Matcha Overnight Oats Delight (Print View)

Creamy oats mixed with matcha and honey, soaked overnight for a refreshing morning start.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Whisk together almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, matcha powder, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl or jar until smooth and uniformly green.
02 - Stir in rolled oats and chia seeds until thoroughly combined.
03 - Cover mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow oats to absorb liquids and develop flavor.
04 - In the morning, stir oats well and add a splash of almond milk if a thinner texture is preferred.
05 - Divide oats between two serving bowls or jars. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped nuts as desired.
06 - Enjoy immediately, served cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just whisking and waiting, which means you can prep it while your coffee brews.
  • The matcha brings this subtle earthy flavor and a natural calm that makes you feel healthier just eating it.
  • Eight hours of soaking transforms plain oats into something creamy and almost custard-like without any cream.
  • It's one bowl that covers breakfast protein, fiber, and antioxidants all at once.
02 -
  • If your matcha tastes grassy or slightly bitter, you likely overwhisked it or used ceremonial-grade powder instead of culinary; culinary matcha is coarser and more forgiving.
  • The oats will continue to absorb liquid over multiple days, so if you're meal-prepping, make it looser than you think you want it, because day three will be thicker than day one.
  • Don't skip the whisking step—matcha clumps together stubbornly, and a moment with a whisk prevents grainy bites in your final bowl.
03 -
  • Toast your own coconut flakes and nuts before topping—a dry pan for just two minutes transforms them from forgettable to absolutely essential.
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt on top right before eating brings out both the sweetness and the matcha flavor in a way that feels almost like magic.
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