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Place two oven racks on the top and bottom 1/3 of the oven.
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Preheat the oven to 300u00b0.
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Set aside two baking sheets with sides lined with a silpat liner, parchment paper or aluminum foil.
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In a large bowl, combine both oats, puffed wheat, cinnamon and salt.
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In a separate bowl, combine the apple sauce, honey, brown sugar, canola oil and vanilla extract.
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Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
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Pour the granola on the baking sheets, splitting evenly between the two baking sheets.
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With a silicone spatula (or any other flat tool), push down the granola to make a compact, flat and even layer of granola.
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Place the baking sheets in the oven for 20 minutes (one on the top, one on the bottom).
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While that is in the oven, chop your nuts and combine them in a bowl and set aside.
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With a large spatula flip over the granola, cut the larger clumps in half and add the nuts to the baking sheet.
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Bake for another 20 minutes stir around and break up any clumps that wouldn't fit in one bite.
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Bake for a final 20-30 minutes, until completely dry and golden brown.
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Let the granola cool completely on the baking sheets.
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Once cool, add in the dried fruit.
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Store in airtight containers and enjoy with milk, on your yogurt, ice cream or in your pancakes!
