Matcha Protein Overnight Oats (Print version)
Creamy matcha-infused oats with protein for a nourishing breakfast
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
04 - 1 scoop (approximately 1 ounce) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
06 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
08 - Fresh berries
09 - Sliced banana
10 - Toasted coconut flakes
11 - Chopped nuts
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl or large mason jar, add rolled oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, and protein powder. Whisk thoroughly until evenly distributed to prevent clumping.
02 - Pour almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir continuously until completely smooth, ensuring all powder dissolves evenly.
03 - Cover the container tightly and refrigerate for minimum 6 hours, preferably overnight. This allows oats to soften and chia seeds to gel properly.
04 - Remove from refrigerator and stir vigorously. If mixture appears too thick, incorporate additional splash of milk to achieve desired creamy consistency.
05 - Divide evenly between two bowls or jars. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted coconut, or chopped nuts before serving immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy texture combined with matchas gentle buzz feels like treating yourself to a café breakfast without the price tag
- Protein powder transforms simple oats into something that actually keeps you full until lunch, no more mid-morning hunger pangs
02 -
- Lumps of matcha or protein powder are nearly impossible to fix once the liquid is added, so take your time whisking the dry ingredients first
- The longer these oats sit, the thicker they become, especially after day two, so plan to eat them within three days for the best texture
03 -
- Warm your serving bowl with hot water for a minute if you prefer room temperature oats instead of cold straight from the fridge
- Toast your coconut flakes or nuts in advance and store them separately so they stay crunchy