Mal's Maple Date Pecan Granola in the Slow Cooker

INGREDIENTS

• 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