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These Matcha Overnight Oats are creamy, energizing, and come together in just 10 minutes. They’re perfect for matcha lovers who want a nourishing make-ahead breakfast that’s packed with 10 grams of protein and 7.5 grams of fibre per serving!
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Matcha Oatmeal is a delicious way to incorporate matcha powder into your oats. But if you prefer overnight oats to warm oatmeal, this is the perfect recipe for you! (You may also love my Matcha Chia Pudding for a cold, creamy breakfast or my Matcha Green Tea Smoothie for a light and refreshing drink!)
I’ve developed so many overnight oat recipes over the years, and they consistently go viral on the Choosing Chia Instagram. When I shared a few of my favourite overnight oat flavours (including these Matcha Overnight Oats), it reached over a million people, with more than 16,000 people requesting the recipes.
When To Make This
- Busy mornings: Prep the night before and wake up to a ready-made breakfast.
- Meal prep: Make a batch on Sunday for easy grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
- A light breakfast: Perfect if you want something creamy but not too heavy.
- For matcha lovers: A fun way to enjoy matcha beyond your usual Homemade Matcha Latte Recipe.
Key Ingredients And Substitutions
- Oats: I recommend using rolled oats for overnight oats as they give the oatmeal a chewy texture. You can also make this recipe with quick oats if you prefer, which will give a smoother texture. All oats are naturally gluten-free but if you have a gluten sensitivity, opt for gluten-free certified rolled oats.
- Chia seeds: If you’re wondering how to use chia seeds, using them to make overnight oats is a great way. They help to thicken the overnight oats into the perfect texture. If you prefer not to use them just leave them out and reduce the milk by 2 tablespoons.
- Matcha powder: Culinary-grade matcha powder is perfect for this recipe. If you only have ceremonial-grade matcha powder, that works too. Do not substitute with green tea leaves, this won’t work!
- Coconut milk or yogurt: Use the cream off the top of a can of coconut milk, or use yogurt for a creamier and tangier option. (You can use dairy-free yogurt if needed.)
*This is a recipe overview. The full recipe and measurements are below in the recipe card.
How To Make Matcha Overnight Oats
Step 1: Add the oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, almond milk, coconut milk, maple syrup and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl or to a jar
Step 2: Mix everything together until well combined.
Step 3: Cover the bowl or jar and place it in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Step 4: Remove from the fridge and serve alone or with your favourite toppings.
Recipe Variations
- High protein: Add one scoop of vanilla or unflavoured protein powder like I add to these Protein Overnight Oats and Pistachio Overnight Oats. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra milk if the mixture becomes too thick.
- Superfood mix: Stir in hemp seeds, flax seeds, cacao nibs, maca, or spirulina. ((If you love superfoods be sure to also try my Superfood Bars recipe)
- Make it dessert-inspired: Add coconut flakes, mini white chocolate chips, or a swirl of cashew butter.
How to store
Store overnight oats in a sealed jar or airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving and add a splash of milk if the oats become too thick. I don’t recommend freezing overnight oats, as they will become mushy once defrosted.
Jess’s Tips
- Use rolled oats for the best texture: This will give the overnight oats a chewy and nutty texture that is delicious!
- Adjust matcha to taste: Add more matcha for a stronger flavour or keep it light for a subtle taste.
- Double the recipe for meal prep: If you like to meal prep your breakfast, double this recipe to make 4 portions of overnight oats. You can store the oats in individual jars to have ready in the morning.
- Add any mix-ins or toppings: Try adding any mix-ins or toppings you love to this recipe, like nut butter, seeds, chia seed jam, or peanut butter granola.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need to make overnight oats at least 4 hours in advance so the oats have time to soak up the liquid. Ideally, overnight oats should be prepared the night before you want to eat them.
Yes, 1 teaspoon of matcha powder has roughly 70 milligrams of caffeine. So each serving of these oats would have 35 milligrams of caffeine. If you want more overnight oats with a caffeine boost, try these Tiramisu Overnight Oats.
Both ceremonial and culinary matcha will work. Ceremonial matcha is higher quality and has a smooth, creamy taste. Culinary matcha is more affordable and slightly less creamy, but it works well in baking and cooking. For these overnight oats, culinary matcha is perfect, but you can use ceremonial matcha if that is what you have.
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Matcha Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Matcha Overnight Oats take 10 minutes to prepare and make a nourishing meal prep friendly breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk of choice (I use almond milk)
- 1/3 cup yogurt or full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (can sub honey, agave etc.)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl or a large jar and mix together to combine.
- Cover the bowl or jar and place in the fridge overnight.
- In the morning enjoy the oats with your favourite toppings.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best chewy texture.
- Adjust the matcha amount to taste.
- Double the recipe for easy meal prep and portion into jars.
- Add your favourite toppings like nut butter, seeds, chia jam, or granola.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Protein: 10g
Very easy and tastes very creamy. Delicious for breakfast!
So happy you enjoyed it! 🙂