Title: Crunchy Cereal Bar
Categories: Diabetic Snack Cookie
Yield: 18 Servings

1/4	c	Margarine
1/3	c	Brown sugar, packed
1	lg	Egg
2	c	Crumbled shredded wheat bis.
1/2	c	Chopped walnuts
1	c	Raisins

In a microwave-safe dish, combine the margarine and brown sugar. Microwave on high about 1 minute to melt the margarine. Beat in the egg when the sugar mixture has cooled, about 5 minutes.

Add the shredded wheat, walnuts, and raisins. Stir until well mixed. Pat into the bottom of a 5 inch square microwave safe dish. Microwave on High about 4-6 minutes. Let stand for at least 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

To prepare in a conventional oven, preheat oven to 375 F. Cream together margarine and brown sugar. Beat in egg and add the rest of ingredients. Pat mixture into bottom of an 8 inch square pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the top is browned. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting into 18 bars.

1 bar = 198 calories, 1 starch/bread, 1 fruit, 2 fat exchanges 2 grams protein, 29 grams carbohydrate, 12 grams fat, 87 mg sodium

Quick & Easy Diabetic Menus by Betty Wedman, 1993 Shared by Elizabeth Rodier April 1994.

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