Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl
This Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl tastes like peanut butter and jelly in a bowl. Packed with protein, it’s the perfect start to your day!
Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl
This Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl is my favorite smoothie bowl recipe. Peanut butter, strawberries, and blueberries are the perfect combo, and the scoop of vanilla protein powder will help keep you full until lunch. For more PB and J- inspired smoothies, try my Strawberry Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie Bowls and PB + J Smoothie.
I’m loving my new Ninja Foodi® Smoothie Bowl Maker! It’s a total game-changer for making smoothie bowls. It has a built-in tamper that pushes the ingredients toward the blade to power through heavy loads. And it allows you to do this with less liquid, which is key.
What is the difference between a smoothie and a smoothie bowl?
A smoothie bowl has a thicker consistency than a smoothie because it has less liquid. Smoothie bowls are served in – you guessed it – a bowl and eaten with a spoon.
Toppings
Toppings are part of the fun of smoothie bowls – they make the bowls look so pretty. I like to top mine with extra peanut butter and fresh berries. You can really get creative and customize your smoothie bowl with a variety of toppings. Below are some ideas:
- Slivered almonds
- Chia, flax, or hemp seeds
- Drizzle of maple syrup
- Drizzle of almond or coconut milk
- Melted peanut or almond butter
- Fresh berries
- Granola
- Shredded coconut
How to Meal Prep Smoothie Bowls
Smoothie bowls are great for meal prep because they only take a few minutes to blend when you’re ready to eat. Make smoothie bowl kits by portioning out your frozen fruit in baggies or containers and storing it in the freezer. Then in the morning, put the fruit in the blender with the milk, protein powder, and peanut butter and blend. Eat the smoothie bowl right away as it’s meant to be eaten cold.
Smoothie Bowl Variations:
- If you’re allergic to peanuts, sub the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Switch up the flavor of the bowl by using cashew or almond butter.
- Swap the berries for blackberries or raspberries.
More Smoothie Recipes You’ll Love:
- Superfood PB Banana and Cacao Green Smoothie
- Roasted Strawberry Protein Smoothie
- Cucumber, Parsley, Pineapple, and Lemon Smoothie
- Bali Banana Date Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana PB Smoothie
Protein PB & J Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almond, oat or milk of your choice
- 2/3 cup frozen blueberries, put your blueberries in the freezer!
- 2/3 cup sliced strawberries, frozen
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- Optional toppings: 1 tablespoon melted peanut butter for drizzling,, blueberries, chia seeds
Instructions
- Place your milk into the blender.
- Add frozen fruit, protein powder and 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Seal and blend until smooth.
- Pour out into a bowl.
- If using, melt the remaining peanut butter in the microwave 30 to 45 seconds and drizzle over the bowl.
- Add desired toppings. Eat right away with a spoon!
Made my morning! This recipe was so delicious- and so easy! I threw some spinach into the smoothie bowl as well- great way to get your protein during a busy morning.
Gina, I love your recipes and make 3-4 of them each week! Your website is a live saver for this busy, working mom! This recipe sounds great and I was wondering if you could use açaí in it? I bought some frozen açaí. It also made me wonder if you have a recipe or could find a recipe for those delicious açaí bowls that they sell. Thank you!!!
I dont see why not!
This was amazing! I used Good and Gather brand frozen mixed berries and Orgain vanilla protein powder. My only issue was that I had to add probably 3/4 cup almond milk to get my blender to blend the ingredients. 1/4 cup yielded in dry chunks, especially once the protein powder mixed with it. I only have a low powered blender though…not a vitamix or ninja, so that might be why.
I had the same problem. It didn’t mix well, but still tasted delicious! I am going to add more almond milk this time.
What protein powder do you recommend?
haha never mind…you already commented!
I like Orgain.
Does you WW point calculations account for this being a drink? When I calculated with my ingredients I got the same point value, but when you say this is a drink it changed to 10 points (on blue). My understanding is that because this is a smoothie the fruit is counted as points. I would appreciate your clarification. Thanks!
If you eat it with a spoon, you don’t count it as a drink. This is more the texture of sorbet than a smoothie.
Step 5 “Add desired toppings. Eat right away with a spoon!”
You eat it with a spoon. Not a drink,
I use PB2 powder. Is it a 1:1 with peanut butter?
Hi Gina,
I love your recipes. Could you advise me on what protein powder you use? Thanks
Sounds delicious!! Looking forward to making this one! Do you have any recommendations for the vanilla protein powder?
I like Orgain!
What protein powder do you use?
Orgain
Hi! My whole family loves your recipes and your meal plan is a busy mom’s life saver for healthy eating. Do you have a recommendation for a protein powder? I have yet to find the perfect one!
I love Orgain vanilla.
I cannot think of a more perfect mid-afternoon snack. Cures any sweet cravings I have at a time I’m at my worst. This is so, so delicious. Thank you!!