If you want to increase your fruit and vegetable intake and support your immune system with nourishing raw ingredients, then try these recipe ideas below over the course of 5 days. Raw means ingredients that have not been heated or cooked over 42 degrees celsius to retain nutrients.
5 Days Raw
Breakfast - Green Smoothie
If you’re not already as obsessed with green smoothies as we are, here’s one to get you started. This chlorophyll-packed smoothie will leave you feeling energised and refreshed.
Ingredients:
- 1 Frozen Banana
- 1 Handful Spinach
- 1 tbsp Planet Organic Coconut Cream
- 1 tbsp Planet Organic Almond Butter
- 1 tbsp Sprouted Chia Seeds
- 2 Medjool Dates (Pre-soaked)
- 1.5 Cups Coconut Water
- Pinch Spirulina
- Pinch Bee Pollen
- Combine all ingredients except bee pollen in a blender and blend until smooth
- Sprinkle the bee pollen on top
Lunch - Tomato Courgetti with Basil Pesto
‘Courgetti’ is the perfect raw alternative to spaghetti, and combined with home made fresh pesto tastes delicious.
Ingredients
- 2 Courgettes Spiralised
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 6 Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 2 Large Tomatoes Chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Sundried Tomatoes in Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Chopped Red Bell Pepper
- 1 tbsp Cup Cashews (pre-soaked)
- 1 Peeled Garlic Clove
- 1 Date Pitted
- 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- Pinch Himalayan Salt
- 1 Cup Fresh Basil
- 1 tbsp raw Cashew Nuts or Pine Nuts
- 1tsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Pinch Himalayan Salt
1. Spiralise the courgettes and set aside in a colander to drain excess liquid
2. Blend all the ingredients for the tomato sauce until smooth
3. Place the ingredients for the pesto in a food processor and pulse until broken down, you want to keep some texture
4. Place the courgetti into a bowl, stir in the tomato sauce and pour over the pesto
Dinner - Broccoli and Spinach Soup with Spirulina
A creamy vegan soup packed with the goodness of greens. Spirulina is one of the highest known protein sources on Earth and contains 70% complete protein.
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Broccoli Florets
- 1 Handfuls Spinach Leaves
- 1 Cup Cashews
- 2 tbsp Coconut Cream
- ¼ Cup Chopped Red Onion
- 1 ½ Cup Hot Water
- 1 tsp Fresh Parsley
- Pinch Himalayan Salt
- 1/2 tsp Spirulina
- Raw Crackers
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
- Enjoy with raw crackers
