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Espresso Brownie Black Bean Smoothie (22g protein)

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This yummy, filling black bean smoothie (no, you can’t taste them!) has a rich espresso flavour and is absolutely packed with 20g fibre and 22g protein. You can make it with fresh espresso or instant coffee, whatever you’ve got on hand.
Course Breakfast, smoothie
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword bean breakfast recipes, black bean recipes, high fibre smoothies, smoothies with beans
Dietary Preference dairy free, Gluten-Free, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Author Desiree Nielsen, RD

Equipment

  • High Speed Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy milk or your fave high protein milk
  • 1 banana fresh or frozen (I like frozen!)
  • ½ cup black beans rinsed well
  • 1 shot espresso or 1 tsp instant espresso/coffee
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • sweeten to taste I like 1 tsp maple syrup
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Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend on high until silky smooth, about 45 seconds.