Try out my Morning Mocha Smoothie! Most people never give up their coffee. I don't blame you because I love my coffee too. When I work with people on their diet I encourage them to eat enough small meals throughout the day. This means breakfast!! Remember that it is important to fuel your body and get your metabolism going for the day. Try to consume 30 grams of protein at breakfast... this smoothie is my way of getting my protein in. A blend of chocolate, milk and coffee will give you the jolt you need for the day and will keep your blood sugar levels steady. Let me know how you like it!

You will need...

-Your normal portion of coffee (1 or 2 cups)

-1/2 to a 1 full cup of milk (I use a 1/2 cup of skim)

-I also use a little natural yogurt to give it a creamy base and for some natural sweetness. If you want you can add your splenda.

- A few ice cubes (It helps to make coffee ice cubes the night before by pouring coffee into ice trays!)

- 1 scoop Chocolate Whey Protein! Yumm. Blend everything together. I also like my little blender-- The Bullet.

Your smoothie will have between 150-230 calories. It depends if you have milk and yogurt. You will have 30 grams of protein, 25 grams of carbohydrate and 1 gram of fat... oh and your energy for the day! If this isn't the perfect quick breakfast then I don't know what is. Plus... I love my chocolate! For any questions about nutrition or your workouts go to my website ToneItUp.com or write me a message on Diet.com.

Katrina Hodgson
http://www.ToneItUp.com