Preheat oven to 300 degrees
In a small pot combine the oats, chia seeds, almond milk, and dates.
1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/3 cup oats, 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
Heat over medium heat for 6-9 minutes until you reach a rolling boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit to thicken.
Stir in vanilla and maple syrup.
1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 3 tbsp maple syrup
Toast the coconut in the oven for 2 minutes until golden brown. Watch closely do the coconut doesn't burn.
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
Repeat with pecans.
1/4 cup pecans
Pour the oatmeal into the bowl and top with coconut and pecans.