PECAN PIE OVERNIGHT OATS

By peridot728

A lighter, HEALTHIER take during the holidays! You can prep everything ahead of time. Just serve into a bowl and top with pecans!

Ingredients

• PECAN MIXTURE:
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of nutmeg
• FOR THE OVERNIGHT OATS:
• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 2 cups milk*
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 310mins
Cooking time 315mins
Adapted from damndelicious.net

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium skillet, combine pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg until toasted and well combined, about 3-4 minutes; set aside.
Combine oats, milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 5 hours or overnight.

Serve oats, topped with pecan mixture.