DIRECTIONS

Spread rolled oats on a 15-in. x 10-in. baking pan. Toast at 350° for 5 minutes. Stir; toast 5 more minutes. Meanwhile, combine honey or molasses and oil in a saucepan. Heat but do not boil. Stir in vanilla. Remove oats from oven; toss with nuts, bran and coconut. Pour hot honey mixture over oat mixture. Toss well. Return to oven and bake 20-25 minutes, stirring 3 times while baking. Remove from oven. Add raisins and dates; stir well. Cool. Store in airtight container. Yield: 8 cups.