28 Raw Vegan Recipes For *All* The Nutrients You’re Craving Right Now (2024)

If you're eating vegan, don't be shy to try all kinds of raw vegan recipes. Some fruits and veggies actually lose their nutrients if they are cooked, so when you're eating them as-is, you maximize on vitamins, minerals, protein, fat and carbs.

These delicious recipes are raw, vegan, and include foods like pasta and brownies, so that you aren't resigned to eating only salads for the rest of your life (even though these winter salads are uh-maze-ing). Keep reading for recipes you'll definitely want to add to your meal plan.

Vegan Avocado Bars

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If you are craving brownies on a raw food diet, these creamy avocado-cacao bars are sure to help you get your fix. (via Brit + Co.)

Raw Vegan Coconut Cheesecake Bites

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These coconut cheesecake bites are decadent, so you can portion control with these little bites. (via Brit + Co.)

Raw Vegan Blue Majik Nice Cream Bowls

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For a raw take on ice cream, blend frozen bananas with Blue Majik powder (a nutrient dense powder derived from spirulina). Your taste buds will be in for a vibrant surprise. (via Brit + Co.)

Two-Ingredient Banana Nice Cream

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For those days when you’re desperate for dessert but don’t have the patience to make something elaborate, whip up a helping of two-ingredient vegan banana ice cream. (via Brit + Co.)

Raw Beet Ravioli With Vegan Cashew Cheese

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These look like they belong out of a Michelin-starred restaurant, but the trick to homemade, raw beet ravioli is simpler than you think. (via Pickles & Honey)

Creamy Cucumber Gazpacho

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Creamy soups aren’t out of the raw equation, as demonstrated by this recipe. Don’t toast the pine nuts in the topping to keep this recipe 100% raw. (via Full of Plants)

Spicy Thai Salad

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We’re used to salad, but this creamy avocado-herb dressing is a revelation. (via The Full Helping)

Raw Zucchini Roll-Ups

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Though these green snacks can be consumed solo, they make one righteous party app. (via Green Evi)

Easy Recipe for Raw Vegan Carrot Cake

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You’ll start making up reasons to celebrate after your first bit of raw vegan carrot cake. Top it with a layer of fluffy vegan cream cheese frosting. (via Minimalist Baker)

Spicy Strawberry Mango Salsa

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You'll find a bit of culinary magic, where spicy meets sweet. (via The Edgy Veg)

Raw Vegan Banana Pecan Paletas

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If you’re craving something cold and creamy, you can sate your sweet tooth with one of these three-ingredient banana pecan paletas. They’re refined-sugar-free and receive sweetness from the bananas themselves. (via Dora’s Table)

Lasagna Raw VeganMeal

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On the savory side, raw vegan food doesn’t just mean salads. Lasagna made with ribbons of zucchini instead of noodles and filled with a variety of sauces is just as worthy of adoration as the traditional baked version. (via Green Evi)

Carrot and Zucchini Pasta with Avocado-Cucumber Sauce

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The recipe name says it all. Make this when you need pasta, stat. (via Downshiftology)

Raw Key Lime Pie

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This won’t taste much different from the original version. The creamy coconut-avocado filling is an utter delight. (via Hello Veggie)

Vegan Broccoli Salad

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Don't sacrifice any flavor when eating raw vegan foods. This recipe makes sure to infuse tons of fun, savory tastes! (via Crowded Kitchen)​

“Raw”maine Taco Boats

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Taco Tuesdays won’t be a thing of the past. Eat the colors of the rainbow with these assembled beauties. (via Minimalist Baker)

Raw Vegan Fruit Cake

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Think of this raw vegan fruit cake as the most loaded-with-goodness granola bar ever. A mix of dried fruits and nuts give it an irresistibly crunchy, chew texture, with a sweet flavor that’s like a celebration on your tongue. (via A Virtual Vegan)

Creamy Beet Detox Soup

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Avocado is the secret ingredient to make this soup silky. (via Hello Glow)

Vegan "Crab" Melts

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Hearts of palm take the place of crab in this raw vegan recipe that's perfect for lunch or brunch. (via This Wife Cooks)

Black Bottom Raw Cheesecake

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When your need for chocolate becomes unbearable, try your hand at a silky raw, vegan cheesecake with a decadent chocolate crust. (via Connoisseurus Veg)

Fresh Summer Salad with Arugula, Corn, + Spicy Cashew Dressing

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Happily crunch away on this delicious raw vegan salad recipe! Finishing it off with the spicy dressing is supreme. (via The First Mess)

Raw Vegan Pad Thai Recipe

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This lovely dish can be meal-prepped in mason jars so you can keep up with your raw diet even on busy weekdays. (via Fit Living Eats)

Raw Pecan Sandies

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Yep, you can even have cookies. It’s as easy as adding the ingredients to the food processor, rolling the mixture into balls, and topping with pecan halves. (via The Full Helping)

