- 6 tablespoons applesauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 tablespoon hemp seed hearts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- Pour applesauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and maple extracts, hemp hearts, and chia seeds into a slow cooker. Stir until well combined; add oats and pecans and stir again.
- Cook the granola in the slow cooker on high for 3 hours, venting the lid slightly. If you smell the granola cooking, it's time to stir. Keep an eye on it or it will burn if not stirred occasionally.
- Pour the finished granola onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!