This creamy matcha oatmeal is a warm and cozy recipe to start off your morning. Filling, nourishing, and easy to make, you will want to make this matcha-flavored oatmeal every day!
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this easy matcha oatmeal. I love how creamy this oatmeal is and have been obsessed with making it for breakfast lately. It’s a nice change from your everyday oatmeal and it’s so cozy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- There’s nothing better than starting the day off with a big bowl of warm oatmeal. It’s cozy, satisfying, and warms you up from the inside out.
- It’s super easy to make! You essentially simmer and stir until the matcha oatmeal comes together.
- The ingredients are budget-friendly but still super nourishing. You don’t have to break the bank making a healthy, filling breakfast.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- rolled oats — make sure you are using old-fashioned rolled oats for this oatmeal recipe. Instant oats and quick oats cook much quicker, so you’ll have to adjust the cooking time.
- salt — just a pinch to help bring out the flavor and keep it balanced.
- water
- maple syrup — make sure you use maple syrup and not pancake syrup, as they’re not the same! You want real, pure maple syrup to sweeten the matcha oatmeal. You can also use honey or brown sugar if you prefer.
- milk — a cup of milk stirred in near the end will add extra creaminess and flavor to the oatmeal. You can also use almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or cashew milk instead of cow’s milk.
- matcha — you don’t have to break the bank when it comes to cooking with matcha. Since I use quite a bit of matcha on making oatmeal for breakfast, I usually use a more budget-friendly matcha. I save my more expensive matcha for drinking such as in my matcha lattes or matcha avocado smoothie.
How to Make Matcha Oatmeal
- To a saucepan, add the rolled oats, salt, maple syrup, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Lower the heat and stir in the milk and matcha.
- Continue to stir and simmer on low for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the oatmeal has thickened to your liking. Add additional sweetener if you prefer.
- Serve immediately with toppings of your choice, such as fruit, berries, granola, hemp hearts, or more maple syrup.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- I like to add the milk near to end to minimize the odds of the milk scalding in the pot.
- You don’t want to bring the milk to a boil as you don’t want the matcha to boil as well. Matcha will taste bitter if it’s boiled.
- Sift your matcha if there are clumps.
- Want a grab-and-go version of oatmeal? Try my matcha overnight oats!
- This can be 2 to 3 servings, depending on how big of a bowl of oatmeal you’d like.
Oatmeal Topping Ideas
Want to add some toppings to your matcha oatmeal, but you’re not sure what to add? Here are sine ideas:
- Jam: I love the added sweetness of stirring some jam into the matcha oatmeal.
- Fresh fruit: what’s not to love about some fruit? Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, mango, kiwi, and bananas make for a great topping.
- Dried fruit: a great alternative to fresh fruit is dried fruit! Try some chopped dates, dried apricots, raisins, and more.
- Granola, nuts, or seeds: granola, chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts), or seeds (like sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds) add a great crunch to your oatmeal. Try my homemade lemon poppyseed granola! I also love adding hemp seeds since they’re quite good for you!
- Yogurt: add a dollop of Greek yogurt to boost the protein in this oatmeal.
- Chocolate: breakfast is better with chocolate, lol. Mini chocolate chips, chocolate curls, chopped chocolate, or cacao nibs are a delicious addition!
Make Ahead Tips
- Meal prep: store the cooked matcha oatmeal without any toppings in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge once it’s cooled to room temperature. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop. I like to add a splash of milk when reheating on the stovetop to loosen it up.
- Freezer: allow the oatmeal to cool before transferring it into an airtight container before storing in the freezer.
Does this have caffeine?
There’s caffeine in matcha so there’s some caffeine in this oatmeal.
How should I store my matcha?
Store your matcha at room temperature or in the fridge if you prefer. If you are storing your matcha in the fridge, be sure to bring the matcha to room temperature before using it.
Should I cook the oatmeal in water or milk?
I use a combination of both water and milk. The milk adds flavor and creaminess that water can’t provide.
How do I prevent the oatmeal from sticking to the pan?
Make sure you lower the heat after you’ve simmered it for 4-5 minutes and stir frequently. This is not a recipe you can walk away from, as the oatmeal can burn and stick to the side of the pan.
Want another easy oatmeal recipe? Try my protein-packed egg white oatmeal recipe!
Matcha Oatmeal
This creamy matcha oatmeal is a warm and cozy recipe to start off your morning. Filling, nourishing, and easy to make, you will want to make this matcha-flavored oatmeal every day!
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Servings: 2 – 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- pinch of salt
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cup milk
- 3 teaspoons matcha powder
Instructions
- To a saucepan, add the rolled oats, salt, maple syrup, and water.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Lower the heat and stir in the milk and matcha. Continue to stir and simmer on low for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the oatmeal has thickened to your liking. Add additional sweetener if you prefer.
- Serve immediately with toppings of your choice such as fruit, berries, granola, hemp hearts, or more maple syrup.
Notes
- Feel free to add more water or milk if the oatmeal is too thick.
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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 469mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 596IU | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 3mg
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More Matcha Recipes to Try
- Iced Matcha Latte
- Oat Milk Matcha Latte
- Strawberry Matcha Latte
- Matcha Ice Cubes
- Matcha Swirl Milk Bread
- Matcha Chia Pudding
- Matcha Balls
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