1 c. rolled oats
1 c. quick oats
1 c. almond slices
1 c. shredded coconut
2/3 c. Dark Maple Syrup
3 Tbs. Butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. golden raisins
1/2 c. dried cranberries
combine oats, and almond slices and coconut on cookie sheet, bake for 350 for 10-12mins stirring once at 6mins. Meanwhile, in a small saucepot, bring maple syrup, butter, salt and cinnamon to a boil and boil 2 mins. Add vanilla and let cool slightly for easier handing. add dried fruit to the oats mixture and mix. Transfer the oats/fruit mixture to a large bowl for easier mixing with syrup. Once Syrup mixture is cool enough to handle, poor over the oats and mix well, coating everything evenly. press firmly greased or parchment lined 13x9 pan . Bake for 20-25 mins. The longer they bake them the crunchier they will be. Cut into bars before they are completely set. At this point they can also be broken into chunks for trail mix.Cool completely and store in airtight container.
