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Blackcurrant, Strawberry and Bean Smoothie

Check My Pulse • Jun 09, 2021

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In the search for a delicious, creamy and protein-packed smoothie? Don’t look any further! This blackcurrant, strawberry and bean smoothie is just the perfect choice to satisfy these needs. Due to their high fibre and protein, beans are filling so it couldn’t be easier to keep your hunger under control. Isn’t it this one of those recipes you want to add to your healthy and weight loss recipe collection? 😊

YOU’LL NEED

Here are the main ingredients you need to make this recipe:

*Blackcurrants: fresh or frozen, both work well.

*Strawberries: fresh or frozen, both work well.

*Beans: kidney/butter/cannellini work well.

*Milk: any unsweetened milk, alternatively, instead of milk you can try fruit juice or coconut water.

SMOOTHIE VARIATIONS

Let's get creative with variations:

*Add more fresh or frozen fruit, such as blueberries, kiwis or mango.

*Add more protein and fibre with 1 tbsp protein powder, chia or hemp seeds.

*Add a pinch of cinnamon for unique flavour and additional health benefits.

*Add peanut, almond or other nut butter for nutty taste.

*Add avocado for extra creaminess and healthy fats.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

You’ll love this recipe because:

✅Perfect for pre/post workout

✅Vitamin+ nutrient packed

✅High in fibre and protein

✅Ready in 2 minutes

✅Meal-prep friendly

✅Budget friendly

✅Customizable

✅Easy to make

✅Flavourful

✅Satisfying

✅Healthy

✅Vegan

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BLACKCURRANT, STRAWBERRY and BEAN SMOOTHIE

(vegan, gluten, wheat, dairy and refined sugar free)

Preparation: 2 minutes

Cooking time: N/A

Total time: 2 minutes

Serves: 1 mug/glass

Ingredients

*1 cup of beans, cooked and drained

*1 cup blackcurrant

*1 cup strawberry

*½ cup DF milk

Method

1. Blend the beans, blackcurrant and half of the milk. Pour in a glass.

2. Blend strawberries with the other half of the milk until smooth. Pour in the glass and mix.

Enjoy! 😊

Notes

*To Store: store this smoothie in the fridge for up to 2 days.

*To Freeze: pour the serving of smoothie into a resealable plastic bag or container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Make sure if you used frozen banana don’t defrost and freeze again!

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Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Contains Nuts

Vegan

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