Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie

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If you’re a PB&J fan, you’ll love this strawberry peanut butter smoothie. It’s filling, fresh, and fun to prepare, making it perfect for a quick breakfast or balanced snack. All you need are four simple ingredients to whip up this tasty, high-protein smoothie.

And if you’re a PB&J hater… stick with me. I think I can convince you to love this recipe too.

glass filled with strawberry smoothie garnished with peanut butter drizzle, fresh strawberry, and a pink and orange striped straw

Reasons to love this strawberry peanut butter smoothie

I have a confession to make – I hate PB&J sandwiches. I love all of the components separately, but together? Not my jam. (Oops! PB&J pun.)

But, I know I’m in the minority here. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are beloved by many.

The star ingredients in this recipe – frozen strawberries and creamy peanut butter – are reminiscent of a PB&J sandwich, but this smoothie puts a whole new spin on them. Even the PB&J haters in your life (including me) will love it. It’s refreshing, flavorful, and so satisfying.

hand holding a glass at an angle that is filled with a strawberry smoothie and garnished with peanut butter drizzle, fresh strawberry, and a pink and orange striped straw

Fun facts about this recipe

If you needed another reason to love this recipe, it’s also got a lot going on in the nutrition department.

Energy – Smoothies aren’t always high enough in calories to keep you full and energized for long. Thanks to all of the nutrient-dense ingredients in this smoothie, it’s high enough in calories to count as a light meal.
Protein – This smoothie is packed with filling protein from whey protein powder and soy milk.
Vitamin C – Did you know strawberries are a fabulous source of vitamin C? The cup of strawberries in this smoothie covers over 100% of your daily vitamin C needs.

top-down view of small bowls with smoothie ingredients, including frozen strawberries, vanilla protein powder, peanut butter, and soy milk

Ingredients for a PB & strawberry smoothie

You’ll only need four simple ingredients to whip up this smoothie at home!

Strawberries – I recommend frozen strawberries because they cool down your smoothie, improve its texture, and you can keep them on hand for a long time. If you have fresh strawberries, use one for a cute little garnish!
Vanilla soy milk – This is my favorite type of milk because it’s high in protein, lactose-free, and has a creamy texture. If you prefer a different type of milk, such as dairy, oat, almond, or cashew, use that instead!
Peanut butter – Nut butter adds creaminess and healthy fat to your smoothie. I used peanut butter here, but you can use other options like cashew butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter (aka sunbutter), or pumpkin seed butter.
Vanilla whey protein – My go-to protein powder is Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey in vanilla. It has a smooth texture and a nice flavor, plus it’s relatively affordable. Other flavors of whey protein like strawberry or chocolate would work in this recipe. If you prefer a different type of protein (like a plant-based protein powder), that’s a-okay – just keep in mind that the texture and nutrition profile of the recipe will change.

pouring a pink smoothie into a glass that is drizzled with peanut butter

Frequently asked questions

Can you make a high-protein smoothie without protein powder?

Absolutely! I used protein powder here for convenience, but you can also add protein to smoothies with yogurt, kefir, or silken tofu.

What makes a healthy smoothie?

If you ask 10 people to define ‘healthy’ they’d all have different answers. In my opinion, a healthy recipe nourishes both your body and your soul. With that in mind, a healthy smoothie should include a balance of macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) to keep you satisfied, AND it should taste great. This recipe ticks both of those boxes!

Recipe modifications

Vegan or non-dairy – You can definitely swap in your favorite plant-based protein powder in place of the whey, but keep in mind that the texture and nutrition profile of the recipe will change.
Nut-free – Swap the peanut butter for sun butter for a nut-free alternative!
Use a different type of nut butter – Cashew butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or pumpkin seed butter will all work in this recipe.
Without protein powder – No protein powder? No problem! Add a half cup of your favorite yogurt. You may need to decrease to 3/4 cup if you prefer a thicker smoothie.
Change up your base flavor – Try chocolate, strawberry, or even banana-flavored milk and/or protein powder to change the flavor profile of this smoothie.
Use a different type of fruit – I recommend frozen fruit for smoothies, but you can try other types to switch things up. (My rule of thumb is if it would taste good as a jelly or topping on a PB&J, it’ll probably work!) Try frozen bananas, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries.

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