Matcha Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats blended with matcha and protein for a nourishing breakfast ready overnight
# What You 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 or milk of choice
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon 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 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 and chia seeds to absorb the liquid.
04 - In the morning, give the oats a thorough stir. Add a splash more milk if you prefer a creamier texture.
05 - Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls or jars. Add your choice of fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped nuts before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Breakfast is waiting before your feet even hit the floor
- The matcha buzz is steady without any coffee jitters
02 -
- Lumps of matcha or protein powder will haunt you, so whisk thoroughly
- The chia seeds need those full hours to work their thickening magic
03 -
- Toast your matcha briefly in a dry pan to deepen its flavor
- A pinch of salt transforms the whole experience