Healthy German Chocolate Cake Oatmeal

Ingredients

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

Steps

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.
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.