- ½ cup black beans - ½ cup plain low-fat greek yogurt* - 1 cup milk of choice - 1 banana, fresh or frozen - 5 pitted dates - 1/3 cup spinach (optional) - 2 Tbsp flax/chia/hemp seeds - 2 Tbsp cocoa powder - ¼ tsp peppermint extract (optional) - 1 Tbsp of maple syrup (optional) *If you like a sweeter smoothie, you can also use vanilla greek yogurt and omit the maple syrup.
Mix all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until thoroughly mixed. For thicker consistency, add ice.
Top with chocolate chips or cocoa nibs if desired.