Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 12 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 12 cups dried apricots, finely chopped
  • 1 12 cups raisins
  • 1 cup shredded dried unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup blanched almond, chopped
  • 12 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 12 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 34 cup sugar
  • 1 14 cups chunky peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • semisweet chocolate morsel

Method

  • Spread oats in a 10- by 15-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in a 300 degree oven until oats are toasted, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
  • Pour into a large bowl.
  • Add apricots, raisins, coconut, almonds, dry milk, and wheat germ; mix well.
  • Mix hot oats into dried fruit mixture.
  • Spray the baking pan; set aside.
  • In a small sauce pan, combine corn syrup and sugar; bring to a rolling boil over medium high heat and quickly stir in the peanut butter, orange extract, and orange peel.
  • At once, pour over the oatmeal mixture and mix well.
  • Quickly spread in greased pan an press into an even layer.
  • Pour the chocolate chips over the top of the bars, and heat under a broiler for a couple of minutes to melt the chocolate, and spread with a butter knife evenly.
  • Then cover and chill until firm, at least 4 hours or until next day.
  • Cut into 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 inch bars, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a month, or freeze.