Guest guest Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Did you mean recipes as in for smoothies? I can't eat fruit, so I often use beans as the base for my smoothies, ice creams, sauces, etc. I puree cooked mild white beans, and freeze them in ice cube trays then transfer the cubes to zipper bags. You can add a couplle of cubes or spoonfuls of cooked beans to any smoothie-green or fruit. For ice cream, I sweeten with agave, raw cocoa or cacao nibs, honey, etc. My daughter likes a " salsa smoothie " , which is beans, veggie stock, campari tomatoes, onions, cilantro, celery, red and yellow and green peppers, and a slice of jalapeno. It looks pretty bland, but is delicious. If you start with a mild bean (great northern, etc) you should be able to flavor as desired. Lentils and chickpeas are great too. Nice punch of protein! > > > I know I saw a recipe over the past week using black beans for brownies. While I believe most members of this list make vegetable/fruit smoothies, does anyone have a good bean recipe or 2? Thanks so much! > > > > > O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. > Ps. 34:8 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 As I am vegan and like some protein in my smoothie, I usually add about 1/2 cup of white beans to my morning smoothies. I have been wondering if pinto beans would be too strong of a flavor to add in, I have been making seperate pots, but would like to just add pintos if they would work without tasting bad. > > From: berrywell@...> Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:54:49 +0000> Subject: Re: Bean smoothies?> > Did you mean recipes as in for smoothies? I can't eat fruit, so I often use beans as the base for my smoothies, ice creams, sauces, etc. I puree cooked mild white beans, and freeze them in ice cube trays then transfer the cubes to zipper bags. You can add a couplle of cubes or spoonfuls of cooked beans to any smoothie-green or fruit. For ice cream, I sweeten with agave, raw cocoa or cacao nibs, honey, etc. My daughter likes a "salsa smoothie", which is beans, veggie stock, campari tomatoes, onions, cilantro, celery, red and yellow and green peppers, and a slice of jalapeno. It looks pretty bland, but is delicious. If you start with a mild bean (great northern, etc) you should be able to flavor as desired. Lentils and chickpeas are great too. Nice punch of protein!> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Yes , I was looking for ways/recipes to incorporate beans into my smoothies. I'd like to get more protein into my drinks, though I believe I'd heard many vegetables do have protein. I know it's a mental thing, but my smoothies are meal replacements for later in the day and I'm brainwashed into thinking I need meat or beans with my supper. I'll work on getting over that! Also, I'm wondering if beans make for a more filling smoothie. , you're one step ahead of me in your experience with beans in smoothies. Perhaps others can chime in on their bean variety experiences. Thanks so much, ladies! O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Ps. 34:8 Subject: RE: Re: Bean smoothies? As I am vegan and like some protein in my smoothie, I usually add about 1/2 cup of white beans to my morning smoothies. I have been wondering if pinto beans would be too strong of a flavor to add in, I have been making seperate pots, but would like to just add pintos if they would work without tasting bad. > Did you mean recipes as in for smoothies? I can't eat fruit, so I often use beans as the base for my smoothies, ice creams, sauces, etc. I puree cooked mild white beans, and freeze them in ice cube trays then transfer the cubes to zipper bags. You can add a couplle of cubes or spoonfuls of cooked beans to any smoothie-green or fruit. For ice cream, I sweeten with agave, raw cocoa or cacao nibs, honey, etc. My daughter likes a "salsa smoothie", which is beans, veggie stock, campari tomatoes, onions, cilantro, celery, red and yellow and green peppers, and a slice of jalapeno. It looks pretty bland, but is delicious. If you start with a mild bean (great northern, etc) you should be able to flavor as desired. Lentils and chickpeas are great too. Nice punch of protein!> > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 To be honest, the whole " protein " thing is a myth. ALL food has protein. Unless you are living off of pablum in a third world country, there is little need to worry about protein. I have been vegetarian for over 10 years, my 17 year old daughter vegetarian for most of her life-I have our levels checked every year and both of us are " above average " , despite the fact that we don't SEEK protein sources. We eat a lot of red quinoa, which is a complete protein on its own-we often add it to smoothies. The truth is, most people get too MUCH protein, so there is rarely a need to supplement. A good scoop of beans in your smoothie sure will help fill you up for longer though, and it adds a nice creaminess. > > > Yes , I was looking for ways/recipes to incorporate beans into my smoothies. I'd like to get more protein into my drinks, though I believe I'd heard many vegetables do have protein. I know it's a mental thing, but my smoothies are meal replacements for later in the day and I'm brainwashed into thinking I need meat or beans with my supper. I'll work on getting over that! Also, I'm wondering if beans make for a more filling smoothie. , you're one step ahead of me in your experience with beans in smoothies. Perhaps others can chime in on their bean variety experiences. Thanks so much, ladies! > > > > > O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. > Ps. 34:8 > Subject: RE: Re: Bean smoothies? