Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup old fashioned oats, not quick cook
1 tablespoon whole flax seed (optional)
2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 teaspoons butter, softened
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
3/4 cup milk
Topping
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Preparation

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 and additional 7 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with a splash of milk and raisins, if desired.