------------------------------PATTI - VDRJ67A------------------------------ 3 c Granola (any flavor)

3 oz Chow mein noodles

1 c Salted peanuts

1/2 c Dates; cut up

1/2 c Dried apricots; cut up

1/2 c Raisins

1/4 c Margarine; melted

6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips OR

- butterscotch chips ---------------------------------VARIATIONS--------------------------------- 1 1/2 c Oyster crackers

3/4 c Roasted pumpkin kernals

3/4 c Flaked -OR- shredded coconut

3/4 c M & M's

3/4 c Salted cashews

3/4 c Dried banana chips

1/2 c Salted sunflower nuts

1/2 c Dried apples; cut up

Heat oven to 350~. Mix granola, noodles, peanuts, apricots and raisins. Pour margarine over granola mixture; toss until evenly coated. Spread in 9x13" ungreased pan. Bake, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes; cool. Stir in the chips. Store in tightly covered container. VARIATIONS : Add any combination of the above variations with the granola. If using M & M's, add with the chips.