• Recipes
  • About
  • Cookbook
  • The Edit
  • Beyond the Kale
  • HypePress
  • Contact
Recipes
About
cookbook
the edit
Beyond the Kale
Hype
contact
search

sign up for insights and exclusives

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Loading

Delicious, nourishing and totally doable!

Search your way

From “gluten free and cheesy” to “something cozy with cinnamon” this search gets you. It’s smart enough to find exactly what you’re craving.

Non-Negotiables? Dial In
the Vibes even fuRther!

🍂 all the fall
🥑 Paleo Friendly
🐄 beef
🍖 chicken
🥤 smoothies
🍪 cookies
🥗 big ass salads

Delicious, nourishing and totally doable!

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Grain Free
  • Refined Sugar Free
  • Vegan

5 from 3 votes
Home | Recipe | Smoothies

Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Protein 15g
Carbs 105g
Fats 25g
Who's ready for a peanut butter and jelly smoothie? I know I am! Bursting with fresh blueberries, lightly sweetened with banana and dates, and packed with protein, this smoothie is going to be your new morning go-go!

Recipe by:

Nicole Modic

April 24, 2022
Jump to Recipe

Skip to the goods

    Who’s ready for a peanut butter and jelly smoothie? I know I am! Bursting with fresh blueberries, lightly sweetened with banana and dates, and packed with protein, this smoothie is going to be your new morning go-go!

    Last week I did a fun little “Q&A” series on my Instagram stories, and one of the questions that came up is what I eat for breakfast everyday. The answer? 95% of the time, a protein-packed smoothie. One, they are so convenient, two, they are a quick way to pack in a bunch of nutrients and protein, and three, they taste like a treat!

    This variation is no different and I hope you love it!

    What you need to make this Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Smoothie

    • Dates – I recommend using Medjool dates in this recipe! They are plump and naturally sweet, I just love them, and the energy burst that comes along with them!
    • Peanut butter – You can use any peanut butter that you like, this one is super creamy and delicious! You can also substitute the peanut butter for any other nut butter, or even sunflower seed butter.
    • Banana – I know a lot of people who avoid bananas like the plague, but I personally love them! They are the best natural sweetener around, and are high in potassium, and a great source of energy!
    • Cauliflower – I have been adding frozen cauliflower to my smoothies for years now. And many people think that’s weird, but the reason is because it’s an easy way to sneak in extra veggies into your diet, and you can’t taste it! If you have a sensitivity, I recommend steaming the cauliflower before freezing it, but it’s not necessary. The cauliflower also adds a lot of thickness!
    • Blueberries – You can use fresh or frozen blueberries in this recipe. I use fresh, but it’s totally up to you. Note that if you use frozen blueberries, you might have to increase the amount of liquid in the smoothie, because there’s a lot of frozen goods happening here!
    • Almond milk – I always have almond milk on hand, but you can use any non-dairy milk of choice. 
    • Ground flax seed meal – Ground flax seed meal is a nutritional powerhouse, and I like to sneak it into everything, as much as possible. Not only does it add extra fiber, they are also high in Omega-3 fats (the good fats that you need in your diet!).
    • Vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides – I love adding a scoop of protein powder to this smoothie. Depending on what I’m feeling, that might be a vanilla protein powder or plain collagen peptides. Feel free to experiment with what you find tastes best. I’ve linked my favorites for you in this post!

    How to make this smoothie

    All you have to do is blend all of the ingredients in a high speed blender, and adjust the liquid to your taste. Meaning, if you like a thick smoothie, less liquid, and if you like a thinner smoothie, you can add a little more liquid! Smoothies are fun and super customizable, so have fun experimenting with ingredients and different ratios!

    Other Kalejunkie smoothies to try

    Creamy Cinnamon Roll Smoothie

    Peanut Butter Cold Brew Smoothie

    Snickerdoodle Tahini Smoothie

    Winter Immune Boosting Smoothie

    If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment below! And, since I practically live on Instagram, be sure to tag me in your creations so I can see and repost on my IG stories! Enjoy! xx


    Home | Recipe | Smoothies

    5 from 3 votes

    Peanut Butter & Jelly Protein Smoothie

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Grain Free
    • Refined Sugar Free
    • Vegan
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Who's ready for a peanut butter and jelly smoothie? I know I am! Bursting with fresh blueberries, lightly sweetened with banana and dates, and packed with protein, this smoothie is going to be your new morning go-go!
    print pin
    Servings: 1 smoothie
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients

    • 3 medjool dates, pitted
    • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
    • 1 frozen banana
    • ½ cup frozen cauliflower, optional
    • ½ cup frozen blueberries
    • 1 ½ cups almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon ground flax seed meal
    • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides

    Instructions 

    1. Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender, and blend! You can add more milk, if needed, to achieve desired smoothie consistency. Enjoy!
    Nutrition Hide Nutrition
    Calories: 644kcalCarbohydrates: 105gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 647mgPotassium: 1372mgFiber: 15gSugar: 74gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 556mgIron: 2mg

    Hey I’m Nicole!

