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Healthy Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Granola

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Author The Seasoned Mom

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup applesauce
  • ½ cup honey if you prefer a sweeter granola, increase to ¾ cup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped raw pecans
  • 5 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon apple pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup diced dried apples
  • ½ cup golden raisins

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss together pecans, oats, apple pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Pour applesauce mixture over the oat mixture and toss to combine.
  • Spray inside of a large (6-quart) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add oat mixture to the slow cooker. Cover, and cook in a vented slow cooker (I just left my lid slightly ajar to let the steam escape) on high for 3 ½ hours, stirring every 30 minutes.
  • After the first 3 ½ hours, add the dried apples and the raisins to the slow cooker. Stir, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Spread the granola onto waxed paper and cool completely. Store in airtight containers.