Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Craving PB&J? This peanut butter and jelly smoothie is made with only 4 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes! It’s creamy, naturally sweetened with a secret ingredient, and packed with antioxidant-rich berries for a healthy breakfast or snack.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- Ready In: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 large or 2 small smoothies
- Calories: ~271 calories (entire batch)
- Key Ingredients: Mixed berries, peanut butter, non-dairy milk, medjool dates
- Dietary Info: Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, naturally sweetened, high-protein option
- Why You’ll Love It: All the flavors of PB&J blended into a healthy smoothie!
There’s a smoothie shop in my town that makes the best peanut butter and jelly smoothie. My family and I are completely obsessed with it. But daily smoothie shop runs aren’t exactly sustainable… so I decided to recreate it at home!
This peanut butter and jelly smoothie has all the nostalgic PB&J flavors you love, blended into a creamy, healthy smoothie. It’s made with just 4 simple ingredients, completely banana-free, and naturally sweetened with a secret ingredient.
I love having smoothies for breakfast or as a healthy snack, especially fruit smoothies like this one and my green smoothie, or my chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie when I’m craving something sweet.
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Recipe
- Tastes like a PB&J: But in a creamy, satisfying smoothie.
- No banana: Great if you don’t like banana or are out of them
- Quick & easy: Ready in 5 minutes
- Healthy ingredients: Berries are rich in vitamins + antioxidants
- Naturally sweetened: With a secret ingredient
- Perfect anytime: Enjoy for breakfast, as a snack, or post-workout treat
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need four simple ingredients to make this PB&J smoothie:
- Frozen Berries: I use a mix of frozen wild blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. I tend to go heavy on the wild blueberries for that vibrant purple color and an extra antioxidant boost. I use the same mixture when I make my chia jam.
- Non-Dairy Milk: Almond milk, oat milk, or your favorite. I like soy milk since it’s extra creamy and high in protein.
- Peanut Butter: Creamy, natural peanut butter works best.
- Medjool Dates: The secret ingredient that naturally sweetens the smoothie without any refined sugar or banana.
Substitutions & Variations
- Make it lower in calories: Use peanut butter powder instead of peanut butter
- Nut-free option: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter
- Extra protein: Add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder
- Thicker smoothie: I find the consistency to be perfect as written, but if you prefer it thicker, use less milk or add a few ice cubes
- Sweeter smoothie: Add an extra date if your berries are tart
- Nutritious add-ins: Chia seeds, hemp seeds, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, or vanilla extract
How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie (Step-by-Step)
This easy smoothie recipe comes together in 2 just simple steps:
- Step 1: Add the frozen berries, non-dairy milk, peanut butter, and medjool dates to a high-speed blender. Blend until creamy and smooth, adding more milk or an extra date if needed.
- Step 2: Pour into a glass (I like to line mine with more peanut butter) and enjoy immediately!
Megan’s Tips
- Use frozen fruit: This keeps the smoothie thick and creamy without needing ice
- Use soft medjool dates: If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes first
- Adjust the amount of dairy-free milk: Depending on how thick you like it and how powerful your blender is. Smaller blenders might need more milk to help blend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can substitute the dates with 2 tbsp maple syrup or agave, or you can leave them out entirely, but the flavor won’t be as sweet.
I think mixed berries give the best PB&J flavor, specifically strawberries and blueberries.
Yes! Just reduce the non-dairy milk until you have just enough milk to blend and have a thick consistency.
More Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love
If you loved sipping on this peanut butter and jelly smoothie, here are some more flavors to try:
If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ★★★★★ star rating below. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries, I use a mix of frozen blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 soft medjool dates, pits removed
Instructions
- Add ingredients to blender: Add the frozen berries, non-dairy milk, peanut butter, and medjool dates to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend until creamy and smooth. If needed, add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste & adjust: Adjust sweetness by adding another date if needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use frozen fruit: This keeps the smoothie thick and creamy without needing ice
- Use soft medjool dates: If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes first
- Adjust the amount of dairy-free milk: Depending on how thick you like it and how powerful your blender is. Smaller blenders might need more milk to help blend.
This peanut butter and jelly smoothie is so delicious! I’ve been making it for years. I love having it whenever I feel I need a little antioxidant boost 🥰
Tried it just now and it’s so good!
Yay that was fast! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, thanks for sharing!
So simple and delicious! My new go to smoothie!
Aww, so happy to hear that 🙂