Oven-Roasted Maple Gorp

Pack this energy boosting snack with Grilled Mushroom Salad Subs.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup peeled hazelnuts
• 2 cups whole natural almonds
• 1/2 cup golden raisins (a couple of handfuls)
• 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries, such as Craisins brand (a couple of handfuls)
• 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
• 1 cup chocolate and candy coated peanuts, such as Peanut M&M's

Preparation

Pre-heat oven to 375°F.

Place maple syrup on the stove with cinnamon and vanilla bean over medium-low heat to infuse the flavor. Warm syrup a couple of minutes, then remove.

Combine oats, hazelnuts, almonds, raisins, cranberries and seeds in a bowl. Toss with maple syrup and remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. Spread the maple coated mixture out on a cookie sheet and roast for 15 minutes.

Remove the mixture from the oven and transfer to another cold pan, tossing the mix to quick-cool it. Once cool, toss with peanut candy and eat or pack up for a hike!