Ingredients
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10 cups rolled oats
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1 cup wheat germ
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1/2 lb flaked coconut
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2 cups sunflower seeds
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1 cup sesame seeds
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3 cups nuts, chopped
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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1/2 cup honey
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1/2 cup molasses
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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raisins or other dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300* F (150* C).
- In a large bowl combine oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and nuts.
- Blend well.
- In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, salt, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Heat until sugar is dissolved, but do not boil.
- Pour syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well-coated.
- In several batches, spread onto baking sheets (with rim) in a thin layer.
- Bake 60 minutes, stirring every 15 until dry.
- Cool.
- Add raisins or other dried fruit, if desired.
- Store in airtight containers in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.