Quick and easy to blend up, this protein-rich Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie will be a favorite for PB&J lovers!
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter celebrating in the ways you are familiar with. Did you have an egg hunt, picnic or eat dinner out?
My son and daughter were both home, so I was in mom heaven planning and then putting together a brunch for our family. We had ham, an egg casserole, yogurt parfaits, mixed fruit, coffee cake, cookies, and asparagus to name a few of the dishes. Oh, and mimosas! You can’t have a brunch without mimosas!!
It was definitely a filling feast that we thoroughly enjoyed. We had fabulous sunny weather too, so we were outdoors in our courtyard soaking up some vitamin D!
Today it’s time to put aside the peanut butter eggs, and leave that chocolate bunny’s ear intact (the ears are first to go!) for a protein rich Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie.
Low in calories and filling, this smoothie is a great breakfast supplement or my favorite time to drink a smoothie is right after a workout!
I added raspberries, banana and a peanut butter powder to this smoothie. If you aren’t familiar with peanut butter powder, give it a try! It has the peanut butter flavor we all love, but it’s lower in fat and calories than regular peanut butter (45 vs. 190 calories) because they squish the fatty oils out and don’t add anything extra like preservatives.
Pretty awesome and tastes delicious in smoothies. I have only tried the PB2 brand, but there must be other to sample as well.
Try this smoothie and let me know what you think!
Put all ingredients in a blender and pulse until blended. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 200 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 3mg Sodium: 83mg Carbohydrates: 18g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 7g Protein: 19g
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Norma Chang
April 21, 2014 at 4:17 pmDid not know about peanut butter powder, learn something new, thanks.
Wonderful that both of your children were home for Easter and you were in “Mom Heaven”.
Sandra Shaffer
April 22, 2014 at 12:51 pmPeanut butter powder is fun to play with when you want to cut down on calories and fat! Hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend too, Norma!
Liz
April 22, 2014 at 8:02 amWhat a gorgeous smoothie, Sandra!!! I’m glad the peanut butter powder let the color of the berries shine through so nicely 🙂
Sandra Shaffer
April 22, 2014 at 12:50 pmHi Liz! Yes, I was happy it still looks pretty. Peanut butter has a tendency to start looking grayish!
Katerina
April 22, 2014 at 11:01 amI had no idea peanut butter powder exists! This is a delicious smoothie and I am sure everyone enjoyed it!
Sandra Shaffer
April 22, 2014 at 12:50 pmPeanut butter powder is amazing good stuff! It’s fun to incorporate in recipes!
Nicole Neverman
April 22, 2014 at 8:19 pmThis looks absolutely delicious Sandra 🙂 I will be giving it a go ASAP!
Sandra Shaffer
April 22, 2014 at 8:50 pmThanks, Nicole! Let me know what you think 🙂
KC Kahn
April 23, 2014 at 12:46 pmLove PBJ’s, now I can drink one! Thanks Sandra! #Peanutbutter #Berry #smoothie!
Renee's Kitchen Adventures
April 23, 2014 at 4:47 pmthis looks delish, and I’m always looking for a way to use my PB2! Love it!
Sandra Shaffer
April 24, 2014 at 10:13 amIt’s PB2 the greatest?!! I think I’m going to try making a peanut butter pie with it next!
Choc Chip Uru
April 23, 2014 at 8:06 pmPeanut butter and berries? New but i LOVE the flavours 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Sandra Shaffer
April 24, 2014 at 10:12 amPB&J without the bread! It’s a yummy combination 🙂
Hotly Spiced
April 23, 2014 at 8:48 pmIt sounds like you cooked a fantastic meal to enjoy with your children. How lovely that they were all home for Easter – that does make the holiday/occasion all the more special. I’ve never had a peanut butter smoothie before! This has turned out to be a very pretty colour xx
Sandra Shaffer
April 24, 2014 at 10:11 amWe don’t live close to most of our extended family, so it’s so nice when we get my immediate family to spend the holidays together. I’m addicted to smoothies! Love them 🙂
Aunt Bee
April 24, 2014 at 12:04 amThis looks and sounds so delicious! I especially love the color! <3
Sandra Shaffer
April 24, 2014 at 10:07 amPretty pink for sure! Thanks, Brandi!
Kimberly
April 26, 2014 at 9:11 amMy Lisa drinks a smoothie every morning but we have never tried peanut butter in it. She will love this because it looks yummy and its pink!!! Pinned! Thanks for adding our button. Please stop by this Tuesday, I’m excited to see what you have been up to. Lou Lou Girls http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Sandra Shaffer
April 27, 2014 at 8:17 amIt’s been fun to check out other blogs and recipes with link parties! I just figured out how to add the button 🙂