Step 1

Combine milk and oats. Let sit for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 425.

Step 2

Beat together egg, applesauce and brown sugar in a large bowl. Mix in milk-oats mixture.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together dry ingredients (all remaining except pecans). Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients, just until combined. You can fold in the pecans now or wait to sprinkle them on top.

Step 4

Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray and fill 9 to 12 muffin tin cups 2/3 full. Top with crushed pecans, if desired, and bake at 425 for 18-22 minutes.