Trail Treats

Quick Energy Snacks

4 cups rolled oats

1 cup chopped dates

 

or apricots

1 cup brown sugar

1⁄2 cup raisins

1 cup dry roasted nuts

1 1⁄2 cups coconut flakes

Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Spread onto tray. Dry until crisp. Seal in individual ziploc sandwich bags for munching on hikes and camping trips.

Home Made Granola

Less expensive, tastier and fresher than the store-bought variety - and this granola is fun to make!

5 cups rolled oats

1⁄2 cup brown sugar,

 

firmly packed

1⁄2 cup wheat germ

1⁄2 cup honey

1⁄2 cup dried apple, chopped

1⁄2 cup sesame seeds

1 cup raisins

1 teaspoon vanilla

1⁄2 cup chopped dates

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 cup pecans or almonds, chopped

Mix all ingredients together until evenly distributed. Dry with paper towel. Spread out on herb screen tray of dehydrator or on cheese cloth. Dry until crispy, then store in an air-tight container or in ziploc bags. Great for breakfast, lunches, snack or a topper over ice cream and yogurt.

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