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When I first moved to Los Angeles, one of my favorite treats was this PB&J smoothie from Jamba Juice. It wasn’t on their regular menu. You had to know how to order it… which felt special at the time, because I learned about it before I even owned an iPhone or had an Instagram account. (I know, I sound old.)

What made the Jamba Juice version so delicious was the addition of frozen yogurt and raspberry sorbet. It really does make the smoothie taste like it’s made with jelly! I wanted to make a version at home without refined sugar, so I spent several weeks making this smoothie every day until it tasted like the one from the smoothie shop.

The resulting recipe has the flavor of a peanut butter and jelly that you love, without the white bread or refined sugar. It also contains 10 grams of fiber per glass! I usually pair it with a couple of hard-boiled eggs from the fridge, so I’ll stay full for hours.

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“This smoothie is great and keeps us full for hours. The raspberries really make a difference. We are chocolate lovers here, but this smoothie always is a welcomed change.” – Christine

PBJ smoothie in a glass overhead with a glass straw and raspberries.

PB&J Smoothie Ingredients

Milk of Choice. I’ve made this with almond milk and soy milk, but any liquid will do. Even water will work, since peanut butter will add creaminess regardless. Lately, I prefer using soy milk since it’s higher in protein than other plant-based milks.

Frozen Berries. I originally shared this recipe with only frozen strawberries, but it’s even better if you add some frozen raspberries into the mix. I love the tart flavor they add!

Frozen Banana. This adds a creamy and slushy texture to the smoothie, plus a little extra sweetness. You can use a whole banana if you prefer, but lately I like adding just half of one so the berry flavor stays the most prominent.

Medjool Date. A pitted Medjool date helps to boost the sweetness without relying on an added sweetener. Without it, the smoothie tastes a little bland in my opinion.

Note: Feel free to add extras to this smoothie, such as a tablespoon of ground flaxseed or your favorite protein powder. (Make sure you like the flavor of the protein powder, or it could ruin the flavor of the smoothie, though.)

milk, banana, strawberries, raspberries, and peanut butter labeled in cups.

How to make a PB&J Smoothie

Step 1:

In a high-speed blender, add 1 cup of milk and 1 pitted Medjool date. If your blender struggles to break down frozen fruit, go ahead and secure the lid on the blender, then blend until the date is pulverized, about 60 seconds.

Then add 1/2 frozen banana, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup frozen raspberries, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Secure the lid and blend again.

Note: If your blender has no issues breaking down frozen fruit, you can add everything to the blender and blend it all at once.

PBJ smoothie ingredients added to the blender all and once and blended until smooth.

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Step 2:

Once the smoothie is blended with no visible chunks, you can taste it and make any adjustments you see fit. If it doesn’t have a slushy texture that you were hoping for, you can always add a small handful of ice and blend again.

As soon as you’re happy with the taste and texture, serve it right away in a glass. Smoothies taste best when they’re freshly made and served.

smoothie poured into a glass and served with glass straw.

Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe FAQs

Can I use PB2 powder instead of peanut butter?

I’ve never worked with this ingredient, but if it has the same flavor as peanut butter, I don’t see why not. Since you can taste this smoothie as you go, you can always adjust it to taste.

What can I use instead of a date?

You can sweeten this smoothie with a half tablespoon of maple syrup instead.

peanut butter jelly smoothie in a glass with raspberries on top.

PB&J Smoothie (Jamba Juice Copycat)

5 from 20 votes
If you love the classic flavor of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, you are going to love this peanut butter and jelly smoothie. It's inspired by the PB&J smoothie that Jamba Juice used to sell on their "secret menu." Only this version is made with simple ingredients like frozen banana, strawberries, and raspberries, and no refined sugar is required.
prep5 mins total5 mins
Servings:1
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 1 soft Medjool date , pitted
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • ½ frozen banana (see notes)
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries (about 8 whole strawberries)
  • ¼ cup frozen raspberries , or more to taste

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine the milk, date, peanut butter, banana, strawberries, and raspberries.
    • If your blender struggles with blending frozen fruit, start by blending the milk and date first. Once the date is pulverized, add the rest of the ingredients and blend again.
  • Secure the lid and blend until very smooth, stopping to scrape the blender if needed. You can add more liquid if your blender struggles to process the mixture, but added liquid will dilute the flavor slightly, so use as little extra as possible. Serve right away and enjoy!

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Notes

Nutrition information is for the entire batch. This is automatically calculated using an online ingredient database, so it’s just an estimate, not a guarantee. 
Banana Note: Peel and freeze bananas whole for easy measuring. This recipe used to call for a whole banana, but I prefer using only half now because it’s easier to blend and the berry flavor shines through more. 

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 230mg | Potassium: 1116mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 98mg | Calcium: 366mg | Iron: 3mg
Author: Megan Gilmore
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: PB&J smoothie, Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
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Hi, I’m Megan. A former fast food junkie turned best-selling cookbook author. As a Certified Nutritionist Consultant (CNC), I love to make healthier food using simple ingredients. I test these recipes multiple times in my kitchen to make sure they will turn out perfectly for you.

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  1. Made this with frozen mixed berries, honey instead of the date and added a scoop of pb chocolate protein powder (in addition to the pb) and it’s great!

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  2. I am feeling confused about the combining, here are proteins mixed with sweet fruit and acid fruit….I am trying to learn this but the recipes don’t seem to line up with the stated rules.

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    1. Not all of the recipes on this website are properly combined. The majority of them are intended to help ease people into healthier eating (away from sugary ice creams and milkshakes in this case), while still offering familiar tastes, textures and flavors. I’m feeding two young kids, and they don’t practice food combining, so many of the recipes I share are aimed at picky eaters. I’m working on a labeling system for food combining here on my website, but in the meantime you can find 200 properly combined recipes and several meal plans in my first two books, Everyday Detox & No Excuses Detox. My 5-Day Make-Ahead Reset program is also properly combined.

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  3. This is a great combo! I tried it without the date first, but the little boost of sweetness makes a difference. I never used to use recipes for smoothies but I like how it helps me try different ingredients – thanks Megan!

    I also started replacing 1/4 cup of the liquid in smoothies with the packaged cage free egg whites from Costco. You can’t taste it and it helps me stay full for longer.

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  6. OMG!!! I do not live in the US and have never had Jamba Juice but now I know that the next time I’m there I am definitely having it (unhealthy or not!) lol…this was amazing…I can have this every day all day….we have been hooked on your chocolate peanut butter banana milkshake and often refer to it as our cheat smoothie as we are trying to have more of green smoothies…well I think we just found ourselves another cheat smoothie!!

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  7. This is amazing! I used cherries instead of strawberries, but it is a definite repeat recipe. Thank you

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  8. I just made it now, adding a little all natural all fruit strawberry preserves for sweetness, and it is delicious. I used the date and all the rest of the ingredients, using unsweetened almond milk. Thanks for the recipe!

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  9. This was delicious! I used PB2 instead of regular peanut butter. Thanks so much for posting! This will be a repeat recipe for sure.

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