Ingredients

  • 5 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant)
  • 34 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 (300 ml) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 23 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 14 cup margarine, melted
  • 14 cup canola oil
  • 14 cup liquid honey
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup finely chopped dried apricot

Method

  • Combine oats and coconut in a medium bowl.
  • Spread on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring every five minutes, until fragrant and coconut is golden.
  • Mix condensed milk, applesauce, margarine, oil and honey in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Add oats mixture and stir until moistened.
  • Add cranberries and apricots and stir until well distributed.
  • Line a 13x9 inch pan with foil, leaving one inch overhang on long sides.
  • Spray well with cooking spray.
  • Transfer mixture to pan and pack down firmly.
  • Bake in a preheated 325F oven until set and golden, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • Using foil over hang, lift mixture from pan.
  • Carefully peel off and discard foil.
  • Cut mixture into squares.
  • Wipe blade of sharp knife or run under hot water in between cutting.
  • Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap.
  • Store at room temperature or place bars in resealable freezer bag to freeze for longer storage.