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    Home » Smoothies

    Healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

    Published: Aug 2, 2016 · Modified: Dec 2, 2021 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This vegan, Healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie tastes so good and is sugar free! Fresh strawberries, peanuts and oats are the secrets to getting your breakfast smoothie to mimic the flavor of PB&J! This one keeps me full until lunch!

    glass of Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie on a plate with banana, strawberries, peanuts and oatsI have to admit, I didn't think I'd enjoy a healthy peanut butter and jelly smoothie. I mean, it sounds weird, right?

    But one day, I needed to use up my sad-looking strawberries and decided to experiment. I knew from my Strawberry-Grape Breakfast Smoothie that strawberries would provide a nice fruity flavor, so I wouldn't actually need jelly.

    And, I knew lightly salted cocktail peanuts work wonderfully in smoothies, producing a fresh, peanut-buttery taste that's even better than, well, peanut butter. Seriously, if you take away one tip from this lady who makes smoothies six days a week — it's that peanuts elevate your peanut butter smoothies to a whole new level of deliciousness.

    overhead view of glass of Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie, banana, strawberries, peanuts and oatsThen there are the oats. I'd been throwing a handful in all my smoothies lately, just to provide some extra fiber and help me feel full longer.

    But, after my doctor recommended I try to lower my cholesterol via my diet, I decided to amp up my intake of oats, known for their cholesterol-lowering properties. (I'm not a nutritionist, just someone who reads about this stuff.)

    So, this smoothie contains a full serving of oats (½ cup). And, it has at least two servings of fruit, between the banana and a dozen medium strawberries. (See, I told you this smoothie's healthy.)

    And, since I've been using unsweetened almond milk for the past year, this is a sugar-free smoothie. I do find it needs a pitted date or a little Stevia, especially if my strawberries aren't super sweet. But, you may not need any added sweetener if your almond milk contains sugar.

    glass of Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie with banana, strawberries, peanuts and oatsWith all that said, I'll tell you there's a lot of fiber going on here. This smoothie certainly gets things moving in the morning, if you know what I mean. (You can use just ⅓ cup of oats if that concerns you.)

    But I really like that the extra oats help sustain me until lunchtime.

    And hey, who says eating healthier means being miserable?

    Not me.

    I'll be indulging in this guilt-free, healthy peanut butter and jelly smoothie for breakfast. Bottom's up!

    Enjoy!

    P.S. Don't miss this chocolate-covered cherry smoothie, this cranberry smoothie and this pomegranate smoothie!

    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C)

    glass of Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie, banana, strawberries, peanuts and oats

    Healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

    Vegan, gluten free, sugar free and delicious!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 4 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 551kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 1 ripe banana (peeled and broken in half)
    • 12 medium strawberries (rinsed and hulled)
    • 1 cup almond milk (I use unsweetened)
    • ½ cup rolled oats (use gluten free if needed; see notes)
    • ¼ cup lightly salted cocktail peanuts
    • ⅓ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pitted date or Stevia (if needed for sweetness)
    • ½ cup ice
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    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.

    Notes

    If ½ cup of oats is too much fiber for you, you can use ⅓ cup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 1060mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      August 04, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      Oh Yum-beautiful-and no it does not sound weird! I have a peanut butter and jelly smoothie posted on Tasty Kitchen.com my family loves them! (Me too!)-woo-hoo. xo

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 04, 2016 at 5:00 pm

        Thank you, Cheryl. I'm glad I'm not the only one who enjoys PB&J smoothies! xo

        Reply
    2. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron

      August 02, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      This is such a fun smoothie! I have been drinking so many smoothies lately...I love that you added oats because I bet it gives it a bit more staying power.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 02, 2016 at 4:17 pm

        This one's definitely a meal, and makes me feel full, yet energetic. And it is fun! 🙂

        Reply
    3. jacquee | i sugar coat it

      August 02, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      YUMMMMM.... I love adding oats to my smoothies, makes them so filling! If sweetening, dates are definitely my choice. Now I want to reach in and grab that glass. 🙂

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 02, 2016 at 1:05 pm

        This is definitely filling, and it makes three cups. I drink it all! Thanks, Jacquee!

        Reply
    4. Diana

      August 02, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      I also really like sweetening my smoothies with dates, natural and healthy! This smoothie looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 02, 2016 at 12:47 pm

        Dates work wonders! Thanks, Diana!

        Reply
    5. Kushi

      August 02, 2016 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so beautiful and delicious!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 02, 2016 at 12:40 pm

        Thanks, Kushi! I love the pastel pink. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

      August 02, 2016 at 12:29 pm

      I hadn't thought of putting oats in my fruit smoothies- what a great idea!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 02, 2016 at 12:33 pm

        I tried adding oats on a whim over a year ago, and it's worked well for me. This smoothie doesn't need salt because of the peanuts, but some of my other smoothies need a sprinkle of salt when I add the oats.

        Reply
    7. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons

      August 02, 2016 at 12:18 pm

      Holy cow this sounds delicious! I love that it's vegan too!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        August 02, 2016 at 12:23 pm

        Thanks, Jenn! I try to eat a vegan breakfast, so all of my smoothie recipes are vegan.

        Reply

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