Lip smackin' Trail Mix

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Lip Smackin' Trail Mix

Recipe from Paula Deen.

 

2 cups granola (recommended: Hudson Valley Dessert Company)

3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans

1 can (3-1/2 oz.) flaked coconut (1-1/2 cups)

1/2 cup sunflower seeds (meat only)

1/2 cup wheat germ

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. salt

1 can (14 oz.) Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

 

Add after baking above ingredients:

1 cup banana chips, optional

1/2 cup dark raisins

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/2 cup dried apricots, diced

 

Preheat oven to 300º F.

 

In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except banana chips and

raisins,

cherries and apricots. Mix well. Spread evenly in an aluminum foil lined

baking sheet.

 

Bake 55 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

 

Remove from oven; stir in banana chips, raisins, cherries and apricots. Cool

thoroughly.

 

Store tightly covered at room temperature.

 

Yield: 2-1/2 quarts.