NUTTER’S “ALL DAY ENERGY”

2˝ cups rolled oats
˝ cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup cheddar
˝ cup soya flour
˝ cup wheat germ
˝ cup chopped nuts
˝ cup coconut
˝ cup sesame seeds
˝ cup fine powdered milk (Tofu milk powder can also be used)

Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large baking pan.

˝ cup oil
˝ cup honey (rice syrup or fruit sweetener can be used)
˝ cup dried apples
˝ cup dried apricots (prunes, peaches, pears or dates can also be used)
1 cup sultana raisins

Place the oil, honey and vanilla in a saucepan and stir over medium heat until well combined and the mixture is hot. Add the honey mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing well. Bake in a slow oven at 250°F or lower for approximately 1 hour until the mixture is golden, stirring every 15 minutes. Add the dried fruits, then cool. Store in an airtight container. Great as a cereal or as an all day snack!