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matcha overnight oats

Matcha Overnight Oats Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 Servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats not instant
  • 1 teaspoon culinary grade matcha powder
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 cup milk of choice oat, almond, or whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
Toppings (Optional)
  • Fresh fruit — sliced kiwi, mango, or banana
  • Granola for crunch
  • A drizzle of honey or tahini
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • White sesame seeds
  • A small dusting of extra matcha powder

Method
 

  1. Add matcha powder to a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of warm water. Whisk until smooth with no dry clumps. Add the matcha paste to the milk and whisk again until fully combined.
  2. In a jar or container with a lid, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Pour in the matcha milk and stir well until everything is evenly mixed. Stir again 5 minutes later to redistribute the chia seeds before they set.
  3. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours — overnight is best. The oats will absorb the liquid and thicken significantly.
  4. Open and stir. If the oats are thicker than you’d like, add a splash of milk and stir until you reach the right consistency. Taste and add more honey if needed.
  5. Add toppings just before eating — fresh fruit, granola, a drizzle of honey, toasted pistachios, and a dusting of matcha powder. Eat straight from the jar or transfer to a bowl.

Notes

  • Always dissolve matcha in warm water first — adding it directly to cold milk causes clumps
  • Stir twice before refrigerating to distribute chia seeds evenly
  • Minimum soak time is 4 hours — overnight gives the best texture
  • Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days — add toppings fresh each morning
  • Add a splash of milk each morning as oats thicken further overnight
  • Use ceremonial grade matcha for a smoother, less bitter flavor
  • Batch prep 3–4 jars on Sunday for the whole week