This peanut butter protein fluff is packed with 25 grams of protein and can be whipped up in just 5 minutes! It’s light, fluffy and makes for the perfect high protein, low calorie treat.
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for a sweet treat that doesn’t throw off your healthy eating goals and is packed with protein like this protein pudding, protein cookies, protein milkshake and my new favorite… this peanut butter protein fluff!
It’s packed with 25 grams of protein while only having 9 grams of sugar and under 275 calories. It’s the perfect dessert, post-workout treat or afternoon snack option when you want something delicious, yet healthy and filling.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Protein-Packed – This protein fluff delivers 25 grams of protein thanks to the whey protein powder and peanut butter. It’s a great post-workout snack or filling dessert!
- Light and Fluffy – Despite being protein-packed, this treat is light and airy, giving you that dessert-like feel without being too heavy.
- Quick and Easy – With just a few ingredients and a food processor, you can whip this recipe up in about 5 minutes. It’s a great option for busy days when you need something fast but nutritious.
- Customizable – Whether you love peanut butter, almond butter, or want to toss in some frozen fruit, this recipe is super easy to customize based on your flavor preferences.
Ingredients Needed
- chocolate protein powder – the base of this recipe! I highly recommend using whey protein powder for this recipe as plant-based protein powders won’t result in the same airy, fluffiness. I used Clean Simple Eats Brownie Batter protein powder for testing this recipe and it works great!
- frozen banana – this is optional, but adding frozen banana gives the fluff a creamy texture and adds some natural sweetness. Plus, it helps with that thick, fluffy consistency we all love.
- almond milk – just a little bit of almond milk is all you need to get things blending smoothly. I like using unsweetened almond milk, but any non-dairy or regular milk will work.
- ice – the key to making this fluffy and thick! You’ll need ice to give it that light, airy texture.
- peanut butter – you can’t go wrong with the combo of chocolate + peanut butter! Not only does it add a delicious nutty flavor, but it adds some additional protein.
- peanut butter cup – I like adding a chopped Skinny Dipped peanut butter cup on top for a fun and delicious finishing touch, but you can definitely skip this. I like the Skinny Dipped brand because it has no palm oil and is low in sugar. Another great option is to make my 5-ingredient peanut butter cups!
Recipe Substitutions
- Banana: If you’re not a fan of bananas or want to switch things up, you can leave it out completely or swap it for frozen berries for a fruity twist!
- Peanut Butter: If you prefer almond butter, cashew butter, or even a nut-free option like sunflower seed butter, feel free to swap out the peanut butter. They all work great and bring a different flavor to the fluff.
How to Make Protein Fluff
Step 1: Add the protein powder, banana, ice, almond milk and peanut butter to your food processor.
Step 2: Process for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is combined, smooth and fluffy.
Brittany’s Tip!
The secret to getting that light, airy texture is to blend the mixture for a full 3-5 minutes. It might seem like a long time, but this extra blending helps the protein fluff achieve the perfect fluffy consistency, similar to a whipped dessert.
Protein Fluff Flavor Variations
I love the peanut butter chocolate combo, but there are so many fun different variations to try! Here are some ideas:
- Strawberry: Swap the banana with frozen strawberries and use vanilla or strawberry protein powder instead. The Clean Simple Eats Strawberry Cheesecake protein powder would be SO delicious! Then top it with fresh chopped strawberries or freeze-dried strawberries. Yum!
- Vanilla: Use a vanilla protein powder instead of chocolate and either skip the peanut butter or use almond butter or cashew butter instead since peanut butter has such a strong, distinct flavor.
- Tropical: For a tropical variation swap the frozen banana with frozen pineapple or mango, the almond milk with coconut milk and use Clean Simple Eats vanilla or coconut cream protein powder. I’d also skip the peanut butter for this variation and top the fluff with toasted coconut flakes and fresh banana slices and/or pineapple.
- Cookies and cream: I love this flavor as a milkshake, so I’m sure it would be delicious as a protein fluff! You could use vanilla protein powder or the CSE cookies and cream protein powder, which would be so delicious. I also recommend topping your fluff with Oreos for a fun addition.
Storing Protein Fluff
This recipe is really best enjoyed right away as it will likely lose that fluffiness when stored. But, if you do have leftovers you can store in the refrigerator for one day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all! The banana is optional, but it helps with the creaminess and sweetness. You can leave it out if you prefer or substitute it with frozen berries, Greek yogurt, or even a small amount of avocado for creaminess.
If your fluff turns out too thin, try adding more ice or freezing the banana longer before blending. You can also reduce the amount of almond milk to make it thicker. Blending for a few extra minutes can also help achieve that light, airy texture.
Protein fluff is versatile! You can serve it as a light snack, in a bowl with your favorite toppings (like nuts, fruit, or granola), or even as a base for a smoothie bowl. It’s great on its own or paired with additional textures and flavors.
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Add protein powder, banana, ice, almond milk and peanut butter to your food processor.
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Process for 3-5 minutes until mixture is combined, ice is completely combined and mixture is smooth and fluffy.
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Add chopped chopped peanut butter cup on top and enjoy immediately.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.