Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients

FOR THE BAKED OATMEAL

• 2 cups rolled oats

• 1 tsp. baking powder

• 1 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp. salt

• Protein Power

• 2 cups milk 

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 1 egg 

• 2 Tbsp. butter

• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

FOR THE PECAN TOPPING

• 2 Tbsp. butter or vegan butter

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 1 cup pecans (roughly chopped or whole)

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish (like an 8×8 or 9×9″ pan).

• In a large bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, protein powder and salt. Stir to combine.

• Pour in milk, syrup, egg or chia egg, melted butter/oil, and vanilla. Stir to combine.

• Pour oatmeal mixture into your prepared baking dish.

• In a small saucepan on the stovetop (or in a microwave-safe bowl), melt together 2 Tbsp. butter and 1/4 cup syrup. Add the pecans and stir to coat.

• Pour the pecan mixture over the oatmeal mixture and smooth out with your spatula.

• Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until the oatmeal has plumped and the top is golden.

• Remove from the oven and let stand about 5 minutes before scooping or slicing.