Peanut Butter Jelly Protein Smoothie
This peanut butter jelly protein smoothie is easy to make and loaded with flavor. Perfect when you want a quick, high protein breakfast or post workout snack. Top the smoothie with a scoop of your favorite granola for some extra texture and crunch.
For this recipe, you’ll need one, eight-ounce package of DOLE frozen fruit. These pouches are perfectly portioned for when you want a quick and healthy smoothie without the fuss.
Ingredients Needed for Peanut Butter Jelly Protein Smoothie
Milk / Water – For this recipe, you’ll need both milk and water. I used 2% milk but you can use whatever you prefer most.
Peanut Butter – For this recipe, you’ll need creamy peanut butter. You can use a natural peanut butter or a creamy peanut butter, either one will work. However, you might need to melt some of the creamy peanut butter in the microwave to be able to drizzle it over the top.
Protein Powder – For this recipe, you’ll need Vega vanilla protein powder. However, you can use whatever protein powder you enjoy most. Using a different protein powder might impact the flavor of the smoothie.
Ground Flax Seeds – The ground flax seeds taste great in this recipe. It adds a slightly nutty flavor that tastes amazing with the peanut butter and berries.
Pitted Medjool Dates – The pitted dates add a touch of natural sweetness to this recipe that tastes so good.
DOLE Frozen Fruit Pouch – You’ll need one, eight-ounce frozen mixed fruit pouch from dole.
Toppings – Option to add a drizzle of melted creamy peanut butter or a tablespoon of your favorite granola.
How to Make Peanut Butter Jelly Protein Smoothie
Grab a blender and add the milk, water, pitted dates, peanut butter, protein powder, ground flax seeds, and frozen fruit. Buzz until well combined.
Split between two glasses.
Top with granola and a drizzle of peanut butter.
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Peanut Butter Jelly Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, extra as garnish
- 1 scoop Vega vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
- 8 ounce frozen berries , DOLE
- 1 tablespoon granola, divided
Equipment
- 1 blender
Instructions
- Grab a blender and add the milk, water, pitted dates, peanut butter, protein powder, ground flax seeds, and frozen fruit. Buzz until well combined.
- Split between two glasses.
- Top with granola and a drizzle of peanut butter.
One Comment on “Peanut Butter Jelly Protein Smoothie”
I am in the first trimester and experiencing morning sickness and food aversion, but this caught my eye! Not only was it delicious, but I felt really good knowing I was getting tons of nutrients my body needs right now. These may be my morning go-to.