Last Updated on September 12, 2023
Matcha Overnight Oats are easy pre-made quick brekky with traditional rolled oats, chia seeds, non-dairy milk, and matcha powder.
So refreshing and healthy, and also high in protein and fiber.
Best Matcha Overnight Oats Recipe – Healthy breakfast
This overnight Oats recipe is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free (certified gluten-free oats), and made without yogurt!
Prepping them in batches effortlessly, they’re my favorite summer quick brekky and snacks!
Matcha is a type of green tea that has become increasingly popular due to its health benefits.
One delicious way to incorporate matcha into your diet is by making matcha overnight oats.
To make these oats, start by mixing rolled oats, nondairy milk, matcha powder, maple syrup (or other sweetener), and chia seeds in a mason jar or container.
Let the mixture sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, you can add toppings such as fresh blueberries, raspberries, granola, sliced almonds, or coconut flakes to elevate the dish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Do you know Matcha Green Tea is a superfood?
Here are the 7 proven health benefits of matcha green tea, all based on science:
- High in Protein.
- High in Fiber
- It may help protect the liver.
- Boosts brain function.
- It may help prevent cancer.
- Good for heart health.
- Helps you lose weight.
Matcha tea is very easy to prepare.
If you’d like to know more about the benefits of matcha green tea, feel free to check this article from Healthline.
What Are Overnight Oats?
Overnight Oats are non-cooked oatmeal absorbed in liquid during the night.
You can use pretty much any kind of oats- steel-cut oats, traditional rolled oats, quick oats.
I personally like to use old-fashioned rolled oats, because they absorb the liquid faster but still retain the texture than quick oats.
You can use fruits and nuts for your toppings. Such as apples, bananas, mixed berries, mangoes, dried fruit like dried cranberries, pine nuts, almonds, toasted coconut threads or walnuts…etc.
What You Need To Make Overnight Oats with Green Tea Matcha Powder
It only needs six ingredients for this creamy and no-fat recipe. Simple, easy, and perfect for meal prep!
- Old-fashioned Rolled Oats – While traditional rolled oats are the most common type of oat to use, you can also use quick oats or steel-cut oats. (Steel-cut oats need to be soaked longer than other types of oats) PS: For gluten-free eaters, you need to buy certified gluten-free oats.
- Matcha Green Tea Powder– Matcha green tea powder tastes bitter by itself, but it works perfectly in this recipe with maple syrup to balance out the flavors. Please check the ingredient label before purchasing, as some matcha powder may contain milk powder. If you like to try blue matcha in this recipe, here is the article you might be interested in: Blue Matcha: What is it?
- Plant-based Milk – You can use any type of non-dairy milk you like. Coconut milk, soy milk, almond milk, macadamia milk cashew milk…etc.
- Chia Seeds– This recipe works for both white and black chia seeds. Or you can mix black and white chia seeds. Chia seeds are loaded with antioxidants, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and fiber. It’s good to have!
- Vanilla Extract– Good quality vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.
- Mixed toasted nuts– here I use toasted pine nuts. You can use slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, and desiccated coconut…etc.
My Favorite Topping
I use blueberries. You can use other dried, frozen, or fresh fruits such as sultanas, raisins, currants, strawberries, apricots, and white mulberries.
How To Make This Recipe
It literally takes less than 5 minutes to make this recipe, too good to be true!
Make a big batch of overnight oats at once so that you can save more time later in the week.
1. Grab a large mixing bowl, and add plant-based milk of your choice, matcha green tea powder, maple syrup, and vanilla essence into the mixing bowl.
2. Followed by old-fashioned rolled oats, and black or white chia seeds into the bowl.
3. Stir and mix everything together well with a whisk or a spoon.
4. Cover the bowl with cling wrap or transfer it into a clean sealed container, and leave it in the fridge overnight( at least 6 hours). The next day, serve with toppings you like – fresh fruits or fruit pulp, berry compote, fruit coulis, toasted shredded coconut, and nuts.
Tips for Making Matcha Oats
To get the most out of your matcha oats, it is important to use high-quality matcha powder.
Look for matcha that is bright green in color, and has a smooth texture without any clumps.
You can also adjust the sweetness level of the recipe by adding more or less maple syrup.
Matcha overnight oats can be eaten cold or warmed up, depending on your preference.
This dish is perfect for those who have a busy morning routine, as it can be prepared ahead of time and brought along on the go.
With these tips in mind, you’ll be able to make the perfect matcha overnight oats in no time!
How to Store
Overnight oats will stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days without a problem. Remember to use clean utensils when using them every time.
Hope you like this Matcha Overnight Oats recipe! 😘
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Matcha Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Note1
- 3 cup Plant-Based Milk
- ¼ cup Chia Seeds
- ⅓ cup Maple Syrup add more if you like it sweeter!
- 2 Tbsp Matcha Green Tea Powder
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Note2
Toppings
- ¼ cup Blue Berries
- 1 ea Kiwi Fruit
- 2 Tbsp Toasted Pine nuts
Instructions
- 1. Grab a large mixing bowl, and add plant-based milk of your choice, matcha green tea powder, maple syrup, and vanilla essence into the mixing bowl.
- 2. Followed by old-fashioned rolled oats, and black or white chia seeds into the bowl.
- 3. Stir and mix everything together well with a whisk or a spoon.
- 4. Cover the bowl with cling wrap or transfer it into a clean sealed container, leave it in the fridge overnight( at least 6 hours). The next day, serve with toppings you like – fresh fruits or fruit pulp, berry compote, fruit coulis, toasted shredded coconut and nuts.