
Indulge’s recipe from GLiving.tv. Super yummo!
I made this tonight as a dessert and it was amazing! I got David Wolfe’s raw cocao beans at our local healthfood store, but I know you can buy them on-line too. Even though not state, of course the raisins and coconut are raw and organic too. To make date syrup, just blend dates and water. Agave would taste good too, but is not easy to find in a truly raw state.
A great sauce to try if you want to transition to raw but not ready to go all the way yet. It can also help get rid of some celery hiding in the fridge. Not 100% raw but it can be modified to be 100%.
These are delicious….you’ll love them. It’s actually an adopted recipe of my mom’s SAD granola bars.
You can substitute a mix of green & red cabbage with a sprinkling of grated carrot for the green papaya.
Velvet smooth, gloriously golden, and dancing with taste this soup will have to be photographed next time round.
A nice refreshing pick me up with a ginger citrus like zing. Very healthy, provides lots of antioxidants and omegas!
These are my substitute for the Chinese pastry. They are really melt in your mouth addictively delicious. A good one to try on non raw friends and family. There are only two in the photo because we ate most of them before I got the camera!
For when you’re craving something sweet…
It’s sweet and spicy at the same time, and it works well on both veggies and fruit. It’s easy to make and also tastes great. Try it as a dip for a snack or as a sauce for a wrap.
Great way to get rid of those summer cucumbers and a twist on the traditional recipe.
The pear makes this drink shockingly sweet. This is a tasty way to get some greens.
This delightful summer drink is sweet, refreshing & a lovely pink. The lemon juice & ginger add just the right punch. Watermelon is a wonder food which is delicious, nutritious, low-calorie, easy-to-find (well, in summer) & economical. It is high in vitamins A & C, potassium and the antioxidant lycopene which may help reduce the inflammation that contributes to asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, arthritis, etc. I like to tuck a bottle of this in the cooler to enjoy on a picnic or after a hike.
Our favorite salsa. It keeps well in the fridge, so I usually make a double or triple batch to keep everyone happy for a week at a time.
This is also really tasty if you add half a cup of this salsa to half an avocado and mash it all together. Serve with crackers/chips or veggie sticks.
PLEASE NOTE: I included this recipe in the Kids category, but it is not appropriate for children under one year.
Delicious finger foods that really cure the Italian craving. Loaded with flavor, YUM!
I’ve tried other mashed potato-ish recipes before, but this is the first that made my taste buds sing. Thanks to chef Bruce Horowitz who created this delight.
Shown with the chickpea/miso gravy and pepper.
Easy curried carrot soup. Although this soup is served room temperature, it feels quite warm.
Quick (10 minutes), delicious snack. Works well as a party dip – many non-vegan friends and family love this dip! Serve with raw crackers, zucchini slices, celery or carrot sticks. Makes a great party tray along with olives, avocado slices and raw crackers.
This home-made recipe saves me when my sweet tooth threatens to overcome me!
Heavenly relish with a dose of spice. Thanks to chef Bruce Horowitz for this recipe.
This is a creamy, thick and hearty dressing perfect on a tossed salad with fresh greens, tomato and cucumber. The garlic really adds a spicy punch to this one. Based on a recipe in RAWVolution – I’ve made mine less salty, added in Braggs and created a thicker consistency (less oily).
A simple, mild guacamole. The recipe is based on one found in an old Better Homes and Gardens Mexican cookbook from the 70’s. I updated a bit with a few healthier ingredients, but the taste is quite similar.
!!NO DEHYDRATOR NEEDED!! These bars are sweetener free – they’re kindof like a Larabar. Just fruit and nuts!
Add all ingredients into blender and blend on high for 30 seconds (or more or less, depending on the power of your blender).
Delicate pasta is paired with a sweet, creamy almond sauce.
Zesty jalapenos with smooth cilantro create an authentic thai flavor. The dish can be garnished with chopped bell pepper, cilantro, and basil if desired.
Soooooo. Goooood. With or without the corn.
This is a wonderful raw version of the traditional broccoli salad with bacon and cheddar. Someone else deserves the credit for this recipe, but I can’t remember where I got it from. Sorry!
