Bean / green chocolate smoothie

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 231.8

Total Fat: 1.9 g
Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
Sodium: 82.1 mg
Total Carbs: 46.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 11.5 g
Protein: 14.3 g

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Introduction

I'm still tweaking this...but with 11 g of fiber and 14 g of protein I think it's worth trying. The beans make it very filling and a lovely brown chocolate-y color. No need to hide the color of this smoothie :D I'm still tweaking this...but with 11 g of fiber and 14 g of protein I think it's worth trying. The beans make it very filling and a lovely brown chocolate-y color. No need to hide the color of this smoothie :D

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 cup black beans (that's 1/2 can, rinse to reduce sodium)

3 tsp unsweetened coco powder

1 cup skim milk

2 dried prunes. Omit if you don't like/need.

1/4 cup frozen spinach (or handful of fresh greens)

Your favorite sweetener to taste. For the recipe I added 1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar and 2 packets of Splenda. Use what/how much you like.

6 ice cubes, added one at a time.

Tips

I'd like to hear your variations and improvements.

Directions

Rinse beans. Put all in blender and whirrrr. Add ice cubes to make it frosty.

Serving Size: serves 2