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
- Rating
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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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Comments
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.
Those of you complaining about the intense matcha flavor must have the most sensitive tastebuds ever because I feel like I barely tasted it (and I used a generous portion of ceremonial grade matcha). Pretty good and cute little breakfast. I added greek yogurt and banana and it was very satiating and energizing.
I love this. I omit the maple syrup altogether but find with vanilla yogurt and berries it’s just perfect. I actually never used to keep vanilla yogurt in the house but now, it’s a staple. Making it with dairy milk isn’t great, as I find it separates more. Use oat milk for better texture.
Good, but I might use coconut milk instead next time for a little more interest.