• 1 ¼ cups hot water
• 2 cups chopped dates
• ½ cup nuts: walnuts, pecans or almonds
• 2 Tbs. sesame tahini [opt]
• 1 Tbs. molasses [opt]
• 1 Tbs. vanilla
• 1 Tbs. molasses [opt]
• 1 tsp. maple flavoring
• ¾ tsp. salt

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup nuts: almonds, chopped walnuts or pecans
• ½ cup coconut, shredded and unsweetened
• 1 cup raisins [opt]
• 12 cups quick rolled oats [preferably Quaker® or 3 Minute brand]

• In blender, place hot water, dates, ½ cup nuts, tahini, honey, vanilla,
• molasses, maple flavoring and salt. Whiz until very smooth.
• While blending, place the oats, nuts, and coconut in a large mixing bowl.
• Pour blended ingredients over dry ingredients and mix well with your hands until all the oats are evenly coated.
• Place in 2 large cookie sheets, trying not to pack it too tightly.
• Bake at 150 degrees for approximately 8-10 hours or until golden brown and crisp.

Yields 15 cups.

HINT: You can place this is your oven at night before bedtime and let it cook through the night. You will awaken to a beautiful aroma!