Matcha Overnight Oats
The ultimate healthy make-ahead breakfast, these matcha overnight oats combine the goodness of rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, almond milk, and maple syrup, this breakfast option promises the ideal kickstart to your day. Brimming with nutrients, fibre, and antioxidants, these vegan-friendly and gluten-free oats offer a nutritious and indulgent beginning to your morning routine.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These matcha overnight oats are:
- Creamy and delicious
- Perfect for meal prepping
- High in fibre
- Naturally gluten free
- Easily made vegan
- A dream-come-true for any matcha lover
What Is Matcha?
Translated, matcha literally means powdered tea, with Ma meaning powder and Cha meaning tea in English. Matcha tea, black tea and green tea all come from the same plant, the Camelia Sinensis. The difference between them is in the preparation. With regular green tea, the leaves are infused in water and then removed, while matcha tea leaves are ground and consumed whole.
Matcha, like other green teas, is a great source of antioxidants, including the powerful EGCg, and has a range of positive effects on the body. It provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium, as well as fibre and chlorophyll. Matcha is known to detoxify the body naturally, boost metabolism and help burn calories.
If you’re interested in learning more about matcha, check out my comprehensive guide on what is matcha and how to use it.
What Does Matcha Taste Like?
If you’re a fan of green or black tea, you will most likely going to love matcha. It tastes slightly sweet with grassy notes and a pleasant bitter undertone.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Old-fashioned rolled oats – Don’t substitute them with quick oats, as they break apart more easily and result in mushy overnight oats.
- Matcha powder – Use cafe-grade or kitchen-grade matcha for cooking for the best flavour.
- Milk – You can use whichever milk you prefer, including plant-based milk, such as soy, almond, oat, hemp or cashew, or dairy milk. I used unsweetened almond milk.
- Chia seeds – They help to thicken the oats and give them a perfectly creamy texture. Plus, they’re packed with fibre and healthy omega-3 fats.
- Sweetener – Use any sweetener you like, such as agave, maple syrup, honey or even sugar. Leave it out completely to make these overnight oats sugar free. I like to pair matcha with maple syrup.
- Yogurt – I used Greek soy yogurt, which makes the texture so much creamier. You can use your favourite yogurt, either dairy or non-dairy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step One: Mix.
Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl.
Step Two: Refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for at least 5 hours.
Step Three: Stir and serve with your choice of toppings.
Stir the oats again and top with granola, peanut butter, sliced banana, fresh berries or maple syrup.
Favourite Toppings
You can top overnight oats with fresh berries, such as blueberries or raspberries, sliced bananas, toasted nuts and seeds, nut or seed butter (I like almond butter), coconut flakes or cacao nibs.
Matcha Overnight Oats FAQs
The recipe makes 2 jars of overnight oats.
Store in the mason jar with a lid or another airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Overnight oats are usually served cold but they can also be served warm! Just heat your oats in the microwave in 30 sec intervals until they are piping hot.
At least 2 hours, but it’s best to leave them soaking for 5 hours or overnight.
While overnight oats can technically be made with rolled, quick or even steel cut oats, I would always recommend using rolled oats, which is also what this recipe calls for. I answer this question and more in greater detail in this guide on how to make overnight oats.
No! They are not the same and won’t dissolve. The flavour won’t be the same either.
One jar of matcha overnight oats (half of the recipe) has approximately 200 calories.
Use non-dairy Greek yogurt and non-dairy milk to make these overnight oats vegan. I used soy yogurt and unsweetened almond milk.
Yes, as long as you use certified gluten-free oats.
Yes, you can omit the sweetener.
More Matcha Recipes
If you love the taste of matcha, make sure to check my no-bake matcha cheesecake or these vegan matcha muffins.
Matcha Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (55g) rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- ⅔ cup (150g) yogurt
- ⅔ cup (165g) milk
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Whisk together all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Spoon into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Close and refrigerate for at least 5 hours, but preferably overnight before eating.
- Stir well and top with granola, peanut butter, sliced banana, fresh berries or maple syrup.