I am not a huge fan of onions, so I prefer to use only 1/4 cup, and add the onion to the dressing ingredients in the blender. I also sometimes throw the broccoli in the dehydrator for a while before I mix it with the other ingredients, just to soften it up a little.
Adapted from “Rejuvenate Your Life” by Serene Allison. I found it on Raw Food Talk. I find this sauce is creamiest when I use soaked cashews. It can be used for pizza, on top of warmed broccoli, in lasagna, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: I have listed this recipe in the Kids category, but babies and some young toddlers (such as those with a family history of nut allergies) should not eat any nut products. Please consult your pediatrician before serving nuts to your child.
This recipe is so fast and easy! throw these balls on a salad or in a collard as a wrap!
This is very quick, very easy, and very nice when you’re craving an oriental type flavour. Keep in mind these measurements are estimates, so taste as you go.
I make this whenever I have a craving for something naughty but nice. It tastes like a decadent dessert, but is much better for you than a pint of the commercial brands. Use regular organic cocoa or carob powder for a not completely raw version, or try it with raw cocoa powder if you are lucky enough to have some on hand.
This is a basic recipe for making almond milk in your home. Feel free to vary the the amount of water to suit your taste – the less water, the thicker the drink.
Cinna-Squish is a cinnamon banana pudding. This is a variation of a childhood favorite of mine (see “Nanners”). My fifteen year old daughter made this recipe. She says it tastes like “Cinnabons” to her. I agree! It is a healthy delicious snack, dessert, or even a quick breakfast.
Enjoy!! :)
So QUICK & EASY, I always make this one after making the broccoli salad…this way the stalks don’t go to waste. The best part is, my two year old eats it up!!
This ice cream is interesting and sweet. Of course, it’s not for everyday because it has nothing good for you, but it’s great if you’re looking for something lightly chocolate and yummy!
This is from a Vegetarian Times recipe. They served it with fettucine noodles and described it as having “the texture of an Alfredo sauce”. I serve it over julienned veggies – carrots, parsnips, zucchini, peppers, cucumber, etc. – softened with salt and oil or use it as a guacamole-type dip for veggie sticks. It’s really refreshing and we enjoy it as a summer salad. I hope you enjoy it too.
Someone else deserves the credit for this recipe, but I can’t remember where I jotted it down from. All I know is that it is a really tasty and decadent recipe to whip up when you are craving something sweet. At some point, I plan to try experimenting with this for a raw version of cookie dough ice cream – yum!
PLEASE NOTE: I included this recipe in the Kids category, but children under 1 year should not be served honey. Also, some children can have adverse reactions to sesame and cacao, so please use caution.
“Careful when you open a jar of these – the only way to stop eating them is to finish the jar.” – McNeill
This recipe compliments of David McNeill. It was adapted from ‘Tasty Vegan Delights’.
When I took a bite of these cucumbers, I couldn’t believe how good they were.
I especially like this pickle recipe because it does NOT use vinegar, an amylase (enzyme) inhibitor. Although, apple cider vinegar has its benefits. Fresh dill could be used.
As with any recipe that uses lemons, make sure the lemons taste ‘right’ or taste good. Lemons can make or ‘break’ a recipe.
This is a quick, easy and delicious salad. I first saw this prepared at a raw foods class given by Dr. Ariel Policano and have been enjoying it ever since.
A small portion of the salad is a great side, but it is also filling enough to serve as a stand-alone meal.
An incredibly quick and simple salad. Suits me perfectly! Just make sure you have some dulse on hand.
For those who want a quick drink without juicing, here’s a nice one using a blender. This smoothie is runny enough to be called juice without having to extract it by straining. It is very simple, yet so delicious and REFRESHING!
A very simple way to make and eat greens.
Delightfully refreshing juice – one of my favorites.
This took me only about 15 minutes to make and it was so pretty and good! SOOO good. Totally satisfying, visually and physically. Didn’t use so many ingredients either, so saves me money! Oh, and it all should be organic, because that’s better for you!
Thanks to Tommie for sharing this recipe!
A traditional waldorf salad has chicken and mayonnaise in it (ew), so I made my own healthier, almost raw version. I’ve seen that there is a recipe for raw mayo somewhere on here that would probably work in place of the yogurt, but I love that tangy taste against the apples and raisins.
