Instead of one cup of sliced almonds, I use a cup each of whole almonds, walnut pieces and pecan pieces (3 cups of nuts total).

I also add in about a half cup of ground flaxseed.

I use 1 teaspoon of coarse sea salt (gives it a sweet/salty flavor I love!)

And 4 Tablespoons (instead of teaspoons) of vanilla.

Other than these ingredient tweaks, I follow the epicurious recipe. Mmmm, I might need to make a batch now myself!

I hope you enjoy it, and let me know what you think about my changes.