Ingredients

5 cups old-fashioned oats1 cup sliced almonds1/2 cup sunflower kernels1/2 cup ground flaxseed1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 cup honey2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 cup dried banana chips1/2 cup dried apricots, halved

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, sunflower kernels and flax. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, oil, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.

Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.