Chocolate Banana Smoothie

This year, like many others out there I have resolved to loose weight. I have signed up at my local gym for some good old fashioned exercise and since I don't want an ounce of my blood, sweat and tears to go to waste I have also tried to eat a little healthier. This recipe I found in a Weight Watchers online recipe board and found it to be a delicious and filling breakfast. When I have this in the morning, I hardly miss my regular breakfast.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie
(164 Calories)

• 1 packet Swiss Miss Sensible Sweets diet hot cocoa mix
• 1 small ripe banana, sliced and frozen
• 2 tsp. fat-free non-dairy powdered creamer (like Coffee-mate Fat Free Original)
• 1 tsp. mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda or Truvia)
• 1 cup crushed ice or 5 to 8 ice cubes

1. In a tall glass, combine cocoa mix, powdered creamer, chocolate chips, and sweetener. Add 1/4 cup very hot water and stir until ingredients have dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cold water and stir.
2. Transfer contents of the glass to a blender. Add frozen banana slices and ice. Blend at medium speed until completely mixed. Pour into your glass and enjoy!