Strawberry Matcha Chia Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats combined with matcha and strawberries for a nutritious, refreshing start to your day.

# What Goes In:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
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

→ Toppings

11 - Sliced fresh strawberries
12 - Extra chia seeds
13 - Coconut flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk matcha powder with hot water until completely smooth with no lumps. Gently fold matcha mixture into the oat base until evenly combined throughout.
03 - In another bowl, mash chopped strawberries with lemon juice and maple syrup until the mixture reaches a slightly chunky consistency.
04 - Alternate layers of oat-matcha mixture and strawberry mash in mason jars or glasses. Begin and end with the oat-matcha layer on top for visual appeal.
05 - Cover jars with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing oats and chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and reach desired creamy consistency.
06 - Remove from refrigerator and gently stir to combine. Top with sliced fresh strawberries, extra chia seeds, and coconut flakes if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required, just jar-and-forget convenience that actually tastes intentional, not rushed.
  • The matcha gives you that calm energy boost without the jitters of coffee, paired perfectly with naturally sweet strawberries.
  • It's the rare breakfast that feels indulgent but genuinely fuels your whole morning without that mid-morning crash.
02 -
  • Don't skip whisking the matcha with hot water first—I learned this the hard way with a spoonful of gritty powder that made me gag.
  • The lemon juice in the strawberry layer is non-negotiable if you want them to stay bright red and fresh-tasting instead of turning into a dull purple-brown situation.
03 -
  • Always whisk matcha with hot water before mixing it in, because cold liquid won't break down the powder and you'll end up with grainy bites.
  • Use an immersion blender on the strawberry layer if you want it smoother, but leave a little texture—completely blended strawberries can taste a bit dull.
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