30+ Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes (2024)

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Curious about raw food? This collection of raw vegan recipes is full of satisfying savory and sweet goodness that’s easy to make and so delicious.

You’ve probably come across no-bake desserts like raw cakes, “nice” cream, smoothies or bliss balls. But if you’re looking to eat more raw food, are there more options than just salads?

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Your next week of eating is planned out with these quick and delicious vegan bowls, meal prepping steps & full grocery list.

Let our collection of satisfying and filling raw vegan recipes from lasagne to soups, burgers, pizza and spiralized “noodle” dishes persuade you!

Most of them are suitable for beginner raw foodies and great for entertaining or quick summer dinners during hot days.

Enjoy our list and don’t miss out on our printable raw pudding recipe at the end!

Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes

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Easy Raw Vegan Pad Thai

Spiralized summer squash, carrots and bell peppers create the base for this colorful Pad Thai salad! Slather in creamy peanut butter dressing and top with edamame if wanted.

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Raw Vegan Lasagne

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This delicious raw vegan lasagne features layers of zucchini, sun-dried tomato, green pesto and cheese made from cashews and almonds! Really satisfying and flavorful.

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Fresh Pesto Cucumber Gazpacho

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We’re obsessed with this super creamy cucumber gazpacho! It’s healthy, light and refreshing and requires just a blender and 10 minutes to make.

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Cauliflower Crab Cakes

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These raw and fermented cauliflower crab cakes have a deep-fried, breaded feel and texture with raw panko breadcrumbs. Try them with horseradish dipping sauce!

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Creamy Broccoli Smoothie

Make this super green spirulina broccoli smoothie for a nutrient-packed breakfast or snack! It features lovely tropical flavors and is easily customizable.

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Raw Caramel Slice

Do you love the combination of caramel and chocolate? This indulgent raw vegan treat consists of three delicious layers and is perfect decadence in each sharable bite.

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Spicy Mango Tomato Salsa

This spicy mango and tomato salsa is fresh, vibrant and bursting with flavors! Offering a great balance between sweet and spicy, it’s really addictive and so easy to make.

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Raw Vegetable Pasta

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Swap cooked spaghetti for spiralized veggies and make this pasta dish with raw marinara sauce for a light and refreshing dinner! This low-fat vegan recipe is super filling and great for weight loss.

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Cauliflower Sushi

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Skip the rice and make colorful vegan sushi from cauliflower instead! With delicious and colorful add-ins such as avocado, bell pepper, carrot and microgreens, it’s a fun and crowd-pleasing recipe.

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Raw Vegan Coffee Cupcakes

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Are you a coffee lover but don’t want to turn on the oven to make a healthy dessert? These raw vegan coffee cupcakes are just the thing for you! With a crunchy base and creamy filling, they are a hit at any gathering.

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Raw Vegan Cauliflower "Fried" Rice

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There’s not much “frying” going on in this recipe, but it tastes very similar to the original! Fresh and spicy cauliflower rice is served with veggies, chili, lemongrass, lime and ginger in under 10 minutes.

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Asparagus Chickpea Salad

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Load up on protein with this sprouted chickpeas, fresh green peas and veggie salad! Ready in 10 minutes, it tastes fantastic with tangy lemon tahini dressing.

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Stuffed Portobello Burgers

Photo Credit:www.thisrawsomeveganlife.com

Would you believe that these scrumptious burgers are fully raw? Marinated portobello mushrooms are stuffed with creamy, garlicky cashew cheese, sliced avocados and fresh greens.

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Raw Collard Wraps

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These collard wraps have serious potential to become your new favorite lunch! They are ready in minutes and bursting with flavors from avocado, red pepper, alfalfa, pecans and tamari.

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Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

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Everyone's favorite ice cream turned raw vegan! This chunky monkey ice cream features a banana base, raw chocolate pieces and crunchy walnuts. So wholesome and delicious!

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Cauliflower Tabbouleh Salad

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How about a grain-free spin on traditional Middle Eastern salad? This raw and fresh cauliflower tabbouleh is packed with chopped parsley, tomatoes, cucumber, scallions and mint. Yummy!

