Raw Lemon/Orange Honey Tea

Raw Lemon/Orange Honey Tea
Yields: 1 serving
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 32 oz. Water
• 1 Lemon (peeled & de-seeded)
• 2 Clementines
• Honey
  

Directions:

1. Heat Water to 100-105 degrees
2. Add Lemon, Clementines & Honey (adjust amount to desired sweetness) to Vitamix
3. Pour Hot Water over spoon to remove the Honey easily
4. Blend for about 30 seconds to combine
5. Drink immediately

Hoff Thoughts: I love this electric kettle by Bonavita; although the minimum temp is 140 degrees and to keep it raw you don't want to go above 118 (depending on your source).  But, it heats up so fast, that I can just stop it once it reaches the temperature that I want.

Raw Lemon Honey Tea

Raw Lemon Honey Tea
Yields: 1 serving
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 32 oz. Water
• 1 Lemon (peeled & de-seeded)
• Honey
  

Directions:

1. Heat Water to 100-105 degrees
2. Add Lemon & Honey (adjust amount to desired sweetness) to Vitamix
3. Pour Hot Water over spoon to remove the Honey easily
4. Blend for about 30 seconds to combine
5. Drink immediately

Hoff Thoughts: I love this electric kettle by Bonavita; although the minimum temp is 140 degrees and to keep it raw you don't want to go above 118 (depending on your source).  But, it heats up so fast, that I can just stop it once it reaches the temperature that I want.

Hoff’s Raw Butternut Squash Soup

Hoff’s Raw Butternut Squash Soup

Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 3 cups chopped Butternut Squash
• 3 cups Water
• 1 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix & blend on high for 3-4 minutes
2. Serve immediately

Hoff Thoughts: When eating raw, food should not exceed 118 degrees.  A Vitamix "should" raise the temperature of food 10 degrees every minute it is run. However, my Vitamix runs hotter; it's a good practice to use a meat thermometer to test how hot this soup gets based on how long you run your machine.  Three minutes for me = 115 degrees.

Raw Vegan Pomegranate Bark

Raw Vegan Pomegranate Bark
Yields: about 20 pieces
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 1 cup Pomegranate Seeds
• 1/3 cup Cacao Butter
• 1/3 cup Cacao Powder
• 2 tbsp. Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Using the double boiler method, melt Cacao Butter
2. Stir in remaining ingredients
3. Pour onto a silicon mat or parchment paper lined pan
4. Allow to set in freezer for at least 20 minutes
5. Break into pieces
6. Store in the fridge

Raw Vegan Chocolates

Raw Vegan Chocolates
Yields: 15 pieces
dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Cacao Butter
• 1/4 cup Cacao Powder
• 2-3 tbsp. Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract/Peppermint Oil/Orange Oil
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Using the double boiler method, melt Cacao Butter
2. Stir in remaining ingredients (pick one extract or oil)
3. Pour into silicon molds
4. Allow to set in freezer for at least 20 minutes
5. Try to stop yourself from eating all of them

Hoff Thoughts: 1. I can't believe how good these are! 2. I can't believe how simple & quick raw vegan chocolate is to make!  These adorable, little molds from Amazon make the perfect sized treats!

Raw Super Quick Veggie Soup

Raw Super Quick Soup
Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free
 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Water
• 2 cups chopped Veggies*
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Heat Water to 118 degrees
2. Divide Veggies into two bowls
3. Mix in Water & Seasonings
4. Dig in!

Hoff Thoughts: When eating raw, food should not exceed 118 degrees.  A Vitamix should raise the temperature of food 10 degrees every minute it is run. However, my Vitamix runs hotter; it's a good practice to use a meat thermometer to test how hot this sauce gets based on how long you run your machine.  Three minutes for me = 115 degrees.

*To make this soup extra quick & easy, buy pre-cut Veggies from the produce isle.  Make this soup your own by using your favorite seasonings.

Hoff's Raw Tomato Soup

Hoff's Raw Tomato Soup
Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free


Ingredients:

• 8 Roma Tomatoes or 1 pint Grape Tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups Water
• 1 tbsp. Sun-dried Tomatoes
• 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix & blend until heated
2. Serve immediately

Hoff Thoughts: When eating raw, food should not exceed 118 degrees.  A Vitamix should raise the temperature of food 10 degrees every minute it is run. However, my Vitamix runs hotter; it's a good practice to use a meat thermometer to test how hot this sauce gets based on how long you run your machine.  Three minutes for me = 115 degrees.

