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a peanut butter and jelly protein shake in a glass with a straw
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Shake

This creamy, satisfying peanut butter and jelly protein shake is like a really good PB&J sandwich and a glass of your favorite type of milk all in one. Refer to the notes section below for more information about ingredient selection.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Smoothies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut butter and jelly protein shake
Servings: 1
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk of your choice
  • 1 cup (140 grams) frozen raspberries
  • 1 small frozen banana about 100 grams, sliced (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (40 grams) cooked oatmeal
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon (20 grams) raspberry jam

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in blender.
  • Blend until perfectly smooth.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. You can use any type of milk that you like to make this recipe. Here I've used my homemade cashew milk to keep it creamy, healthful, and vegan. Soy milk and oat milk are also great choices for smoothies. And you can definitely use dairy milk if you prefer.
  2. Frozen raspberries provide beautiful flavor and color. Strawberries work well, too.
  3. Peanut butter contributes both flavor and creaminess to this smoothie. But if you prefer the flavor and protein boost without the bulk of the fat and calories, it's okay to use a peanut butter powder like PB2 in this recipe.
  4. An optional frozen banana contributes another layer of sweetness and creaminess to this protein shake. Whenever you have bananas that get too ripe, peel them and pop them into a zip-top freezer bag. They keep well in the freezer for at least a year and slice easily even when frozen.
  5. A tiny bit of leftover cooked oatmeal creates unbelievable creaminess and, in a totally pleasant way, functions as the "bread" element of the PB&J. Here's how to make amazing rolled oats and steel-cut oats. If you don't have cooked oatmeal, you can leave it out or use one tablespoon raw rolled oats.
  6. Good-quality raspberry jam brings it all together. It's a small amount, so I don't worry about the added sugar. You can use an all-fruit preserve if you choose.
  7. Smoothies are at their best shortly after blending. But if you need to make this peanut butter and jelly protein shake in advance, you've got a couple of options. Store it in a regular cup in the freezer for up to an hour or in an insulated, lidded cup in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.3g | Protein: 14.8g | Fat: 9.5g | Fiber: 11.9g