Healthy Breakfast Drinks

Smoothies are a healthy, on-the-go breakfast item.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but is sometimes skipped. Many people think they just don't have time for the morning meal, but eating breakfast staves off hunger and provides energy throughout the day. Luckily, busy people can get all the benefits of a healthy breakfast without spending much time in the kitchen by making nutritious and delicious breakfast drinks.

Banana Smoothies

Loaded with vitamins and nutrients, bananas are a superfood that can help lower blood pressure and keep you full all morning long. Start your day off right with these banana-infused breakfast drink ideas. For a nutty and filling smoothie, combine one medium banana with 10 ounces of skim milk and 1 tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter in a blender. Mix well, then enjoy on the go. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a banana split smoothie made with a couple large bananas, vanilla yogurt, a few cherries, a little low-fat chocolate syrup and some crushed nuts. Combine in a blender with ice and have dessert for breakfast.

Strawberry Breakfast Drinks

Strawberries are full of antioxidants that fight free radicals and are a good source of fiber. Eating strawberries at breakfast keeps you full and energized throughout the morning. For a basic strawberry smoothie with an extra sweet kick, combine frozen strawberries in a blender with maple syrup, skim milk and vanilla yogurt. Blend well and then serve with a fresh strawberry garnish. To add more protein to your breakfast, blend frozen strawberries with a hint of sugar, vanilla extract, milk, ice and cottage cheese.

Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Drinks

The nutrients and vitamins in blueberries provide many health benefits, including improved vision, disease protection, weight control, enhanced memory, strengthened blood vessels and protection against free radicals. Make a simple but satisfying blueberry smoothie for breakfast by blending frozen berries with non-fat plain yogurt, low-fat milk and honey. Blend well and serve chilled. For a brain-power boosting breakfast, combine blueberries with raspberries, raw walnuts, apple juice and banana. Blend and enjoy this antioxidant-filled treat.

Veggie Breakfast Drinks

Vegetable smoothies are loaded with vitamins and nutrients and contain plenty of fiber to keep you full until lunch. Try combining red cabbage and cherries with juice of your choice for a fiery-colored breakfast smoothie. Add cinnamon and honey for sweetness. Get all the benefits of broccoli for breakfast by blending the vegetable with fresh salsa, orange juice, lemon, spinach, sunflower seeds and tomatoes. Start the day with a spicy yet sweet smoothie by combining carrots with cinnamon, apple sauce, apple juice, coconut milk, cayenne pepper and ice.