MATCHA OVERNIGHT PROTEIN OATS

Matcha Overnight Protein Oats made with Nuzest Smooth Vanilla protein plus Further Food Superfood Matcha powder and spinach, and topped with berries, grain-free granola, Rawcology Matcha Latte coconut chips, Eaton Hemp hemp hearts, and a drizzle of melted coconut butter.

There are few breakfasts as simple and satisfying as overnight oats.  You simply mix the ingredients together in a matter of minutes the night before and they soak while you sleep.  In the morning, they're ready whenever you are!

If you’re a matcha fan like me, these grab-and-go oats are a must try.  They’re creamy and satisfying with a beautiful green colour and that classic complex matcha taste — a wonderful balance of naturally sweet, malty, bitter and earthy vegetal notes.  Better still, they’re packed with antioxidants, fibre, protein, and healthy fats to keep you well-fuelled all morning. 

I often blend a handful of fresh spinach (optional) into my matcha oats. You can’t taste it, but it enhances both the colour and nutritional value.

Matcha Overnight Protein Oats made with Nuzest Vanilla Matcha protein powder (and less spinach), and topped with frozen blueberries, grain-free granola, Rawcology Matcha Latte coconut chips, and Lakanto Suntella sugar-free chocolate sunflower spread.

Ingredients for 1 serving:

• 1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats

• 1 tsp gluten-free flaxseed meal

• 1 tsp white chia seeds

• handful fresh baby spinach or other leafy greens (optional, adds nutrients along with a beautiful green colour)

• 2 Tbsp Nuzest Clean Lean Vanilla Matcha protein powder OR 2 Tbsp Smooth Vanilla protein or Further Food collagen PLUS 1/2 tsp Further Food Superfood Matcha, adjusted to taste

• pinch of salt

• 2/3 cup unsweetened dairy-free milk, adjusted to desired consistency (see note below*)

• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)

• ZenSweet or Lakanto sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, pure stevia, pure maple syrup, or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste

• optional toppings: fresh or frozen berries, sliced fruit, pomegranate arils, granola, Rawcology Matcha Latte coconut chips or unsweetened toasted coconut, nuts or seeds, Eaton Hemp hemp hearts, warm cooonut butter, Lakanto Suntella sugar-free chocolate sunflower spread, a dusting of matcha powder, or toppings of choice

*Note: For extra creamy oats, I like to use canned light coconut milk, or coconut milk mixed with a bit of unsweetened almond milk.  For a lighter, lower calorie version, use all almond milk.

Directions:

1. In a bowl or single-serving mason jar, mix together the oats, flax, and chia seeds.

2. If you aren’t using leafy greens, add the protein powder (or protein powder plus matcha), salt, milk, and vanilla, and stir well to combine.

3. Otherwise, put the greens, protein powder (or protein powder plus matcha), salt, milk, and vanilla in a blender container and blend well. Pour the matcha “smoothie” over the oats and stir well to combine. 

4. Add additional matcha and/or sweetener to taste then cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours.

In the morning, stir and add additional matcha, sweetener, and/or milk for desired taste and consistency.  Serve with your choice of toppings.

Matcha Overnight Protein Oats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Matcha Overnight Protein Oats (made with Nuzest Just Natural protein plus matcha powder) topped with pomegranate arils, macadamia nuts, and a sprinkle of matcha powder.

This recipe was first published in December 2017. It was updated January 2022.