As this recipe shows, a healthy breakfast can be quick, easy, low-fat and ideal for anyone on the go.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup vanilla soy milk
1⁄2 cup apple juice
1 cup blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or sliced strawberries
1 ripe banana
1 cup crushed ice

Combine all ingredients in blender and puree till smooth. Serve garnished with berries or slices of banana.

Adapted from Meals that Heal, A Nutraceutical Approach to Diet and Health, by Lisa Turner. From Care2, an online network for people who care2 make a difference, www.care2.com.

• 1 banana
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups crushed ice

In a blender combine banana, nutmeg, vanilla, milk and crushed ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

• 1 cup strawberries, hulled
• 1/3 cup frozen blueberries
• 2 bananas
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon soy milk powder

In a blender combine strawberries, blueberries, bananas, orange juice, yogurt and soy milk powder. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.

In large microwave-safe mug, place peppermint pattie pieces and milk.
Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds or until candy is melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in hot coffee until mug is almost full.
Top with whipped cream, if desired. Serve immediately.