Yummy Hummus Lettuce Rolls: 2 rolls will make quick snack, 4 rolls will make a quick meal. It´s easy enough for beginners like me.
Very energizing raw breakfast that keeps you full for hours. It has a mouth feel of old time warm breakfast w/ a nice sweet crunch too. Kid-friendly! Enjoy & God Bless! Angel http://myquest4health.blogspot.com Watch Me Transform!
This recipe was inspired by kandace’s hummus, also posted at goneraw. The parsley adds a lot of flavor.
Adapted from a recipe by Rita L on RecipeZaar.
You can substitute agave nectar for the honey, if you wish.
This is a quick lunch I use when I can’t think of anything else I’d like to have, or when I’m tired of having smoothies for breakfast. It’s also good to make in the morning and take along for lunch, stirring in a drizzle of lemon or lime juice to keep the apples from turning brown.
This a basic meal, but one of my favorite! An exemple of minimalist plate, fresh and full of flavour! Miam ;)
Tropical because of the fruit. Suburban Summer, because the blended greens give the refreshing smell of freshly cut grass in the summer in the ‘burbs. (I don’t ever get that aroma in the city!)
I have been experimenting with green smoothies, and trying to move past just using spinach. At Trader Joe’s I found in a bag, already washed and cut, ready to use “Southern Greens” that includes collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, and spinach. I also got a variety of organic frozen fruit… makes smoothies quick and easy!!
If only Popeye knew about these. They are a perfect way conquer your sweet-tooth or post work-out cravings while also receiving your doses of protein, fiber, EFA’s and EAA’s.
Extra smooth, creamy milkshake like no other! Tastes soo good and even better than those commercial ones.
Was inspired to create something after something i had at a sushi place. The combination of flavors in this roll are amazing! You can make as many as you like. Enjoy!
Just had this for my lunch – the lettuce doesn’t really get a look in flavour wise but it gave me a big chocolate hit whilst still getting some vits from the lettuce! :-)
Pick it, pack it, roll it up. A quick easy lunch or dinner that is one of my all time faves.
Great breakfast on a cold fall morning. Remember to soak your almonds ahead of time!
Simple cranberry sauce recipe – perfect for Thanksgiving.
A quick and simple creamy mayo. This versatile mayo great in sandwiches as well as an ingredient in Broccoli Cauliflower Slaw. Thanks to Tommie for sharing the recipe!
This is a great easy dish for raw babies. I often serve it with some coconut cream and hemp seeds on top.
Make sure you use crisp apples like Gala or Pink Lady. Feel free to vary the spices – pumpkin pie spice is also tasty. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice to preserve the color, if you like.
Tastes exactly like the no-bake cookie dough I ate as a kid. Seems quite versatile. You can warm it up in the dehydrator, when refridgerated it gets hard. I broke it into pieces and served it as chocolate cereal for my four-year-old. But, its excellent straight from the bowl too!
Avocado and Banana go so well together….you could also add raisins, grapes, nuts, seeds etc.
The BEST Fettuccine Alfredo I have EVER tasted. Tastes so much like the real thing. And to think I made it by mistake!
A always lovely smoothie I come back to again and again, and I never tire of it. It tastes a lot like a Booster Juice. So pink and refreshing!
A yummy, filling breakfast treat!
A very refreshing, yet filling summer treat! Really quick and simple to make, with not too many ingredients.
Was trying to come up with a Burger recipe, but when I tasted it I thought; “Just wait till next passover.”
Simple, pretty salad. This is adapted from an old cookbook of mine, called Rose Elliot.
This is a great raw snack, and it’s really fast if you remember to soak your almonds for 8-12 hours beforehand.
This is a quick & delicious salad dressing/dip with a great blend of tastes. It’s responsible for converting me & at least one other person to raw foods! If you make a big batch, it can dry out in the fridge after a few days so you may have to add more water to obtain the desired consistency.
I would’ve never dreamed these could taste so amazing…they are supremely addicting! Plus, it’s a super way to greens into your diet. I could eat 3-4 bunches of kale straight this way! This is also a great movie snack or to make with kids!
This is an incredible ketchup or BQ sauce, or a sauce for wraps or raw sushi rolls…I make it ALL the time and just love it! Definitely one of my favourites! Non-raw people just love this too…it’s really amazing because the texture gets just like ketchup if you make it thicker, and thinner, it’s a wonderful dressing! I love versitality.
