Healthy German Chocolate Cake Oatmeal

All the key flavors of German chocolate cake are simmered with oats in this quick and easy German chocolate cake oatmeal.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 446 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons crushed pecans
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1.5 teaspoons honey

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine oats, cocoa powder, flax seed, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer oatmeal to a bowl.

Step 2

Combine honey and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until melted, about 20 seconds. Pour honey mixture over oatmeal and top with pecans and coconut.