Strawberry Matcha Chia Oats (Print version)

Creamy oats layered with matcha and strawberry for a nutritious morning boost.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats, gluten-free
02 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
04 - 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Matcha Layer

06 - 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
07 - 2 tablespoons hot water

→ Strawberry Layer

08 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional

→ Toppings

11 - 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
12 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons coconut flakes, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until completely smooth and free of lumps. Stir matcha mixture into the oat base until evenly distributed.
03 - In another bowl, mash chopped strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup until achieving a slightly chunky consistency.
04 - Alternate layers of oat-matcha mixture and strawberry mash in jars or glasses, finishing with the oat layer on top.
05 - Cover containers and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid.
06 - Gently stir the chilled mixture and top with sliced strawberries, additional chia seeds, and coconut flakes if desired. Serve cold.

# Tips from the pros:

01 -
  • You prep it once and forget it, which means you're actually eating something nutritious even on mornings when cereal feels like too much effort.
  • The matcha gives you that gentle energy lift without the jolt, and somehow the strawberries taste fresher than they should after sitting overnight.
  • It looks beautiful in a glass, so you feel fancy while eating something that took you under 10 minutes to throw together.
02 -
  • Don't skip whisking the matcha with hot water first—if you dump it dry into the cold milk, you'll get bitter little clumps that completely derail the flavor balance.
  • The chia seeds need liquid to work their magic, so don't skimp on the milk measurement or your oats will be gritty instead of creamy by morning.
03 -
  • Whisk your matcha like you mean it—a proper matcha whisk makes all the difference, but a regular whisk works fine if you take an extra 10 seconds to break up any lumps.
  • Fresh strawberries matter here because they release their own juice overnight, which sweetens the whole bowl naturally and means you might not need added sweetener at all.
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