Need a fueling breakfast recipe? Try this matcha oatmeal! Made with wholesome ingredients, this morning meal provides carbohydrates and protein to support your fitness goals. And of course, it tastes great!
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by NOW®. As always, all opinions are my own.
Ingredients
Here’s a photo of everything you’ll need to make your matcha oatmeal, along with some selected ingredient notes.
- Matcha – This is made by pulverizing young green tea leaves into a fine powder. It contains bioactive compounds and promotes balanced energy. Traditionally used in Japanese tea ceremonies, matcha can also be used in culinary applications like baked goods (matcha banana bread is a favorite around here), as well as an add-in for oatmeal and smoothies.
- Rolled oats – Did you know that soluble fiber from foods such as rolled oats, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease? I’m a huge fan of including oats as a regular part of my diet.
- Chia seeds – If you’ve never eaten these before, you probably are familiar with them in another way – those sprouting terracotta pets from back in the ‘80s and ‘90s! Yes, those same type of seeds are now produced for food use. They contain fiber and healthy fats, making them great to mix into oatmeal (as well as use as a topping on smoothie bowls, yogurt parfaits, or even salads).
- Cacao nibs – These crunchy delights are a raw, unprocessed form of chocolate. They have an intense (and delicious) cocoa flavor. Like chia seeds, these are great for adding extra texture to your oatmeal.
I recommend stocking up on most of these ingredients over at NOW® Foods – that’s where I grabbed my organic matcha green tea powder, rolled oats, chia seeds, shredded coconut, and cacao nibs! Their products taste delicious and are high-quality. Plus, you can save on these staples by using code CHRISSY for 20% off your order!
Instructions
You’ll find full amounts and instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here are a few helpful tips and step-by-step photos.
Start by whisking together the milk and matcha powder in a small pot.
Add the oats and turn on the heat to medium, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is creamy and the oats have absorbed most of the milk.
Turn off the heat and mix in the Greek yogurt and honey. I find a single teaspoon of honey is enough since you’re also topping this with a sweet banana, but you can certainly adjust the amount of honey according to your taste and/or dietary preferences.
Pour your oatmeal into a bowl and add your toppings! For this recipe, I’ve topped it with a sliced banana, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and cacao nibs. But you can certainly swap those out with any other toppings you prefer! (My kiddo is partial to chocolate chips added on top 😉).
Recipe FAQ
Here are some common questions that may come up as you prepare this recipe:
Yes, you can certainly swap out steel cut oats for rolled oats in a hot oatmeal recipe. However, keep in mind that you should adjust the proportions and the cooking time. Instead of ½ cup rolled oats, use ¼ cup steel cut oats. Increase the cooking time to 15 to 25 minutes over low heat, until the oats have reached the right texture.
If you don’t have honey on hand, feel free to use maple syrup, brown sugar, or a low-calorie sweetener like monkfruit instead.
Consider adding fresh raspberries, wild blueberries, granola, slivered almonds, pecans, walnuts, nut butter, or chopped dark chocolate.
Nutrition Benefits
This matcha oatmeal is a great breakfast to fuel a busy day, or to eat after a morning workout. It’s got healthy carbs to restock your muscles’ energy stores, and has protein to support recovery from exercise. Plus, it’s packed with other nutrients that can support your fitness goals and health:
- Iron – Iron is involved in the development of healthy blood cells, which are used to carry oxygen to your muscles. As you can imagine, it’s essential for runners to get enough iron (as well as all active folks!). You’ll get 20% of the daily value for iron in this bowl of oatmeal.
- Potassium – This electrolyte is lost in sweat and is involved in muscle and nerve contractions. Bananas have always been a long-loved source of potassium, and several other ingredients in this recipe contribute to the potassium content as well. This breakfast clocks in at 23% of your daily needs.
- Magnesium – As you may have seen in my past post about magnesium for runners, this mineral is essential for active folks. It’s involved in processes like energy production and may also be involved in proper muscle health and exercise recovery. This recipe provides 34% of your daily needs.
- Calcium – Essential for bone health, this oatmeal recipe will provide approximately 32% of the daily value for calcium.
I hope you enjoy this matcha oatmeal recipe! If you get a chance to try it, I’d love for you to leave a recipe rating or comment below.
Matcha Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup 1% milk
- 1 tsp NOW® organic matcha green tea powder
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 3 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp honey (add more or less according to taste preferences)
- 1 sliced banana
- 1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
- ½ tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tbsp cacao nibs
Instructions
- Add the milk and matcha powder to a small pot. Whisk together until well-combined.
- Add the rolled oats to the pot. Turn on the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture is creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Greek yogurt and honey. (Feel free to adjust the amount of honey according to taste).
- Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and top with the banana, coconut, chia seeds, and cacao nibs. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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