Matcha Oats with Coconut (Printable version)

Creamy oats blended with matcha, coconut milk, and chia seeds for a vibrant breakfast boost.

# What you need:

→ Oats and Liquids

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free
02 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain coconut yogurt
04 - 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup

→ Seeds and Coconut

06 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

→ Flavor and Toppings

08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Fresh fruit such as kiwi, banana, or berries for topping
10 - Additional maple syrup for drizzling, optional

# Steps to follow:

01 - In a medium bowl or large jar, whisk together coconut milk, coconut yogurt, matcha powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
02 - Stir in rolled oats, chia seeds, and shredded coconut. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution throughout the mixture.
03 - Cover the jar and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
04 - In the morning, stir the oats well. If desired, add a splash more coconut milk to achieve your preferred consistency.
05 - Divide the mixture into two bowls or jars. Top with fresh fruit, extra coconut, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required means you can have a restaurant-quality breakfast ready the moment you're awake.
  • The matcha gives you that calm focus without the jittery coffee feeling, which honestly changed how I start my mornings.
  • It's secretly packed with omega-3s and protein, so you'll actually stay full until lunch instead of reaching for a snack by 10 AM.
02 -
  • Matcha powder needs to be whisked in gradually with a little liquid first, or it will absolutely refuse to dissolve and you'll have bitter green specks floating around.
  • The texture changes dramatically between 6 hours and 12 hours of soaking, so try it different ways until you find your preferred thickness.
03 -
  • Toast your shredded coconut in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling it on top for a nutty, deeper flavor that feels like you actually tried this morning.
  • Keep the matcha powder in an airtight container away from light, because it degrades quickly and loses that vibrant green color that makes this so visually appealing.
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