Go Back
+ servings
A baking dish full of the German chocolate cake overnight oats, sitting on top of a linen napkin. Plates, spoons, and a smaller bowl of oats can be seen in the background
Dairy Free/gluten-free/Nut Free/Paleo/Refined Sugar Free/Vegan

German Chocolate Cake Overnight Oats

5 from 1 vote
Nicole Modic
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
SERVES 8 Servings
Print it Pin It
I don't know about you, but chocolate cake sounds like a wonderful breakfast to me! My German Chocolate Cake Overnight Oats are the perfect way to fuel your day while feeling like you're eating cake for breakfast! This recipe is gluten-free, paleo-friendly, vegan-friendly, and refined sugar-free, but don't let that steer you away - these oats are packed with that rich, chocolatey flavor, and truly feel like you're biting into a delicious slice of German Chocolate Cake!

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Bananas very ripe
  • 1 Cup Rolled Oats
  • 2 Tablespoons Chia Seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 ¼ Cups Milk or Non-Dairy Milk
  • 1 Scoop Protein Powder or Collagen Peptides
  • ½ Cup Chopped Walnuts
  • ¼ - ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
  • 2 Tablespoons Shredded Coconut

Instructions

  • Start by peeling and mashing your bananas finely.
  • Add your bananas to the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
  • Next, add in the oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, milk, and protein powder, and mix until fully combined.
  • Spread the mixture out evenly across the baking dish.
  • Add the shredded coconut, walnuts, and chocolate chips to the top of the oat mixture.
  • Cover the baking dish and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, or overnight. This is where the magic happens!
  • When you're ready to eat, simply remove from the fridge and enjoy!
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg

Did you make this recipe?

I’d love to see what you made - tag @kalejunkie
in your posts and I’ll re-share!

S
H
A
R
E
QR Code linking back to recipe