Growing up one of one my all time favorite lunches was a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. My mom used to make them every day for lunch and I never tired of it. All through college it remained my go-to meal when I was rushing out the door to class, or the year I lived in the sorority house and didn’t always have the most desirable meals…
At the age of 24 it’s safe to say a good ol’ fashioned pb&j still ranks as one of my top comfort food choices. Now it’s more of an almond butter and jelly sammie, but just as delicious.
Meet the adult version of a pb&j, in a smoothie format. This has quickly become a favorite lunch or after-workout beverage of choice. There are so many variations that you could make of this- using peanut butter, almond butter or even pb2 (just the powder), almond milk vs milk and the various protein powders to choose between.

Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie
via eating bird food

ingredients:
1/2 frozen banana (I typically use 1 banana)
1 c. frozen mixed berries
1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder
2/3 c. unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/2 c. cold water
1 1/2 tbsp. almond butter
directions:
Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!
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20 Comments

  1. February 12, 2013 / 12:29 pm

    I have a smoothie almost every morning! I love that its a fast breakfast but filling and healthy! I normally just do banana, almond milk, almond butter, spinach, and vanilla protein powder but will def. need to try adding berries! Who doesn’t love a pb&j

  2. February 12, 2013 / 1:03 pm

    That sounds so similar to the smoothies we make at home! Fresh homemade smoothies are just delish!

  3. February 12, 2013 / 1:37 pm

    yum! I love pbj’s too, they are my easy go to lunch!

  4. February 12, 2013 / 2:18 pm

    I love a good smoothie– have you tried green smoothies?? my fav. X

  5. February 12, 2013 / 2:52 pm

    this is too funny…I literally just had a pb&j sandwich last night! I had forgotten how good they are!

  6. February 12, 2013 / 3:05 pm

    That smoothie looks delicious. I love this idea of a PB&J smoothie! Definitely going to have to try this!

  7. February 12, 2013 / 3:41 pm

    That sounds so good! I’m totally going to make this! I love me some pb&j.

  8. February 12, 2013 / 3:50 pm

    So glad you posted this! Sounds SO good!

  9. February 12, 2013 / 7:26 pm

    I can sufficiently say that I love the PBJ combo more than any 21-year-old really should. It’s a sickness. This sounds like the PERFECT way to fuel my addiction!
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  10. February 12, 2013 / 9:29 pm

    This sounds INCREDIBLE! I’ll have to try it. I adore your blog, newest follower! I’d love for you to stop by and visit if you get the chance 🙂 Have a great week!

    xo,
    Stephanie
    Diary of a Debutante
    http://www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com

  11. February 13, 2013 / 2:16 am

    This sounds so yummy & healthy!

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  12. February 13, 2013 / 5:39 am

    sounds delicious and healthy at the same time!

  13. February 13, 2013 / 5:48 am

    nothing wrong with peanut butter and jelly one of my favorite dishes from my childhood is mac and cheese and i still make it all the time. although i dont’ think mac and cheese would make a very good smoothie. this one looks great

  14. February 13, 2013 / 7:38 am

    The name of it sounds so weird but the ingredients sound super good. I’ll have to give it a try!
    xoxo

  15. February 14, 2013 / 2:26 am

    Mmm this sounds good! Can’t wait to try it!

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