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bkeck01
07-23-2010, 05:27 PM
Great snack to have on hand when you and your family are on the go!

Makes 5 servings. 3/4 cup per serving.
Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup honey*
1 teaspoon almond or coconut extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups old fashioned oats nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup dried tropical fruit bits
1/2 cup banana chips
1/4 cup raisins

Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add honey, almond or coconut extract, and cinnamon; mix well.
3. Stir in oats and transfer to a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Spread into a 1-inch thick layer.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in almonds and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.
5. Remove from oven and toss with dried fruit. Let cool completely and serve.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories 384, Carbohydrate 62 g,
Dietary Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g,
Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 0 g,
Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 67 mg

* do not give honey to children under the age of one.