It’s long been taught that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what happens when you wake up without an appetite for solid foods? This happens to the best of us, whether it’s a result of heat exhaustion in the summer or simply growing bored of your usual roster of easy-to-make options. Even if you can’t handle bacon and eggs first thing in the morning, there are meal supplement drinks that give your body the fuel it needs to thrive without overwhelming your digestive system.

Coffee Lover’s Smoothie

This caffeinated and tasty drink from Ambitious Kitchen will put some pep in your step at any time of day! The recipe below is under 300 calories with 17.7 grams of protein and almost 10 grams of fiber.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup brewed coffee (cooled in the fridge)
• 1 frozen medium ripe banana
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp natural nut butter of choice
• ¾ cup frozen cauliflower (or ½ cup ice)
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk
• ½ tbsp cacao powder (can be unsweetened)
• 1 serving collagen peptides or protein powder

Instructions:

1. Brew coffee and allow to cool in the fridge.
2. Mix all ingredients in a blender on high for 1-2 minutes.
3. For a thinner consistency, add more milk to your meal supplement drinks then blend again.

Vegan, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Gingerbread Smoothie

Eating Bird Food recommends this flavorful seasonal treat when you’re in the mood for a guilt-free pumpkin spice treat.

Ingredients:

• ½ frozen banana
• ½ cup canned pumpkin
• 1 ¼ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp fresh or ground ginger
• ½ tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 3-4 cubes of ice
• Roasted and unsalted pecan chunks (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender.
2. Mix until smooth.
3. Serve in a glass with optional sprinkled pecan pieces on top.

Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal Smoothie

With Slender Kitchen’s recipe, you can enjoy overnight oats or a refreshing smoothie. If strawberry cheesecake isn’t what you’re after, they have options for carrot cake, apple pie and chocolate peanut butter banana meal supplement drinks.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup oats
• ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
• ¾ cup almond milk
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp flax seeds
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 packet Stevia (sweet tooths might want more)
• ¾ cup strawberries
• 1 tbsp cream cheese

Instructions:

1. Mix oats, yogurt, almond milk and Stevia.
2. Stir in oats, chia and flax seeds.
3. Add strawberries and cream cheese.
4. Cover and store in the fridge for up to five days.
5. When ready to drink, pour contents into a blender until smooth.