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Matcha Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

by Jolina 49 Comments [This site contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.]

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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.)

Matcha Overnight Oats with Chia and White Chocolate Chips

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

Matcha Overnight Oats with Chia and White Chocolate Chips

For the detailed recipe, please scroll to the bottom of the page where you will find a printer-friendly recipe card and nutrition information.

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 for overnight oats matcha recipe

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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 or ceremonial grade matcha)
  • 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!

Tips for making tasty overnight oats

Matcha Overnight Oats with Chia and White Chocolate Chips

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. 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. 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.

Other easy breakfast recipes

Looking for other easy but delicious breakfast ideas? Try these recipes:

  • Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
    Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid
  • Filipino Taho Recipe
    Filipino Taho
  • Healthy Homemade Snacks for Work
    Healthy Superfood Breakfast Cookies
  • Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe
    Easy Huevos Rancheros Recipe with Crispy Chorizo & Chipotle Sour Cream
  • 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 and White Chocolate Chips

Matcha Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

Author: Jolina
Matcha overnight oats — a delicious and healthy way to jumpstart your day. Matcha is complemented perfectly by white chocolate chips for a special breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Chilling Time 8 hrs
Total Time 8 hrs 15 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine North American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Balloon Whisk
Measuring Cups

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk see note
  • 1 tsp matcha powder see note
  • 1 1/2 cup rolled oats (or old-fashioned oats)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • honey or maple syrup to taste
  • your favourite toppings optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cup almond milk and 1 tsp matcha powder until the matcha is dissolved. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir 1 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips and a pinch of salt until combined. Stir in 1/2 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!

Video

Notes

  1. 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.
  2. 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 3/4 full out of this recipe.
  3. 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

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 177mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 176mgIron: 1.4mg

Nutritional information are estimates only.

Keyword Back-to-School, Easy, Make-Ahead Meal
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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    January 30, 2019 at 4:07 am

    Love the green color. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Gotta try it very soon.

    Reply
  2. Nicole says

    January 13, 2019 at 5:03 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Mackenzie says

    January 13, 2019 at 3:52 pm

    What a great way to start the day! I’ve never thought to put matcha in oats before. This is brilliant!

    Reply
  4. Marisa Franca says

    January 12, 2019 at 6:44 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. Arlene Mobley says

    January 11, 2019 at 8:44 pm

    Sounds like an amazing breakfast to start the say.

    Reply
  6. Veena Azmanov says

    January 10, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    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.

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    January 10, 2019 at 6:30 am

    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!

    Reply
  8. Fatima Torres says

    January 9, 2019 at 9:51 pm

    These look so good. I’ve never tried matcha before, but I hear it’s good for the soul.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:40 pm

      I know it’s healthy, didn’t know it’s good for the soul too. More reason to drink more matcha! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Denay DeGuzman says

    January 9, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    Mmmm…What a delightful recipe to start off the day! I’m also drooling over some of your other recipes too. So. Darn. Yummy!

    Reply
  10. Dhemz says

    January 9, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    Oh, my goodness! Yummy overload and its finest. I would love to try this. Looks very tasty. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Tami says

    January 9, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    I’ve been looking for some creative ways to use my chia seeds. I can’t wait to try these oats.

    Reply
  12. Lynndee says

    January 9, 2019 at 9:45 am

    I’ve read about matcha before, but have never really tried it. It’s about time I give matcha a try. I should because your recipe looks delish!

    Reply
  13. Marysa says

    January 9, 2019 at 8:40 am

    Sounds delicious, and this is so pretty too! I haven’t made overnight oats in ages and this recipe sounds wonderful.

    Reply
  14. Chubskulit Rose says

    January 9, 2019 at 8:06 am

    You gave me an idea what to do with the matcha powder that I have in my pantry. I will try this, thank you.

    Reply
  15. Catalina says

    January 9, 2019 at 4:18 am

    What a wonderful and delicious day starter! I would like to wake up with this healthy breakfast!

    Reply
  16. Beth says

    January 9, 2019 at 12:37 am

    I’ve had matcha green tea latte before and I loved it. This looks like something I’d like.

    Reply
  17. Terri Steffes says

    January 8, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    I love overnight oats and this recipe has me wanting to make it tonight! I think I have some matcha powder. I am intrigued by the flavor profile of this dish!

    Reply
  18. Alyssa H says

    January 8, 2019 at 8:51 pm

    Yum! This sounds fabulous. I love overnight oats. So healthy and easy!

