Trail Mix with Honey-Oatmeal Clusters
Makes about 8 1/2 cups
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon honey
3 cups mixed dried fruit
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups mixed nuts
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup peanut butter M&M's
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Mist a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the oats with 2 tablespoons water, the vegetable oil, wheat germ and honey. Form small clusters of the mixture on the baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes.
2. Add the mixed dried fruit to the baking sheet, sprinkle with the cinnamon and bake 3-5 more minutes. Let it cool, then toss with the nuts, sunflower seeds, raisins, coconut and M&M's. Store in an airtight container.
Crunchy Cereal Trail Mix
Makes about 7 cups
1 1/2 cups puffed rice
1 1/2 cups puffed wheat
1 1/2 cups wheat chex cereal
1 cup puffed millet
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Toss the puffed rice, puffed wheat, Chex, puffed millet, oats and coconut on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes.
2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the honey, cinnamon and salt.
3. Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and gently stir with a rubber spatula. Return to the oven; bake until golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Let cool completely; store in an airtight container.
