If you're a big fan of smoothies and love the nostalgic flavor of a classic PB&J sandwich, this peanut butter and jelly smoothie is a must-try. It takes everything you love about a peanut butter jelly sandwichโsweet strawberries, rich peanut butter, and that comforting comboโand transforms it into a creamy, satisfying smoothie version. With frozen banana, frozen berries, and chocolate protein powder, this smoothie is packed with flavor, healthy fats, and simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Whether youโre rushing through a busy morning or need a quick afternoon snack, this smoothie is a great way to enjoy all the PB&J flavor without the added sugar.
Why Youโll Love This Recipe
- A satisfying breakfast smoothie that tastes like a PB&J sandwich in smoothie form.
- Packed with healthy fats from creamy peanut butter and energizing carbs from frozen berries and banana.
- A great way to enjoy the nostalgic PBJ sandwich flavor with no added sugar.
- Made with simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store.
- Perfect for busy mornings, afternoon snacks, or as part of a post-workout meal or snack.
- A kid-friendly option that adults will love tooโespecially if you're craving different ways to enjoy your favorite flavors.
- One of the best smoothie recipes to keep in your weekly rotation.
Try some of our other favorite smoothie recipes: 5-ingredient easy mango protein smoothie, peanut butter cup smoothie, or tropical green protein smoothie.
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen banana and frozen berries - we recommend using frozen fruit over fresh fruit in this smoothie as it helps to create a thick texture for the smoothie. You can swap the frozen strawberries and blueberries for mixed berries as well.
- Protein powder - we like using chocolate protein powder for this recipe, but you can use vanilla or another favorite protein powder.
- Natural peanut butter - you can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter depending on preference. Can also swap with another nut butter.
- Almond milk - we like to use unsweetened almond milk in our smoothies. Feel free to swap for another plant-based milk or regular milk.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Sprinkle some hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds into the smoothie for an additional nutrition boost.
- Swap the peanut butter with almond butter or another type of nut butter. Looking for other recipes with peanut butter? Try these: oatmeal banana peanut butter bars with chocolate chips, no bake homemade peanut butter energy bars, or the best Thai peanut sauce.
- You can cut bananas into slices and store them in a ziploc bag or airtight container in the freezer. Then you can easily add frozen banana slices when you are ready to make a smoothie.
How to Make A Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
Step 2: Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 20-30 seconds. Adjust thickness by adding more almond milk if needed.
PB&J Smoothie FAQs
Yes! You can store this peanut butter and jelly smoothie in the fridge for up to 24 hours in an airtight containerโjust give it a good shake or stir before drinking. For longer storage, freeze it in portions and re-blend when you're ready to enjoy. Keep in mind, it's at its thickest and creamiest right after blending.
You can also make smoothie kits ahead of time.ย
To prep:
Add the following to a freezer-safe bag or container:
ยฝ frozen banana (sliced)
ยฝ cup frozen strawberries
ยผ cup frozen blueberries
1โ2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (optional)
Seal, label, and freeze flat.
To use:
Pour contents into a blender, add ~ยพ cup almond milk, and blend until smooth. Thatโs it!
This recipe can be gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian as long as your protein powder meets those needs.
Other Quick and Easy Breakfast Recipes
If you make this peanut butter and jelly smoothie recipe, please let us know how it turns out in the comments below and/or rate the recipe! Donโt forget to tag us on Instagram to show us your finished productโit makes our day every time we see you trying the recipes we love!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie (Easy + High Protein)
Ingredients
- ยฝ of a large frozen banana
- ยฝ cup frozen strawberries
- ยฝ cup frozen blueberries
- ยฝ cup ice
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- ยพ cup almond milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 20-30 seconds. Adjust thickness by adding more almond milk if needed.
Notes
- Save time/prep ahead:ย
- Make 3โ5 smoothie kits at once by batching ingredients into freezer bags or containers for the week ahead (see FAQ section for more details).
- Pre-portion the peanut butter into small containers or silicone molds and freezeโno mess, no measuring needed in the moment.
- Freeze ripe bananas ahead of time by peeling, slicing, and storing them in a freezer bag or container.
- Use pre-frozen berries like strawberries and blueberries to skip washing and chopping.
- For longer storage, freeze the smoothie in portions and re-blend when you're ready to enjoy.
- This recipe can be gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian as long as your protein powder meets those needs.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.ย
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