Spinach, Black Bean, and Banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Almond milk

  ½ cup or 120g

• Maple syrup

  ½ tbsp or 10g

• Cocoa powder

  unsweetened

  1 ½ tbsp or 8g

• Spinach

  frozen, chopped or leaf

  ¼ package (10 oz) or 71g

• Banana

  ½ medium or 59g

• Black beans

  canned, low-sodium, drained

  ¾ cup or 195g

Directions

1. Drain and rinse the black beans well.
2. Add almond milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, spinach, banana, and the rinsed beans to a blender or food processor.
3. Blend until very smooth and creamy, 45–60 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.
4. If too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons more almond milk; adjust sweetness with a little more maple syrup if desired.
5. Serve immediately while cold.