Breakfast: energy boost for moms and all

(NC)-For the most part, summer is a time for vacation and relaxation. But are you finding that you may have unwound a bit too much? Now that you're back to the grind, you may find it hard to keep the energy level up and the waistline down. Sample this decadent yet low calorie menu for a high energy day:

Breakfast: The most important meal of the day should be a special one with lots of variety. Squeeze some oranges for fresh, nutritious juice, top low fat yoghurt with your favourite berries, and follow the recipe below for healthy bran muffins. They're made with Splenda no calorie sweetener which is made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar yet does not contain high calories or carbohydrates.

. Combine 1 1/4 cups whole bran cereal and 1 1/4 cups skim milk; let stand 5 minutes

. Stir in 1 egg and 1/3 cup melted margarine; 1 cup shredded carrots, 1 cup shredded unpeeled apple, and 1/2 cup raisins

. Combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup Splenda Granular, 1 tbsp baking powder, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt in large bowl

. Stir cereal mixture into dry ingredients

. Spoon into lined muffin tins

. Bake at 400