Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

Our family loves the classic taste of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, so why not make it into a flavorful, protein-packed smoothie? Smoothies come together quickly for breakfast or for an after-school treat and are a great way to enjoy a filling, healthful snack.

This Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie gets a triple shot of protein with peanut butter, Greek yogurt and strawberry milk. You can use white milk if that’s all you have on-hand, but flavored milk has the same 13 essential nutrients as white milk. It’s the perfect way to add a little extra color and strawberry flavor to this smoothie.

This layered smoothie is almost too pretty to eat, but you don’t have to layer it. Feel free to add all of the ingredients at once using your high-powered blender. Just be aware that if you blend it all at once, you may need to bump the milk up to 1/2 cup (instead of 1/3 cup) and start with the liquid on the bottom so you don’t clog your blender.

Hope you love it as much as we did!

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer

• 1 frozen banana
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Berry Layer

• 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (cherries, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 Medjool date, pitted (optional, for sweetness)
• 1/3 cup strawberry milk (regular or lactose-free)

Instructions

1. Combine frozen banana, peanut butter, Greek yogut, and vanilla extract in a high-powered blender until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass and set aside.
3. Combine frozen berries, Medjool date (or other sweetener if using) and strawberry milk in a high-powered blender until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter layer. Enjoy!

Notes: If your banana or berries aren't frozen, add 3-4 ice cubes for thickness. Pitted Medjool dates are perfect for adding natural sweetness to smoothies. If you do not have these on-hand, you can omit or add your preferred sweetener (1 tablespoon honey, agave, stevia, or berry jelly are some suggestions). May substitute plain white milk if desired for strawberry milk.