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.