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- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal
- 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
- 1/2 cup chopped prunes
- 1 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup pepitas (unsalted)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 3/4 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- 1/1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
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