Matcha Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
A vibrant, creamy breakfast featuring earthy matcha and wholesome oats, perfect for a refreshing start to your day.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
05 - 1 ¼ cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
→ Toppings
06 - ½ banana, sliced
07 - 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or pistachios
09 - Fresh berries
# How To Make:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the milk and matcha powder until smooth and no lumps remain.
02 - Add the oats, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup to the matcha milk mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
03 - Cover and refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours, to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and soften properly.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats thoroughly. Add a splash of milk if a looser consistency is desired.
05 - Divide into bowls or jars. Top with banana slices, coconut flakes, nuts, and fresh berries as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Breakfast makes itself while you sleep, leaving mornings for actual living instead of scrambling
- The matcha gives you this gentle, sustained energy that feels nothing like coffee jitters
02 -
- Mixing matcha directly into dry oats creates stubborn lumps that never fully dissolve no matter how long you stir
- The oats continue softening the longer they sit, so anything beyond 24 hours starts turning into mush
03 -
- Warm the oats slightly in the microwave for 30 seconds if cold breakfast is not your thing
- A tiny pinch of salt makes all the flavors pop more than you would expect