Preheat oven to 300° F.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups oatmeal
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup instant dry milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup canola oil
• 8 oz. chopped walnuts
• 8 oz. chopped dates
• 1 cup honey
• 12 oz. molasses
• 1/2 cup water

In a large bowl, add and mix the ingredients in the order listed. Press the thick batter into a lightly greased 13" x 9" pan. Bake for 1 hour at 300° F. Reduce heat to 200° F., slightly ajar the oven door, and bake for an additional 3 hours for the purpose of drying. Before cooling, cut into 2" x 2" squares (makes approximately 20). Allow to cool for several hours before storing in freezer grade plastic zip bags.

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