Being an adult is not for the faint of heart. Especially in your twenties when it's super confusing. On one hand, I have friends who are engaged, married, have kids on the way. I'm house-hunting and couponing. I'm saving for retirement. I hung out with my linesisters the other night and we all started yawning around 11:30 pm. On the other hand, I have friends that are still in school, eat microwave meals, and don't know the meaning of escrow.
I love sleeping in. I sometimes forget my retainer by the bathroom sink and have to race back home after making it halfway to work in the morning. It's a weird, kind of in-between space. In between asking your parents for money and seeking a small business loan. In between sleeping with a pile of clean laundry and dropping off dry cleaning. In between tequila shots and apple cider vinegar shots. You get the idea!

So for anybody else trying to toe the line between childhood comforts and adult responsibilities, this PB&J smoothie bowl is for you. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are classics and I don't mind eating them to this day. I do prefer jam to jelly, though. There's just something about the way it spreads. PB&J isn't bad for you, either BUT if you're trying to keep on top of what you eat and all that, this smoothie bowl is better.
It packs in all the great flavors of the simple sandwich in a gorgeous, grown-up package that's quick and easy to make on top of everything else. This would also be great in a glass to-go and you can't tell me it doesn't look like real peanut butter and jelly swirled together! Like the frosé recipe I shared last week, you pretty much just throw stuff in a blender, pulse, and enjoy. Disclaimer: I use almond butter instead of peanut butter in this recipe. But PB&J just sounds better, ya know?

I know you'll love this smoothie bowl once you try it. And sharing is caring so be sure to pin this recipe on Pinterest. Thanks for reading!

P.S. more smoothies you should try:
How to Make a PB&J Smoothie Bowl
First, add "peanut butter" ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth then pour into a bowl.

Pour into a bowl.

Rinse blender then blend berries and honey together to make the "jelly".


Swirl into the bowl.

Add garnishes of your choosing. Enjoy!


PB&J Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
"Peanut Butter"
- 4 heaping tablespoons peanut butter or nut butter of your choice
- 1 banana cut into chunks
- Β½ cup milk I use unsweetened vanilla almond
- handful of ice cubes
"Jelly"
- Β½ cup blueberries
- 7 strawberries
- 1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
- nuts and extra berries (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Add "peanut butter" ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth.
- Rinse blender then blend berries and honey together to make the "jelly" then swirl into the bowl.
- Add garnishes of your choosing. Enjoy!
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Jenna Howe says
I make breakfast bowls like this all the time and they are so good. I will have to give this one a try!
cheersjenna says
I make breakfast bowls like this all the time and they are so good. I will have to give this one a try.
Cheers, J
Jazz says
Yes, this would be great for breakfast.
A. Tak says
Ooooh yum that "jelly" sounds fabulous on its own!!
Jazz says
It is! And you'll feel great eating it. π
Jessica Ree says
This looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I will definitely have to give this a try!
Jazz says
You should! Thank so much
Michelle Grubb Blackwood says
Wow, looks amazing! I love peanut butter and jelly!
Jazz says
Me too! Thank you π
eulandas says
Wow! What a creative take on an old classic! Will definitely be trying this one! Thanks!
Jazz says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
Ruthie & Rose (@ruthieandrose) says
This looks delish! So, now that we have kids, pb&j's are part of our everyday norm - but we'll definitely take the grown-up version!
Jazz says
I don't have any kids yet but I can definitely still take on a traditional PB&J! Thanks for reading.
Cindy Dilworth says
This looks delish!!! Love your site.
Meagan says
This is so pretty! I'm only now starting to "get" smoothie bowls. I think the toppings are so fun and you can really make a nice presentation too.
Jazz says
Very true. I'm a latecomer to the smoothie bowl wave as well. Thanks for reading!
lesleysullivan4 says
Love this idea! I don't think PB&J ever gets old. At least in my home π
sahmwhoblogs says
I really enjoy PBJ sandwiches here and there, but this looks delectable! Something I could eat everyday π Thanks for the insight!
lastchance3 says
This looks amazing. Peanut butter makes everything better and I'm sure this didn't disappoint.
lauren says
Looks delicious! Maybe I can actually get my kid to eat a pb&j this way!