This yummy snack was featured in a recent issue of Western Horseman. It comes from a cookbook called “Bring ’em on Home, authored by two rodeo wives, Bonnie and Kimber Beers.  A portion of the book sales will go to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund that helps injured cowboys recover. Please check out the book’s website www.bringemonhome.com . Also to learn more about the fund visit www.justincowboycrisisfund.com .

• 4 cups Oats
• 1 1/2 cups Oat Flour or Rice Flour
• 2 cups shredded Coconut
• 1 cup Nuts or Seeds, your choice
• 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 cup Raisins or other dried Fruit
• 3/4 cup Canola Oil
• 1` cup Brown Rice Syrup or Corn Syrup (warmed)

Preheat oven to 325 F.

In a large mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients well. Stir in oil and warm syrup and mix well. Spread mixture in a rimmed 9×13 baking sheet lined with foil. Bake 1 hour or until browned. Cut into bars while still warm in the pan. Let cool completely before removing from the pan.