2 c old fashion oats
1 c shredded coconut
1/2 c wheat germ
4 T butter
2/3 c honey
1/3 c brown sugar
1 1/2 t vanilla
1/4 t kosher salt
1/2 chopped dates
3/4 c dried cranberries
1/2 C pecan pieces
1/3 C sunflower seeds
1/3 c pepitas
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1/3 c. chopped figs
3/4 c. dried cherries
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9X13 cake pan with parchment paper.
Toss the oatmeal, pepitas, pecans, sunflower seeds, and coconut together on a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl ad stir in the wheat germ.
Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees.
Place the butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla, peanut butter, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for a minute, then pour over the oatmeal mixture. Add the dried fruits and stir well.
Pour the mixture into the pan. Wet your fingers and lightly press the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until light golden brown. Cool for at least 2-3 hours before cutting into squares.
Enjoy!!
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