Peanut Butter Powerhouse Recipe

Name: Jams Peanut Butter Powerhouse Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice); 0.5 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt; 3 tbs peanut butter (natural, stirred); 1 unit banana (ripe, medium); 2 unit pitted Medjool dates (soft); 1.5 cups spinach (packed, fresh); 1 scoop peanut protein powder (or whey/plant protein); 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tbs rolled oats (optional, for thickness and carbs); 4 unit ice cubes; 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste); 1 tbs chia seeds or flaxseed (optional); 0.25 tsp salt (a pinch, optional to enhance flavor)

Inspired by Jams

Time10m

Serves1

peanut protein, spinach, banana, dates, cinnamon

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Smoothie Base

1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

1/2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

3 tbs peanut butter (natural, stirred)

1 unit banana (ripe, medium)

2 unit pitted Medjool dates (soft)

1 1/2 cups spinach (packed, fresh)

1 scoop peanut protein powder (or whey/plant protein)

1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon

2 tbs rolled oats (optional, for thickness and carbs)

4 unit ice cubes

Optional Finishes & Add-ins

1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

1 tbs chia seeds or flaxseed (optional)

1/4 tsp salt (a pinch, optional to enhance flavor)

Method

Prepare Ingredients

Soften dates (if needed)

If dates are dry, soak them in 2–3 tablespoons of warm water for 5–10 minutes, then drain and reserve the soak water to help blend if needed.

Peel the banana and break into 2–3 chunks so it blends more evenly.

Measure out spinach, protein powder, oats, cinnamon, and peanut butter so everything is ready.

Blend Smoothie

Layer ingredients in blender

Add almond milk and Greek yogurt to the blender first (this helps create a liquid base), then add spinach and protein powder. Add banana chunks, pitted dates, peanut butter, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon. Top with ice cubes.

Blend until smooth

Start the blender on low for 10–15 seconds to combine, then increase to high and blend for 30–60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and the spinach is fully incorporated. Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed, then blend another 10–20 seconds.

Adjust consistency and sweetness

If the smoothie is too thick, add 2–4 tablespoons of the reserved date soak water or additional almond milk and blend briefly. If too thin, add 1–2 extra ice cubes or 1 tablespoon more oats and blend. Taste and add honey or maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time if you want it sweeter; blend briefly after each addition.

Finish & Serve

Pour the smoothie into a tall glass. Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon, chia seeds or flaxseed on top if using, and add a small drizzle of peanut butter for garnish if desired.

Serve immediately for best texture. Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; shake or re-blend before drinking.