PB&J Protein Smoothie with Frozen Strawberries

Peanut butter is one of the ingredients in this PB&J protein smoothie. I like this smoothie as a quick breakfast or anytime I want a drink with peanut butter and fruit. Frozen strawberries give the smoothie a jam-like taste. Vanilla protein powder adds protein to the smoothie.

Frozen strawberries are a good choice because they provide fruit flavor and frozen ingredients for the smoothie without added sugars and other ingredients that contribute PB&J flavor (without needing to add ice to the smoothie). Vanilla powder is another flavorful addition, and you can view and measure all ingredients before preparing the smoothie.

Ingredient order is important. Place almond milk in the blender first, then frozen strawberries, peanut butter, and powder. The liquid will help the blender get the other ingredients before the frozen ones. Blend until the finished drink is smooth and does not leave strawberry bits in the glass.

Each smoothie ingredient has a specific role. I do not include any additional ingredients in the smoothie. Peanut butter acts as a binder in the smoothie. Frozen strawberries provide fruit flavor. Vanilla powder acts as a binder for all smoothie ingredients (vanilla is a sandwich flavor). The smoothie tastes similar to a peanut butter and strawberry sandwich without bread and jam. It takes 7 minutes to make the smoothie.