Roughly chop pistachios by hand or with a food processor.
Combine oats, rice cereal (optional), pistachios, and raisins into a large bowl.
In a microwave safe bowl combine peanut butter, brown sugar, applesauce (optional), and honey. Then microwave on high for 1.5 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and pour the peanut butter mixture into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.
Mix thoroughly making sure all dry ingredient are covered with the peanut butter mixture.
Pour the mixture into an 8×10 baking sheet, press down into pan and let cool before covering with plastic wrap. You can also roll them into balls, shape them into bars, or cut them into fun shapes!