Matcha overnight oats with sweet, earthy green tea powder are so scrumptious! They're the perfect make-ahead breakfast and very handy for meal prepping.
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With a healthy breakfast prepped and waiting in the fridge you'll have the confidence to say, "bring it on!" to busy mornings.
If matcha oatmeal feels too adventurous, mix things up with more mainstream flavors like chocolate overnight oats, coffee overnight oats or cinnamon overnight oats.
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So What Is Matcha Anyways?
Matcha is finely ground powder made from green tea leaves! It's a beautiful bright green and traditionally mixed into hot water with a bamboo whisk for sipping.
Did you know?! Matcha plants are covered with tarps 4 weeks before harvest to prevent extensive photosynthesis. This traps chlorophyll and other nutrients in the leaves making them extra vibrant. Fascinating! (source: mizubatea).
This caffeinated green tea powder can be used in lots of different recipes to achieve gorgeous color and sweet, earthy flavor. If you fall in love with this unique taste, matcha mug cake is another must-try.
Why Should I Make Overnight Oats?
They taste good: Starting with the most obvious here!
Meal prep: Something I've come to realize? Meal-prep recipes save time, energy and money. Overnight oats are great for breakfast (or lunch) prep.
Nutritious: Whole grain oats, chia seeds, hemp hearts and just a touch of maple syrup for sweetening.
Quick: Fast and furious! Make oats in 10 minutes flat with light cleanup. And let it be known, these could be called 2-hour oats. Though you can allow them to soak overnight, they'll be soft after two hours.
Allergy friendly: Accommodating an allergy? This recipe is gluten-free friendly, egg free and easily made dairy free by using any plant based milk.
Your Grocery List
- Oats: For best results use whole grain rolled oats. Instant or quick oats will work in a pinch but they don't have as hearty a texture.
- Mix-ins: Hemp hearts and chia seeds. Hemp hearts add nice nutty flavor, but you can leave them out if preferred.
- Sweetener: I generally use maple syrup, but honey or brown sugar can be substituted.
- Matcha: Quality matcha powder is pricey but potent, meaning you only need a little bit for great flavor and it'll last a while! I use The Republic Of Tea brand and typically buy it at Kroger. When shopping for matcha, be sure you buy pure matcha powder and not a sweetened matcha mix.
- Sea salt: Or regular table salt.
- Pure vanilla extract: Or imitation vanilla.
- Milk: Dairy or non-dairy milk can be used in this recipe. I like using oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk.
- Optional toppings & mix-ins: Whipped cream, nuts, fresh berries or banana slices, granola and toasted coconut flakes! You can also add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or Greek yogurt for extra protein.
How To Make Matcha Overnight Oats
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Combine dry ingredients:
- Add old fashioned oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, hemp hearts and sea salt to a jar or bowl. Mix ingredients together with a spoon or miniature whisk.
Add wet ingredients:
- Measure milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup into the jar. Stir again!
- Cover jar with a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
Toppings:
- When oats are done chilling, give them a good stir.
- Add toppings like whipped cream, granola, more hemp hearts, berries or honey drizzle. Enjoy!
Getting The Ratios Just Right
- Milk: I use a 1:1 ratio of milk to oats in this recipe. For thinner oats you can add extra milk, for thicker use less. Keep in mind that oats will thicken the longer they soak/chill. If they become too thick for your liking, you can add a splash of milk before eating.
- Matcha: A half teaspoon of matcha powder is all it takes to flavor your oats. If you'd like stronger flavor feel free to use more! If you find that even a half teaspoon is too much, you can ease up.
Serving Suggestions
I like topping my overnight oats with cinnamon granola, honey or maple syrup and berries. Don't forget your big cup of morning coffee!
Sweet oats also pair nicely with savory breakfast foods like sausage, bacon or fluffy scrambled eggs.
Note: You can totally serve overnight oats chilled or warm! If you can't get on board with cold oatmeal, simply transfer oats to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second spurts until warmed though.
The Perfect Jars
These 7oz glass jars are perfect for overnight oats. They include lids and are perfect for easy transportation. You can also use a small bowl or air-tight food storage container.
Storing Matcha Oats
Matcha latte overnight oats can be made up to 5 days in advance! Personally, I prefer the flavor within the first 3 days.
It's important to note that your oats will get thicker and thicker the longer they soak. If you don't like this, you can totally add a little splash of milk to thin them back out before enjoying.
For proper storage, refrigerate in an airtight food storage container or lidded mason jar for up to 3-5 days.
Note: You can make and store oats in one large container and scoop into smaller vessels as needed.
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Matcha Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 7 oz jars *I like these jars, but you can use any container you like!
- Mini whisk *Optional, a spoon also works.
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole grain rolled oats *see note below
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds *or ground flax seeds
- 2 teaspoons hemp hearts *optional but SO delicious
- ½ teaspoon matcha powder *see note below
- Pinch of sea salt *or regular table salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract *or imitation
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup *or brown sugar/honey
- ½ cup unsweetened oat milk *or any type of milk you like!
Optional toppings:
- Whipped cream, granola, berries, extra hemp hearts, fresh fruit, toasted coconut flakes, nuts.
Recipe notes:
Oats: Quick oats will also work though I prefer the taste of whole grain. Matcha: Make sure you buy pure matcha powder and not a sweetened matcha mix. Ceremonial-grade matcha powder is considered the highest quality! I use Republic Of Tea matcha which is culinary grade (one step below ceremonial-grade).Instructions
- Add dry ingredients to a jar or bowl and whisk well.½ cup whole grain rolled oats, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, 2 teaspoons hemp hearts, ½ teaspoon matcha powder, Pinch of sea salt
- Add wet ingredients to oat mixture and stir again until well combined.1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, ½ cup unsweetened oat milk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Cover and chill/soak in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Add desired toppings and enjoy! The longer they soak, the thicker they'll get. You can add milk to thin if desired.
Large batch:
- Instead of individual servings, make one big batch of oats and scoop into containers as needed.
Storage:
- Store in a jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I personally feel the flavor is better within the first 3 days.If desired, stir in an additional splash of milk before eating. This will thin oats a bit and add creaminess. They can get pretty thick over time!
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