Cocoa-Bean Smoothie

By stancec44

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder
• 1 ripe banana, peeled (preferably frozen or semi-frozen)
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 1/3 cup chocolate-flavored rice milk
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 3 ice cubes

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. To a blender jar, add the banana, black beans, rice milk, honey, ice cubes and cocoa-water mixture. Blend on medium speed to incorporate, then increase the speed to high and blend until smooth and frothy, about 2 minutes. Pour into a tall glass and serve.