Matcha Overnight Oats
These Matcha Overnight Oats fuel your morning in a delicious way! This overnight oats recipe is made with rolled oats, matcha green tea powder, milk, and chia seeds for extra fiber then it’s served topped with fresh fruit. All of the ingredients are added to a mason jar the night before taking only 5 minutes to prep breakfast for the morning or you can make several jars to enjoy throughout the week. In the morning, top your overnight oats with fresh berries then you’re good to go!
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Why This recipe is so good
- It’s made without yogurt – Yogurt can add creaminess to your oatmeal but it’s totally delicious without it!
- This is a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast that takes 5 minutes to prep the night before.
- It’s made with matcha for an added energy boost in the morning. Matcha is made from shaded young green tea leaves that have been ground to a fine powder. It’s herby and grassy with an intense green color.
- It’s naturally sweetened and can be made vegan. This overnight oats recipe is made with maple syrup instead of honey and you can swap out the dairy milk for almond milk.
Recipe Ingredients
- Oats – Old-fashioned rolled oats are the best for overnight oats. It’s hearty and has great texture so it won’t break down too much as it soaks up the milk. Even if you aren’t typically a fan of rolled oats they are a must for this recipe!
- Milk – This can be your milk of choice. I used dairy milk, but unsweetened almond milk is a great non-dairy option.
- Matcha powder – Unlike an iced matcha latte recipe where you’ll typically use a ceremonial grade matcha, here culinary-grade matcha powder is totally fine to use. You don’t want to use plain green tea, it should be a powder.
- Chia seeds – This is totally optional! Chia seeds will thicken your overnight oats but you can leave them out if you prefer.
How to Make Matcha Overnight Oats
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Measure out all the ingredients, except for the rolled oats, into a medium bowl or wide-mouth mason jar then stir until well combined. Lastly, stir in the rolled oats.
- Cover the mason jar with a lid or the bowl with plastic wrap then place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- In the morning, stir your oats and add a splash of milk, if needed then enjoy plain or topped with fresh fruit.
Frequently Asked Questions —
No, it just needs to sit for long enough for the oatmeal to soak up the milk, this can take 2 – 4 hours. Letting them sit overnight helps to fully soften the oats and soak up the flavors of the other ingredients.
Yes, before serving you can heat your overnight oats in the microwave for 30 seconds or until warm or in a pan over the stove. You may need to add a little bit more milk as it cooks to maintain your desired consistency.
I regular mason jar, but make sure it’s a “Wide-mouth” mason jar, not the regular mouth, so it will be easier to add in all the ingredients and eat from it.
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Matcha Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 wide-mouth pint mason jar with a lid
Ingredients
- ½ – ¾ cup milk of choice*
- ½ teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Measure out all the ingredients (except for the oats) into a pint-sized wide-mouth mason jar and stir well. Then stir in the rolled oats. Cover the mason jar with a lid then place in the refrigerator for 4 – 8 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, add a splash of milk(if you like) then enjoy topped with fresh berries. Enjoy!
Notes
How To Store/ Make Ahead
Make ahead: You can meal prep these overnight oats up to 4 days ahead of time. Keep them covered with a lid or plastic wrap until you are ready to enjoy, then stir in a splash of milk until it reaches your desired consistency.Tips and Tricks
- Oats – Don’t use instant oatmeal, quick oats, or steel-cut oats. These types of oatmeal are not suitable for making overnight oats. Instant oatmeal and quick oats will soak up too much of the milk and will become mushy. Steel-cut oats are too tough and need to be cooked for them to be edible.
- Fruit – It’s best to add your fruit right before serving so it can retain its texture and flavor.
- Consistency – You can enjoy your overnights thicker(straight from the fridge) or add a little bit more milk right before serving to make them looser – it’s totally up to you!
- Add-ins – Overnight oats can be an excellent opportunity to include superfoods in your diet. Ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or hemp hearts are great add-ins.
- Topping ideas – Serve with fresh raspberries or blueberries, sliced banana, a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, or granola for extra crunch.
Nutrition
All nutrition information is automatically generated and should be only used as a rough estimate. This recipe card may contain affiliate links.
