P.B. + J. Smoothie

MEAL TYPE: Drinks, Smoothie

DIETARY RESTRICTION: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

MAKES 2 SERVINGS

P.B. + J. Smoothie

This smoothie has transformed the peanut butter and jelly sandwich into a protein-packed power power meal. Jennifer Curtiss ND, our barre3 Nutrition Director, tested this on her little boys, and she’s happy to report that it’s also kid approved! Recipe courtesy of Jennifer Curtiss, ND.

INGREDIENTS

¼ cup peanut butter or almond butter

2 Tbs. flax seed, ground

2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen

1/2 avocado

2-4 pitted dates or 1 Tbs. maple syrup

2 cups almond milk, unsweetened

1-2 hand-fulls ice (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

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Melissa SAID:

03/28/2017 |Reply

I am addicted to this smoothie. I love that I can sub other berries or bananas if I don’t have strawberries and it still taste delicious.
Jordan SAID:

08/21/2015 |Reply

Since this smoothie is two servings, how long will the smoothie stay good in the refrigerator?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

08/25/2015 |Reply

Hi Jordan! We suggest that you save the second serving for a snack but it should last for 24 hours in the fridge.

lacoles SAID:

08/04/2014 |Reply

So yummy! Great after a run!
eugenesis23 SAID:

07/21/2014 |Reply

I cant wait to try this one! I typically do my work out’s at the end of the work day and before dinner. I am often hungry before hand, what is a good snack to eat right before a work out that will fuel but now weigh down? I have had this back fire before and felt sick to my stomach having the wrong snack or food before a work out of yoga.

onlinesupport REPLIED:

07/29/2014 |Reply

Hi Ginny! I recommend you make a smoothie to sip on, or a handful of carrots with hummus. Also a few bites of the barre3 bar is a great option!

mkmcginty SAID:

06/07/2014 |Reply

We love Barre3 smoothies for breakfast in our house. They’re some of the only smoothies we’ve had that keep you full until lunch. The PB&J is my husband’s hands-down favorite. Thank you for such inventive, yummy, healthy recipes!
kajacobsen SAID:

05/06/2014 |Reply

Do you have a favorite brand of almond milk? We love it in my house so I am always on the lookout for the cleanest, tastiest option out there!

onlinesupport REPLIED:

05/07/2014 |Reply

Hi Kristin! The best almond milk is the kind you make at home. If you’re feeling adventurous, try this recipe: https://www.ohnuts.com/blog/how-to-make-almond-milk-recipe/. We also like Silk Almond Milk because it does not contain the potentially harmful ingredient, carageenen.

mjvuks28 SAID:

04/28/2014 |Reply

can you use banana instead of avocado?

onlinesupport REPLIED:

04/30/2014 |Reply

Hi Amanda! Yes, you may use banana instead of avocado; they both give it a nice smooth consistency. We recommend you omit or reduce the dates/maple syrup to keep the sugar load down if you do substitute with the banana.

michelle.ageno SAID:

02/14/2014 |Reply

I liked it, however I used dried dates and the did not blend very well. Next time I will try fresh dates.
jennifer.a.wood SAID:

12/12/2013 |Reply

When you all suggest having leftover smoothie for a snack, do you mean prepare the smoothie as above and drink the second serving? Or are you meant to save some of your 1 serving of morning smoothie? Thanks!!