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Raw Food Recipes To Eat All Week

Pack It: 5 Raw Food Recipes To Eat All Week
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The Rawtarian

You may have heard of the raw food diet, but if you haven't investigated it, you might not know the meaning of the term. Raw food recipes consist of anything that is not cooked above 44°C (111 °F). Essentially, at this temperature the food you eat, according The Raw Food Kitchen, still has all of its enzymes intact, resulting in a healthier and more nutritious meal.

If you're looking for a new way to eat your fruits and vegetables, raw food cooking not only lets you play with texture and taste, but you'll also be able to make everything from snacks to dessert. And you won't be using a pan of any sort either — raw cooking uses blenders, food processors or dehydrators exclusively.

Sticking exclusively to a raw food diet can be very hard for newbies, particularly if you're not planning your meals in advance. But even opting for uncooked, unprocessed and often organic food once in a while can result in more fibre and vitamins in your diet. So why not try it out as a snack this week?

And in case you missed it, last week we packed dark chocolate.

Here's what you need to buy this week, while the other necessary ingredients (like pepper, salt and oils) are likely already in your kitchen.

  • Sweet potatoes

  • Chili powder

  • Cashews

  • Raspberry jam

  • Dates

  • Coconut

  • Maple syrup

  • Cauliflower

  • Bell Peppers

  • Carrots

  • Nori rolls

  • Cucumber

  • Avocado

  • Garlic

  • Red onions

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Nut Butter

  • Honey

  • Cacao

  • Dates

  • Coconut oil

  • Quinoa

  • Pysllium husks

  • Zucchini

  • Chia seeds

  • Mixed herbs

  • Parsley
Pack It: Raw Food Recipes
Monday: Raw Chili Sweet Potato Chips(01 of35)
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Now, because raw food doesn't consist of "cooking" anything, these sweet potato chips are dehydrated instead. Get the full recipe from Queen of Quinoa here. (credit:Queen of Quinoa )
Tuesday: Raw Raspberry Bars(02 of35)
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If you have a sweet tooth, try these raw raspberry bars made with jam, coconut and cashews. Get the full recipe from The Rawtarian here. (credit:The Rawtarian)
Wednesday: Raw Vegan Nori Rolls(03 of35)
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If you're a big fan of sushi, try this raw nori roll recipe made with cauliflower rice, guacamole and fresh vegetables. Get the recipe from The Raw Food Sisters here. (credit:The Raw Food Sisters )
Thursday: Raw Caramel Candy Apple(04 of35)
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Everyone's favourite childhood carnival treat made the healthiest way possible. Get the recipe from This Rawsome Vegan Life here. (credit:This Rawsome Vegan Life)
Friday: Chia And Sprouted Quinoa Crackers(05 of35)
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This cracker recipe combines quinoa and chia seeds — talk about a superfood combination. Get the full recipe from The Raw Food Kitchen here. (credit:The Raw Food Kitchen)
Monday: Dark Chocolate Blueberry Muffin(06 of35)
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Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, these dark chocolate muffins are made with dark cocoa powder and brown sugar. Get the full recipe from How Sweet It Is. (credit:How Sweet It Is)
Tuesday: Dark Chocolate Popcorn(07 of35)
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Say goodbye to butter and say hello to (healthy) chocolate. Get the recipe from The Kitchn here. (credit:The Kitchn)
Wednesday: Dark Chocolate And Nut Clusters(08 of35)
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An easy recipe for those of you who always have a chocolate craving while on the go. Get the recipe from Real Simple here. (credit:Sang An/Real Simple)
Thursday: Dark Chocolate Dipped Cherries(09 of35)
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If you can get your hands on some cherries, try this quick and easy snack idea. Get the recipe from Whole Living here. (credit:RAYMOND HOM/Whole Living )
Friday: Dark Chocolate Bark(10 of35)
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On the day of love, treat your valentine to a homemade treat with this dark chocolate bark made with almonds and sunflower seeds. Get the recipe from Kitchen Daily here. (credit:Kitchen Daily )
Monday: Coconut Curry Soup(11 of35)
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Any lovers of curry will fall in love with a coconut curry soup. This combination of coconut milk and noodles is perfect for dinner (and lunch). Get the full recipe from chef Michael Smith here. (credit:Michael Smith )
Tuesday: Beef Pho Noodle Soup(12 of35)
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Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup often made with broth, noodles, meat and vegetables. Get the full recipe from Viet World Kitchen here. (credit:Viet World Kitchen)
Wednesday: Mushroom Cream Soup(13 of35)
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This flavourful mushroom soup is made with mixed mushrooms and onions. Get the recipe from Jamie Oliver here. (credit:Jamie Oliver )
Thursday: Butternut Squash Soup(14 of35)
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Butternut squash is also another must-have soup. This recipe includes a total of five ingredients. Yes, five! Get the full recipe from Lick My Spoon here. (credit:Lick My Spoon)
Friday: Chicken And Lentil Soup(15 of35)
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This hearty lentil soup is not only tasty on those cold winter nights, but it is packed with healthy ingredients as well. Get the full recipe from Skinny Taste here. (credit:Skinny Taste)
Monday: Apple Spice Granola(16 of35)
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This yummy homemade granola mixed with rolled oats, coconut flakes and almonds is the perfect addition to your morning yogurt or oatmeal. Get the full recipe by Beth of Tasty Yummies here. (credit:Tasty Yummies )
Tuesday: Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies(17 of35)
