Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie (Better than the Real Thing)

This peanut butter and jelly smoothie is a classic and one of my all-time favorites!

I wanted to share this because eating something that is both healthy AND delicious is possible! I also made this after an evening workout. All I could think about was what I wanted to eat for dinner. Hey, sometimes these are the things that get us through it! That’s when the classic peanut butter and jelly (smoothie version) popped into my head… and it made my night.

There is actually a smoothie and juice joint in my area that makes these incredibly delicious and beautiful smoothies but they’re so darn expensive. Since eating out was not an option, I decided to find a way to make these at home to save money.

This peanut butter and jelly smoothie tastes like a dessert, but is healthy and packed with protein, perfect for a post-workout meal. I feel like I’m indulging when I eat one, but I don’t have to feel bad about doing so!

Look for quality ingredients to make this smoothie as healthy as possible.

To make this recipe as healthy as possible look for natural and organic ingredients. This peanut butter and jelly smoothie is made with a layer of “jelly” and another layer of “peanut” butter so it can be vegan if you use natural sugar and a great paleo option as well. The jelly part of the smoothie is made with frozen raspberries and the peanut butter part of the smoothie uses bananas as a base. Choose organic frozen products, natural sweeteners, and natural peanut butter with “peanuts'” as the only ingredient.

Switch it up with different flavor “jelly” and peanut butter bases.

This recipe is very versatile. If you have a craving for your favorite flavor of jelly, just swap the fruit. You can also change the base of your peanut butter depending on your preference for bananas or another alternative (such as frozen cauliflower).

Save time by freezing your fruits ahead of time.

While the PB&J smoothie is pretty easy to make, you’ll want to be prepared that it requires frozen fruits, so make sure you freeze what you need the night before. And it’s a two-part recipe, so it’s it takes slightly more time to make, but it’s worth it for the flavor and how pretty it looks when it’s complete! After testing quite a few of these, I’ve come up with my favorite version, which I’ll share with you, then callout where you can switch it up to your own taste.

Try out this recipe and let me know what you think! And if you’re a big fan of smoothies, check out more smoothie recipes from Reach Wellth.