Matcha overnight oats — a delicious and healthy way to jumpstart your day. The unique taste of matcha is complemented perfectly by white chocolate chips for a breakfast treat that you can prep ahead and grab as you go.
(Love overnight oats? Check out this Raspberry White Chocolate Overnight Oats or this Chocolate Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter.)
If you’re wondering what overnight oats are, they’re simply oats that you soak in milk overnight instead of cooking on the stove. They’re usually stored in mason jars or similar individual-sized containers.
They’ve gained popularity in recent years because they’re so convenient, especially on busy mornings. Plus, you can customize them in a million and one ways!
These matcha overnight oats are our favourite overnight oats recipe.
The earthy flavour of matcha powder is balanced by the sweetness of honey or maple syrup. Sprinkle in white chocolate chips and you have yourself breakfast you can look forward to everyday.
How to make matcha overnight oats
We eat matcha overnight oats regularly and never get tired of them. Plus, they’re so easy to make.
Just mix all ingredients in a bowl, transfer to individual containers then chill.
The next morning, top it with things like goji berries, dried blueberries, almonds, coconut, fresh fruit and yes, chocolate chips!
It’s so good and it keeps us full until lunch.
Ingredients
This recipe is fully customizable so each serving is the perfect one for you. The base ingredients you’ll need are:
- Unsweetened almond milk (or any milk you like)
- Matcha powder (make sure to buy high quality matcha powder)
- Rolled oats (or old-fashioned oats)
- Chia seeds
- White chocolate chips
- Salt
- Greek yogurt
- Vanilla extract
- Honey or maple syrup
Plus all your favourite toppings!
Expert tips
It’s super easy to make matcha oatmeal but there are still a few things to keep in mind when making them:
1. BUY GOOD MATCHA POWDER. Make sure to buy high-quality matcha powder. They would sometimes be labelled as ceremonial grade or culinary grade. When it comes to green tea, you can really tell the difference, especially when making recipes like this and other desserts like matcha ice cream, matcha chocolate chip cookies or matcha brownies. I’m very practical but this is one of the ingredients I usually spring for. Here’s a great guide.
2. USE THE RIGHT OATS. When making overnight oats, make sure to use rolled oats or old-fashioned oats. Instant oatmeal will be too mushy for this recipe.
3. GET CREATIVE! Don’t be afraid to experiment with your matcha overnight oats. Add your favourite things, mix in your favourite flavours. Every jar can be jazzed up differently.
4. MAKE AHEAD. Oatmeal in jars is an excellent way to save time in the morning. You can make a big batch and don’t need to worry about breakfast for the next few days. Remember to only make a batch that you can consume within the week though. For good measure, we like to consume ours within 3-4 days.
If you want to learn more about meal prepping, check out this meal prep manual.
Other easy breakfast recipes
Looking for other easy but delicious breakfast ideas? Try these recipes:
- Lemon cream cheese puff pastry braid is a delicious, lemony, buttery treat perfect with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Made with ready-made puff pastry and a luxurious lemon cream cheese filling.
- Taho is soft tofu (sometimes called silken tofu) that’s sweetened with brown sugar syrup and topped with sago or tapioca pearls. It’s a popular breakfast treat in the Philippines.
- Superfood breakfast cookies are not your typical cookies. Packed with nutrient rich ingredients like goji berries and chia seeds, these cookies are not only delicious, they’re also good for you!
- And if you’re craving something savoury, make huevos rancheros and start the day sunny side up!
Plus, check out this ultimate list of breakfast ideas for epic mornings!
Matcha Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup unsweetened almond milk see note
- 1 tsp matcha powder see note
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats (or old-fashioned oats)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- pinch salt
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- honey or maple syrup to taste
- your favourite toppings optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk 1 ½ cup almond milk and 1 tsp matcha powder until the matcha is dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir 1 ½ cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, ½ cup white chocolate chips and a pinch of salt until combined. Stir in ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp vanilla extract and honey until fully incorporated.
- Transfer into individual containers (see note) and chill overnight. They will be ready to eat the next morning. Optional: top with dried fruit, nuts or more chocolate!
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Notes
- You can use dairy milk or any kind of unsweetened milk instead of almond milk. You can also use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
- The number of servings largely depends on the size of your individual containers. We use 250-ml/8-oz mason jars and get 5 jars that are about ¾ full out of this recipe.
- Alternatively, you can opt to refrigerate the whole batch of oats and just scoop what you need into a bowl. Just make sure to store the oats in an airtight container and return to the fridge.
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
Have a wonderful morning!
Did you make matcha overnight oats? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
Lisa
Love the green color. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Gotta try it very soon.
Nicole
This looks so beautiful, I love the colors! The matcha with the pumpkin seeds and the cranberries, lovely! Needless to say, I bet it tastes amazing too! Thanks for sharing, Jolina! 🙂
Mackenzie
What a great way to start the day! I’ve never thought to put matcha in oats before. This is brilliant!
Marisa Franca
What a great way to start the day. I bought Matcha at a tea shop some time ago and really haven’t been inspired just to drink it. Now, this recipe is giving me a lot of inspiration to go ahead and jump start my day. The chocolate with the oats makes it more special Great recipe.
Arlene Mobley
Sounds like an amazing breakfast to start the say.
Veena Azmanov
This sounds so wholesome and nutritious. I love the ease and convenience of overnight oats. Love that you added Matcha in there. Sounds so delish.
Denise
I love using matcha green tea in recipe because it really gives me a lift but it’s not too much caffeine that I get the jitters and it’s really good for you. This looks like the perfect way to start your day!
Fatima Torres
These look so good. I’ve never tried matcha before, but I hear it’s good for the soul.
Jolina
I know it’s healthy, didn’t know it’s good for the soul too. More reason to drink more matcha! 🙂
Denay DeGuzman
Mmmm…What a delightful recipe to start off the day! I’m also drooling over some of your other recipes too. So. Darn. Yummy!
Dhemz
Oh, my goodness! Yummy overload and its finest. I would love to try this. Looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!