Add crunch and fiber to your child's lunch by including a small bag of this nutty snack mix. This granola also makes a great after-school treat, especially when blended in with vanilla yogurt. Makes about 5 1/2 cups.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 1/2 cups uncooked, rolled oats
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup chopped dates
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in a 15-by-10-inch jelly roll pan. Stir in the brown sugar until combined. Stir in the oats, almonds and walnuts. Spread the mixture in an even layer in the pan.

2. Bake the granola for 12 to 15 minutes or until it is golden brown, stirring twice during the baking process. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and cool. When the mixture is completely cool, stir in the raisins, dates, apricots and chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container.

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