It is important to have something in your belly before a hard morning workout, but some people have a hard time with it. Here’s a smoothie recipe you might want to try. It works for me.

Mix the following in a blender:

• 12 oz plain almond milk (I like the diamond brand, you can find it at most grocery stores by the regular milk)

• 3 scoops vanilla protein powder (try Whole Foods brand vanilla whey)

• 1 1/2 cups berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc)

• 2 T ground flax seeds (you can buy these at any health food store, refrigerate after opening)

Ice to desired consistency and blend. Bottoms up!