    Founder of Kale junkie

    Your go-to girl for bold, nourishing eats that actually taste good.

    more goss
    follow along
    newest recipes
    • Protein Apple Almond Croissant Baked Oats

      Protein Apple Almond Croissant Baked Oats

    • Tzatziki Chickpea Chicken Salad

      Tzatziki Chickpea Chicken Salad

    • Honey Harissa Chicken Thighs

      Honey Harissa Chicken Thighs

    • Udon Noodle Bowls with Special Sauce

      Udon Noodle Bowls with Special Sauce

    avoid the fomo

    The unfiltered Kale Junkie experience. Real-life bits you won’t find anywhere else, it’s all happening here.

    subscribe
    trending recipes
    The sliced beef tenderloin, sitting on a plate next to crispy smashed potatoes and grilled broccolini
    The Ultimate Easy Beef Tenderloin
    A big pot of the one-pan "Marry Me" chicken orzo, sitting on a countertop with a spoon resting inside of it
    One-Pan “Marry Me” Chicken Orzo
    Hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup

    More Recipes Like This

    Appetizers

    Roasted Boursin Stuffed Dates

    Two glasses of strawberry and cream smoothie with swirled red and white layers, topped with fresh strawberries and clear straws. Fresh strawberries and a bowl of cream are nearby on a pink tiled surface.
    Drinks

    Hailey Bieber Erewhon Skin Glaze Smoothie

    An image of a glass filled to the top with an orange smoothie. The words "10 smoothie recipes that are perfect for the summer" is written across the image/
    Recipe Roundups

    10 Smoothies That Are Perfect for the Summer

    A close-up image of the blueberry lemon pie smoothie, with a drizzle of almond butter on top of it
    Smoothies

    Blueberry Lemon Pie Smoothie

    Rate & review

    SELECT A RATING and tell me what you think!

    What others are saying

    1. Isabella
      January 20, 2021

      Made this for breakfast this morning. So delicious! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Nichole
      April 21, 2021

      Never in a million years would I thought to put cauliflower in a smoothie, but man I am so thankful KaleJunkie did. It gives it this extra creaminess. I made this recipe every day for a week. Love!!

      Reply
    3. Agnes Patton Patton
      January 20, 2023

      5 stars
      The color of this smoothie is so beautiful.
      You eat – drink with your eye first …and this smoothie is so pretty and tasty too.
      I made this smoothie this week for the January 2023 @kalejunkie smoothie challenge and I will make it again all year around.

      Reply
      1. kalejunkie
        January 23, 2023

        Angela, I am loving all of your reviews and I am thrilled that you loved this smoothie! Thank you so, so much for all of your support!

    4. Agnes
      September 7, 2023

      5 stars
      I made this smoothie many times. It is peanut butter heaven, so delicious 😋. Thank you Nicole for creating delicious 😋 and healthy recipes. Cheers to September with your smoothies – great way to start another school year!

      Reply
      1. kalejunkie
        September 10, 2023

        Woohoo! I am so glad you loved this recipe, Agnes! Have a wonderful start to the school year!

    5. Diane LeGette
      January 13, 2024

      Thoughts on frozen rice cauliflower? Too much water? Too fine? Just wondering before I make this.
      Every recipe I’ve followed from you has been outstanding!

      Reply
      1. kalejunkie
        January 17, 2024

        Hi Diane, it should work great!

    6. Ann
      January 14, 2024

      5 stars
      Love your smoothie recipes! So nutritious.

      Reply
      1. kalejunkie
        January 17, 2024

        I’m so happy to hear that, Ann! Thank you so much for your review!

    Delicious, nourishing
    and totally doable!

    Get the inside scoop

    Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
    Loading
    • About
    • Cookbook
    • The Edit
    • Hype
    • Contact
    instagram
    TikTok
    Facebook
    YouTube
    Pinterest
    © 2025 Kalejunkie. All Rights Reserved.

    Website by Saevil Row + Made To Thrive

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

    This worked exactly as written, thanks!
    My family loved this!
    Thank you for sharing this recipe

    Or write in your own words:

    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required