Power Pancakes
1 cup liquid egg whites (located in the dairy section) or whites of 8 eggs
1 cup oatmeal (or quick oats)
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Fat-free cooking spray
Fresh berries for garnish

Combine all the ingredients (except cooking spray and berries) in a blender and blend on high until a thick batter forms (about 20 seconds). Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about a minute. Evenly coat the pan with cooking spray, then lower to medium heat. Make the pancakes by ladling 1/2 cup of batter on the skillet. Cook until lightly browned (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook until the center is cooked through (about 1 more minute). Top with berries, and enjoy! Makes six 4-inch pancakes.



Breakfast Pizza
2 pieces whole-grain bread
2 thick slices of tomato
2 slices low-fat mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella

Toast the bread, then top each slice with tomato and a slice of cheese (or 1/4 cup shredded cheese). Place under your oven's broiler or in a toaster oven until cheese melts. Serves 1.



Morning Sundae
1 banana (or other fruit)
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt (any flavor)
1/4 cup almonds (or other nuts)
1/2 cup blueberries (or other berries)

Slice the banana, then place at the bottom of a bowl. Top with yogurt (try strawberry), almonds, and berries to make a breakfast sundae! Serves 1.



Peanut Butter Roll-Up
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 whole-wheat tortilla
1 frozen banana

Spread a thin layer of peanut butter over the tortilla, then roll the tortilla around a frozen banana. Serves 1.



Waffle Sandwich
2 whole-wheat toaster waffles (try Kellogg's Eggo Nutri-Grain Whole Wheat Waffles)
1 apple
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Toast the waffles as directed on the box. While they're toasting, core the apple and cut it into thin slices. Next, remove waffles from toaster, spread one with peanut butter, and top it with the apple slices. Place the other waffle on top and you've got a breakfast sandwich to go! Serves 1.



Tropical Smoothie
1 kiwi, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
1/2 mango, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
1 cup orange juice
2 cups apple juice
1 cup extra-firm light tofu (in the produce section)

Combine the ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth (about 30 seconds). Pour into a glass and drink up! Serves 1.