Matcha Overnight Oats (Printable)

A nourishing start with creamy oats, matcha, and honey, perfect for busy mornings and full of antioxidants.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats (approximately 3.5 oz)
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (8 fl oz)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (4 oz)
04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Flavor

05 - 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons culinary grade matcha powder
06 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - Fresh berries
09 - Sliced banana
10 - Toasted coconut flakes
11 - Chopped nuts such as almonds or pistachios

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together almond milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, matcha powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and evenly colored.
02 - Stir in rolled oats and chia seeds until thoroughly combined.
03 - Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and develop flavor.
04 - Stir the oats to redistribute moisture; add a splash of milk if a looser consistency is preferred.
05 - Divide into two servings and garnish with fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped nuts as desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It actually tastes like something special, not like you're eating health food pretending to be breakfast.
  • Your mornings feel less rushed when the hard work happens while you sleep.
  • The earthy green flavor pairs surprisingly well with almost any topping you have on hand.
02 -
  • The oats will keep absorbing liquid overnight, so if you make this early and eat it late, it'll be thicker than expected—thin it out with milk if needed rather than trying to compensate ahead of time.
  • Matcha clumps easily if you don't whisk it properly, and those hard little flecks ruin the otherwise smooth, creamy texture you're after.
03 -
  • Weigh your matcha with a small kitchen scale if you have one; it ensures you get the same flavor every time and prevents the guesswork that leads to either too-green or barely-there matcha oats.
  • Toast your own coconut flakes and nuts in a dry pan for two minutes before serving—the slight warmth releases their oils and makes the whole bowl taste more interesting and intentional.
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