Super simple, quick and easy, nutritious and delicious. What more can I say? The funny thing about this is I do not care for any of these items alone but together… together they are one of my favorite foods!
This has such a nice flavour…I just slurped it all down with a smile. The oranges add so much.
I just had a craving for nuts and boy did this hit the spot. The moisture in the coconut makes this a nice treat because it isn’t as dry as nuts usually are.
Bought some strawberries and tossed this one off. Yes indeedie
This is from Bryan Au’s book Raw in Ten Minutes…
To see a photo visit www.rawinten.com and scroll down to the grilled cheese sandwich picture.. YUM
Easy, quick, and perfect for those little sweet strikes. Sesame seeds are an incredible source of calcium, so enjoy! I make this for my Daddy (as you can see) all the time (He loves it and he’s not raw!) Enjoy!
I took this on a long family trip…it was a lovely treat and a good hold off when I was really hungry. It’s wonderful to have this on hand for the “munchie” strikes or for any day trip or hike.
I’m always drinking chocolate shakes (ok, not always, lol) but this is utterly scrummy…like a melted, yet still half-frozen, chocolate ice-cream.
I just blended this concoction for a quick snack today. It’s creamy and yummy.
I made mine in a personal size blender, so I adjusted the water, banana and ice measurements to fill the entire mug without overflowing. Feel free to add as little or as much of these ingredients as you like, based on your tastes.
I was looking for something just lightly sweet for breakfast, and I wanted something to chew on instead of slurping a smoothie. This was mostly a “throw a handful of whatever I’ve got in a bowl” type of recipe, but it came out really yummy. I would assume that you could premix this in a bigger batch and then stick it in the fridge or freezer in an airtight container for a yummy insta-breakfast. (Good for traveling too, perhaps?)
Quick, easy mango cobbler that is out of this world. Inspired from Ani!
This satisfies my curry cravings, and it is so quick to make!
Simple mushroom gravy that pairs nicely with Carrot Pecan Sunburgers. Thanks to Tommie for sharing this recipe!
This is a childhood favorite of mine past down through generatios. My mother would make this for me as an infant starting me on solid foods but I kept eating it well into my teens. Then I started my children on it when they were young. Now we eat it all the time as a snack or dessert. I hope you’ll enjoy it asmuch as my family has for centuries.
Wow. This is, in my opinion, one of the best snacks I have ever come across. What is it about sprouts? I just don’t know, but they have me in their thrall…
If you have even more time, you could get fancy with the dressing and use a blender to add ginger and garlic!
This fruit salad is one of my kids’ favorite. Of course, you can add any fruit of your choice. In the summer we add raspberries and/or strawberries. ENJOY!
Since Larabars are raw and 100% fruit (and nuts), this recipe is easy to make! These bars are SO yummy and they’re great for taking with you to work! The credit for this recipe does not go to me, but I don’t remember where I found it – sorry!
Satisfy your creamy/crunchy/sweet cravings all in one!
One of the most fantastic green smoothie ever! Here’s the recipe for those who want to experience the taste of orange and green mingled bliss…
Who knew you can make something that so resembles the classic? And without the use of nut milk too! And yet, the first time I tasted this with cinnamon, I thought, “Hmmm… tastes like Christmas.” And my grandmother said, “Hmmm… if a person didn’t know better, they would think this is watered down cow milk.” To which I replied, “Like skim milk?!”
Inspired by something I read on the Rawmodel blog.
Just needed to bring a quick snack to work and I put this together. I’m sure I’m not the first, but yummy anyway.
This smoothie used up a really ripe banana, an orange close to being out of it’s prime, and the last of a big head of pineapple i had. mmmm so tasty!!!!! A little on the pulpy side, but if you cut the pineapple cleanly it shouldn’t be so bad. I didn’t mind it, personally.
My first recipe :) I was bored with salad when I threw a few things together to make leaves a bit more interesting!
Another, throw a few ingredients together quickly so I can get to work on time Recipe.
Easy and quick cookie/snack bar made with only 3 ingredients and a processor! You could use dates instead of raisins if you wanted to – I haven’t but you could!
Very mild and extremely refreshing green smoothie!