PB&J Smoothie Recipe
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A PB&J smoothie recipe made with peanut butter, plant milk, fresh fruit, and real strawberry jelly. This 6-ingredient peanut butter and jelly smoothie is easy to prepare, and tastes just like a classic PB&J sandwich!
Why Make This PB&J Smoothie Recipe?
As a kid I always opted for “cream cheese and jelly” instead of “peanut butter and jelly,” and if I’m honest I still think that peanut butter goes better with chocolate than it does with fruit.
Lately, though, I’ve surprised myself by embarking on something of a peanut butter and jelly streak. (See also: these peanut butter and jelly hand pies, or this PB&J parfait recipe…) I might be late to the party, but creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry jelly really do make a surprisingly perfect pairing!
I developed this recipe with real strawberry jelly; otherwise, it’s just a peanut butter and strawberry smoothie, rather than peanut butter and jelly. Blended with oat milk, fresh fruit, and protein-rich Greek yogurt, this PB&J smoothie captures all of the flavors of the childhood lunchbox classic, in the form of a grown-up breakfast beverage.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie Ingredients
To make this PB&J smoothie, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Oat Milk – I made my smoothie with oat milk, but feel free to substitute another plant milk (soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk) or regular dairy milk.
- Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt (or strawberry Greek yogurt) adds protein and helps to thicken the smoothie. For a vegan version, use soy or coconut yogurt instead.
- Fresh Strawberries – You’ll need 85 grams (about 1/2 cup) of hulled and diced berries. I prefer fresh strawberries, but frozen will work, too. And if you have some berries left over, you can save them to make strawberry compote, strawberry muffins, or strawberry overnight oats.
- Peanut Butter – For the smoothest texture, opt for creamy peanut butter rather than chunky.
- Banana – A frozen banana works best. I always keep a few peeled and diced bananas in the freezer so I’m ready to make smoothies on short notice.
- Strawberry Jelly – I developed this recipe with real strawberry jelly. (Otherwise, it’s just a peanut butter and strawberry smoothie, rather than PB&J!) You can use strawberry jelly, jam, or compote, depending on your location and what you happen to have available.
How to Make a PB&J Smoothie
Recipe Tips and Tricks
You can make this smoothie using a high-speed blender, or a food processor.
Make-Ahead and Storage Suggestions
Enjoy this PB&J smoothie immediately after blending.
Allow 2-4 hours for the banana to freeze before making your smoothie. I like to keep a few peeled bananas in the freezer at all times, so I’m ready to go whenever a smoothie craving strikes.
If making this recipe with homemade strawberry compote, you can prepare the compote a few days ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Homemade compotes also freeze nicely.
Other smoothie recipes you might enjoy:
Mango Smoothie
Date and Almond Smoothie
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, don’t forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
PB&J Smoothie Recipe
- Total Time5 minutes
- Yield3 smaller (240 gram/8 1/2-ounce) portions, or 2 larger portions 1x
A PB&J smoothie recipe made with peanut butter, plant milk, fresh fruit, and real strawberry jelly.
Ingredients
240 milliliters unsweetened oat milk, or other plant milk of choice (1 cup)
170 grams plain Greek yogurt, or strawberry Greek yogurt (6-ounce container)
85 grams hulled and diced fresh strawberries (1/2 cup diced berries)
85 grams creamy peanut butter (1/3 cup)
1 banana, peeled, frozen, and diced
60 grams strawberry jam, strawberry jelly, or strawberry compote (3 tablespoons)
Crushed peanuts, freeze-dried strawberries, fresh strawberries, or additional peanut butter and jelly, optional, to garnish
Instructions
In a high-speed blender or the bowl of a food processor, combine oat milk, Greek yogurt, strawberries, creamy peanut butter, banana, and strawberry jelly.
Blend on high speed for 15-30 seconds, or until smooth.
Pour into 2-3 glasses. Garnish with crushed peanuts, freeze-dried strawberries, or other toppings as desired.
