Step 1: Preheat oven to 375.
Step 2: Put oats into a small blender and pulverize.
Step 3: Add the other dry ingredients and pulse a few times to mix, then transfer to a medium bowl.
Step 4: Add applesauce and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix well with a rubber spatula or by hand.
Step 5: Spray a 9" pie plate lightly with cooking spray, then spread crust mixture using your hands into the pie plate starting from the middle and working your way up the sides.
Step 6: It may seem too dry, but be patient and keep spreading and it will be just right.
Step 7: Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until crisp.
Step 8: Cool before adding pie filling.
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