Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats, not quick cooking
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds or chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup coconut
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots

Instruction

  • Make sure one of your oven racks is placed in the center of your oven and heat oven to 275F degrees. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl mix the oats, wheat germ, brown sugar, salt, almonds and coconut with a wooden spoon until well combined and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan bring the maple syrup, oil, water, and cinnamon to a simmer over low heat.
  • Drizzle the syrup mixture over the oat mixture and stir until combined.
  • Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking pan. Squeeze the mixture a handful at a time to from small clumps.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the dried cranberries and apricots and continue to bake until golden, about 20 minutes more, or until a nice rich golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and cool.
  • Once completely cool, store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.