2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free as needed
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 egg or 2 egg whites
¼ cup pure maple syrup (honey works too)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (any milk will work)
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
¼ cup dried craisins or any dried fruit (optional)
¼ cup mini chocolate chips(optional, but recommended)