3    Egg whites

    2/3 c  Sugar

      4 c  Total cereal

    1/2 c  Semisweet chocolate chips

           - if desired
  Heat oven to 325 degrees.  Lightly grease cookie sheet.  Beat egg whites in
  large bowl until foamy.  Gradually beat in sugar; continue beating until
  very stiff and glossy.  Fold in cereal and chocolate chips. Drop mixture by
  teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.  Bake 14 to 16 minutes or
  until golden brown.  Store in airtight container. Makes 3-1/2 dozen
  meringues. Printed in the November 26, 1992, issue of the Simi Valley, CA,
  Enterprise