Good news for those intimidated by Betty Crocker: It's totally possible to make delicious baked goods without the whole baking part.
These sweet recipes will yield cakes, cookies and tarts -- and you don't even have to turn on an oven or a microwave. There are tons of raw food dishes out there. In this case, a dish is considered "raw" when it isn't actually cooked or baked (or not heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit).
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People may choose to eat raw because cooking food can sometimes eliminate healthy enzymes and vitamins. These no-bake recipes are also convenient if you're in a baking mood, but don't have an oven -- especially relevant if you're in a college dorm. Many raw recipes also accommodate those who are vegan or gluten-free, and many also overlap with the paleo diet.
Give the no-bake lifestyle a try this summer when it's too hot to turn on the oven.
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