8 c. reg. oats (not quick)
1 1/2 c. wheat germ
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
8 oz. coconut
8 oz. almonds
3 oz. sunflower seeds
8 oz. cashews (salted)
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. honey
1/2 c. peanut butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins (opt.)

Mix first 7 dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix well and bring to a boil the next 5 wet ingredients. Add wet to dry. Blend well. Spread on 2 large cookie sheets. Bake at 200 degrees for 2 hours, stir carefully after 1 hour. Add raisins (if desired) after baking. Makes about 5 pounds. Can easily be cut in half.