Mal's Maple Date Pecan Granola in the Slow Cooker

This easy-to-make granola is perfect for colder months, and will make your house smell amazing with toasty notes of pecans, sweet maple, and spicy cinnamon. Top it off with chopped dates for added sweetness.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 417 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups rolled oats
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (Optional)
• ¼ teaspoon maple extract
• 6 tablespoons applesauce
• 1 tablespoon hemp seed hearts (Optional)
• 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour the finished granola onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container and enjoy!