Refried Black Beans Using Canned Whole Black Beans

Refried Black Beans

Using canned whole black beans, you can make the most delicious refried black beans. Black beans are very nutritious as they are high in protein. You get 8 grams of protein in just 1/2 cup of beans. Add in another protein like beef or chicken, and you’ve created a whole protein (a protein that contains all of the amino acids a body needs.) You’ll also get 9 whole grams of fiber in that 1/2 cup. The following recipe for refried black beans is so delicious, you’ll want to make a large batch and freeze some for future use.

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Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Recipe – Dairy-Free

Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Fresh Mint Ice Cream

If you have a bunch of fresh mint on hand and want a great way to use it, this dairy-free fresh mint ice cream is the way to go. I had a lot of mint leftover from making mint juleps (recipe coming soon) and knew making this ice cream would be a treat for my husband. He didn’t even notice that it was dairy-free. It’s that good. You can also make it with dairy. Just choose those options in the ingredient list.

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Gluten Free Smith Island Cake – 10-Layer Cake (Allergen-Free Options)

Gluten Free Smith Island Cake

Want to impress your guests? Make this elegant 10-layer Gluten Free Smith Island Cake. The cake is amazing with its rich almost pound cake-like texture. The glaze is similar to chocolate caramel sauce. While I made the dairy-free version, you can make this cake low-dairy, full-dairy, or allergen-free/egg-free.

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