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PB&J Smoothie made with acai, protein powder, fruit, nut butter, Greek yogurt and more for a protein smoothie that tastes delicious and is balanced with flavor. Reminiscent of your favorite childhood sandwich!
Confession time. This is only the third smoothie bowl I’ve ever made. Gasp! Number one was last summer and number two last fall. I guess you could say I’m a newbie when it comes to smoothie bowls.
In fact, I’m not usually a smoothie lover because I’m always so cold, but once summer rolls around with its triple digit heat I’m like give me all the smoothies!
You see for years after losing 80 pounds, I was scared to venture outside of the foods I was comfortable eating. So I kept eating the same foods the same way, every day until well, one day I became a food blogger and that all went out the door!
Becoming a food blogger and freelance food photographer, has definitely forced me out of my food bubble. Summer also has a way of getting me out of food rut.
Because once the heat cranks up, all I crave are fresh salads, veggies and a whole lot of fruit. But this fruit…oh yes! This fruity, berrilicious smoothie bowl comes in the form of a tasty, creamy, satisfying peanut butter and jelly smoothie bowl.
How exactly do you make a smoothie with peanut butter and jelly? Glad you asked! Mix berries (the jelly) with a little nut butter (the peanut butter) and you’ve got a smoothie version of a PB&J sandwich.
But this isn’t just any regular peanut butter and jelly smoothie, it’s a protein smoothie! Adding protein powder and creamy Greek yogurt to the recipe, gives it a boost of protein which makes it more filling. Most smoothies are too low in protein, yet have a lot of calories.
This pb & j smoothie has more protein than regular smoothies which will keep you fuller longer and prevent over consuming calories due to that increased hunger!
Oh wait, it’s gets better though! I added spinach because well greens are a must and you gotta sneak them in where you can. Trust me, you won’t even know it’s there. I swear! Then I also snuck in some acai powder which is high in antioxidants and it makes this peanut butter jelly smoothie taste great too!
PB&J Superfood Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed berries, frozen
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter, or nut butter of choice
- 1 tsp acai powder, optional
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, nut butter
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the smoothie in a food processor or blender. Blend on high a few minutes then scrape down the sides and blend again until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl, top with optional toppings and devour.
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
- Ingredients for the smoothie can be frozen in a ziplock bag and blended when ready to eat.
- Recipe makes a lot. One really large smoothie bowl, or a smaller bowl.
- My Amazon shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that I recommend to my nutrition clients.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love PB&J in all forms!!!
YES! Then you will love this.
YUUUUMMMMMM I love peanut butter and jelly anything!!!! I also LOVE smoothie bowls, I eat all my smoothies with a spoon!
Well I sure hope you eat your smoothie bowls with a spoon. LOL!!!
That is a beautiful smoothie bowl! I have never tried the Bob Mills protein, but have been looking for a protein powder that are not super sweet or stevia tasting. How is the Bob Mills one sweetness-wise?
I don’t think it’s super sweet at all and I’m very sensitive to sweetness.
Did you ever do pb and butter sandwiches? I just remember those. What an odd combo. I do not suggest that you make that into a smoothie!
PB & butter? Oh no!
PB&J is by far my favorite combo! I just got some acai packs form my local tJ’s and and excited to finally have a recipe to use the for! Yum!
This is a good one to use it for!