Recipe: Berry Bean Blast (smoothie!)

BERRY BEAN BLAST

1 can (15 ounces) Navy beans or Great Northern beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dry packaged Navy beans or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 1/2 cups orange juice
2 cups quartered strawberries
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 to 8 ice cubes

Process all ingredients, except ice cubes, in blender until smooth. Add ice cubes and blend until smooth. Serve in glasses.

TIP: Berry Bean Blast can be made 1 to 2 days in advance; refrigerate, covered. The drink will thicken in the refrigerator; stir in orange juice or cold water for desired consistency. Frozen strawberries can be used; if using frozen berries, ice cubes will not be needed.

Makes 4 servings (about 6 ounces each)
Source: American Bean Board