Morning Mocha Smoothie South Beach Diet Phase 1
Kickstart your day with the indulgent yet guilt-free Morning Mocha Smoothie, a South Beach Diet Phase 1 staple that satisfies your coffee and chocolate cravings while keeping you on track. This creamy, protein-packed smoothie combines unsweetened almond milk, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, and a hint of vanilla for a luscious base, elevated by rich cocoa powder and sugar-free chocolate syrup for that signature mocha flavor. A touch of instant coffee granules adds a bold caffeine kick, while a sprinkle of your favorite sugar substitute keeps it perfectly sweet without added sugar. Ready in just 5 minutes, this low-carb, dairy-friendly smoothie is blended to frothy perfection with ice cubes for a refreshing finish. Perfect for mornings on the go or as a satisfying mid-day pick-me-up!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Instant coffee granules
- 1 teaspoon Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Sugar-free chocolate syrup
- 1 cup Plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 6 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 packet Sugar substitute (e.g., stevia or erythritol)
Instructions
Add the unsweetened almond milk to a blender.
Sprinkle in the instant coffee granules, ensuring even distribution.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar-free chocolate syrup for a rich mocha flavor.
Spoon the plain, nonfat Greek yogurt into the blender to create a creamy texture.
Pour in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
Add the ice cubes and the sugar substitute to the blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and frothy.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. Enjoy your Morning Mocha Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 265 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.3 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
