Matcha Overnight Oats
Published January 16, 2025
Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.
- Total Time
- About 3 hours
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- About 3 hours
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Ingredients
2 cups oat milk or milk of choice (plus more for serving, if desired)
7 teaspoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon unsweetened high-quality matcha powder
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup/95 grams rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds
Vanilla Greek yogurt and fruit, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
36 grams carbs; 197 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams fat; 6 grams fiber; 295 milligrams sodium; 5 grams protein; 8 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a lidded quart container or other similar vessel, whisk the milk, maple syrup, sifted matcha powder and vanilla together until smooth and no matcha lumps remain. Stir in the oats and chia seeds until thoroughly combined.
- Step 2
Cover the mixture and store in the fridge at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Step 3
Mix to combine thoroughly before serving, and thin to taste with more milk, if desired. Top with yogurt and fruit. The oats can last, covered and refrigerated, for 3 to 4 days.
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I love (good quality) matcha for the flavor, health benefits, l-theanine boost, and gentler but potent caffeine effects. I also love the convenience of overnight oats as well as its health benefits, but I get put off by the mushiness and blandness. The matcha addition makes it much more rich and flavorful. I add blueberries, use plain Greek yogurt, and add less maple syrup. Very easy to put together the day before work. Don’t knock it til you try it!
If you’re not in the mood to whisk the matcha in, I’ve found stirring the matcha to coat the oats before adding the milk results in far fewer clumps.
Couldn’t be easier and more adaptable. I scaled down the quantities for a single serving, forgot to add vanilla and sweetener. I added half a banana and vanilla yogurt in the morning. Perfect and just the right portion for me. A tasty way to get a little morning buzz.
Rave reviews from an eclectic blend of guests some of whom might rarely, if ever, depart from bacon and eggs. This is a delicious recipe that is adaptable when served making use of the fruit available in your home.
This has rapidly become my most frequently made NYT Cooking recipe. I’m not even a huge matcha person - I like it, but I’m not obsessed the way some people seem to be; yet I love this breakfast. Per the other comments, double the matcha powder. I like a big breakfast so for me, this makes 2 servings as written. I’ve also been using a 50/50 mix of quick oats and five grain porridge mix, the combination of textures is really nice. Lots of fresh berries on top. So, so good.
I make this quite often, just love it! It's also configurable in regard to the add-ons to make it your own!