Matcha Overnight Oats Recipe

Overnight oats are definitely in right now and with good reason. Who doesn't want to wake up to breakfast in a jar, ready to go? This vibrant and energizing jar of matcha overnight oats combines the richness of matcha, a powdered green tea loaded with antioxidants and many other health benefits, rolled oats, and chia seeds is a powerful plant-based breakfast that will set your day off in the right direction.

Wellness coach and recipe developer Miriam Hahn brings us this recipe and says, I am a huge fan of overnight breakfasts. Mornings are busy and to have a delicious breakfast waiting in the fridge is a life savior most mornings," What should you add to your overnight oats? Hahn suggests fresh berries, slivered almonds, and some chocolate chips (vegan if necessary) to really go over-the-top delicious. Whatever toppings you add, set up your mornings for success with this easy recipe.

To make this recipe, of course we'll need some matcha. "You can find matcha online or at healthy grocery stores. There are two main types of matcha, culinary and ceremonial grade. I typically use ceremonial grade which tends to be a little smoother, but you can use culinary in this recipe with no taste difference," Hahn shares. The other thing to note about matcha is that it does contain caffeine. 

Then we'll need some coconut milk, rolled oats, maple syrup, and chia seeds. "The coconut milk will make these overnight oats thick and creamy, but you can substitute with soy or oat milk if you prefer. The finished product will not be quite as thick, but still delicious," Hahn shares.

If you have ever used coconut milk before, you know that when you open the can it's usually separated into a thick substance and a watery liquid. In order to get an accurate measurement of the coconut milk, we first need to blend these into a smooth pourable liquid. "I usually just pour the whole can into a mason jar and stir it with a whisk," Hahn explains. Once you have done this, measure out ¾ cup and pour it into a blender along with the matcha and blend until smooth. "This is an important step because the matcha will clump in patches otherwise," Hahn remarks.

Now go ahead and put the oats and the chia seeds into a container that has an air-tight lid. Stir well before adding the coconut milk and matcha mixture, and the maple syrup. Stir again and then secure the lid.

Next, we just need to pop the jar into the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour until the mixture is solid. Then you can remove the lid and add some fun toppings. "I like using a jar that is big enough to accommodate the toppings, so I don't have to transfer the mixture to a bowl. A 16-ounce mason jar will give you plenty of room," Hahn explains. The overnight oats will last well in the fridge for over a week if you are using non-dairy milk. Since we are not using the whole can of coconut milk per serving, it's a good idea to double the recipe so you can use that up and have 2 mornings of green oats waiting for you. This is a recipe you'll come back to time and time again!