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    UPDATED: Mar 6, 2021

    Black Forest Baked Oatmeal

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     This Black Forest Baked Oatmeal is full of chocolate and cherry goodness. It's a healthy breakfast version of the original cake.

    Black Forest Baked Oatmeal

    I love holiday traditions (like my annual Christmas light ride that you might have read about in my Gingerbread Hot Chocolate post).  When I think of a country that reminds me the most of Christmas, I think of Germany because many of our holiday traditions like the Christmas tree and Santa Claus come from there.

    Side note - is it weird I had to look up how to spell Santa Claus? The "Claus" didn't look right but I guess it's correct (since it's German). I must have been spelling it wrong for years!

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    Black Forest Baked Oatmeal

    German Traditions

    Germany is one of my favorite places to visit. A few years ago I traveled to the Black Forest with my mom and was very disappointed that I couldn't have its signature dessert full of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.

    When I was thinking of recipes to create for the holidays, I wanted to create a recipe that reminded me of a German Christmas but would also be healthy. And because so many people liked my Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal I thought I'd do a holiday version, so I came up with a Black Forest Baked Oatmeal.

    Black Forest Baked Oatmeal

    Black Forest Baked Oatmeal Nutrition

    My Black Forest Baked Oatmeal can either be a festive breakfast or healthy dessert - either way it's tasty. The oats are filling and provide fiber, protein and complex carbohydrates.

    Sure this might be a bit of an indulgence for breakfast with the maple syrup and coconut whipped cream topping but what fun is being perfect all the time? It's the holiday season!

    Black Forest Baked Oatmeal

    If you make this recipe, let me know what you think by ★ star rating it and leaving a comment below.

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    Black Forest Baked Oatmeal

    Author: Mary Ellen Valverde | VNutrition
    This Black Forest Baked Oatmeal is a healthy version of the original cake. Celebrate the holidays with this fun breakfast (or healthy dessert).  This Black Forest Baked Oatmeal is a healthy version of the original cake. Celebrate the holidays with this fun breakfast (or healthy dessert). 
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, German
    Servings 0 Makes 2 small bowls or 1 larger bowl of baked oatmeal
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    Ingredients
      

    • ⅔ cup oats (gf if needed)
    • pinch of salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 Tablespoon cacao/cocoa powder
    • ½ cup non-dairy milk (I used almond)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup frozen sweet cherries , thawed a bit and chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (as topping)

    COCONUT WHIPPED CREAM (can make ahead of time)

    • 1 can coconut milk , placed in refrigerator overnight
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar (optional but makes it sweeter)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • Add oats, salt, baking powder and cacao powder in a bowl and mix with fork so everything is incorporated.
    • Then add milk, vanilla extract and cherries and mix again.
    • Put oat mixture into 2 baking dishes or ramekins (or 1 if you're making a larger portion) and bake for 20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile make the coconut whipped cream by opening the cooled coconut milk can and scooping out the hardened white part (leave the liquid-y part*).
    • In a large bowl, whip the hardened coconut cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar on high until peaks form. Coconut whipped cream will last about 3-4 days in the fridge but you'll have to stir or re-whip it to get the same consistency.
    • Top baked oatmeal with 1 TB of maple syrup, some coconut cream and a cherry!

    Notes

    *I keep the liquid part of the coconut milk and use it for smoothies!

    PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional information data is computer generated and only an estimate so it should be used only as a guide.

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    Comments

    1. Mary Ellen says

      December 27, 2016 at 2:01 pm

      Let me know if you try it Kathryn!

      Reply
    2. awhiskandtwowands says

      December 19, 2016 at 11:11 pm

      Black Forest Cake is one of my favorite desserts! I use to make an oatmeal inspired by it but it's been a long time. This looks amazing, I need to make it soon!

      Reply
    3. Rachel says

      December 19, 2016 at 10:03 pm

      Cute! And tasty!

      Reply
    4. fitfoodiemama says

      December 19, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Drooling! I love the combo of cherries and chocolate!

      Reply
    5. frieddandelions says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:33 pm

      This looks delicious—I bet it would be a hit with my kids!!! I went to Austria at Christmastime with my high school choir MANY years ago and it was so gorgeous! Love all of the Christmas markets! The pictures you have been posting are making me want to visit again!!!

      Reply
    6. Mary Ellen says

      December 11, 2016 at 4:23 am

      Thanks so much Christine!

