Matcha Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats blended with matcha, honey, and vanilla, chilled overnight for a fresh morning boost.

# Ingredient list:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
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 such as almonds or pistachios

# How-to:

01 - Whisk together the almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey (or maple syrup), matcha powder, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl or jar until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored green.
02 - Stir in rolled oats and chia seeds until fully combined.
03 - Cover and refrigerate for at least eight hours to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and flavors.
04 - Stir the oats well; add a splash of milk if a looser consistency is preferred.
05 - Divide the mixture into two bowls or jars. Top with fresh berries, banana slices, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped nuts according to preference.
06 - Enjoy immediately while cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get a breakfast that tastes indulgent but actually fuels you for hours without the sugar crash.
  • It's genuinely hands-off once you mix it—no morning cooking, just grab and go.
  • The matcha brings this beautiful color and antioxidant boost that makes you feel like you're doing something good for yourself.
02 -
  • Don't skip the whisking step when you mix in the matcha; a lumpy matcha oat bowl tastes gritty and bitter, and that's a disappointment you can avoid in thirty seconds.
  • The oats will seem looser the morning after if you use thinner yogurt, but that's not a failure—just add milk until you love it, because breakfast texture is deeply personal.
03 -
  • Use a whisk, not a spoon, when mixing the matcha in; it dissolves so much faster and you'll avoid those annoying little green specks.
  • If your matcha tastes bitter or gritty, your powder might be sitting in your pantry too long or might be ceremonial grade instead of culinary—store it in a cool, dark place and always check the label.
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