Espresso Brownie Black Bean Smoothie (22g Protein)

This yummy, high protein black bean smoothie (no, you can’t taste them!) has a rich espresso flavour and is super filling with 20g fibre and 22g protein. You can make it with fresh espresso or instant coffee, whatever you’ve got on hand!

Breakfast beans. Get into it. 

And by into it, I mean you’ve gotta try this life changing black bean smoothie because it’s the easiest way to get more beans into your woefully fiber-deficient body.

It’s a bold claim, I know…but as a dietitian, I’ve gotta tell you that eating beans daily will actually transform your gut better than any supplement you could buy. And it’s way more affordable. 

Did you see how much protein and fiber this smoothie has?? A whopping 22g of protein – no protein powder necessary – and 20g of fiber, which is more than most people eat in a single day. This bean protein smoothie is a proper meal that will keep you feeling full and satisfied for most of the morning.

Oh, and it’s actually delicious. The rich coffee flavour with the cocoa powder makes the black beans essentially undetectable so this is a super budget-friendly, antioxidant-packed protein smoothie with beans that’s a legit longevity food.

PS…If you need more creative ways to eat beans, be sure to check out my cookbook, Plant Magic!

Let’s make a yummy high fibre smoothie with black beans…

Okay, so the other reason I love this smoothie – other than it’s essentially a black bean brownie in smoothie form ha – is that it is a super great vehicle for increasing your tolerance to beans. AKA what I call fiber training. If you’re into that, scroll down for my dietitian tips.

Nutrition Corner: Unless you have a digestive condition that limits your ability to eat beans, eating beans consistently – yes, I mean daily – can help increase your fibre tolerance while it improves your gut function AND creates a healthier gut microbiome.

If beans make you a bit gassy and bloated, you can start by adding just 2 tablespoons of black beans to your smoothie daily. When that feels good, increase it to ¼ cup and ONLY when you feel ready, use the full ½ cup of black beans. Go as slow as you need, your body needs time to adjust. 

More delish ways to eat beans for breakfast:

• Strawberries and Cream Smoothie with White Beans
• Healthy Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
• Easy Protein-packed Chickpea Scramble
• High Protein Waffles with Red Lentils