01
Refried Beans
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Mash well, slightly different flavor
10.0
kidney beans substitute
for drink.
Drink applications for kidney beans are narrow — protein smoothies blended at 40°F, where 15g protein per cooked cup fortifies a liquid without dairy. Solubility is the bottleneck: bean solids settle in 3 minutes without a 0.15% xanthan suspension. Substitutes here are ranked by how finely they break down in a Vitamix on high for 90 seconds, whether their starch stays uniformly suspended through a 12-ounce glass, and how their flavor integrates with cocoa, banana, or maple sweeteners.
top substitutes
adjustment for drink
Blend 1:1 cup into a savory-spiced protein smoothie at 40°F with 1 cup stock, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and 1/2 lime juice. The pre-mashed texture stays suspended for 6 minutes without xanthan. For a 12-ounce pour, add 0.15% xanthan gum by weight to hold solids uniformly through the serving window.
02
Lentils
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Smaller, faster cooking; great in stews
10.0
adjustment for drink
Use 1:1 cup cooked lentils blended with 2 cups plant milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon at 40°F for a lentil-protein smoothie. Vitamix on high for 90 seconds breaks lentils below 100 mesh for smooth mouthfeel. Consume within 20 minutes or starch-solids settle in the bottom third of the glass.