Matcha Overnight Oats

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This matcha overnight oats recipe is a healthy and satisfying way to start your day! Rich, creamy, and sweet, this is a breakfast packed with nutrients, fiber, and wholesome ingredients thanks to the rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, and matcha!

I’m sure from all the overnight oats recipes on the blog that you know that I’m a huge fan of overnight oats. I’m also a huge fan of starting my day with matcha, so it was only a matter of time before these two loves were combined!

One of three jars of matcha overnight oats with blueberries on top and a jar of chia seeds in the background.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Overnight oats are truly one of the easiest meal preps you can make! You simply mix everything together in a bowl and let it set up in the fridge overnight. You really can’t go wrong with this matcha overnight oats recipe.
Matcha is full of antioxidants and health benefits. It makes for a delicious and healthy addition to your standard overnight oats recipe!
It is the perfect make-ahead breakfast! You can even portion them out the night before when you make this and turn it into a grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make matcha overnight oats.

rolled oats — for best results, you should use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than instant/quick oats. These latter options tend to lose their texture after being soaked.
chia seeds — chia seeds come in both black and white seeds, but there is no difference in nutritional content. They’re also an excellent source of plant-based protein! When they absorb the milk, they expand and help thicken the overnight oats.
maple syrup — maple syrup is my preferred sweetener for overnight oats, but you can use your favorite one. Honey pairs deliciously with matcha.
vanilla extract — just a splash of vanilla extract is all you need.
salt — a pinch of salt helps bring the flavors together.
matcha powder — a finely grounded powdered green tea, matcha is full of antioxidants and health benefits! Make sure to good good quality matcha powder for the best results.
yogurt — the yogurt works with the chia seeds to give the overnight oats a creamy texture. I suggest using a thick, creamy yogurt for the overnight oats. If you don’t have yogurt, you can use applesauce or mashed bananas.
milk — you can use any water or milk of your choice, from cow’s milk to non-dairy milk. However, I find whole milk to make the creaminess overnight oats. If you don’t have milk, you can make it with water, like my overnight oats with water recipe.

How to Make Matcha Overnight Oats

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Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, salt, matcha, and maple syrup in a bowl.

Set of two photos showing before and after matcha overnight oats set in a bowl.

Mix until well combined. Cover and put the mixture into the fridge (or individual containers) for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.

A slightly overhead view of a jar of matcha overnight oats with fresh blueberries on top.

Recipe Tips and Notes

For a grab-and-go meal, mason jars are great. 16-ounce wide-mouth mason jars are great if you plan on adding toppings and don’t want anything to spill or overflow. I also LOVE a good weck jar.
If you see any clumps in the matcha while you are mixing the overnight oats, you can press them against the bowl to break them up. If you’re worried about clumping, you can always combine the milk and matcha together beforehand.
You can sift the matcha if there are huge clumps, but I usually just break them up with a spoon in the overnight oats.

Make Ahead Tips

Meal prep: store the matcha overnight oats without any toppings in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Freezer: to freeze overnight oats, portion out the oats in small containers, then freeze! Thaw the overnight oats in the fridge for 6-8 hours/overnight before you’d like to eat them. You can store the overnight oats in the freezer for up to 2 months.

A jar of matcha overnight oats topped with blueberries.

What are chia seeds?

Chia seeds are tiny seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica. You may recognize them from those cute little chia pet commercials from way back when but other than a cute terra-cotta pet, the seeds are packed with healthy goodness. Despite being tiny little seeds, an one-ounce (28 grams) serving of chia seeds contains 11 grams of fiber, 4 grams of protein, and 9 grams of fat (5 of which are omega-3s). Chia seeds last quite a while if you store them correctly. Make sure to store them in a cool, dry place like your pantry.

Does this have caffeine?

There’s caffeine in matcha so there’s some caffeine in this overnight oats.

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.

Why is my matcha is yellow/brown?

If your matcha has a yellowish or brownish color to it, this usually indicates that mature leaves were used to make your matcha, making it a lower-quality matcha. This leads to your matcha tasting more bitter. Try to buy good quality matcha when possible.