Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

This Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie is one of our favorite smoothies - even when I make it green (which I usually do, I just happened to be all out of green today!). This smoothie has vitamins and minerals from fruit, protein and calcium from yogurt and peanut butter, and water to make it extra hydrating. When you add in the greens, it makes it an even more well-balanced drink! If you wanted to turn it into a more filling breakfast or snack, you could always add in some ground flax or oats. 

Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt (I use whole milk)

- 1 cup water

- 1 frozen banana

- 1 cup frozen grapes or strawberries (the "jelly" part!) 

- 2 tablespoons peanut butter

- 1 cup fresh spinach or baby kale (to make it green)

Directions:

Add all ingredients to the pitcher of a high powered blender. Blend until smooth (there will usually be tiny bits of grape skins that don't get completely blended).

Notes: Mix it up to work with your dietary needs or to use what you have on hand. You can turn it into an almond butter and jelly smoothie by using almond butter in place of peanut butter and almond milk yogurt or almond milk.

Also, I make our smoothies on the thinner side so it hydrates the kids without being quite so calorie dense. If you like thicker smoothies, feel free to reduce the amount of water!