1/2 c. oil
1 stick butter
1 tbsp. molasses, sorghum, or dark Karo syrup
1 c. honey
3/4 c. brown sugar

Melt the above ingredients in a roast pan in a 350 degree oven.

2 lbs. oats (use mostly old fashioned and some quick oatmeal-NOT INSTANT)
2 c. Grape Nuts
1 c. wheat germ
1 lb. coconut
1/2 c. slivered almonds
1 c. sesame seeds and 1 c. sunflower seed are optional

Add dry ingredients to melted mixture and bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees, stirring every 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted. (Stirring is very important).

1 c. chopped dried apricots, chopped in food processor
1 pkg. chopped dates
1 c. raisins
Any other dried fruit you like - cherries, blueberries, etc.