      Reply
    7. Mary Ellen says

      December 11, 2016 at 4:17 am

      It was fun going into the black forest. I felt like I was in Grimm's fairytale or something. 🙂

      Let me know if you try it! Thanks Kimmy!

      Reply
    8. Courtney's Cookbook says

      December 09, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Oh, I love this! I'm already a sucker for baked oatmeal, and black forest ANYTHING is a special favorite. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Randi Tisdall says

      December 09, 2016 at 10:15 am

      OMG you are a photo WIZARD Mary Ellen lol! Seriously these pics are amazing- makes me want to try this RIGHT NOW. Love how you used Germany to inspire you to make this, hope you are enjoying your trip!! Sending lots of love and hugs:)

      Reply
    10. Christine @ Run Plant Based says

      December 09, 2016 at 9:39 am

      This sounds wonderful, perfect for a celebration breakfast. Thanks!

      Reply
    11. Kimmythevegan says

      December 08, 2016 at 2:49 pm

      Ok... I've totally been spelling Santa Claus wrong haha 😉
      That's so awesome that you got to go to the Black Forest! I'll be honest - I was never a huge black forest dessert person, but this sounds SO MUCH BETTER! Especially with the coconut whipped cream. And they turned out so beautifully! I can't wait to try this (probably this weekend!).

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 11, 2016 at 4:22 am

        Going to the Black Forest made me feel like I was I was in a Grimm's fairytale. I thought I would be taken by an old witch or something at any moment - so fun!

        Thanks so much Kimmy, let me know if you try it!

        Reply
        • Kimmythevegan says

          January 08, 2017 at 12:41 pm

          I finally got around to trying your baked oatmeal this morning and it was fanfreakingtastic!!! Wow! I am not a huge cherry person, but it's Terry's favourite. And I wasn't sure I felt like making the whipped cream topping as it's such a rainy/lazy day today, but it totally brought it to the next level!
          YUM

          Reply
          • Mary Ellen says

            January 08, 2017 at 12:47 pm

            Thank you so much for letting me know! I am so happy you liked it!!! That made my day Kimmy!

            Reply
    12. Mel | avirtualvegan.com says

      December 07, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      I love Black Forest anything. What a great idea to make baked oatmeal in that flavour. It looks gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 08, 2016 at 8:15 am

        Aw, thanks Mel! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

      December 07, 2016 at 9:15 am

      Ohhhhh what a lovely recipe! Love the rich chocolate in it!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 11, 2016 at 4:20 am

        Thanks Julie! <3

        Reply
    14. Dianne says

      December 06, 2016 at 5:36 pm

      Black forest has always been a favorite of mine, so I need to make this ASAP!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 08, 2016 at 8:13 am

        Let me know what you think Dianne!

        Reply
    15. Heidi says

      December 06, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      TThis sounds amazing, and I love Germany too! ☺
      Just curious, what does the baking powder do for this recipe? I've not seen it added to oatmeal before

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 06, 2016 at 4:16 pm

        Thanks Heidi! I throw a little baking powder in to make it a little fluffier. ?

        Reply
    16. Jenn says

      December 06, 2016 at 11:46 am

      LOVE cherries in just about anything. This looks like such a delicious breakfast. Yum!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 08, 2016 at 8:12 am

        Thank you so much Jenn! <3

        Reply
    17. Cadry's Kitchen says

      December 06, 2016 at 11:09 am

      It's one of my dreams to go to Germany during Christmastime. It seems so picturesque and festive during that time of year. I've never had black forest cake, but your baked oatmeal version sounds wonderful!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 08, 2016 at 8:12 am

        Thanks so much Cadry! I'm actually in Germany now and the Christmas markets are so wonderful! I'll have pictures on instagram and I'll do a blog post about it!

        Reply
    18. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      December 06, 2016 at 12:46 am

      I used to love black forest cake when I was a kid! My mom bought the frozen kind. I think it was Sarah Lee. I'm sure your oatmeal is a lot better, not to mention healthier!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 06, 2016 at 8:04 am

        Oh, I never saw the Sarah Lee kind. I'm sure I would have loved back in the day. Thanks so much Amy! <3

        Reply
    19. Becky says

      December 05, 2016 at 10:12 am

      I love when breakfast tastes like dessert!

      Reply
      • Mary Ellen says

        December 05, 2016 at 11:25 am

        Yes! They make the best breakfasts!

        Reply

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