Cranberry Orange Bean Smoothie

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Cranberry Orange Bean Smoothie

Cranberry Orange Bean Smoothie

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Frozen tart cranberries, blended with tangy orange and white kidney beans for a thick, creamy and healthy smoothie.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white kidney beans, drained and rinsed (canned) (250 mL)
  • 1/4 cup frozen cranberries (250 mL)
  • 1 Navel orange, peeled and segmented
  • 1 medium banana, frozen, sliced
  • 1 cup 2% milk (250 mL)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (125 mL)
  • 24 ice cubes

Instructions

Pour beans into a colander or strainer, rinse with cold water. Transfer beans to blender; add all remaining ingredients and blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.

Divide between 4 small glasses and serve immediately.


Notes

Tip: For added sweetness, try using vanilla Greek yogurt or add one tablespoon of maple syrup.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 11.9 g
  • Fat: 1.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 27.6 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 6.5 mg