On cookie sheet w/sides spread out 4 c. oats. (I use old-fashioned, not quick) Add a handful of coconut (unsweetened if you can) and a handful of some sort of nut, I used sliced almonds here. I added a couple Tbsp. of ground flax seed. I keep toasted wheat germ on hand and add that after toasting the oats. Toast at 350 for 20 min. stir /every 5 min. This step can be done day(s) ahead.
In a pan on stove, bring to a boil - 1/2 cup each: butter, brown sugar, and honey. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon each vanilla and baking soda.
Walgreen's often runs honey and the large bag of blue diamond almonds on special for $5. These are good to keep on hand.
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon each vanilla and baking soda. Caution - the mixture will quickly expand.
Pour over toasted oat mixture. Stir well. When it starts to cool, throw in a handful of butterscotch chips (they'll start to melt a little). Press into a foil-lined 9x13 pan. Top with a handful of mini chocolate chips. Place in frig. to harden. When hard, cut into 18-24 pieces. Wrap in saran wrap or place in baggies. Store in refrigerator. Be careful eating them cold, they will be hard.
Other ingredients can easily be substituted. Just start with 4 cups oats and 2 cups of mix-ins.
Experiment with different combinations.
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