4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried cranberries

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside.
In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, honey and oil.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat;
stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and mix well.

Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with
cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden
brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire
rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.
Serve with yogurt if desired. 

Yield: 7-1/2 cups.

PREP	15 min.
COOK	20 min.
TOTAL	35 min.