Matcha Overnight Oats (Print Version)
A creamy make-ahead breakfast featuring earthy matcha green tea blended with wholesome oats and chia seeds. Ready in 10 minutes.
# 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
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Whisk together the milk and matcha powder in a medium bowl or jar 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.
03 - Cover the mixture 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 the oats into bowls or jars. Top with banana slices, coconut flakes, nuts, and berries as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The earthy matcha flavor mellows beautifully overnight, turning into something creamy and gently sweet without any morning effort
- You can make a batch on Sunday and suddenly your whole week feels more put together
02 -
- Matcha can clump stubbornly, so whisk it into the milk before adding any other ingredients
- These keep perfectly for 3 days in the fridge, getting better as flavors meld together
03 -
- Toast your coconut flakes and nuts together in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant
- The flavor develops overnight, so these taste even better on day two