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Raw Red Pepper Pizza

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This pizza will blow your mind: it offers so much flavor with a red pepper flaxseed crust, pine nut cheese, and sun-dried tomato pasta sauce! Top with avocado and basil leaves and enjoy.

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Raw Vegan Brownie Bites

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These chocolatey and nutrient-dense raw vegan brownie bites are the best snack ever! They are easy to make, wholesome, kid-friendly and so moreish.

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Crunchy Coleslaw

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Make this healthy coleslaw with fresh purple cabbage, carrots, cilantro, and a kick of heat from jalapeño. You’ll love the slightly tangy dressing which replaces mayo in this recipe!

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Ultimate Raw Burgers

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These burgers are made with everyday ingredients such as zucchini, apples, beets, broccoli, celery, tomato and flax seeds. You definitely need to plan ahead to make them, but you’ll be rewarded with an epic raw vegan dinner!

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Raw Broccoli Balls

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Made from only 9 ingredients, these no-bake raw broccoli balls are healthy and easy to make! Enjoy them as a snack or serve them with other sides for dinner.

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Raw Tom Kha Soup

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Try this nourishing Thai soup bursting with flavors and textures! With a zesty coconut tomato broth, kelp noodles and thinly sliced vegetables, it’s almost like the original cooked recipe.

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Raw Vegan Carrot Cake

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Get your food processor and make this raw vegan carrot cake with simple and healthy ingredients! It features a sticky and sweet base and is topped with creamy coconut frosting.

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Walnut Taco Lettuce Wraps

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This recipe for raw tacos uses flavored walnuts for the taco meat and pops with flavor! Served on romaine lettuce leaves instead of tortillas, this 15-minute recipe is perfect as a light dinner or when entertaining guests.

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Spicy Sesame Zoodles

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Try these tasty, low-carb zucchini noodles with creamy tahini, garlic and ginger sauce! The whole dish comes together in only 10 minutes and requires accessible ingredients.

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Cashew Broccoli Salad

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Perfect for a quick lunch or potluck, this creamy and decadent broccoli salad features almonds, grapes and a flavorful dressing — plus, it’s ready in just 15 minutes!

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Raw Mini Apple Pies

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Make use of apple season with these raw mini apple pies! They will satisfy your fall sweet tooth and require healthy ingredients like dates, almonds and coconut.

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Kelp Fettuccine Alfredo

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Move over, heavy fettuccine alfredo — this raw vegan version is ready in only 10 minutes, much lighter and made from healthy nuts and seeds! Serve over low-calorie kelp noodles and enjoy.

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Raspberry Cheesecakes

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How cute are these raw vegan raspberry cheesecakes? They are filled with healthy fats, made with fresh fruit and are such a crowd-pleasing dessert during summer.

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Creamy Raw Tomato Soup

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Made entirely from fresh raw ingredients, this creamy tomato gazpacho is ready in only 5 minutes! Serve this gourmet dish at your next garden party.

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30+ Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes (Savory & Sweet)

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Curious about raw food? This collection of raw vegan recipes is full of satisfying savory and sweet goodness that’s easy to make and so delicious. The following raw pudding requires only 5 minutes of prep time and is endlessly customizable!

Ingredients

Raw Pudding

  • 1 cup almond milk (240ml)
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons date paste
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Fresh fruit, for topping

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients except for the fruit together in a bowl, stirring vigorously.
  2. Once you’ve created a hom*ogenous mixture, set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. Stir again with a fork, then cover and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  4. Serve chilled and topped with your favorite fruit!

Notes

  • Other topping ideas include coconut flakes, chopped nuts, nut butter or raw chia jam.
  • You can blend some mashed ripe banana into your chia pudding.
  • Find more raw vegan recipes in the article above!
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2Serving Size: ½ recipe
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 141Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 7gSugar: 9gProtein: 4g

Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated automatically, their accuracy is not guaranteed. Just focus on whole plant-based foods and eat until satiety!

