Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

In a small saucepan, combine almond butter and agave or honey over medium heat. Stir occasionally until smooth and melted. Remove from heat.

Combine all remaining ingredients, except for and chocolate/carob, in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle almond butter and sweetener mixture over the oats mixture. Stir to coat all the ingredients.

Once mixed thoroughly, spread oats out evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly golden.

Cool completely, and then add any chocolate or carob chips to the mixture.

Store in a large plastic bag or container. Serve by itself, with almond milk, with yogurt and berries, or any other way that sounds delicious to you.