Preheat the oven to 375°F, and spray an 8-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Combine the pumpkin puree, egg, butter, nut butter, and vanilla. Then, stir in the maple syrup until smooth.
1 cup (225 g) pumpkin puree, 1 large egg, 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon (15 g) almond butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ cup (120 ml) maple syrup
Pour in the milk, and stir until combined. Then, fold in the oats, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and baking powder.
1 cup (240 ml) milk, 2 cups (170 g) old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon baking powder
Stir in the pecans, and let it sit for 10 minutes before transferring the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread the mixture into an even layer.
1 cup (130 g) chopped pecans
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges start to turn a light golden color and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
Let pumpkin baked oatmeal rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve warm with extra maple syrup, chopped pecans, a dusting of pumpkin pie spice, and whipped cream if desired.
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