Buttermilk Oatmeal With Spiced Pecans – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Spiced Pecans:
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• Generous pinch of ground nutmeg
• 1 cup whole pecans
• 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• For the Oats:
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup whole milk, plus more for topping
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
• 3/4 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds