Black Bean, Chocolate, Banana Smoothie
1 1/2 cups unsweetened chocolate almond milk (or soy, coconut, or rice milk)
1/4 cup cooked black beans, rinsed under water
1 banana, peeled
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup loosely packed baby spinach
1/4 cup cooked black beans, rinsed under water
1 banana, peeled
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup loosely packed baby spinach
Instructions:
Pour the almond milk into a blender jar. Add the black beans, banana, and honey and blend on high for 15 seconds. Add the cocoa powder, instant coffee (if using), and vanilla, then the ice cubes, and then the spinach. Blend on high until smooth, about 45 seconds. Drink immediately.