Chewy Granola Bars

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2 c rice krispies

2 c quick oats

1/2 c chocolate chips (or butterscotch is yummy!)

1/2 c brown sugar

1/2 c light corn syrup

1/2 c peanut butter

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix rice krispies, oats, and chocolate chips in large bowl.  In small pan, heat brown sugar & corn syrup until boiling.  Remove from heat and add peanut butter and vanilla.  Pour over cereal mixture and mix well.  Press into a greased 9X13 pan.  Cool & cut into bars.  Yummy!!!

Low-Fat Oatmeal Cookies

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1 1/4  cup brown sugar

1 cup vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt

2  egg whites, lightly beaten

2  Tbsp. vegetable oil

2  Tbsp. skim milk

2  tsp. vanilla

1-1/2  c. all-purpose flour (Can substitute 1 c. of whole-wheat flour & 1/2 c white flour)

1  tsp. baking soda

1  tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2  tsp. salt (optional)

3  cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)

1  cup raisins or dried cranberries

Bake @ 350 for 8-15 min.