Enjoy an easy high protein peanut butter smoothie bowl with swirls of fruit for peanut butter jelly vibes. This smoothie that tastes like a PB&J and will keep full you and satisfied in just five minutes with a few easy ingredients!
This recipe embraces the very adult need to eat healthy meals and the childhood simplicity of a peanut butter jelly sandwich. Somewhere between tequila shots and apple cider vinegar shots, if you know what I mean. Let's get into the delicious details!
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What does it taste like?
Like nostalgia! This is a grown up version of your favorite childhood sandwich with sweet juicy berry notes, and rich, creamy, nutty flavors. And if you like your PB&J crunchy, just add some toppings. More on that below!
If you enjoy this recipe, check out my almond butter blueberry oatmeal cups and my breakfast taco egg bites for more fun and easy meal prep ideas.
What You'll Need for this Recipe
I love this nourishing smoothie bowl to help keep me full and the ingredients are common ones you probably have on hand. Here are the highlights:
Almond Butter is my nut butter of choice in general and in this nutrient dense smoothie bowl. You can certainly use peanut butter or any nut butter of your choice to supply the peanut butter & jelly vibes. I like this everything nut and seed butter.
Banana makes for an easy, thick and frosty PB & J smoothie. Make sure to use frozen banana for the best texture. If you don't have time to freeze a banana, add some ice to the mix.
Milk of any kind will work for this recipe. I love almond milk here and have also made this smoothie bowl with oat milk and dairy milk, too. Use whatever you'd typically drink.
Strawberries and Blueberries make the jelly (or as I prefer, jam) in this pbj smoothie bowl. Fresh berries are best but you can use frozen berries, if need be.
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Protein Powder pairs with nut butter to make this a protein packed smoothie bowl recipe. I prefer unflavored protein powder. Feel free to use the protein or collagen peptides powder of your choosing or even add powdered nut butter.
Berries - You can also use raspberries and blackberries in this mix just note that they come with more noticeable seeds. Fresh or frozen. In addition to the strawberries and blueberries or instead.
Topping - Wondering what else can I add to this smoothie bowl? I'm one of those crunchy peanut butter girls so I like to add different textures to the mix. You can top this protein smoothie bowl with granola, chia seeds, roasted squash seeds, sliced almonds, and/or more berries. And try your smoothie bowl with peanut butter topping if you want to turn it all the way up!
How to Make a PB&J Smoothie Bowl
Step One: Blend together the strawberries and blueberries then pour into another container. The jelly should pour out easily but will thicken a bit while you're making the other layer. It really does take on a jammy consistency.
Pro Tip: This swirled smoothie bowl consists of two layers. Make the jelly layer first because it will be easier to rinse out of the blender.
Step Two: Rinse the blender then add all the peanut butter layer ingredients and pulse until smooth.
Pro Tip: Add more milk, if needed, to thin out the texture but don't add ice unless you're using a fresh banana.
Step Five: Transfer the peanut butter layer into a bowl.
Step Six: Spoon the jelly on top of the peanut butter layer and swirl to get those classic peanut butter and jelly vibes in a bowl.
Pro Tip: The peanut butter layer will be very thick so scoop out of the blender instead of pouring.
Step Seven: Add extra berries, sliced almonds, seeds, and anything else you want to the top of the bowl.
Nut butter smoothies are some of my favorites because of the easy and tasty protein boost. Check out my Almond Oat Breakfast Smoothie or balanced Salted Dark Chocolate Smoothie for excellent meal replacement options. And this Chocolate Post-Workout Smoothie actually tastes like a milkshake!
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can prep the layers up to two days ahead of time but store them separately in the fridge and combine just before enjoying. A bit of shaking or stirring may be necessary if separation occurs.
Make sure to use frozen banana for the base. And if you still need to thicken it, blend in some ice.
Yes. This is a great hormone healthy breakfast idea but works for any meal of the day.
Check out my guide to making sweeter smoothies without adding any sugar!
Are smoothie bowls good for PCOS?
What makes this good for PCOS? With a blood sugar balancing combination of protein, fiber, and healthy fat, this is a great protein smoothie bowl for women with PCOS (Medical News Today). Blueberries are also considered a PCOS superfood (PCOS Living).
If you're trying to manage your PCOS symptoms with balanced diet, check out my Pumpkin Protein Pancakes and more PCOS-friendly recipes for every occasion!
More Favorite Smoothie Recipes
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📖 Recipe
Protein Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup blueberries
- 7 strawberries
- 1 teaspoon honey optional
- 1 banana
- ½ cup milk
- 1 serving protein powder
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or nut butter of your choice
Instructions
- Add blueberries, strawberries, and honey, if needed, to blender. Pulse until liquified and uniform (about 25 seconds).
- Pour mixture into another container and set aside. Rinse blender.
- Add banana, milk, protein powder, and nut butter to blender. Pulse until liquified and uniform (about 60 seconds). This mixture will be thick and tougher to blend but that gives us the perfect consistency for a protein smoothie bowl base.
- Scoop peanut butter smoothie mixture into a bowl. Spoon berry puree over top and swirl to create your desired aesthetic.
- Garnish with more fresh berries, nuts, seeds. Enjoy immediately.
Shani Whisonant says
OMG my daughter LOVES this protein bowl! It's such a good way to get her eating some healthier options that aren't loaded with sugar. And she's so impressed that she can do this one herself! It gives her such good energy for the day, without making her feel like she's on a diet. Thank you SO MUCH from this Mama!
Marta says
Your protein bowls are so creative and tasty. I made this peanut butter and jelly version yesterday for breakfast and it immediately took me back to childhood. Such a comforting and delicious way to start my day.
lauren says
Looks delicious! Maybe I can actually get my kid to eat a pb&j this way!
lastchance3 says
This looks amazing. Peanut butter makes everything better and I'm sure this didn't disappoint.
sahmwhoblogs says
I really enjoy PBJ sandwiches here and there, but this looks delectable! Something I could eat everyday 🙂 Thanks for the insight!
lesleysullivan4 says
Love this idea! I don't think PB&J ever gets old. At least in my home 🙂
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!
Cindy Dilworth says
This looks delish!!! Love your site.
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.
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.
Michelle Grubb Blackwood says
Wow, looks amazing! I love peanut butter and jelly!
Jazz says
Me too! Thank you 🙂
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
A. Tak says
Ooooh yum that "jelly" sounds fabulous on its own!!
Jazz says
It is! And you'll feel great eating it. 🙂
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.
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!