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30+ Delicious Raw Vegan Recipes (35)Alena Schowalter is a Certified Vegan Nutritionist who has been a vegetarian since childhood and vegan since 2012. Together with her husband, she founded nutriciously in 2015 and has been guiding thousands of people through different transition stages towards a healthy plant-based diet. She’s received training in the fields of nutrition, music therapy and social work. Alena enjoys discussions around vegan ethics, walks through nature and creating new recipes.

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FAQs

How do you eat enough on a raw vegan diet? ›

  1. Fill up on Fruit on Your Raw Vegan Diet. Source: Shulevskyy Volodymyr/Shutterstock. ...
  2. Drink Lots of Water. Source: Pete Markham/Shutterstock. ...
  3. Include Healthy Fats. Source: Fresh Veggie Summer Rolls With Spicy Garlic Peanut Sauce. ...
  4. Indulge in Quick Snacks. Source: Three-Ingredient Energy Bars. ...
  5. Focus on Meal Planning.

How much weight do you lose going raw vegan? ›

A raw vegan diet seems very effective at helping people lose weight and keep it off. In fact, studies consistently link raw food diets — including raw veganism — to lower amounts of body fat ( 21 ). In one study, people following various raw diets for over 3.5 years lost around 22–26 pounds (10–12 kg).

Can 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.

How fast can you lose weight on raw food diet? ›

Studies have also shown that a raw vegan diet can lead to weight loss. A study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes found that participants who followed a raw vegan diet for six months lost an average of 22 pounds, while also reducing their body fat and waist circumference.

Why am I always hungry on a raw vegan diet? ›

Because vegan diets are more nutrient dense than calorically dense (meaning, you eat many nutrient rich plant foods with lower amounts of calories per serving), it is normal to feel hungry more frequently than non-vegans or non-vegetarians. Here's the good news – eat more!

Can you get enough protein on a raw vegan diet? ›

Many vegetables contain protein, but leafy greens in particular pack a punch of this nutrient. Incorporate some leafy greens into each meal of your day to increase the amount of protein in your raw diet. The leafy greens with the highest amount of protein per cup are: Kale, 4 g.

Is raw vegan actually healthy? ›

The raw vegan diet is a nutritious diet that includes many healthful plant-based foods. Eating these foods may decrease a person's risk of certain diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. However, if a person does not carefully plan their diet, they may not get all of the calories or nutrients they need.

What does a raw vegan eat in a day? ›

A Food List of What to Eat and What to Avoid on a Raw Vegan Diet
  • Raw fruits.
  • Raw vegetables.
  • Sprouted grains, such as unhulled farro and quinoa, that have been soaked rather than cooked.
  • Sprouted legumes, such as lentils and pinto bean that sprout in warm water.
  • Raw nuts, which means they were not roasted.

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.

Do 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? ›

While observers of a raw diet may eat rice, only certain types are viable and the rice must be prepared by sprouting. Rice cannot be eaten in its hard raw state. It must be hydrated, and in the case of the raw diet, sprouted. Both white rice and wild rice will not sprout.

What is the healthiest raw food? ›

“The safest and healthiest way to enjoy raw foods is as part of a whole foods, plant-based diet that is rich in raw fruits and vegetables, and cooked lentils, beans, grains and vegetables,” says Vanita Rahman, an internal medicine physician and clinic director of the Barnard Medical Center in Washington, D.C., in the ...

What are the disadvantages of a raw diet? ›

reduced digestibility of food, which makes it harder for the body to get calories and nutrients. decreased amount of certain nutrients and antioxidants. unbalanced, typically high in either fats or fruits to meet calorie needs. potentially deficient in some vitamins, minerals, and protein, such as vitamin B-12.

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.

Can you survive as a raw vegan? ›

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 be overweight? ›

There are a few myths surrounding weight loss and both vegan and raw diets. Eating a vegan raw diet won't automatically result in weight loss. In fact, you can actually gain weight while eating vegan and raw.

What is a high raw vegan? ›

Some followers of the diet eat a "high raw" diet, or above a certain percentage of raw foods in their diet, such as 75 to 90 percent of raw unprocessed ingredients. A few include unprocessed dairy products in their diet, but most follow a raw vegan diet.

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