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As I am vegan and like some protein in my smoothie, I usually add about 1/2 cup of white beans to my morning smoothies. I have been wondering if pinto beans would be too strong of a flavor to add in, I have been making seperate pots, but would like to just add pintos if they would work without tasting bad. > > > > > > > > > > > Did you mean recipes as in for smoothies? I can't eat fruit, so I often use beans as the base for my smoothies, ice creams, sauces, etc. I puree cooked mild white beans, and freeze them in ice cube trays then transfer the cubes to zipper bags. You can add a couplle of cubes or spoonfuls of cooked beans to any smoothie-green or fruit. For ice cream, I sweeten with agave, raw cocoa or cacao nibs, honey, etc. My daughter likes a " salsa smoothie " , which is beans, veggie stock, campari tomatoes, onions, cilantro, celery, red and yellow and green peppers, and a slice of jalapeno. It looks pretty bland, but is delicious. If you start with a mild bean (great northern, etc) you should be able to flavor as desired. Lentils and chickpeas are great too. Nice punch of protein! > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Sold! ... I'm going to try adding beans! I've only had white quinoa. I love it and add it to my smoothies as well. Thanks for the nutrition lesson! O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Ps. 34:8 From: berrywell@...Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:18:29 +0000Subject: Re: Bean smoothies? To be honest, the whole "protein" thing is a myth. ALL food has protein. Unless you are living off of pablum in a third world country, there is little need to worry about protein. I have been vegetarian for over 10 years, my 17 year old daughter vegetarian for most of her life-I have our levels checked every year and both of us are "above average", despite the fact that we don't SEEK protein sources. We eat a lot of red quinoa, which is a complete protein on its own-we often add it to smoothies. The truth is, most people get too MUCH protein, so there is rarely a need to supplement. A good scoop of beans in your smoothie sure will help fill you up for longer though, and it adds a nice creaminess. > > > Yes , I was looking for ways/recipes to incorporate beans into my smoothies. I'd like to get more protein into my drinks, though I believe I'd heard many vegetables do have protein. I know it's a mental thing, but my smoothies are meal replacements for later in the day and I'm brainwashed into thinking I need meat or beans with my supper. I'll work on getting over that! Also, I'm wondering if beans make for a more filling smoothie. , you're one step ahead of me in your experience with beans in smoothies. Perhaps others can chime in on their bean variety experiences. Thanks so much, ladies! > > > > > O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. > Ps. 34:8 > Subject: RE: Re: Bean smoothies? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As I am vegan and like some protein in my smoothie, I usually add about 1/2 cup of white beans to my morning smoothies. I have been wondering if pinto beans would be too strong of a flavor to add in, I have been making seperate pots, but would like to just add pintos if they would work without tasting bad. > > > > > > > > > > > Did you mean recipes as in for smoothies? I can't eat fruit, so I often use beans as the base for my smoothies, ice creams, sauces, etc. I puree cooked mild white beans, and freeze them in ice cube trays then transfer the cubes to zipper bags. You can add a couplle of cubes or spoonfuls of cooked beans to any smoothie-green or fruit. For ice cream, I sweeten with agave, raw cocoa or cacao nibs, honey, etc. My daughter likes a "salsa smoothie", which is beans, veggie stock, campari tomatoes, onions, cilantro, celery, red and yellow and green peppers, and a slice of jalapeno. It looks pretty bland, but is delicious. If you start with a mild bean (great northern, etc) you should be able to flavor as desired. Lentils and chickpeas are great too. Nice punch of protein! > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Try red quinoa sometime-delish! I find it much milder than the white. It makes AWSOME flour when ground in the Vitamix. We are gluten free, and use it as our primary flour. > > > Sold! ... I'm going to try adding beans! I've only had white quinoa. I love it and add it to my smoothies as well. Thanks for the nutrition lesson! > > > > O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. > Ps. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 I will try the red in the near future, but had heard it wasn't as mild as the white. I guess, everything's relative! Thanks, ! O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. Ps. 34:8 From: berrywell@...Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:57:16 +0000Subject: Re: Bean smoothies? Try red quinoa sometime-delish! I find it much milder than the white. It makes AWSOME flour when ground in the Vitamix. We are gluten free, and use it as our primary flour. > > > Sold! ... I'm going to try adding beans! I've only had white quinoa. I love it and add it to my smoothies as well. Thanks for the nutrition lesson! > > > > O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. > Ps. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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