These low-fat candies are perfect for children. Kids can snack on them and get a little nutrition at the same time.
1/2 cup fat-free granola cereal or low-fat fruit granola
1/2 cup crispy puff corn cereal
2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries, if desired
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Mix granola, corn puff cereal and raisins in medium bowl. Heat remaining ingredients in 1-quart nonstick saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until marshmallows are melted. Immediately pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, using wet hands. Place on waxed paper. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes.
1 candy: Calories 40 (Calories from Fat 10); Fat 1g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 2mg; Carbohydrate 7g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g.
From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.