Ever set your alarm early to make breakfast... and then snooze through it a dozen times? Only to end up having a matcha latte on an empty stomach and not eating anything until it’s midday? I feel you girl, but that is not how it’s supposed to go. That’s why overnight oats exist: the lazy genius’s way to still have something delicious and Instagram-worthy waiting in the fridge. And what’s better than adding matcha to it so that it also gives you that calm, focused morning energy you very much need before doing anything slightly productive?
Yup, with its slow-release caffeine and antioxidant punch, matcha gives your oats that soft energy boost and a color so aesthetic it practically eats up your camera. So let me show you how I make my matcha overnight oats that taste amazing, look even better, and make you feel like you have your life together. Even if you’re eating them in bed five minutes before your first Zoom call.
ingredients you’ll need
Before you even grab your jar, let’s get your lineup ready. Here’s what you’ll need:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 scoop MatchaDNA organic matcha powder
- ¾ cup milk, dairy or plant-based
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
You can also throw in some Greek yogurt for creaminess or protein powder if you want it more filling. Once you have the base, you can really do whatever you want with this recipe.
how to make your matcha overnight oats
Here’s the part where your fridge does all the work.
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Whisk your matcha: In a small bowl, whisk your matcha powder with a few tablespoons of hot water until it’s smooth and frothy. It should be a bit denser than you would normally do for a matcha latte.
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Mix it all up: In a jar or container, add your oats, chia seeds, milk, sweetener, vanilla, and your matcha mixture (and whatever else you want to add to it). Stir well so that everything is completely blended and coated in matcha green.
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Seal and chill: Cover your jar and let it rest in the fridge overnight (or at least 6 hours).
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Top and enjoy: The next morning, after snoozing your alarm a few times, all you have to do is give it a good stir and add your favorite toppings. My recommendation? Banana slices, strawberries, coconut flakes, or a drizzle of nut butter.
make it your own
As I mentioned already, the best part about this is that this is only the base recipe, the starting point for endless customization. So really you can add whatever you want to it!
Craving dessert vibes? Stir in a spoonful of almond butter and dark chocolate chips before refrigerating. Want something tropical? Add shredded coconut and mango chunks. Feeling like a wellness queen? Mix in a scoop of collagen or a spoonful of flaxseed.
These are also great for meal-prep. You can prepare a few jars at once, and they’ll last up to 3 or 4 days in the fridge, so you can grab one on your way out and actually make it to your 9 a.m. meeting.
And if you’re officially in your matcha-for-breakfast era (I always am), you should go check out our blog and try these next: a matcha yogurt bowl, matcha smoothie, or even matcha pancakes.
Because mornings don’t have to be chaotic, especially when your breakfast is already waiting, calm, green, and perfectly chilled.
Byeeee!
