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      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
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  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.