Guest guest Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 I've been combing through all the wonderful information that I receive from this group. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of information! I have been making green smoothies and would like to start incorporating either white beans or chia seeds for a bit of protein. Why would I chose one over the other? Should I add both, or is that overboard? Thanks in advance! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 White beans and chia are both great sources of protein and nutrients. If protein is your focus, consider adding a bit of cooked red quinoa too-quinoa is a complete protein in its own right. I use beans as a base for creamy non dairy ice cream-surprisinly delicious! You can add either or both...just be sure to soak chia seeds or add liquid to them before you consume them, since they can " gel " in your tummy, causing belly ache! White beans, chia, and quinoa can also all be ground in to a lovely flour to use with other flours in baked goods, for yet another boost of protein. Glad you are enjoying your experimenting! > > I've been combing through all the wonderful information that I receive from this group. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of information! I have been making green smoothies and would like to start incorporating either white beans or chia seeds for a bit of protein. Why would I chose one over the other? Should I add both, or is that overboard? > Thanks in advance! > Kathy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 Yes, you can use almond milk, other nut milk, goat milk, or NO milk-all are fine. I don't really have a " recipe " per se, but if you look in the files section, you will see how I do pumpkin ice cream-you can add beans to that basic mix, or just use them as your base-you can add cocoa powder and agave for chocolate, fresh strawberries and stevia, etc-just use the beans as your base. I am trying to put together some actual recipes, and will try to get them uploaded in the files section in the next few days. I never follow a set recipe, but tend to just throw stuff in until it tastes good, lol. > > > > > > I've been combing through all the wonderful information that I receive from this group. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of information! I have been making green smoothies and would like to start incorporating either white beans or chia seeds for a bit of protein. Why would I chose one over the other? Should I add both, or is that overboard? > > > Thanks in advance! > > > Kathy > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2012 Report Share Posted January 22, 2012 I grow my own " white beans " , which range from great northerns, chick peas, cannelini (my favorite) navy beans, and a few others whose names escape me, lol. Any " mild " bean, even red kidney beans, adzuki, etc. will do (red beans make a LOVELY colored ice cream) Just as long as the bean has a mild, neutral flavor, it will work fine as a base, a thickener, a flour, etc. I have used lentils too, but they aren't as creamy as beans. > >>>> I've been combing through all the wonderful information that I receive from this group. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of information! I have been making green smoothies and would like to start incorporating either white beans or chia seeds for a bit of protein. Why would I chose one over the other? Should I add both, or is that overboard? > >>>> Thanks in advance! > >>>> Kathy > >>>> > >>> > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 ,I have some adzuki beans soaking today. I think I will try adding them to pumpkin ice cream tonight.Thanks for the idea. I use chia gel every day, but I never thought to add beans to smoothies or ice cream. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2012 Report Share Posted January 23, 2012 Rena,Adzuki beans are easier to digest than some other beans. They need to be soaked overnight like other beans and then cooked. I always use a piece of Kombu seaweed when I cook beans to help make them more digestible. I like the red color in these beans. Someone else can tell you the nutritional information, I don't know that. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I would love to have the recipes also, if you are willing to share. Tom that includes any of yours. I have been trying hard to find a great baked bean recipe. So far we have not been impressed with any of the ones we have tried. Vickey in Alaska > >>>>>>>>> I've been combing through all the wonderful information that I > >>>>>>>>> receive from this group. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth > >>>>>>>>> of information! I have been making green smoothies and would like > >>>>>>>>> to > >>>>>>>>> start incorporating either white beans or chia seeds for a bit of > >>>>>>>>> protein. Why would I chose one over the other? Should I add both, > >>>>>>>>> or > >>>>>>>>> is that overboard? > >>>>>>>>> Thanks in advance! > >>>>>>>>> Kathy > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------------ > >> > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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