Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Divide the quick oats. Leave 1 cup whole, pulse the remaining 2 cups in a food processor or blender to create a coarse flour-like consistency.

Step 3

Combine the whole and ground oats and cinnamon in a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the pumpkin and applesauce and combine well.

Step 5

If you want to have dough you can roll out and cut, place the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Step 6

Press the dough into silicone cookie/candy molds.

Step 7

Place the molds on baking sheets.

Step 8

Roll the dough out onto a flat surface and until about ½ inch thick. If the dough is still too sticky to roll, add a little more ground oats to make it drier.

Step 9

Using your favorite cookie cutter, cut out as many shapes as possible. Re-roll and form as necessary until all the dough is used up.

Step 10

Place the cut out treats on a baking sheet. You can line the sheet with parchment paper or non-stick mat if desired for easy cleanup.

Step 11

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Transfer the treats to a wire rack and cool them to room temperature.

Step 13

Store treats in an airtight container.