Pumpkin Pecan Pie Oatmeal

Oatmeal lovers, this one is for you!  What a wonderful start to a crisp autumn morning.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup old fashioned oats, not quick cook

1 Tbs whole flax seeds, optional

2 1/2 Tbs brown sugar, packed

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

2 tsp butter, softened

3/4 cup pumpkin puree

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

Topping:

1/4 cup pecans, chopped

2 tsp butter, softened

1 Tbs brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease 4 individual sized ramekins. Set aside.  Combine the oats through salt in a medium sized bowl. Stir well. In a separate bowl, combine the vanilla, butter, pumpkin, and milk. Whisk thoroughly.  Pour the pumpkin mixture into the oats.  Stir until combined.  Divide mixture evenly between 4 individual sized ramekins. Place ramekins on a baking sheet (this makes it easier to move in and out of the oven.). Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the topping: chopped pecans, butter, and brown sugar.   After the oatmeal has baked for 10 minutes, remove and divide topping mixture evenly between the ramekins. Bake an additional 7 minutes.  Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

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Recipe & Photo Source:  Good Life Eats