Matcha Protein Overnight Oats (Print version)
Creamy oats blended with matcha and protein for a vibrant, nourishing breakfast that prep the night before.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
04 - 1 scoop (about 1 ounce) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
08 - Fresh berries
09 - Sliced banana
10 - Toasted coconut flakes
11 - Chopped nuts
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine the oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, and protein powder. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
02 - Pour in the almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until completely combined, ensuring no lumps of matcha or protein powder remain.
03 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a thorough stir. Add a splash more milk if a thinner, creamier texture is preferred.
05 - Divide the overnight oats evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped nuts before serving.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The protein keeps you full until lunch without feeling heavy
- Matcha gives you steady energy instead of the afternoon crash
02 -
- Matcha can clump badly if you dump it in with wet ingredients, so always whisk it with the dry stuff first
- The texture improves on day two, so doubling the batch means breakfast is already waiting
03 -
- Use a wide mouth mason jar for easy stirring and less mess
- Let the jar sit on the counter for 10 minutes before refrigerating to help the chia seeds start gelling