Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Bring this to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Place the oats, bran flakes, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, and almonds in a large baking pan and mix well.

Step 3

Pour the hot sugar mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is well coated.

Step 4

Bake this mixture at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from the oven and stir in the dried cranberries.

Step 6

Allow the mixture to cool completely and store in an airtight container.