Raw Southwest Zoodle Bowl

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Come for the colors, stay for the flavorful nutrients. (via Chef Bai)

Spiralized Raw Beet Salad with Blood Oranges

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Beets and blood oranges combine for a salad that let’s you get your sweet fix healthfully. (via Salt & Lavender)

Raw Mexican Hot Chocolate Truffles

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Decadent and rich Mexican hot chocolate truffles will ensure you don’t reach for sugar-laden bonbons instead. (via Hummusapien)

Raw Avocado Pesto Zucchini Noodles

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Pesto zoodles make a quick meal when hanger strikes. Thank goodness for that. (via Simply Quinoa)

What raw vegan recipes have you been making recently? Let us know in the comments and follow us on Pinterest for more recipes.

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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28 Raw Vegan Recipes For *All* The Nutrients You’re Craving Right Now (2024)

FAQs

Can you survive on a raw vegan diet? ›

A raw vegan diet may not be sustainable in the long term. The lack of bread, cooked grains, and cooked legumes can make it challenging to get enough calories every day without frequent meals, which may make it too restrictive to be a 24/7 thing.

Can raw vegans drink coffee? ›

Yes. Black Coffee will, inevitably, be your best option if you're vegan. Less so, admittedly, if you're a raw vegan, however, seeing as it's most commonly served hot. What's more, whether you're choosing Black Coffee, Cold Brew Coffee, Iced Coffee or any other variety, the beans must still be roasted.

Can raw vegans eat rice? ›

The raw vegan diet permits whole grains, such as quinoa, buckwheat, and wild rice, if they are sprouted or germinated.

Do raw vegans sleep less? ›

At a Glance: Vegetarians and vegans sleep 36 minutes more per night than average, with up to 90% reporting good or excellent sleep quality. Those following a raw food diet get even better sleep — 48 more minutes per night of sleep and 97% with above-average sleep quality.

Can I lose weight going raw vegan? ›

The raw vegan diet can be an effective way to lose weight while also providing a wide range of health benefits. However, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects and to plan your meals carefully to ensure that you are getting enough nutrients.

Is raw vegan actually healthy? ›

Raw vegan diets are likely to lack many important vitamins and minerals – namely vitamins B12 and D, selenium, zinc, iron and two types of omega-3 fatty acids. This is because many of the foods that contain high levels of these vitamins and minerals come from animals – such as meat and eggs.

Is raw vegan anti inflammatory? ›

Along with colorful fruits and vegetables, healthy fats such as avocado, nuts and olive oil, and plenty of whole grains, the plant based diet has powerful anti-inflammatory effects.

Can raw vegans eat eggs? ›

Vegans do not consume red or white meat, fish, or fowl. They also do not consume eggs and dairy. Many vegans do not use honey or beeswax, gelatin, or ingredients that are a by-product of animals or their labor.

Can raw vegan drink alcohol? ›

The subject of alcohol for raw vegans is an interesting and controversial one. For me - wine is totally acceptable, especially red wine. We get ours from a local U-Brew. Also, sake is raw and quite tasty!

Can raw vegans drink water? ›

Do raw vegans drink water? Raw vegans drink water, often choosing filtered or spring water. Some also enjoy coconut water for its natural electrolytes.

Do raw vegans eat peanut butter? ›

The following foods are suitable for most raw food diets:

soaked and sprouted beans, other legumes, and grains. raw nuts and seeds. raw nut butters, such as peanut butter and almond butter. nut milks, including almond milk.

Do raw vegans eat potatoes? ›

By necessity, you're likely to eliminate foods that can't be eaten raw – including some healthy grains and legumes (although some can be eaten sprouted) and potatoes, inedible in their raw state. Fruit like rhubarb and quince would be off the menu too.

Is almond milk considered raw? ›

Is almond milk raw? Yes it is, if you make it yourself using almonds that are raw. Store-bought almond milk is generally not raw, as it is usually pasteurised before being bottled.

What does a raw vegan eat for breakfast? ›

Raw Vegan Breakfast Recipes
  • Mango Pineapple Smoothie.
  • Apple Spinach Smoothie.
  • Raw Buckwheat Porridge.
  • Blackberry Parfait.
  • Cashew Yogurt Recipe.
  • Homemade Muesli with Orange & Pomegranate.
  • Raw Buckwheat Breakfast with Apple & Raspberries.
  • Peach Melba Overnight Oats.

What does an average vegan eat in a day? ›

eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible) have some fortified dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts (choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options)

What do raw vegans eat for protein? ›

The following healthful, plant-based foods have a high-protein content per serving:
  • Tofu, tempeh, and edamame. Share on Pinterest Soy products such as tofu, tempeh, and edamame are among the richest sources of protein in a vegan diet. ...
  • Lentils. ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • Peanuts. ...
  • Almonds. ...
  • Spirulina. ...
  • Quinoa. ...
  • Mycoprotein.

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