Matcha Overnight Oats (Printable)

A creamy, vibrant breakfast featuring earthy matcha and wholesome oats for a refreshing morning start.

# What You’ll 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 It:

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 bowl or jar and refrigerate overnight, or for 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, chopped nuts, and fresh berries as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get breakfast ready while you're actually awake enough to think straight instead of fumbling through morning fog
  • The earthy calm of matcha paired with sweet creaminess is the kind of sophisticated breakfast that feels like self care
02 -
  • Matcha clumps are the enemy here so take an extra minute to really whisk it into the milk before adding anything else
  • These keep beautifully for three days in the fridge which means you can meal prep breakfast and feel like an organized adult
03 -
  • Toast your coconut flakes in a dry pan for two minutes until they're golden and fragrant it's a total game changer
  • If your matcha tastes bitter rather than earthy your water or milk might be too hot use cold liquid from the start

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