Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup maple syrup, reduced to 2/3 cup
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped
1 cup mixed dried fruit
Preparation
Preheat oven to 225 degrees.
Heat oil, syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Add vanilla.
Toss wheat germ, sesame seeds, coconut, oats, pumpkin seeds and almonds in a large bowl. Stir in syrup mixture. Spread mixture onto 2 baking sheets. Bake until golden brown; about 1 - 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Transfer to a large bowl, add dried fruits, let cool. Enjoy.
