Granola 'N Oats

• 3 c. rolled oats
• 1/3 c. wheat germ
• 1/3 c. shredded coconut
• 1/3 c. sunflower seeds
• 1/3 c. oat bran
• 1/3 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/3 c. margarine or butter
• 1/4 c. honey
• 1 (6 oz.) pkg. fruit bits, diced (dried; optional)
• 1 tsp. vanilla

1. Measure rolled oats into an 8 x 12-inch microwavable dish. Microwave on High for 2 1/2 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
2. Stir next 6 ingredients into rolled oats.
3. Place margarine in 1-cup glass measure.
4. Microwave on High until melted (40 to 60 seconds).
5. Combine margarine, honey and vanilla; pour over oatmeal mixture, stirring until completely combined. Microwave on Medium on 50% power until well heated, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice during cooking time.
6. Stir in fruit bits, if desired.
7. Press mixture firmly again bottom of dish with back of spoon.
8. Allow to cool; break apart with fork.
9. Store, tightly covered, for up to 1 week.
10. (Recipe tested on 500 to 700 watt microwave oven).
11. Makes 5 cups.

rolled oats, germ, coconut, sunflower seeds, bran, brown sugar, cinnamon, margarine, honey, fruit bits, vanilla

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=538604 (may not work)