5 c. oats
2 c. chopped pecans
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 c. raisins
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt (may use less)
3/4 c. water
3/4 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan; place over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until sugar dissolves. Pour hot mixture over cereal mixture, stir until thoroughly blended. (Mixture will appear wet.) Spread evenly in a lightly greased, large, shallow pan.

Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool; store in an airtight container. Yield: 9 1/2 cups.