Skip that morning java and try fuelling yourself with icy mocha smoothie

Kick start your day with an icy mocha smoothie for breakfast. The cool coffee and chocolate milk provide a delicious and refreshing substitute for your usual cup of java. It will also keep you alert and energetic all morning long.

Icy Mocha Smoothie

500 ml (2 cups) chocolate milk

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375 ml (1 1/2 cups) ice cubes

15 ml (1 tbsp) instant coffee or 125 ml (1/2 cup) cold strong coffee

15 ml (1 tbsp) chocolate syrup or sugar (or to taste)

250 ml (1 cup) vanilla yogurt

In a blender, combine chocolate milk, ice cubes, instant coffee and chocolate syrup; puree until smooth. Add yogurt and blend.

Makes 1 l (4 cups.)

Nutritional information per 250-ml (1-cup) serving: 162 calories; 7 g protein; 26 g carbohydrate; 4 g fat; 0.8 g fibre; 115 mg sodium; 226 mg calcium.

Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada, http://www.asourceofpride.ca