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.
Theresa Krunev says
Made this for my husband and he loved it! We are peanut-butter lovers! Great recipe Nicole:)
NKendrick says
Thank you so much, so happy to hear you both enjoyed it!
Stephanie says
We made these vanilla peanut butter smoothies for breakfast. Delicious recipe that was filling and an energizing way to start the day!
NKendrick says
Stephanie, Thank you for sharing. I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed them!
Natalie says
Delicious recipe and easy to follow. Will be saving this to make again!
NKendrick says
So glad to hear! Thank you!
Jessica Formicola says
I made one of these for breakfast this morning and oh my goodness was it delicious! Like having dessert for breakfast!
Gloria says
Just what I need after my workout today. Easy and delicious and healthy too.
Melinda says
What a tasty smoothie recipe! I used slightly less cinnamon and added the ice. Delicious. It’s great to have a smoothie recipe on hand that uses peanut butter instead of just fruit or yogurt.
Elizabeth says
Perfect for those mornings I'm rushing out the door! Thanks for the recipe!
NKendrick says
It really is such a quick recipe. I love that you enjoyed it, Elizabeth!
Gina Bruner says
This looks so yummy!!!! Gotta try this recipe!! You post such amazing pictures with your recipes!! Going to try this tomorrow!
Kelly says
I tried this today and it was sooo good! Def going to try the other shake recipes as well
NKendrick says
Thank you for your feedback. I hope you enjoy the others as well!
Liz Satkowski says
This smoothie is my new go to. Perfect way to start the day! My husband and kids also love it!
NKendrick says
Hi Liz, thank you for letting me know how much you liked this smoothie recipe! I'm glad to hear that the whole family loves it too!
Kristin says
Loved this! Made it without the banana and added the ice! YUM!
NKendrick says
Hi Kristin, thanks for taking the time to let me know that you loved this recipe! Adding the ice almost makes it feel like a milkshake, right?!
Jennifer says
I loved this recipe it was so easy to make and it was super good. I cant wait to try all the different smoothies you have on your page.
NKendrick says
Thank you so much, Jennifer. I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the recipe. I appreciate your feedback!
Niamh Smith says
Found this recipe on Instagram and make it for my afternoon snack (35 weeks pregnant so snack time is no joke) and this was very simple to make and very yummy! Will defo make this again.
NKendrick says
Hi Niamh! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for sharing!
Rachel says
This smoothie is my go-to, especially when I am short on time. It is delicious, quick and filling so I am not continuously snacking. I add ice in place of the frozen banana and the ingredients are simple and I always have them on hand.
NKendrick says
Hi Rachel, thanks so much for your comment! I'm so happy to hear that this smoothie recipe works for you! I think switching out the banana for ice is a great alternative to keep things simple. Thanks again for sharing 🙂
Allison says
I tried this and it was fantastic. I did add a little ice since I like mine cold, but it was the perfect breakfast shake.
NKendrick says
Hi Allison, thank you for your feedback on this smoothie recipe! I like mine cold as well, even on cold days. If you like berries, this is an excellent variation to try. Thank you again for taking the time to let me know how this recipe worked for you 🙂