Matcha Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats infused with earthy matcha and sweetener, ready after chilling for a vibrant breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (approximately 3.5 oz)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (8 fl oz)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (4 oz)
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Flavor

05 - 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons culinary grade matcha powder
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - Fresh berries
09 - Sliced banana
10 - Toasted coconut flakes
11 - Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, or similar)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or jar, whisk together almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, matcha powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and uniformly green.
02 - Stir in rolled oats and chia seeds until completely incorporated.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to absorb liquids and develop flavor.
04 - In the morning, stir the soaked oats thoroughly, adding a splash of almond milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
05 - Divide into two bowls or jars and garnish with fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped nuts as desired.
06 - Serve immediately chilled for a refreshing start to the day.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It sits in your fridge overnight doing all the work, so you actually eat something nourishing instead of skipping breakfast entirely.
  • The matcha gives you sustained energy without the jittery feeling of extra coffee.
  • You can make it once and eat it twice, which feels like you've solved something on a Monday morning.
02 -
  • If your matcha tastes bitter or dusty, it's probably expired or not culinary grade—buy fresh from a reliable source and store it away from light.
  • The chia seeds are optional but worth it; they absorb liquid and add substance, so the bowl stays interesting past the first few bites.
  • Greek yogurt is the secret ingredient that makes this feel luxurious rather than thin—don't skip it or substitute it with regular yogurt without adjusting the milk.
03 -
  • Mix the matcha with a splash of warm milk first if you have lumps, then whisk it smooth—it dissolves better that way.
  • Make the mixture slightly thinner than you want it to taste; the oats will absorb more liquid while sitting, thickening it up perfectly by morning.
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