My Experience with FullyRaw by Kristina
I downloaded this app a little over a month ago for a college sustainability project where I had to follow a specific diet for two weeks. My Pixel 7 handled it fine. I needed free, clear recipes for raw vegan meals, and this seemed perfect. At first, it was great. I found a ton of smoothie and salad ideas that didn’t require a ton of fancy ingredients. Last Wednesday, I was rushing between classes and used the shopping list to grab stuff for a “Green Power Soup” from the library. It saved me a huge headache. But the shine wore off when I hit a problem. I tried to make a cashew-based sauce, and my cheap blender just couldn’t get it smooth. The recipe didn’t mention any alternatives for basic equipment, so my dinner was kinda gritty.
Features Worth Noting
The recipe library is honestly packed. You can filter by what you have, which is a lifesaver when you’re trying to use up that last zucchini or bunch of spinach before it goes bad. The shopping list tool is the best part. You just tap a button on a recipe and it dumps all the ingredients into a list. I used this every week. The design is simple and clean, so you’re not wasting time figuring out where stuff is. For a free app, having access to all those recipes without paying upfront is a major plus for a student like me.
What Needs Work
My biggest issue was with support. After my blender fail, I emailed through the app’s contact form asking if there were any tricks or ingredient swaps for less powerful blenders. I got a generic reply a full four days later that just said “Thanks for your message, we appreciate your feedback!” It didn’t answer my question at all and left me feeling stuck. Also, a lot of the more helpful-looking video tutorials and the structured meal plans are locked behind a paid subscription. You’re constantly seeing little prompts for “FullyRaw Plus,” which gets annoying when you’re just trying to browse.
Pricing
It’s free to download and use the core recipe library, which is why I’m not rating it lower. For a broke student, that’s a big deal. You can definitely get a lot of value without spending a dime. The catch is that the really guided content—the stuff that feels like a proper program—costs extra. I personally wouldn’t subscribe because the free version met my basic need for recipes, but the push to upgrade is noticeable. It’s good for dipping your toes in, but don’t expect the full coaching experience for free.
Developer Notes
The app is from FullyRaw Media, which is basically Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram’s brand. It feels very much like a digital extension of her website and YouTube channel. The updates seem to happen whenever her team adds new recipes, not on a regular schedule. While I was using it, I got one update that fixed a bug where my shopping list would sometimes disappear. It works, but it doesn’t feel like a product with a huge, active development team behind it. It’s more of a handy companion to her existing content.
Security & Privacy
I didn’t have to create an account to use the basic features, which I liked. I could just download it and start looking at recipes. The app does ask for permission to send notifications, which I denied. I checked the privacy policy, and it seems pretty standard—they might collect some usage data to improve the app. Since I wasn’t entering any personal meal logs or payment info, I felt okay about it. For a simple recipe app, the privacy setup felt low-risk and straightforward.
How does the shopping list feature work in FullyRaw?
You can tap a button on any recipe to instantly add all its ingredients to a single list. This makes grabbing what you need for a meal, like the Green Power Soup, super quick and headache-free, especially when you're in a rush between classes.
Can I filter recipes based on ingredients I already have?
Yes, the recipe library lets you filter by what you've got on hand, which is perfect for using up leftover zucchini or spinach before it goes bad. It's a simple way to find meals without needing to buy a ton of new ingredients.
What should I do if a recipe doesn't work with my basic blender?
The app doesn't offer alternative instructions for weaker blenders, so you might end up with a gritty sauce like our reviewer did. A workaround is to soak your nuts longer or blend in smaller batches, but you may need to check online forums for more specific tips since the app's support is unhelpful.
How responsive is the customer support for technical issues?
The support is slow and often unhelpful—our reviewer waited four days for a generic reply that didn't answer their question about blender swaps. If you run into a problem, you're better off searching for solutions elsewhere rather than relying on the in-app contact form.
How does FullyRaw compare to other raw vegan recipe apps like Raw Food Recipes?
FullyRaw offers a larger free recipe library with a handy shopping list feature, but many video tutorials and meal plans are locked behind a paid subscription. Competitors like Raw Food Recipes might have more equipment-friendly instructions upfront, but FullyRaw's filtering and clean design make it easier to browse on a budget.
