Matcha Overnight Oats

These matcha overnight oats are creamy, high-protein, and ready with just a few minutes of prep. One teaspoon of matcha gives them that gorgeous green color and a delicious matcha flavor.

They keep in the fridge for up to 4 days, so they’re perfect for a make-ahead breakfast.

I usually make a batch of 4 at the beginning of the week, so I have one ready to go each morning (on Fridays, I like to treat myself to a bagel).

This Recipe At a Glance

• Flavor: matcha + berries (lightly sweet)
• Texture: creamy oats (adjustable thick/thin)
• Time: 5 minutes prep + 3 hours minimum chill (ideally overnight)
• Make-ahead: keeps up to 4 days
• Serving: 1 jar (easy to double/triple)

Sweetness note: This recipe is lightly sweet as written. If you’re using sweetened yogurt (or you prefer less sweet breakfasts), reduce or skip the brown sugar and sweeten to taste when serving.

Getting the Ratio in These Matcha Oats Just Right

Most people prefer their oatmeal one of two ways. Either thick like paste, or thinner and a bit wetter. I personally like my oatmeal a bit “wetter.”

People who like a thick oatmeal can eat it straight out of the fridge, and anyone who wants it a bit thinner can add a splash of milk or water.

How Far in Advance Do You Need to Make Overnight Oats?

Despite their name, overnight oats don’t actually have to sit in the fridge overnight.

However, they do need a bit of time to soak up the water or milk and soften. If I forget to make my overnight oats ahead of time, I find they only need about 3 hours to soak before they’re ready to go. They’re definitely a bit thinner when they soak for less time, though.

Letting them sit overnight not only helps them fully soften, but it also gives the flavors a chance to develop.

Long story short, an overnight soak is ideal but not necessary if you’re short on time.

Can Overnight Oats Be Eaten Warm?

You can eat overnight oats warm. They can be heated just like any other bowl of oatmeal. Pop them into the microwave and heat in 30-second intervals until they’re warm.

Matcha Overnight Oats Ingredients & Substitutions

Below are some swaps and substitutions that can be made in this recipe:

• Rolled Oats – This recipe turns out best with rolled or old-fashioned oats. You can use quick oats, but you should reduce the amount of water or milk to 1/2 a cup.
• Chia Seeds – If you don’t have chia seeds, you can omit them from this recipe. Reduce the amount of milk to 1/2 cup to get the right consistency.
• Matcha Powder – Be sure you’re using food-grade matcha powder! Green tea leaves meant to make tea will not work. It’s easy to order online, or it can be found in most large grocery stores like Whole Foods or Walmart.
• Brown Sugar – This recipe uses brown sugar, which gives it great flavor! You can also use 2 tsp of honey or any sweetener you like.
• Greek Yogurt – Greek yogurt adds a wonderful creaminess to these oats, along with a lot of protein. However, you can use any yogurt you have or like, or use dairy-free yogurt.
• Berries – These oats turn out best with 1 cup of ripe, juicy berries. I usually add a mixture of blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries, but any berry will work. You can also use frozen fruit.
• Milk – I prefer making these oats with skim milk, but you can also use water or any dairy-free milk.

Tips for Making the Best Matcha Overnight Oats

• Make your oats in a sealable container like a mason jar!
• Make vegan matcha overnight oats by using dairy-free yogurt and milk. Coconut, oat, soy, or almond milk and yogurt all work great!
• If you like your oatmeal a bit thinner, add a splash of water or your favorite milk before eating.

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