5 c. old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. sesame seeds
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
3/4 c. oil
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 lb. (1 c.) shredded coconut
1 c. raw sunflower seeds
1 1/2 c. chopped nuts
3/4 c. water
1/4 c. honey
3/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Add 1 c. raisins, apricots or other dried fruit.

Oven 300 degrees. Mix oats, wheat germ, coconut, seeds, nuts and raisins.

In saucepan combine brown sugar, water, oil, honey, molasses and seasonings. Heat until sugar dissolves; don't boil. Pour syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well coated.

Spread in shallow pan (or 2 cookie tins). Bake 45 minutes or less, stirring occasionally. Cool. Makes 10 cups.