Posted by

PB&J Protein Smoothie - without protein powder

 

This PB&J Protein Smoothie!  Oh my goodness!  I am addicted.  Every morning I wake up craving this amazingly creamy and yummy smoothie!  It is packed with protein and fiber, as well as fruits and veggies!  To me, it is the perfect, and healthy way to start your day.

And a bonus for all those who are like me and don't really like protein powder - - this smoothie packs about 35 grams of protein with nary a scoop of protein powder in sight! It also boasts approximately 15 grams of fiber! 


I use a triple berry blend of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries in this smoothie, as well as fresh baby spinach, organic peanut butter powder, and organic flaxseed meal.

I also almost always make this with my homemade Greek yogurt, but cottage cheese may be used as well.

 I add Power Beets to this smoothie.  And, yes, they are an absolute must!  Not only are they super good for you (as far as I can tell - I'm not a nutritionist), but they also add a little bit more sweetness to the smoothie.  I think it might be a little too tart without them.

I buy mine from Amazon.  They are part of my monthly Subscribe and Save order.  Here is an affiliate link, if you are interested in trying them.


Nature's Sunshine Power Beets – Patented Nutrient Blend of Beet Root Powder and Nutrients to Promote Performance, Mental Clarity, & Vitality – Non-GMO, Soy & Gluten Free – 30 Servings Power Pouch
Nature's Sunshine Power Beets – Patented Nutrient Blend of Beet Root Powder and Nutrients to Promote Performance, Mental Clarity, & Vitality – Non-GMO, Soy & Gluten Free – 30 Servings Power Pouch








*affiliate link

And while I am leaving links, I want to mention that for years, I used a cheap standard blender. I wanted a high powered blender badly, but couldn't bring myself to fork out the hundreds of dollars to buy one.  I finally compromised and bought a ninja duo a month ago, and I have been sooooo happy with it.  So if you are interested in upgrading your standard blender, but not ready to go quite as high end as the really expensive ones, I recommend the Ninja.  This is the one I purchased, and so far I love it!

Ninja BN751 Professional Plus DUO Blender, 1400 Peak Watts, 3 Auto-IQ Programs for Smoothies, Frozen Drinks & Nutrient Extractions, 72-oz. Total Crushing Pitcher & (2) 24 oz. To-Go Cups, Black
Ninja BN751 Professional Plus DUO Blender, 1400 Peak Watts, 3 Auto-IQ Programs for Smoothies, Frozen Drinks & Nutrient Extractions, 72-oz. Total Crushing Pitcher & (2) 24 oz. To-Go Cups, Black








*affiilate link


Now, finally, since I am sure you are excited to try this delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Smoothie yourself (and you really should be), Here is the recipe. Enjoy!