Preheat the oven to 350° F.  Grease a 9x9 inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

In a non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat and add the chopped pears.  Top with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and cook over medium high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the pears are golden and caramelized.  Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract.  Add the oats, ground cinnamon, salt and baking powder and stir until combined.  Add the caramelized pears and melted butter as well as chopped pecans (if using).  Stir until combined.

Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes until the edges are slightly brown and the center is set.  Allow the baked oatmeal to cool for 10 minutes, then cut into slices and serve with extra maple syrup.