Matcha Protein Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats blended with matcha and protein for a nourishing breakfast that prep ahead.
# 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 (approximately 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
# How-To:
01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, combine oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, and protein powder. Mix thoroughly to distribute evenly.
02 - Pour in almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until completely combined, ensuring no clumps of matcha or protein powder remain.
03 - Cover container and refrigerate for minimum 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
04 - In the morning, stir oats vigorously. Add splash of additional milk if thinner consistency is desired.
05 - Divide mixture between two bowls or jars. Top with fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted coconut, or chopped nuts before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The matcha gives you a gentle caffeine boost without the jitters of coffee
- Youll wake up to breakfast already waiting for you
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- Sifting your matcha powder with the dry ingredients saves you from discovering stubborn clumps later
- The oats will continue softening the longer they sit, so they are best within 2-3 days
03 -
- Whisk the matcha powder with a tablespoon of warm milk before adding it to the mixture if you want the smoothest possible texture
- Letting the oats sit for 5 minutes after stirring and before refrigerating helps the chia seeds start expanding evenly