Matcha Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds

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Matcha overnight oats are a simple, nourishing way to start your day. They have a creamy texture, subtly sweet flavor, and are infused with the taste of matcha. This easy recipe is dairy free and gluten free.

Looking for more matcha recipes? Try my matcha chia pudding, matcha brownies, or chewy matcha cookies.

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

Easy – Make this matcha oatmeal recipe in about 5 minutes and place it in the fridge right before bed so it’s ready in the morning.
Healthy -This healthy breakfast is full of healthy fats and tastes like a matcha latte and is made with simple ingredients.
No cooking required – Just stir, chill, and enjoy. It’s perfect for warm weather or busy mornings.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make these matcha oats:

Non-dairy milk – such as oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, etc.
Old fashioned rolled oats – use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
Chia seeds
Maple syrup – or brown sugar simple syrup
Ceremonial grade matcha powder – a green tea powder made from a specific variety of whole ground green tea leaves. It has a gradual caffeine boost, with a rich, earthy taste and a hint of sweetness.
Vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

How to Make Matcha Overnight Oats: Step By Step

Here are some quick visual instructions. The full instructions and ingredient list will be in the printable recipe card below!

Mix. Add the non-dairy milk, oats, chia seeds, sifted matcha powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to a large bowl. Whisk well to combine.
Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened.
Add toppings. Stir the oatmeal and add fresh fruit topping such as strawberries, raspberries, banana slices, cherry or raspberry fruit compote, granola, stewed fruit, etc.

Helpful Tips

Use a jar with a lid for easy grab-and-go mornings.
Overnight oats are great for meal prep. Make them at the beginning of the week and enjoy throughout the week.
Sift the matcha using a fine mesh strainer. This helps remove any clumps.

Quick Tip: Avoid using culinary grade matcha as it tends to have a grassy, bitter flavor and can affect the overall taste of the oatmeal.

Storage

Store your matcha overnight oats in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Make It Your Way: Substitutions & Variations

Please remember that recipes are just a starting point.

How can you make this matcha overnight oats recipe using what you already have? Here are some ideas…

No old fashioned oats? – use quick oats for a softer texture or steel cut oats plus a bit more milk for extra texture.
Add-ins – protein powder, collagen, flax seeds, ground cinnamon, a spoonful of nut butter, or shredded coconut.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this without chia seeds?

Yes, the texture won’t be quite as thick, but it’ll still be delicious. You can reduce the amount of milk slightly to compensate.

Do I need a matcha whisk for this recipe?

No, even though traditional matcha is made using a bamboo whisk (Chasen), these matcha oats can be made without its since the matcha powder gets mixed with other ingredients.

Help! My oatmeal is too thick.

If the texture of your overnight oats is too thick, stir in a little extra milk to thin it out.

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