3 tablespoons soft tub margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 1/4 cups non fat dried milk
1 1/2 cups chopped dates

1. In a large pot over low heat, stir together  the margarine, sugar, apple juice, cinnamon and salt.
2. Bring to a boil. Stir to make      sure the sugar dissolves.
3. Remove pot from heat.  Stir in cereal, dried milk and dates.
4. Press mixture into a baking pan.  Let cool.
5. Cut into 12 squares.
6. Store in a covered container

Total Fat 3g

For best buy, choose sweet smelling dates with a soft texture.

To prepare dates, eat them right out of the package. They should be moist and sweet.

To keep fresh, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Eat dates for healthy muscles and to keep you regular.

For a quick and easy snack take dates to school or work.

Add chopped dates to baked items and breakfast cereal.

1/2 cup pancake syrup
1/4 cup soft tub margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
3 1/2 cups oats
2 cups chopped dates

1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
2. In a large bowl, mix together  syrup, margarine and vanilla.
3. Stir in oats.Spread mixture on a large, greased baking sheet.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes , stirring mixture every 10 minutes until oats are light brown and toasted.
5. Remove from oven.  Stir in dates.
6. Cool completely.
7. Store in covered container for up to 2 weeks.

Total Fat 6g