1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for coating the pan
2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup raw sliced almonds
1/2 cup raw walnut halves, finely chopped
1/4 cup raw wheat germ
2 tablespoons unsweetened, untoasted, dried coconut flakes
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup dried, pitted cherries (about 4 ounces), finely chopped