When I first moved to Los Angeles, one of my favorite treats was this PB&J smoothie from Jamba Juice. It wasn’t on their regular menu. You had to know how to order it… which felt special at the time, because I learned about it before I even owned an iPhone or had an Instagram account. (I know, I sound old.)
What made the Jamba Juice version so delicious was the addition of frozen yogurt and raspberry sorbet. It really does make the smoothie taste like it’s made with jelly! I wanted to make a version at home without refined sugar, so I spent several weeks making this smoothie every day until it tasted like the one from the smoothie shop.
The resulting recipe has the flavor of a peanut butter and jelly that you love, without the white bread or refined sugar. It also contains 10 grams of fiber per glass! I usually pair it with a couple of hard-boiled eggs from the fridge, so I’ll stay full for hours.
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“This smoothie is great and keeps us full for hours. The raspberries really make a difference. We are chocolate lovers here, but this smoothie always is a welcomed change.” – Christine
PB&J Smoothie Ingredients
Milk of Choice. I’ve made this with almond milk and soy milk, but any liquid will do. Even water will work, since peanut butter will add creaminess regardless. Lately, I prefer using soy milk since it’s higher in protein than other plant-based milks.
Frozen Berries. I originally shared this recipe with only frozen strawberries, but it’s even better if you add some frozen raspberries into the mix. I love the tart flavor they add!
Frozen Banana. This adds a creamy and slushy texture to the smoothie, plus a little extra sweetness. You can use a whole banana if you prefer, but lately I like adding just half of one so the berry flavor stays the most prominent.
Medjool Date. A pitted Medjool date helps to boost the sweetness without relying on an added sweetener. Without it, the smoothie tastes a little bland in my opinion.
Note: Feel free to add extras to this smoothie, such as a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or your favorite protein powder. (Make sure you like the flavor of the protein powder, or it could ruin the flavor of the smoothie, though.)
How to make a PB&J Smoothie
Step 1:
In a high-speed blender, add 1 cup of milk and 1 pitted Medjool date. If your blender struggles to break down frozen fruit, go ahead and secure the lid on the blender, then blend until the date is pulverized, about 60 seconds.
Then add 1/2 frozen banana, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup frozen raspberries, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Secure the lid and blend again.
Note: If your blender has no issues breaking down frozen fruit, you can add everything to the blender and blend it all at once.
Step 2:
Once the smoothie is blended with no visible chunks, you can taste it and make any adjustments you see fit. If it doesn’t have a slushy texture that you were hoping for, you can always add a small handful of ice and blend again.
As soon as you’re happy with the taste and texture, serve it right away in a glass. Smoothies taste best when they’re freshly made and served.
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 soft Medjool date , pitted
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- ½ frozen banana (see notes)
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (about 8 whole strawberries)
- ¼ cup frozen raspberries , or more to taste
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In a blender, combine the milk, date, peanut butter, banana, strawberries, and raspberries.
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Secure the lid and blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape the blender if needed. You can add more liquid if your blender struggles to process the mixture, but added liquid will dilute the flavor slightly, so use as little extra as possible. Serve right away and enjoy!
If your blender struggles with blending frozen fruit, start by blending the milk and date first. Once the date is pulverized, add the rest of the ingredients and blend again.
Banana Note: Peel and freeze bananas whole for easy measuring. This recipe used to call for a whole banana, but I prefer using only half now because it’s easier to blend and the berry flavor shines through more.
Calories: 478kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 1157mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 1028IU | Vitamin C: 115mg | Calcium: 395mg | Iron: 3mg
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