    Reply
  19. Shelley King says

    January 8, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    I needed the Ultimate Breakfast Ideas! I have been looking at some new things to try. We have some overnight oats recipes but these look really good.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:42 pm

      So glad to hear that! It’s really one of my favorite recipe collections…so many yummy recipes to try 🙂

      Reply
  20. Brandy says

    January 8, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    What a delicious combination of ingredients. I’m going to have to try to make this as I have been looking for some good recipe ideas to try out.

    Reply
  21. Pam Wattenbarger says

    January 8, 2019 at 4:39 pm

    I love overnight oats! The matcha ones you’ve made here sound really tasty.

    Reply
  22. Leelo says

    January 8, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    I have heard many great things about matcha but I haven’t tried it myself yet. These matcha oats sound delicious!

    Reply
  23. Amber Myers says

    January 8, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    I would try this! I’ve always heard of matcha, but I haven’t tried it yet. This looks like it would be a tasty breakfast.

    Reply
  24. Tasheena says

    January 8, 2019 at 10:53 am

    Matcha is one of my favorites. I love making matcha lattes in the morning time. I would love to give this recipe a try. It looks super yummy.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      I’ve only ever tried matcha latte in coffeeshops…recipe swap?? 🙂

      Reply
  25. Candy says

    January 8, 2019 at 9:48 am

    I bet we have been making over night oats for at least 8 years now. Everyone likes them better during the winter months

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      Us too…we’ve been making them for a long time. We don’t eat cooked oats anymore!!

      Reply
  26. Dr. K. Lee Banks says

    January 7, 2019 at 11:08 pm

    Now I’m almost drooling, looking at some of these pictures. I didn’t know you could add matcha to foods like this. I have had matcha green tea, though.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:44 pm

      Matcha is getting more and more popular as a baking ingredient too.

      Reply
  27. Becca Wilson says

    January 7, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I have never made overnight oats before but have always wanted to! These look like they would be so very delicious.

    Reply
  28. Gloria says

    January 7, 2019 at 12:35 pm

    I happen to love white chocolate chips. When breakfast is more like dessert, makes it more fun to eat. We just had some overnight oats this morning. If breakfast is waiting for me…the more chance I will eat it. I also love matcha….so this is a winner for sure.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:44 pm

      Dessert for breakfast is always a good thing at our house too lol!

      Reply
  29. Christa says

    January 6, 2019 at 7:39 pm

    I enjoy holiday treats, too. These overnight oats not only look delicious, but the white chocolate will certainly help ease into a healthier eating routine for me.

    Reply
  30. Angela Tolsma says

    January 6, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    My sister in law would love this! I am totally going to make it for her and her kids when they next come over. Will make breakfast easier for me!

    Reply
  31. Krysten says

    January 6, 2019 at 10:33 am

    Oh my goodness that looks absolutely delish. Can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  32. Helene says

    January 6, 2019 at 10:06 am

    I don’t really like oats lately although I used to have them for breakfast. But this contains chocolate and I think I have to try it!

    Reply
  33. Elizabeth O says

    January 6, 2019 at 1:25 am

    That looks delicious even though I prefer hot breakfast oats to cold. I enjoyed watching your video of it too.

    Reply
  34. Elaine says

    January 5, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    My matcha obsession has been out of control lately. It never occurred to me to make overnight oats with it. Such a great idea!

    Reply
  35. Shane Parks says

    January 5, 2019 at 10:51 am

    This looks really delicious, I’ll be adding to my list of healthy breakfast items!

    Reply
  36. Kayla says

    January 4, 2019 at 9:00 pm

    I pretty much love anything that includes white chocolate, so I’m sure I would love this.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:45 pm

      Haha you and me both 🙂

      Reply
  37. Kim Kupiecki says

    January 4, 2019 at 7:06 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks amazing! Especially the lemon sweet rolls – I could stare at these pics all day! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

    Kim

    Reply
  38. Stephanie says

    January 4, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    My oldest son has oatmeal almost every day for breakfast. I haven’t tried overnight oats with him, but I should. Then I could make breakfast for the entire week at once. The only thing here I don’t have is the matcha powder, so I’ll have to pick that up for him to try!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      Overnight oats help a lot in our meal planning. Hope your son likes it!

      Reply
  39. Neely Moldovan says

    January 4, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    I havent tried a lot int he way of matcha but I love overnight oats! This sounds pretty good!

    Reply
  40. Susan says

    January 4, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    This actually sounds really delicious despite being all healthy and whatnot :)! Betting it might taste as good heated as it is cold – have you done that?

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      January 11, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      To be honest, I haven’t had hot/cooked oatmeal in years since I discovered overnight oats!! It’s just so much more convenient 🙂

      Reply

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