Here's a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change the recipe up a bit by using dried pineapples or other tropical fruits instead of cherries. —Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• 4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup dried cherries

Directions

1. Combine oats, almonds, coconut, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk together oil and maple syrup. Pour into slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low, stirring occasionally, 3-1/2 to 4 hours. Stir in cherries.
2. Transfer mixture to a baking sheet; let stand until cool.