This vanilla peanut butter breakfast smoothie is the perfect breakfast choice when you are short on time but want a kick of healthy carbs and protein to start the day. Made with a blend of rolled oats, chia seeds, peanut butter, and almond milk, it's a good-for-you dessert in a glass to start the day.
Adding protein powder or peanut butter to recipes is a great way to boost their nutritional value and keep you feeling full and satisfied. I love making protein-packed versions of my favorite foods, like this protein banana. bread, and of course, a scoop of protein is perfect in a smoothie!
This smoothie uses peanut butter to create a quick and healthy snack packed with protein to fight your "hangry" between meals. In addition to my strawberry mango protein smoothie, try this smoothie post-workout to help your body recover more quickly. Just add a scoop of your favorite protein powder, and blend away!
Pregnant ladies, this delicious treat is ideal to enjoy before bed; it helps stabilize your blood sugar levels while you sleep. This humble yet powerful smoothie is packed with flavor and essential nutrients, free from processed sugar, and will help keep your hunger in check while keeping you on track with your healthy lifestyle goals.
Did you know that smoothies are a great way to bump up your protein intake, and they are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates? Complex carbohydrates are usually whole foods that contain more fiber and longer chain sugar molecules than "simple" or processed carbs. The body digests complex carbs more slowly; hence, they keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer.
By choosing whole ingredients to add to your smoothie, such as oats, you are reaping the hunger-fighting benefits that these foods provide. Thus, supplying your body with a steady source of energy to carry you through to your next meal.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Simple ingredients: This smoothie uses ingredients commonly found in any grocery store.
- Easy to Make: Just blend and enjoy. That's all there is to it!
- Suitable for Most Diets: Because this is made with almond milk and oats, this is a dairy and gluten free, vegan smoothie that almost anyone can enjoy.
- Protein-Packed. The combination of peanut butter, almond milk, and oats adds a nice kick of plant-based protein.
- Filling: The oats, chia seeds, and peanut butter work together to leave you feeling full and satisfied.
- Better for You: This smoothie is made with healthy ingredients rich in protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs, and contains zero refined sugar.
- Versatile: This smoothie makes a great breakfast, afternoon snack, or pre or post-workout shake.
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Ingredients
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Variations
- Add More Protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to make a vanilla smoothie with all the protein you need for the morning.
- Vanilla Extact: I used alcohol free vanilla extract, but you can absolutely use traditional vanilla extract if you prefer.
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie: Add a scoop of chocolate protein powder for a chocolaty version.
- Peanut Butter: Your favorite nut butter can be used in this recipe to create different flavor variations.
- Milk: Feel free to use cow's milk or your favorite plant-based milk in place of almond milk if you prefer.
How to Make A Vanilla Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie
Add all the smoothie ingredients and some ice cubes (optional) to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
Expert Tips
- It's best to use a high speed blender when making this or any other smoothie, as it blends the ingredients quickly and efficiently.
- Chill all of your smoothie ingredients before making the smoothie for the coldest, most refreshing flavor and texture. Pro tip: a frozen banana really makes this smoothie rich and creamy.
- If you love a super-cold smoothie, add a little ice. Just be sure to adjust your milk to compensate for the extra liquid.
- You can add more or less milk to the smoothie to suit your thickness preference.
Vanilla Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie FAQ
Absolutely! Adding any kind of nut butter to a smoothie adds protein and healthy fats, which help keep you full and power you through several hours.
Vanilla and peanut butter are an excellent pairing. The subtle sweetness and aromatic depth of the vanilla and the rich nuttiness of the peanut butter balance each other perfectly.
Banana and peanut butter are not only a delicious combination, but they're also a healthy one. The combination of peanut butter and banana provides complex carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, along with a boost of vital nutrients.
📖 Recipe
Vanilla Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen works also
- ½ cup gluten free oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
- 3 tablespoon peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½-3/4 cup almond milk depending on how thick you like it
Instructions
- Add a small amount of ice if you like your smoothies cold.
- Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until well combined and drink immediately.
Notes
- This recipe makes one smoothie, so no storage is required.
- It's best to use a high-speed blender when making this or any other smoothie, as it blends the ingredients quickly and efficiently.
- Chill all of your smoothie ingredients before making the smoothie for the coldest, most refreshing flavor and texture.
- If you love a super-cold smoothie, add a little ice. Just be sure to adjust your milk to compensate for the extra liquid.
- You can add more or less milk to the smoothie to suit your thickness preference.
Rachel & Emily says
We love oats in smoothies! Definitely need to try this out.
Jackson says
So not only are the macros insane in the best way possible, but the Vanilla Peanut Butter Smoothie is unbelievably tasty ! Definitely will become a healthy habit in my household !!
Nicole Kendrick says
Love to hear this!
Howard says
This was a great post workout smoothie I really enjoyed after CrossFit.
All the ingredients were already on hand.
Thank You for sharing.
NKendrick says
So happy you enjoyed it! Thank you for the feedback!
Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Amy Potter says
What would the measurements be if you did PB2 power instead of peanut butter? Also how much protein powder?
NKendrick says
I have not tried this with pb2, but it would be more watery and less creamy! For the protein. 1/2-1 scoop would work, just adjust the liquid to your desired liking when adding the powder!
Victoria says
Does it matter what kind of oats you use? (rolled oats, 1 min oats, etc)
NKendrick says
No, when making a smoothie, the type of oats wouldn’t really matter just make sure to blend them down fully!
Bridget says
Can you use oatmilk instead ?
NKendrick says
Absolutely, oat milk works just fine for this recipe!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love peanut butter and bananas together! It's a perfect sandwich and now, a perfect smoothie! It's a quick and easy on the run breakfast.
Andréa Janssen says
I love a good smoothie to start up in the morning. And this vanilla peanut butter smoothie looks really delicious! Thank you for sharing!
Nora says
Love this for breakfast! Perfect if there isn't much time!
DK says
This smoothie is so delicious and filling that it's my go-to meal replacement any time I'm on the go!
Chimene says
I’m so glad I stumbled upon this recipe on your IG last year! It’s so yummy and healthy!!! I always use a frozen banana and add 1 ice cube to the recipe. If I have strawberries on hand I’ll toss a few in too! It satisfies my sweet tooth and curbs my hunger for hours! This peanut butter smoothie is one of my top 3 favorite smoothies. Try it!!
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for your review! I love that you have added strawberries as well! I can’t wait to try it that way, kind of like a pbnj!!
Sara says
5-Stars! This was delicious. I have been looking for a filling, but healthy-ish smoothie option for after my workouts. I followed this recipe exactly and used 1/2 cup almond milk and a few ice cubes. It was very thick- thick enough to eat with a spoon like ice cream. Add a little more milk if you prefer to drink through a straw. It was super creamy but not overly sweet which I prefer. This kept me full for hours.
NKendrick says
Thank you so much for sharing your version!! I love it and so glad that you enjoyed it!