Matcha Overnight Oats
Published Jan. 17, 2025
- Total Time
- About 3 hours
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- About 3 hours
- Rating
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Ingredients
- 2cups oat milk or milk of choice (plus more for serving, if desired)
- 7teaspoons maple syrup
- 1teaspoon unsweetened high-quality matcha powder
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1cup/95 grams rolled oats
- 2tablespoons chia seeds
- Vanilla Greek yogurt and fruit, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
226 calories; 7 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 33 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 14 grams sugars; 8 grams protein; 56 milligrams sodium
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.
Great simple filling breakfast. The easiest way to mix in the matcha powder is to mix the matcha with the maple syrup before adding the milk and vanilla extract. Then add the dry ingredients. Also, it can be divided but works better if you make the full recipe and just keep the remainder in the fridge for subsequent days. The oats will absorb more of the milk over time resulting in a richer, plumper mix.
This came out very thin and watery, and I felt like 1tsp of matcha was not enough. I added another half teaspoon, but still should have added more. It was also fairly sweet, even with unsweetened yogurt on top. I also don't feel like 95 grams of oats is enough for four servings. If I make it again, I'll decrease the maple syrup, increase the oats, and add more matcha to suit my tastes.
Great breakfast. I add whatever berries I have plus a handful of nuts, and it's filling enough to last me all day.