Kale never goes out of fashion: it is your “dark leafy green health insurance” in a bunch. This nutritional powerhouse is available at the stores year-round, and is a rich source of Vitamins A and C, calcium, manganese, lutein and iron.

Courtesy of Beautiful on Raw
Published: November 10th, 2012

Preparation time: 25 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: avocado, carrot, kale, lemon, orange, pecans, persimmon, raisins

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You don’t need any special skills to make simple containers for a special holiday breakfast or Halloween party treat – pumpkin pie smoothie. It will taste good in any vessel you choose to serve it in. You might find your family enjoys “liquid” pumpkin pie so much, that it will become your daily fare when you can get a hold of pumpkins this season.

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Published: October 31st, 2012

Preparation time: 25 mins

Yield: 4 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: almonds, coconut, dates, pumpkin, vanilla

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A perfect no-guilt treat just in time for Halloween, these caramel apples will appeal to both children and adults. You can never have too many caramel apples around, so be ready to make more. This tasty snack is easy to make and enjoy, even for those who are just starting out with raw foods.

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Published: October 27th, 2012

Preparation time: 25 mins

Yield: 5 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: almond butter, apple, dates, filberts, lemon, peanuts, vanilla

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Cranberries are in season right now in the United States, and if you ever miss the taste of bottled cranberry juice, now is the time to make it fresh. The natural sweetness of grapes and the mild taste of cucumbers with their high water content turn this juice into an ultimate kidney cleanser.

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Published: October 19th, 2012

Preparation time: 15 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: cranberry, cucumber, grape

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Who would miss potatoes on a raw diet when they can make these sweet potato hashbrowns? Served with a side salad or simply on a bed of greens, they provide a satisfying meal reminiscent of those ole cooked times, minus the heavy feeling in the stomach and any sense of guilt from destroying the vital nutrients by high heat.

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Published: October 17th, 2012

Preparation time: 1h and 15 mins

Yield: 5 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: cashew, flax seeds, garlic, lemon, mushrooms, red onion, sweet potato, yellow onion, zucchini

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The sweetness of the squash and fruits and the hint of warming spices make for a comforting creamy soup. Instead of Kabocha, you can use any hard squash you have on hand.

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Published: October 10th, 2012

Preparation time: 25 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: avocado, dates, figs, squash

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And you were wondering how you were going to live without hot chocolate when you go raw! With this special treat, hot chocolate will soon become a distant memory. You won’t even miss it. Guaranteed.

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Published: September 30th, 2012

Preparation time: 10 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: carob, cashew, cinnamon, dates, vanilla

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Pizza is on the menu today.  We will be using sliced eggplant instead of a traditional crust. Feel free to use your favorite raw toppings.

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Published: September 22nd, 2012

Preparation time: 30 mins

Yield: 3 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: basil, eggplant, garlic, lemon, macadamia nuts, mushrooms, sundried tomato, tomato

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Early fall brings us a wide variety of melons to enjoy. They are delicious all by themselves, but you can also blend them with greens for a green smoothie experience. No need to add extra water: melons’ high water content ensures that we get the best structured water possible for our body to thrive on.

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Published: September 13th, 2012

Preparation time: 10 mins

Yield: 2 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: honeydew melon, mint, spinach

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Colorful mini bell peppers take the central stage in this dish. This versatile dish is a complete meal in itself, and takes little time to put together. Soak, blend, stuff – and you have lunch to take to work with you.

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Published: September 8th, 2012

Preparation time: mins

Yield: 3 portions

Recipes with similar ingredients: carrot, celery, garlic, sundried tomato, sunflower seeds, sweet pepper, tomato

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