A liquid peanut butter and jelly sammie doesn’t even sound all that dreamy. Rest assured, it’s freaking dreamy times seventeen.
Like if I could be FBO with this smoothie, I totes would be. In all reality, our Facebook relationship status would more than likely warrant the “it’s complicated” status, considering the fact that I often cheat on it with my favorite blueberry chocolate green smoothie. But no matter how you look at it, I’m in a serious relationship with this pb&j smoothie.
I can no longer stomach a smoothie that isn’t made with some kind of healthy fat, whether it be avocado, almond butter, chia seeds or hemp seeds. Once you go creamy, you never go back. If you thought frozen nanners added creaminess, you have another thing coming. Adding healthy fats make them totally unparalleled in thickness. In fact, they’re more like milkshakes than smoothies. They’re the reason I go to bed excited for breakfast. It’s by far the best relationship I’ve ever been in.
Frozen grapes aren’t just for late-night snacking, my foodie friends. They’re for this smoothie, which you need to make like yesterday. I know some of you are going to ask what you can subsititite for hemp hearts, but they’re the reason for the “protein” title so you really should just go and buy some. Why, you ask?
Well, I recently snagged a bag of hemp hearts on sale at Whole Foods because I’m that person that buys superfoods when they’re on sale even though my pantry is chock full of them already. I immediately fell head over heels in lurve with them as soon as I added them to this delish peanut butter chocolate protein shake from Detoxinista. Three tablespoons of those bad boys have a whopping ten grams of plant-powered protein to get you through the morning. Wowza! I’m so over smoothies that taste like protein powder. Blech.
These seedies pack one serious nutritious punch. Hemp is a complete protein, meaning it contains all of the essential amino acids–quite an accomplishment in the plant world! Besides the fact that these nutty seeds are packed with protein, they’re also loaded magnesium, fiber and healthy fats (specifically those brain-boosting, anti-inflammatory omega-3’s). You may see them labeled as hemp hearts, which just means that they’ve been shelled. That’s what you want. I bought the Manitoba Harvest brand, but they’re often sold in the bulk bins as well. Since they’re so itty bitty, you can basically throw them into anything, from no-bake bites and homemade granola bars to smoothies and salads.
You need this in your life. Just ask my friend April. I gave her the recipe yesterday to try out and this was her response, word for word: “Holy shit this smoothie is the bomb. No joke my new fave. HOLY YUM! I can really taste the pb which is nice. I’m winning today. I’m literally freaking outover how good this is. I’m drinking it crazy fast haha. Usually smoothies don’t taste THIS good. Already excited for tomorrow’s smoothie bfast. Best smoothie of life.” The texts also included a thumbs up emoji and a selfie of her gulping it down. Do you think she liked the smoothie errr no?
If you like it even half as much as April does, I’ll be overjoyed.
- 1 cup frozen red grapes
- 1 Medjool date, pitted
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts (hulled hemp seeds)
- 1 heaping tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 handful spinach
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ tsp vanilla
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
OMG this looks phenomenal! I just got a bag of Hemp too from my swag bag at Blend.
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Perfect!! It’s fate!!
Mmmm…yummy! I need to pick up some grapes and hemp hearts this weekend and then I’ll be making this for breakfast next week! I can’t wait!
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Yes you do!!! You’re gonna love it 🙂
I don’t lie. This smoothie is amaze. Everyone must try it! You will be as obsessed as I am – it is filling, creamy, peanut buttery, cold & satisfying. YUMMMMMM it’s darn good! PB&J all day erryday. Oh haayyyy! Make this smoothie if you know what’s good for you.
You’re the best. From now on I’m gonna have to give you sneak peeks of everythanggg!
Fantastic tutorial thankyou!! i found this last nite when i was reading someone elses blog,googled it read but still wasnt sure,then i found your blog,you have put my mind at rest,definately going to buy itWendy xx
Ugh I’ve been looking for hemp hearts EVERYWHERE. I can’t find them. They weren’t in my usual bulk bin store, and Whole Foods is really out of my way. I’ll get my hands on them sometime…. You’re right about creamy smoothies though, you can’t go back to what you had before!
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Wahhhhh! Maybe you could order them online?!
You can these hemp seeds at costco and Amazon…….
I honestly never thought of adding frozen grapes to a smoothie…That is such a great idea! I cannot imagine doing a smoothie without any creaminess either. It actually sounds kind of gross. 😉
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Well now you must! And I agree–a smoothie without healthy fats is just plain wrong. And gross.
