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By Fiona Haynes, About.com Guide to Low Fat Cooking since 2004

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Whole Wheat Pancakes
Make a healthier breakfast by whipping up some low-fat whole-wheat pancakes that are light, fluffy and delicious. Enjoy with some maple syrup or some fruit compote, but steer well clear of butter and cream.

Banana Berry Smoothies
A simple and delicious low fat banana berry smoothie makes a great start to your day.

Black Bean Soup in a Hurry
Whip up this delicious low fat black bean soup in no time at all. A dollop of low fat or fat-free sour cream and some chopped cilantro finish this off nicely.

Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes
Just about everybody loves pancakes. Add a little fiber to yours by making these yummy low-fat applesauce oatmeal pancakes.

Low Fat Strawberry-Mango Buttermilk Smoothie
This low fat strawberry-mango buttermilk smoothie is a healthy and delicious way to start your day.

Low fat Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Chocolate and cherries go together very well, so here's a terrific low-fat chocolate cherry smoothie to give you an energy boost.

Huevos Rancheros Wraps
A low fat breakfast burrito of Mexican-style eggs, or huevos rancheros.

Pumpkin Pancakes
Pancakes are just about everybody's favorite breakfast, so add some seasonal flavor by adding pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg to make these delicious low fat pumpkin pancakes.

Pumpkin Oatmeal
Pumpkin oatmeal packs a powerful low fat nutritional punch on cold dark mornings. It's like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast.

Low Fat Spinach and Mushroom Frittata
A low-fat spinach and mushroom frittata made with liquid egg substitute, spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes, and topped with reduced-fat cheese

Tropical Fruit Smoothie
A delicious and nutritious blend of pineapple, banana, orange, kiwifruit, mango and low-fat buttermilk.

Quick and Easy Low Fat Breakfast Wrap
Make this quick and easy low fat breakfast wrap in less than five minutes--perfect for a warm and nutritious start to a busy day.

Low Fat Asparagus Frittata
A frittata is essentially an open-faced omelet, which is often finished under the broiler. Enjoy this low fat asparagus frittata on a special occasion such as an Easter or Mother's Day brunch.

Low Fat Crêpes
Basic crêpes are simple to make. These low fat crêpes are made with nonfat milk, only one egg and absolutely no butter. Eat them with a little confectioners sugar and a squeeze of lemon, or fill them with low fat ingredients such as yogurt and fruit, and roll them up.

Low Fat French Toast
Lower the fat and cholesterol in French toast by using egg substitute and nonfat milk. The result is still a deliciously sweet breakfast. Don;t spoil it by adding whipped cream or butter!

Herbed Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata
A frittata is basically an open-faced omelet. Try this low fat herbed Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata, which uses egg substitute as its base.

Low Fat Yogurt-Granola Parfait
Ditch the doughnut and start your day with low fat, energy-boosting yogurt-granola parfait.

Buttermilk Pancakes
Low fat, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, plain and simple.

Banana Mango Smoothie
Wake up with this healthy, low fat sweet treat. Chunks of frozen banana blended with fresh mango, yogurt and orange juice make this smoothie worth getting out of bed for.

Berry Smoothie
Using fresh or frozen berries, this delicious low fat fruit smoothie will give you great start to your day.

Peach and Blueberry Smoothie
Get your day off to a fruit-filled start with a low fat peach and blueberry smoothie.

Eggs Florentine
Not quite Eggs Benedict, this Eggs Florentine recipe features poached eggs and spinach on an English muffin. A low fat creamy sauce is drizzled on top, making a delicious breakfast or brunch dish. Perfect for spring time or Easter.

Low Fat Berry Pancakes
Rise and shine with these wholesome low fat berry pancakes. Serve with extra fruit and some low fat vanilla yogurt on the side.

Apple Oatmeal
Try this tasty and filling low fat breakfast to get you going in the morning. This heart-healthy apple oatmeal will fill you up until lunchtime.

Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon makes a wonderful breakfast treat. You can lower the calories, fat and cholesterol by using just one whole egg and two egg whites per person. If you prefer, use an equivalent amount of egg substitute (1/2 cup per person), which will make this a truly low fat egg breakfast.

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