Strawberry Matcha Latte Oats (Printable version)

A nourishing blend of strawberries, matcha, and creamy oats layered in mason jars for a quick, chilled start.

# Needed ingredients:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Matcha Layer

08 - 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder
09 - 2 tablespoons hot water
10 - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Strawberry Layer

11 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
12 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup

# How to make it:

01 - Combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - Whisk matcha green tea powder with hot water in a small bowl until completely dissolved and smooth. Stir in the remaining almond milk until fully combined.
03 - Toss diced fresh strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup in a separate bowl. Gently mash approximately half of the strawberries to create a chunky sauce while leaving the remaining berries as diced pieces.
04 - Divide half of the prepared oat mixture evenly between two mason jars.
05 - Layer the strawberry mixture over the oat base in each jar, reserving a few strawberry pieces for garnish on top.
06 - Combine the remaining oat mixture with the prepared matcha blend, stirring until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency. Layer this matcha-oat mixture over the strawberry layer in each jar.
07 - Top each jar with reserved strawberry pieces.
08 - Seal the mason jars with their lids and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 8 hours or overnight.
09 - In the morning, gently stir the contents of each jar and consume chilled directly from the jar.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a café breakfast but costs a fraction of the price and takes mere minutes to assemble.
  • The matcha gives you sustained energy without the jitters, and somehow the combination with strawberries feels less like health food and more like dessert for breakfast.
  • You can prep five jars at once and forget about morning decisions for the next week.
02 -
  • The matcha must be fully dissolved in hot water before mixing with cold milk, or you'll end up with that chalky, bitter grit that makes you question every choice you've made.
  • Do not skip the lemon juice on the strawberries—it sounds like an odd addition but it's what prevents them from oxidizing into a sad brown color and keeps the whole jar looking fresh and vibrant.
03 -
  • Use a mason jar with a wide mouth so you can actually fit a spoon in and eat from it without awkward maneuvering, and make sure your lids are airtight because the smell of matcha will leak into your whole fridge if they're not.
  • If you're making these more than a few hours in advance, keep the matcha layer separate and fold it in the morning for the brightest, most vibrant color and flavor.
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