Hoff's Raw Winter Squash Soup

Hoff's Raw Winter Squash Soup
Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Squash (peeled & cubed)
• 2 1/2 cups Water
• 1 tbsp. Sun-dried Tomatoes
• 1 tsp.Cumin
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix & blend until heated
2. Serve immediately

Hoff Thoughts: When eating raw, food should not exceed 118 degrees.  A Vitamix should raise the temperature of food 10 degrees every minute it is run. However, my Vitamix runs hotter; it's a good practice to use a meat thermometer to test how hot this sauce gets based on how long you run your machine.  Three minutes for me = 115 degrees.

Hoff's Raw "Cheese" Sauce

Hoff's Raw "Cheese" Sauce
Yields: About 3 Cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Cauliflower Rice
• 1/2 Red Pepper
• 1 cup Water
• Juice from 1/2 Lemon 
• 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tbsp. Hemp Seed
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Using a Vitamix, blend all ingredients together 3-4 minutes to heat through
2. Serve over pasta, veggies, nachos, etc. 

Hoff Thoughts: When eating raw, food should not exceed 118 degrees (depending on who you ask).  A Vitamix should raise the temperature of food 10 degrees every minute it is run. However, my Vitamix runs hotter; it's a good practice to use a meat thermometer to test how hot this sauce gets based on how long you run your machine.  Three minutes for me = 115 degrees.

Raw Lemon Tea

Raw Lemon Tea
Serves: Just You
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free


Ingredients:

• 32 oz. Water
• 1 Lemon (peeled & seeded)
• 1 spoonful Honey

Directions:

1. Using a Vitamix, blend all ingredients 3-4 minutes
2. Drink immediately

Hoff Thoughts: When eating raw, food should not exceed 118 degrees.  A Vitamix should raise the temperature of food 10 degrees every minute it is run. However, my Vitamix runs hot; it's a good practice to use a meat thermometer to test the temperature based on how long you run your machine.  Three minutes for me = 115 degrees.

Hoff’s Raw Tomato Soup

Hoff’s Raw Tomato Soup

Serves: 2
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 4-6 Roma Tomatoes or 1 container of Grape Tomatoes
• 1/2 Red Pepper
• 3 cups Water
• 3-4 fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 tbsp. Sun-dried Tomatoes
• 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a Vitamix & blend on high for 3-4 minutes
2. Serve immediately

Hoff Thoughts: When eating raw, food should not exceed 118 degrees.  A Vitamix should raise the temperature of food 10 degrees every minute it is run. However, my Vitamix runs hotter; it's a good practice to use a meat thermometer to test how hot this soup gets based on how long you run your machine.  Three minutes for me = 115 degrees.

Hoff's Alfredo Sauce

Hoff's Alfredo Sauce
Yields: About 3 Cups
meat-free, dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Cauliflower Rice
• 1 cup Water/Plant-based Milk
• Juice from 1/2 Lemon
• 1 clove of Garlic
• 2 tbsp. Hemp Seeds
• 2 tbsp. GF Flour
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1 tsp. Sea Salt
• Pinch of Nutmeg
• Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Using a Vitamix, blend all ingredients together
2. Serve over pasta, veggies, etc. and heat through until Sauce thickens (about 3 minutes)

Fridge Pickles

Fridge Pickles
Yields: 5-6
dairy-free, egg-free, oil-free, soy-free, gluten-free 


Ingredients:

• 5-6 Pickling Cucumbers (sliced)
• 1 cup White Vinegar
• 1 cup Water
• 2 Garlic Cloves (crushed)
• 1 tbsp. Sugar
• 1 tbsp. Sea Salt
• 1 quart Mason Jar

Directions:

1. Toss Cucumbers with Salt and allow to sit for 30 minutes
2. Meanwhile, dissolve Sugar in Vinegar & Water
3. Place Garlic in the Mason Jar
4. Add Pickles spears
5. Cover with Vinegar & Water
6. Allow to pickle in the fridge for at least 2 days
7. Store in the fridge

Hoff Thoughts: If you leave the Cucumbers whole, they will take longer to pickle.  This is so ridiculously simple that I may never buy pickles again!