Matcha Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy overnight oats with matcha and protein for a nourishing breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Components

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
04 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)

→ Liquid Components and Sweeteners

05 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk alternative
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Garnishes

08 - Fresh seasonal berries
09 - Sliced ripe banana
10 - Toasted coconut flakes
11 - Chopped nuts of choice

# Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or wide-mouth jar, add rolled oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, and protein powder. Whisk vigorously until all powders are uniformly distributed and no clumps remain.
02 - Pour in almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously with a spatula or spoon until the mixture is completely smooth and the chia seeds are evenly suspended throughout the liquid.
03 - Cover the container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for minimum 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing oats to soften and chia seeds to gelatinize properly.
04 - Remove from refrigeration. Stir thoroughly to redistribute any settled ingredients. If mixture appears too thick, incorporate additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy texture is achieved.
05 - Divide the overnight oats equally between two serving bowls or portable jars. Arrange selected toppings artistically over surface before serving immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get that gentle caffeine buzz from matcha without the coffee jitters, plus sustained energy from protein that keeps you full until lunch
  • It takes literally five minutes to throw together before bed, and waking up to breakfast already made feels like cheating
02 -
  • Matcha can clump up stubbornly, so whisk the dry ingredients together before adding any liquid to prevent those bitter green pockets
  • The oats continue absorbing liquid overnight, so if you prefer a looser consistency, add another quarter cup of milk before refrigerating
03 -
  • Toast your coconut flakes beforehand—it takes two minutes in a dry pan and makes such a difference in flavor
  • If your protein powder is particularly sweet, reduce the maple syrup to one tablespoon

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