Just thought I'd resurrect these recipes from old threads and add a few more. I started 100% raw again 3 days ago. I have a friend who wants to do it and she is THE biggest meat-eater I know. More than most guys! SO she's kind of my accountability partner. I know a lot of us have fallen off the wagon over the winter, so JUMP BACK ON with me! Lets start with the decadent stuff becasue at first it's hard going from eating junk, thinking you'll never enjoy the taste of chocolate or sweets again. so...here we go. post your progress and raw recipes! I finally found some & had a sec to write them out. Here you go.
SOME OF THESE ARE COPIED FROM RECIPES PEOPLE HERE POSTED. I DIDN'T KEEP TRACK OF WHO'S RECIPES WERE WHO'S EXCEPT FOR A FEW. IF YOU SEE YOUR RECIPE AND WANT CREDIT, GO AHEAD OR LET ME KNOW.Since most of these are easily found online anyway, I didn't think anyone would mind, just wanted to add that little disclaimer anyway.
RAW SMOOTHIES:
I have not had any luck with smoothies involving oranges & pineapple, though I would really like to. Tropical smoothies...mmmm. ANyway, my staples:
PB & banana smoothie: 2 bananas, really ripe, 1/4c PB, some agave nectar or honey, 6-8oz almond milk. sometimes I add raw cacao.
Cantaloupe smoothie (tastes like orange sherbet)- a bunch of cantaloupe, frozen is best or you can just add lots of ice, some orange juice, a little agave or honey.
really chocolatey smoothie- almond or coconut milk, dates, cacao, banana, nut butter, coconut oil/butter, sometimes I add coconut flakes and pecans and then eat the whole thing with a spoon. It reminds me of a Georgia Mud Fudge Blizzard from DQ
Pina COlada smoothie- pineapple chunks, coconut oil, coconut flakes, pineapple juice or a little water, ice, some agave if I think it needs it
banana split smoothie- banana, cacao, strawberries, pineapple, coconut flakes a little almond or coconut milk or water
of course none of these are the kind you'd want to add greens to. shaking head no - smile THose I just grab what's on hand. I think mango and papaya and tropical fruits work best. Or frozen berries. Oh, peaches or nectarines are yummy. nodding head yes
I hate carrots. I really do NOT like cut up celery or carrots or any veggies, really. Maybe red & yellow peppers if I'm in the mood. SO I live off smoothies. (Really high calorie smoothies.) SO salads are a major no-go here. I juice spinach and add it to my apple/lemonade or other fresh juice, but that's about it in the greens dept.
SNACKS:
sliced bananas w/ nut butter and honey/agave
grated carrots. diced apples. raisins, chopped cashews or macadamias w/ nut milk
apples w/ honey or agave and cinnamon (or you can use brown rice syrup - but thats not raw...it does taste like caramel!) shifty
banana puree (pudding) w/ diced pinapple topped w/ shredded coconut ***if you can get papaya or mango - add it to the puree YUM!
nori (dried seaweed) shredded carrots, salad greens, lemon juice, and avocado
sliced cucumbers and chopped avocados in a bowl
nuts
chopped carrrots and celery with cucumber hummus or guacamole (mush up some avocado and add salt/pepper, garlic powder and if you like, onions and tomatoes chopped small.
ARWENS ALMOND JOYS:
(five star recipe!)
2 c almonds finely ground
1/2 c raw cocoa powder
1/3 t sea salt
1 c shredded unsweetened coconut
3/4 c raw agave nectar
2 T olive oil
mix everything
shape them into small balls
then i stuck mine in the freezer
FLAX CRACKERS
CHOCOLATE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES:
and the absolute BEST thing I have ever tasted in my LIFE...
COCONUT ROLLED BROWNIE BALLS
Flax crackers:
abunch of flax seeds, however many you want or have on hand (um, howabout 1 cup?) add equal parts water, let soak 5 hours or overnight. addsundried tomatoes, or onions and whatever spices you want. spread verythinly on cookie sheet (or dehydrator sheet) and dehydrate untilcrispy. If using oven, set it on lowest setting and leave the oven doorajar. some suggested flavors are: dehydrated or fresh onion, basil anditalian spices, a dash of lemon juice (lime is actually better) for'sour cream & onion', sundried tomatoes and chili spices (chiliflavored crackers) or sundried tomatoes and pizza spices (pizzacrackers), or sundried tomatoes and other minced veggies (garden veggieflavor) and whatever else you want. Add a squirt of Braggs aminos too,that gives a little more flavor. Be creative, cater to your ownpersonal tastes. Oh, I also added a handful of sesame seeds becasue Ihad them right there.
chocolate oatmeal peanut butter raisin cookies (the equivalent of raw no-bakes):
2 cups oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup peanut butter (I used cashew butter & they were fine)
1 cup maple syrup (I used honey and it was fine) mixed with 1/2 cup cocoa or carob powder
dash of vanilla if desired (I omitted this)
Mix all ingredients, shape into cookies and enjoy!
coconut-rolled brownie balls:
puta bunch of dates in the food processor until they turn to paste.measure how much paste you have and add the same amounts of nut butter(any kind) and cocoa or carob powder, add a Tbsp of honey (more if youwant it sweeter) mix throroughly. I had to do it by hand because myfood processor started smoking. shifty Roll into balls. roll in coconut or chopped nuts if desired. Add awalnut, pecan or almond for garnish if desired. Refrigerate them, ifthey make it that far without being eaten. wink
RAW SUSHI
(carrots, cucumber, bean sprouts, avocado, rolled in nori and dip in soy sauce
DONUT HOLES;
donut holes:
in food processor or blender, seperately process until slightly chunky (small chunks):
1 c pitted dates
1 c dried pineapple
1 c almonds (soak at least 4 hrs then let dry)
combine and mix by hand, adding:
3 Tbsp shredded dried coconut
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 vanilla bean, scraped (or a dash of vanilla. i added a lot of vanilla)
roll into balls, wetting hands if necessary (keeps from sticking)
roll in more coconut (you'll need about 2 Tbsp.
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