Ingredients

8 cups rolled oats (or combination of other flakes like barley or kamut)

2 1/2 cup mixed nuts

1 cup mixed seeds, especially pumpkin

1 1/3 cup raw unsweetened coconut flakes

1 cup honey or Grade B maple syrup

1/2 cup vegetable, coconut or olive oil

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 2/3 cups dried fruit (especially chopped apricots)

2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon cardamon

1 tablespoon yogurt or ricotta and fresh fruit, per bowl when serving

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Combine sweetener, oil and flavorings in a pan and heat to boiling. In large bowl, combine oats (and other flakes, nuts, seeds, coconut chips and seasonings.

After cooling, add dried fruit, tossing to combine, and store in a dry place. Add yogurt or ricotta, milk and fresh fruit when serving, if desired.