2cupsold fashioned rolled oatsgluten free, if needed
⅓cupbrown sugarpacked
1cuppecan pieces
¾cupgolden raisins
1teaspoonbaking powder
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
½teaspoonground nutmeg
¼teaspoonground ginger
¼teaspoonground allspice
¼teaspoonground cloves
¼cupground flaxseed
½teaspoonsalt
2large eggs
1 ½cupswhole milk
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2tablespoonsmelted salted butter
15ozcan pumpkin puree
butter, oil, or cooking spray for greasing baking dish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium sized bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (oats, brown sugar, pecans, golden raisins, baking powder, spices, flax, and salt).
In a separate, larger bowl, stir together the wet ingredients (eggs, milk, vanilla extract, melted butter, and pumpkin puree).
When the wet ingredients are well blended, add the dry ingredients to that bowl & stir to combine.
Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x8 glass baking dish with butter, oil, or cooking spray. Pour the oatmeal mixture into the baking dish & use a spatula to spread evenly throughout the dish.
Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, until the oatmeal has risen, firmed up, and looks beautifully golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes to cool. Cut into squares and enjoy plain, or top with vanilla yogurt or milk for an easy and delicious breakfast.