INGREDIENTS
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1/3cup maple syrup
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1/3cuppacked (2 1/3 ounces) light brown sugar
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4teaspoonsvanilla extract
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1/2teaspoon salt
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1/2cup vegetable oil
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5cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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2cups(10 ounces) raw almonds, chopped coarse
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2cups raisins or other dried fruit, chopped
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Makes about 9 cups
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Chop almonds by hand for superior texture and crunch. If you prefer not to hand chop, substitute slivered or sliced almonds. (A processor is lousy at chopping nuts evenly.) Use a single type of dried fruit or a combination. Do not use quick oats