This high protein peanut butter sandwich takes the classic PB&J and transforms it into a macro-friendly breakfast or snack with added Greek yogurt and protein powder. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout fuel, or anyone looking for easy high protein breakfast ideas that actually taste like comfort food.
**Recipe Highlights:**
– Quick & Easy: Ready in 5 minutes, no cooking required
– High Protein: Packed with peanut butter, Greek yogurt, and protein powder
– Macro-Friendly: Balanced nutrition that fits your goals
– Great for: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, or post-workout meals
– Simple Ingredients: Whole grain bread, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, protein powder, low-sugar jelly, and banana
This healthy peanut butter recipe is one of the easiest ways to boost your protein intake while enjoying the nostalgic flavors of a peanut butter banana sandwich. Whether you’re searching for high protein snack ideas or protein rich food for morning breakfast, this recipe delivers without complicated cooking.
**Storage:** Prep the protein peanut butter spread ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble fresh when ready to eat.
**Substitutions:** Use any protein powder you prefer, swap Greek yogurt brands, or use different nut butters based on your taste and macros.
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro
0:16 – Making the protein peanut butter spread
0:49 – Assembling the sandwich
1:18 – Serve
INGREDIENTS
– 2 slices whole grain bread
– 2 tablespoons (32 grams) peanut butter
– 1/4 cup (60 grams) plain non-fat or whole milk greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons (15 grams) protein powder of your choice
– 1 tablespoon (15 grams) low sugar jelly
– 1/2 small banana, sliced
DIRECTIONS
1. Take out a medium-sized bowl.
2. Add your peanut butter, greek yogurt and protein powder to the bowl and mix together until smooth and creamy.
3. If the mixture is too thick, slowly add a small splash of milk or water until it’s easily spreadable.
4. Take out a banana, cut it in half, then slice half of it into thin slices. Then set aside for now.
5. Take out two slices of whole grain bread and toast if desired.
6. Spread your protein peanut butter yogurt mixture on top of one slice of bread.
7. Next, spread your jelly on top.
8. Add your banana slices on top of the date layer, then press the slices of bread together.
9. Slice if desired, and serve.
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving size: 1 sandwich
Amount of servings per recipe: 1
Calories: 530
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 270 mg
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 9 g
Sugars: 20 g
Protein: 32 g
*The numbers above are approximations. Actual calories and macronutrient amounts will vary depending on the ingredients used along with the serving size.
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