German Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats
These German Chocolate Overnight Oats are a wholesome, protein-packed breakfast with the flavors of german chocolate cake. They’re the perfect grab ‘n go breakfast!
Thank you to everyone for the lovely birthday wishes last week! I took the week off and celebrated in style, so now I’m refreshed and ready to get back to work creating more recipes to share with you.
Last week I shared Hummingbird Cupcakes for my birthday which I adored, but that’s not actually my favorite birthday cake flavor. My all time favorite cake is german chocolate, so since I didn’t have it for my birthday last week, I decided to create these German Chocolate Overnight Oats to get my fix instead.
I’ve been more than ready to get back to a healthy diet after multiple birthday celebrations, and overnight oats are a great way to jump back in.
If you’ve followed along here for a while, you know that I love my overnight oats. The two most popular recipes happen to be my coconut overnight oats and blueberry overnight oats, so be sure and check those out!
Like all of my overnight oats recipes, I’ve made this version with non-dairy milk because it makes them ultra creamy.
Overnight oats are a delicious make-ahead breakfast that I make often because mornings are busy. I’ve also mentioned that I’m not a morning person, so I love waking up and having breakfast ready to go in the fridge.
There’s barely any effort involved in making overnight oats too — how does 10 minutes of prep sound?
How to make German Chocolate Overnight Oats
Place your oats, coconut, chia seeds, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
Add the milk along with some maple syrup, and stir.
Cover with plastic wrap, pop in the fridge, and breakfast is ready for you in the morning!
Since these overnight oats are german chocolate cake inspired, topping them with toasted pecans is a must. I also topped them with toasted coconut flakes because the more coconut the better in my book, and some dairy-free mini chocolate chips are a fun but optional addition as well.
These German Chocolate Overnight Oats are so creamy and wholesome, and taste just like german chocolate cake. I think every day should start this way.
Recipe Notes:
- These oats were on a little on the thicker side so add more of the nutmilk to thin them out if desired.
- Toast the desired amount of pecan halves or pieces on a rimmed baking sheet at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- If using coconut flakes, toast over medium low heat in a skillet. Watch them carefully as they burn quickly! Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can find pre-toasted pecan pieces and coconut flakes at Trader Joe’s if you’d like to save time!
More make ahead breakfast recipes you’ll love:
Freezer breakfast sandwiches by Natasha’s Kitchen
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German Chocolate Overnight Oats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats use certified gluten free if gluten intolerant
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/2 cups almond milk
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Toasted coconut flakes, toasted pecans, and mini chocolate chips, for serving optional
Instructions
- Place the oats, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and cocoa powder in a large bowl and stir until combined.
- Add the milk and maple syrup to the oat mixture and stir until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
- Serve with toasted coconut flakes, pecans, and mini chocolate chips if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- These oats were on a little on the thicker side so add more of the nutmilk to thin them out if desired.
- Toast the desired amount of pecan halves or pieces on a rimmed baking sheet at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until fragrant and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- If using coconut flakes, toast over medium low heat in a skillet. Watch them carefully as they burn quickly! Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- You can find pre-toasted pecan pieces and coconut flakes at Trader Joe’s if you’d like to save time!
- Nutrition information does not include the optional toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
37 Comments on “German Chocolate Chia Overnight Oats”
How many calories are in each serving? 🙂
Hi Abigail! I just added the nutrition information to the post so you can view it (the info does not include the optional toppings). Thanks!
Thank you Sasha and I hope you find the protein nut milk — it’s so good! The first time I used chia seeds in overnight oats I was hooked and now I can never go without them!
This is my first try at Overnight Oats and I love them! I will definitely try some other flavors. Question…how long will they keep in the fridge? I have already halved the recipe but still feel it is too much for one meal, so am wondering if it will still be good tomorrow. TIA.
Tanya
Hi Tanya! I’m so glad to hear that you love the oats! I’ve kept and eaten the oats every day for 5 days and they’re still great, which is why I make a larger batch. They’re so great to make on Sunday and have during the week!
Thanks! Now I really love them 🙂
I’m so happy to hear it!
Hi Sandra! The recipe is at the bottom of this post — it’s 2 1/2 cups of the nutmilk and all other measurements are different as per the recipe. Thank you!