I am so trying this! Need to get some grapes and I am sorted! I love hemp hearts – such a great source of protein and other good stuff! I also totally agree on once you add a healthy fat to as smoothie you cannot go back. The creaminess is inane. It is like having ice cream for breakfast every morning – WIN
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INSANEEEE creaminess. Go for it!!
I secured a bag of hemp hearts a couple of weeks ago and haven’t had a chance to use them yet. Just throw them in a smoothie, you say? Will do! I’m all about a nice fatty smoothie, too. Love me some coconut milk in my smoothies! And the PB&J combo….sigh…..it’s complicated. 😉
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Mmmmm I NEED to make a smoothie with full-fat coconut milk STAT. I think I’d be in love.
Just love it all!
Thanks, Hannah!
You’re a true healthy inspiration. I need to try this recipe… looks delicious!
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Thanks so much, Kerry! Let me know if you try it.
Oh wow that is such a good idea actually…especially use FRESH grapes! Looks delicious! 🙂
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Yep–I just freeze a bunch of fresh ones!
Yummy yummy yummmmmmmy!! 🙂
I have been saying for months now that I need to start putting nut butters in my smoothies. I need to stop talking and start doing as I say. It’s ridiculous that I still haven’t tried it yet.
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Hannah!! It’s timmeeee!!! All of my smoothies have either 1 tbsp chia seeds, a couple tbsp hemp hearts or a couple tbsp avocado. You’ll never look back!
I love hemp hearts in my smoothies! I tried to like protein powder in smoothies but they just change the taste of the smoothie way too much. Frozen grapes in smoothies I’ve never tried though – you’ve intrigued me!
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Well now you especially have to give this a whirl since you’re a frozen grape smoothie virgin!
“Once you go creamy, you never go back.” <– #amentothat And I just came home with a little baggie of hemp hearts from my Blend swag bag. What perfect timing 😀
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Perrrrffecctt!! I’ve been adding hemp seeds to everything!
Adding frozen grapes and hemp to a smoothie is beyond BRILLIANT!!!
Weeeeeee thanks!! I’m in love 🙂
PBJ in the form of smoothie – yum!!!
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You don’t have to tell me twice! You can sign me up for any smoothie with peanut butter… any breakfast with peanut butter… anything at ALL with peanut butter. I just ran out of hemp seeds and this is a good reminder to grab some more! Looks delish 🙂
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Once you go creamy not a chance in hell are you going back! Give me alllll the nut butter, avo and hemp hearts. A smoothie without all three is just fruit juice.
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Never tried frozen grapes in a smoothie but the promise of a PB & J smoothie makes me wanna change that…like yesterday! I’m with you about healthy fats in smoothies…much needed! Then again, I need them in just about any meal to stay satisfied 🙂
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Do you think that you could substitute something for the chia seed and hemp hearts? Just wondering. I don’t have half of the ingredients anyway, but I am quizzing you if there is an alternative.
Alexis, I made this morning and was so delicious!!!! Perfect start to the day:)
Yayyy!!!!
Just the type of inshgit we need to fire up the debate.
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For the record, still totally obsessing over this smoothie and drinking it on the reg. It may be complicated for you, but we are Facebook official married over here. I guess it’s an open relationship, because I want everyone to experience how amazing my smoothie spouse is. IN LOVE! With you and with this smooooooth operating smoothie.
Hahha seriously loling over here. You kill me.
Love this! Soooo delicious! I make a smoothie every morning, but never bother with a recipe and just throw stuff in instead. This recipe is a keeper!
Yayyy! Awesome!
Just made this tonight and it got a thumbs up from my 5 yr old! We both agree it does taste like Pb&J. The only thing I did differently was add one tbsp of hemp because that tends to add an earthy taste and used coconut milk (not from can) vs water. It’s really good and will definitely go into my rotation. Will try your blueberry chocolate green smoothie next! Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Loving that it’s a protein smoothie without protein powder!!
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FINALLY made this after months of forgetting, and you’re so RIGHT! it’s like my favorite childhood sandwich with none of the carbs or guilt! whaaaaat
I just found your blog and LOVE it 🙂 This recipe looks very ingenious indeedio. Frozen grapes? What a great idea to put them into a smoothie 😀
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I’m so glad you found me, Meagan! Frozen grapes are the BOMB. Especially with peanut butter!