These Matcha Overnight Oats are easy to make, extra creamy, and perfect for meal prep! If you like matcha lattes, this oatmeal is for you! It's a breakfast and a caffeine fix all in one. It's made with yogurt, which gives it extra protein and makes it super creamy. Your ideal grab-and-go breakfast for busy weekdays!
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Why You'll Love These Matcha Overnight Oats
A matcha latte and breakfast in one - If you drink matcha or coffee, you've got to try adding matcha powder to your overnight oats! It gives you a caffeine boost without having to do any prep in the morning! This one is made with yogurt, which makes it super creamy and adds extra protein!
Great for meal prep - Overnight oats are ideal for meal prep because they keep well, and there are endless flavor variations you can make. They're perfect for busy weekday mornings because you can prep everything in the evening and just grab a jar in the morning and eat it on your way to work or school!
Ingredients
- Rolled oats - Classic old-fashioned oats work best here. Choose certified gluten-free ones if needed. You can also use quick oats, but they'll yield a denser oatmeal. Steel-cut oats won't work in this recipe because they need more liquid and soaking time.
- Matcha powder - You can use any 100% pure matcha powder you have, but I recommend ceremonial matcha for the best flavor. It's sweeter and less "grassy" than culinary matcha, but it's more expensive. Matcha should always be bright green without a yellow or grey tint. Make sure you're not using any matcha latte blends.
- Yogurt - I like adding a good thick yogurt to most of my overnight oatmeal recipes, and full-fat plain Greek yogurt is really good here. I also like coconut yogurt by Yoggu if you prefer a dairy-free one.
- Milk - You can use whole milk or any non-dairy milk of your choice. I usually have either cashew milk, almond milk, or oat milk in the fridge, so those are my go-tos. If you like coconut milk, use the one in a carton, not in a can, because it's too thick. If you want to use canned coconut milk, see the substitutions paragraph below!
- Sweetener - The recipe calls for maple syrup, but any sweetener you like will work. Agave syrup, coconut sugar or nectar, cane sugar, simple syrup, or stevia are all great here!
- Flavorings - I like to add a little bit of ground cinnamon and vanilla extract for a little more flavor, but these are optional.
Variations and Substitutions
- Dairy-free - To keep it vegan, use a vegan yogurt and dairy-free milk. I like coconut yogurt and cashew milk. If you do want to use canned coconut milk, add it instead of the yogurt and use a little less milk, or add water instead of milk.
- Protein powder - You can add a scoop of your favorite plain or vanilla protein powder. I like Sprout Living protein powder. Keep in mind that this will change the flavor of the oats. Too much protein powder can make them taste chalky.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, sifted matcha powder, chia seeds, ground flax seeds (optional), and cinnamon (optional).
- Add yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and whisk again to combine.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight so it has time to soak.
- In the morning, serve the oats topped with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks!
- Sift your matcha - No matter what matcha you use, always use a stainless steel sieve to sift. I mix the matcha with the rest of the dry ingredients first and then add the wet ingredients. Sifting prevents any matcha lumps in the oats.
Serving Suggestions
- Warm them up - If you don't like the idea of cold oatmeal, you can always just warm the oats up in a small saucepan on the stove in the morning! Add a splash of milk or water to avoid them burning and warm up over medium heat for a few minutes. It will be similar to regular stovetop oatmeal, just with less work.
- Fresh berries - My favorite way to serve these oats is with berries! My favorites are strawberries, inspired by my Strawberry Matcha Latte, but raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, pitted cherries, or diced mango would be delicious!
- More yogurt - Add a dollop of your favorite flavored yogurt (again, I really like strawberry here), or the yogurt you used to make the oats. You can also stir in some thick coconut kefir for added probiotics.
- Nut butter, nuts, seeds, granola - You can drizzle some almond butter over the oats or sprinkle on some hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, or crunchy granola. I recommend vanilla or berry flavored.
Storing
- You can store the overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. I don't recommend freezing them.
- I find they taste the best the first 1-3 days. The oats will continue soaking up the moisture from the milk and yogurt, so they'll be softer the longer they sit and turn into more of a pudding towards the end of the week.
- Meal prep: If you're meal prepping them for the week ahead, I recommend dividing them into single-serving jars with lids when you're preparing the oats to make them easier to grab in the morning. This way, all your portions will be the same size.
FAQs
Yes, matcha powder is made of ground green tea leaves. It's much more concentrated than a regular green tea bag, so it also has more caffeine.
Yes, just transfer them to a small saucepan with a splash of milk or water in the morning and warm up over medium heat.
Not that I know of. All matcha contains caffeine.
More Overnight Oats Recipes
If you want to try some other overnight oats variations, check out the four recipes linked below! You can find all the latest ones, as well as stovetop oatmeal and baked oats, in my Oatmeal Recipes page!
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Matcha Overnight Oats
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Oatmeal
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These Matcha Overnight Oats are easy to make, extra creamy, and perfect for meal prep! If you like matcha lattes, this oatmeal is for you! It's a breakfast and a caffeine fix all in one. Your ideal grab-and-go breakfast for busy weekdays!
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1-2 tablespoon ground flax seeds (optional)
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup yogurt (I use vegan coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup milk (I use almond milk)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice)
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, sifted matcha powder, chia seeds, ground flax seeds (optional), and cinnamon (optional).
- Add yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and whisk again to combine.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight so it has time to soak.
- In the morning, serve the oats topped with fresh berries, more yogurt, granola, or your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
Storing: Store the overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. The longer the oats sit with the milk and yogurt, the more they’ll soak up the liquid and get mushier. They taste the best the first 1-3 days. I don’t recommend freezing them.
You can warm up the oats in the morning in a small saucepan on the stove if you prefer hot oatmeal. Add a splash of milk or water and warm up over medium heat for a few minutes until warmed through.
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