Matcha Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Creamy oats blended with matcha, honey, and seeds, chilled overnight for a wholesome morning boost.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (approx. 100 g)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120 g)
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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium 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 thoroughly combined.
03 - Cover and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours to allow absorption of liquids and flavor development.
04 - Stir the soaked oats to loosen the texture, adding an extra splash of almond milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
05 - Divide the oats evenly between two bowls or jars, topping with fresh berries, banana slices, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped nuts as desired.
06 - Enjoy immediately while cold.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No morning cooking required—just grab and go, which feels like a small victory on hectic days.
  • The matcha brings a subtle earthiness that keeps you satisfied way longer than plain oats ever could.
  • It tastes indulgent enough to feel like a treat, but your body knows it's actually nourishing.
02 -
  • Matcha can turn bitter if you use water that's too hot when mixing—stick to room-temperature or cold liquids, and whisk gently rather than aggressively.
  • The texture changes completely as the oats sit; I learned this the hard way by making a whole batch too thin, then finding it like pudding by morning, so start a little thicker than you think you want.
03 -
  • Use a fine-mesh strainer to sift matcha powder before whisking to catch any stubborn lumps and ensure silky smoothness in every spoonful.
  • If you forget to prep overnight, even four or five hours in the fridge gets you most of the way there—it's more forgiving than you'd think.
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