Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup Cheerios2/3 cup pistachios, chopped2/3 cup dried cherries1/2 cup dried apples, chopped1/2 cup dried blueberries1/2 cup sunflower kernels

Preparation

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, toast oats over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, cook and stir brown sugar and apple cider over medium-low heat until brown sugar is dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Add cinnamon and salt; stir to combine.

Stir in the cereal, pistachios, fruits, sunflower kernels and toasted oats until coated. Cool. Store in an airtight container.