High-calorie Raw Foods

A raw diet usually consists of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and grains. Instead of cooking at high temperatures, raw foodists use techniques such as blending, sun-drying, dehydrating, pureeing and sprouting when preparing meals. A raw diet's foundation is fresh fruits and vegetables, foods that are low in calories. Typical high-calorie foods, such as meats, pasta, granola bars and baked goods are not part of a raw diet plan. To obtain extra calories on a raw diet, seek out foods that are naturally calorie-dense.

Dates

Medjool dates provide 330 calories in just five pieces. You may add dates to smoothies as a natural, raw sweetening agent. Chop dates into a raw cereal made from flaxseed meal and almond milk. Puree dates in a blender with nuts and other dried fruit to create a high-calorie, raw energy bar.

Raw Nuts and Seeds

Raw nuts and seeds contain a high number of calories per serving. One ounce of most nuts contains between 160 and 200 calories. This is equivalent to 22 almonds, 14 walnut halves, 46 pistachios, seven Brazil nuts or 11 macadamias. Grind raw nuts into a paste or butter and enjoy as a dip for bananas or apples. Toss nuts into smoothies or add to salads for crunch, protein and calories. Seeds, such as flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and chia, also contain about 120 to 160 calories per 2 tbsp. Sprinkle seeds over fruit salads, blend into drinks or add to salads. Soaked nuts mixed with nutritional yeast make a raw "cheese" to fill raw beet or parsnip ravioli.

Avocados

One avocado contains about 300 calories, much of which comes from heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Avocados are a staple of raw diets. Include them in wraps made with kale leaves, sprouted quinoa and shredded carrot. Add avocados to salads or puree into cold soups.

Cold-pressed Oils

Olive, macadamia and walnut oil are all available in cold-pressed versions and are considered raw. Flaxseed oil and hemp seed oil are high in essential omega-3 fatty acids; you should store them in the refrigerator because they spoil easily. Oils generally contain about 120 calories per tablespoon. Use them for salad dressings, in smoothies or as an ingredient in raw nut burgers and pizzas.