Honey, maple syrup and vanilla coat this wonderfully crunchy treat that’s fantastic no matter how you serve it: on its own, with cold milk or in a yogurt parfait.
—SARAH VASQUES MILFORD, NH
PREP: 15 MIN. • BAKE: 20 MIN. + COOLING • MAKES: 9 CUPS
5 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried banana chips
1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
1. In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower kernels and flax. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
2. Transfer mixture to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.