Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 3 cups milk (whichever type you prefer)
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt. Stir in the oats until combined.

3. 3

   Carefully pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes and then sprinkle the chopped pecans on top. Bake for 5-8 more minutes, until oatmeal is set and pecans are lightly toasted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.