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Apples, zucchini and back to school snacks. How can we combine the bounty of early fall with the need for afterschool snacks? Granola is a favorite of many and may include dried apples and other dried fruits. I recently tried a recipe for Slow Toasted Granola made in a slow cooker. Applesauce is included in the granola coating. The recipe comes from the Better Homes and Gardens recipe site.

Slow Toasted Granola

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup applesauce

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 tsp cinnamon

5 cups regular rolled oats

1/2 cup sunflower kernels

2 Tbsp flaxseed or wheat germ

1/2 cup g...