Matcha Almond Overnight Oats Recipe
Overnight oats have become a breakfast staple for good reason. They are a meal prep dream because they are quick and easy to prepare, they're portable, and they can be made days in advance. You can customize basic overnight oats to fit any mood or taste to be as healthful or decadent as you desire.
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon culinary-grade matcha powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup maple syrup, divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- Combine the oats, chia seeds, matcha powder, and sea salt in a large bowl.
- Stir in the almond milk, ¼ cup maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Let the oat mixture sit for 10 minutes, then stir again.
- Divide the oats between four jars using a scoop or large spoon.
- Cover and refrigerate the jars overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Bring 2 tablespoons maple syrup to a boil in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the almonds, stirring to coat. Cook until the syrup has thickened and the almonds are golden (about 5 minutes). Remove from the pan to cool.
- To serve the matcha almond overnight oats, uncover and stir.
- Add some of the maple almonds and a few of the fresh blueberries.
- Drizzle on some of the remaining maple syrup.
- Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack.
Gather the matcha almond overnight oats ingredients
For this recipe, you will need old-fashioned rolled oats (select a gluten-free variety if gluten is a concern). The oats are combined with chia seeds (black or white will work), culinary-grade matcha powde r, and a bit of sea salt to heighten the flavors. These dry ingredients are mixed with unsweetened vanilla or plain almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. You may use oat milk or another plant-based milk, but make sure it is unsweetened so that the maple syrup will not be out of balance. While the oats and chia seeds are soaking up all the liquids, you will use some of the maple syrup to glaze sliced raw almonds for a topping. Fresh blueberries finish off the matcha almond overnight oats, or feel free to add some raspberries or blackberries into the mix.
