Sweet Bean Spread
Elevate your snack game with this creamy and wholesome Sweet Bean Spread, a versatile treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! Made with protein-packed white beans, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and a hint of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this spread is perfectly balanced and irresistibly smooth. Lightly scented with vanilla and blended with unsweetened almond milk for a velvety texture, it’s ready in just 10 minutes—perfect for busy days. Whether you smear it on toast, pair it with fresh fruit, or dollop it onto pancakes, this healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free creation makes a delightful alternative to sugary spreads. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it your new go-to snack or breakfast addition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked white beans (e.g., cannellini or navy beans)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Rinse and drain the cooked white beans thoroughly to remove any excess liquid and ensure a mild flavor.
In a food processor or blender, combine the rinsed white beans, honey, almond milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor or blender as needed. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
Taste the spread and adjust sweetness or spices according to preference. For a thinner consistency, add a little more almond milk, one teaspoon at a time, blending to incorporate.
Transfer the sweet bean spread to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
Serve as a spread on toast, crackers, or pancakes, or use it as a dip for apple slices, strawberries, or other fruits. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 941 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
