SWISS RAISIN SNACK

An energy-boosting snack or breakfast similar to muesli, a popular cereal developed as a health food by a Swiss nutritionist. Scoop this low-sodium, high-fiber, crunchy mix into plastic sandwich bags and take it with you on a hike.

2 cups uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup salted sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups Sun-Maid Natural Raisins

Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Grease a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan.

Combine oats, coconut, wheat germ, sunflower seeds and cinnamon in large bowl.

Heat honey and oil in microwave on high for 30 seconds or just until syrupy.

Drizzle over oats mixture and stir until mixture is evenly coated. Spread onto prepared pan.

Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown, stirring several times.

Remove from oven and add raisins while still hot.

Cool completely and store in a tightly covered container up to 2 weeks.

Makes 6 cups

Nutrients per serving (1 cup): Calories 529, Protein 9.8g, Fat 18.8g (Sat. Fat 4.9g), Carbohydrates 83g, Dietary Fiber 9.3g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 60mg

Source: Sun-Maid Growers of California