Enjoy the flavors of classic kid cuisine with this peanut butter and jelly protein smoothie! Packed with healthy fruit, creamy peanut butter, almond milk, and plant-based protein, you’ll love this PB&J smoothie for breakfast or a healthy snack.
1handfulfrozen strawberriesapproximately ½ to ⅔ cup
1cupalmond milk
2tablespoonspeanut buttercreamy no stir
1scoopprotein powdersuch as Naked Pea
Instructions
Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender and process until smooth.
Notes
I prefer to use banana as my base for this smoothie because it helps as a thickener, plus adds more flavor and nutrients. If you really don’t want banana, try swapping it out for a scoop of full-fat coconut milk (this will help keep it creamy). You can also leave it out, but your smoothie will not be as thick.
As another option, you can always swap the strawberries for another berry of choice, like raspberries or blueberries.
I prefer creamy, no stir peanut butter, with no added sugars. If you use natural peanut butter, your smoothie could become too oily, so just be sure it is stirred very well if that’s your only option. You can also use a couple scoops of powdered peanut butter, but keep in mind that this usually has added sugars.
Almond milk is my go-to plant-based milk for smoothies, because the flavor is not overpowering. I use unsweetened, but regular will do. Or, you can always swap this out for another plant milk of choice, such as cashew, soy, or coconut.
As listed above, my favorite protein powder for this PB&J smoothie is Naked Pea, but you can also use Vega or another brand of your choice. Just keep in mind that different protein powders can change the flavor.
There are 36 grams of protein in this peanut butter and jelly protein shake! According to the USDA, adults should consume between 10% and 35% of their total calories from protein.