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PB&J Protein Smoothie

Name: PB&J Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 tbsp natural peanut butter; 1/3 cup frozen mixed berries; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, about 25 g; 3 ice cubes

Peanut butter and berries, blended smooth: the one kids ask for by name. 29 g protein, 12 g net carbs.

prep: 5 min
cook: 0 min
total: 5 min
serves: 1
level: easy

Per serving: 270 kcal · 29 g protein · 12 g fat · 12 g net carbs

Peanut butter and berries is a flavor combination kids already trust, blended here with vanilla protein so it holds up as an actual meal.

If the kids in your house are skeptical of anything labeled healthy, start with this one and do not mention the protein powder.

Part of our 50 high-protein, low-carb smoothie recipes list.

method

Pour the almond milk into the blender, add the peanut butter, berries and protein powder.
Add the ice. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until completely smooth.
Taste and adjust: a few more ice cubes for thicker, a splash more liquid for thinner. Drink cold.

chef's tips

If yours are skeptical of "healthy" smoothies, start here.
Use a protein powder with no added sugar. It is the difference between a few grams of carbs per scoop and a lot more.