Adapted from Ellie Krieger
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons neutral tasting oil, such as avocado, grapeseed, canola, plus more for brushing the pan 3/4 cup pecan pieces, chopped, divided 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 2 cups rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups low-fat milk 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 medium apples, unpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1/2 cup raisins
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush an 8-inch square baking dish or 9-inch deep dish pie plate with oil.
In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup pecans, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and the brown sugar.
In a medium bowl stir together the oats, the remaining 1/4 cup pecans, baking powder, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. In another bowl whisk together the milk, maple syrup, egg, oil and vanilla. Pour the liquid ingredients over the oat mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the apple and raisins.
Pour into the prepared baking dish. Top with the pecan-brown sugar mixture. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until it is set and the top is golden.