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Celia May
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Raw Breakfast

No Banana Smoothie BowlRaw Breakfast

No Banana Smoothie Bowl

A thick, creamy raw smoothie bowl built on frozen coconut cream and tropical fruit — no banana, no cooking.

5 min350 cal20g proteinServes 12,303 saves
Nicole RenardNicole Renard

Ingredients

  • 4 cubes frozen coconut cream cubes
  • 1/3 cup frozen mango
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1/4 cup frozen strawberries
  • 2 Tbs frozen blueberries
  • 1/3 cup frozen dragon fruit
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 tsp blue spirulina powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk

Instructions

  1. 1Blend all ingredients together in a high speed blender until smooth.
  2. 2Transfer into your favorite bowl and top with your favorite ingredients! Enjoy!

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Why Raw Vegan Cooking Is Worth Exploring

Raw vegan cooking works with ingredients at their most nutrient-dense — nothing above 118°F, which preserves enzymes and vitamins that cooking destroys. But beyond the health benefits, raw cooking produces flavors and textures that cooked food can't replicate.

The creative range is wider than most people expect. Raw lasagna with zucchini noodles, cashew-based cheese sauces, dehydrated crackers, nut-based ice creams, and raw chocolate truffles all prove that cooking without heat doesn't mean compromising on satisfaction.

On Pepper, home cooks return to these raw vegan recipes, embracing a cooking style that celebrates produce and creativity in equal measure.

Quick Tips

  1. 1

    Soak nuts to soften

    Soak cashews, almonds, or walnuts in water for 2–8 hours before blending. They blend creamier and are easier to digest, making better raw sauces and dessert bases.

  2. 2

    Spiralize for texture variety

    A spiralizer turns zucchini, beets, or sweet potato into noodles that mimic pasta. Toss them with raw pesto, nut-based sauces, or simple vinaigrettes right before serving.

  3. 3

    Use a dehydrator for crunch

    A dehydrator runs at low temperatures to dry food without cooking it. Use it for raw crackers, kale chips, and fruit leathers that add crunch without heat.

  4. 4

    Marinate veggies to tenderize

    Toss sliced mushrooms, kale, or shaved beets in acid and salt for 20–30 minutes. The marinade breaks down tough cell walls, giving you a softer, more palatable texture without any heat.

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