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Chewy, sweet and gluten-free. These cookies will make your afternoon tea break (or early morning coffee run) taste a little better. Get the full recipe here.
Wednesday: Sweet Onion Dip(18 of35)
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Hump day means dip day, for us at least. This roasted sweet onion dip is quick and requires minimal ingredients. For dippers, try gluten-free crackers or veggies. Get the full recipe here.
Thursday: Cherry Vanilla Power Bars(19 of35)
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If you're looking for a quick snack for work or after the gym, these power bars are made with flaxseeds, almonds and dried cherries and cranberries. Get the full recipe here. (credit:Elana's Pantry )
Friday: The "Sweet Tooth"(20 of35)
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Not only does this look incredibly mouthwatering, this stuffed sweet potato recipe from With Style and Grace features dried cranberries and roasted Brussels sprouts as well. Get the full recipe here.
Monday: Chicken Lettuce Wraps(21 of35)
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Cooked chicken wrapped with sprouts, carrots and a dash of peanut miso sauce. Get the full recipe here.
Tuesday: Moroccan Chicken Stew(22 of35)
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Infused with beans, tomatoes, and zucchinis, this hearty stew is perfect for those cold winter days. Get the full recipe here. (credit:Women's Health Magazine)
Wednesday: Indian-Spiced Chicken Pita Wraps(23 of35)
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After grilling or pan-frying your chicken breast slices with spices, stuff them in a whole wheat pita with an Indian-inspired yogurt sauce. Get the full recipe here.
Thursday: Hummus Crusted Chicken(24 of35)
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Hummus and chicken? Yes. This recipe involves seasoning your chicken slice with salt and pepper and covering it with hummus before baking. Get the full recipe here. (credit:Gimme Some Oven )
Friday: Chicken And Asparagus Rolls(25 of35)
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Made with chicken cutlets or breasts, this recipe is the ideal option for someone who loves their veggies as well. Get the full recipe here. (credit:Martha Stewart )
Monday: Greek Salad Bites(26 of35)
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On Monday (hopefully with leftovers from a Greek salad you made on the weekend), try this salad bite recipe, combing delicious feta cheese and sour cream on a chopped cucumber slice. Get the recipe here.
Tuesday: Homemade Tzatziki(27 of35)
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Tzatziki can be healthy (and nutritious) if you make it at home. This recipe includes low-fat Greek yogurt and diced cucumbers and onions. For work, bring some whole wheat pita chips or bread for dipping purposes.Get the recipe here. (credit:Food Network )
Wednesday: Dakos(28 of35)
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This one may be a little messy, but it is the perfect snack to make at home. The combination of Kalamata olives and tomatoes makes the perfect Greek-style bruschetta. Get the recipe here. (credit:Lemon And Olives )
Thursday: Hummus(29 of35)
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Hummus is traditionally a Middle Eastern dip but it is quite popular in some Greek recipes. This recipe can be made with Greek yogurt as well — how healthy! Get the recipe here. (credit:Chef In You )
Friday: Mini Chicken Souvlaki Bites(30 of35)
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Keeping with our trend of bite-sized options, we also have this Greek souvlaki bite recipe made with fresh oregano and chicken breast. Get the recipe here. (credit:Maypurr.com)
Monday: Microwaved Sweet Potato(31 of35)
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If you have a mini-oven or microwave at work, pop in a sweet potato for a couple of minutes, split it open and add a splash of orange juice on top. The best part? You can eat it right out of the skin. (credit:Shutterstock)
Tuesday: Roasted Snap Peas(32 of35)
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On Tuesday, make sure you get a dose of your green veggies. We love this sesame roasted snap pea recipe that will only take 10 minutes to prep the night before. Get the full recipe here. (credit:TheKitchn)
Wednesday : Glazed Carrots(33 of35)
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Instead of bringing carrots and dip, try this recipe for glazed carrots with cardamon and ginger that will give you an extra kick during your lunch hour. Get the recipe here. (credit:Kitchen Daily )
Thursday: Kale Chips(34 of35)
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Kale may have been so 2013, but it's still a nutritious leafy green you can eat all year round. Even though we've seen tons of variations of kale chips, this zesty flavoured one seemed particularly appealing. Get the recipe here. (credit:A Spicy Perspective )
Friday: Roasted Cauliflower Poppers(35 of35)
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2014 is all about cauliflower and if you're not a fan of eating it raw, we suggest roasting it with coconut oil and sea salt. Get the recipe here. (credit:Whole Lifestyle Nutrition )

Monday: Raw Chili Sweet Potato Chips

Now, because raw food doesn't consist of "cooking" anything, these sweet potato chips are dehydrated instead. Get the full recipe from Queen of Quinoa here.

Tuesday: Raw Raspberry Bars

If you have a sweet tooth, try these raw raspberry bars made with jam, coconut and cashews. Get the full recipe from The Rawtarian here.

Wednesday: Raw Vegan Nori Rolls

If you're a big fan of sushi, try this raw nori roll recipe made with cauliflower rice, guacamole and fresh vegetables. Get the recipe from The Raw Food Sisters here.

Thursday: Raw Caramel Candy Apple

Everyone's favourite childhood carnival treat made the healthiest way possible. Get the recipe from This Rawsome Vegan Life here.

Friday: Chia And Sprouted Quinoa Crackers

This cracker recipe combines quinoa and chia seeds — talk about a superfood combination. Get the full recipe from The Raw Food Kitchen here.

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