Vegan Overnight Oats made with Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), maple syrup and matcha offer the best of all worlds. Fast, delicious, healthy and abundant.
I have been having fun with a new cookbook called The Healthy Matcha Cookbook by Miryam Quinn-Doblas.
If you haven’t run across matcha yet it is green tea in powder form that you use in your recipes.
It’s a powerful antioxidant and the health benefits exceed that of green tea. And you know how good that is for you!
From the looks of this cookbook, there are endless opportunities to incorporate matcha into your meals. I really only knew how to put it in my smoothies so I am very grateful for Miryam’s work.
There are 59 recipes and each has a color photo. All the bases are covered from energizing breakfasts onto healthy snacks into lean green meals and finally decadent desserts.
Easy to follow instructions make for many happy meals for the future.
The fudge was not only delicious but beautiful too with the soft green shade of matcha.
There is also a lovely Asian Quinoa Salad that was a perfect lunch when we had company over one day.
A Few Recipes inside the Cookbook:
There are over 60 recipes that show you how to incorporate matcha powder into every type of meal.
MATCHA ENERGY BARS
KALE AND HOT PEPPER GRILLED CHEESE
AVOCADO AND EGGS ON FLATBREAD
QUINOA BURGERS WITH MATCH HABANERO MAYO
CURRIED COCONUT BROCCOLI SOUP
ASIAN CABBAGE SALAD
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Finally, I made my decision on what I wanted to make for you. It is the Vegan Overnight Oats. Believe it or not, I had never made them before and the ingredients were some of my favorites.
So this was a great opportunity to see how overnight oats really work.
Everything goes in a bowl and then into the refrigerator to set overnight. In the morning you have a fabulously delicious and healthy breakfast, warm or cold.
My new favorite thing in the world. Check it out!
Vegan Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 6 cups almond milk
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all the ingredients and mix thoroughly. If you noticed the mixture is too dry, add more milk, as the rolled oats and chia seeds will absorb some of the milk overnight.
- Place mixture in the refrigerator overnight.
- Serve the next morning with some extra nuts and milk, if desired.
Nutrition
Miryam’s Note:
You can serve these oats cold or warm. I like mine lukewarm so I warm my serving for about a minute in the microwave. I also tend to add more unsweetened coconut chips for some crunch.
Besides comprehensive information about the history and benefits of matcha, there is also a 2 week meal plan.
This overnight oats recipe keeps many days in the refrigerator. About 4-5 days!
EatGood4Life is Miryam’s blog so you might want to head over there and read her about page. She has a very interesting background along with adorable children and style in the kitchen.
Don’t forget to get the nitty gritty of her hardbound cookbook and ebooks either from the Cookbook’s Page.
Ginny McMeans
No, not so good Miri. It is easy to cut the portions in half and it also keeps for days!
Miri
Can I freeze the portions?
Ginny McMeans
You can Christine but I think you’d need to add a cup more of almond milk.
Christine
I love this recipe but wonder if it would work with steel cut oats? Great recipe!
Hannah Healy
These look amazing! I want some right now
Debra C.
That cookbook sounds like it’s full of delicious recipe and I think I’m going to start with this overnight oats! Your pictures are mouthwatering! Who wouldn’t want to start their day with this delicious meal!
Ginny McMeans
Yes! This reminded me to make some more tonight. 🙂
Ginny McMeans
This wasn’t my recipe but I just had to make it for the review. It sounded so good. The pumpkin seeds were just the right touch 🙂 Thanks Karyn!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats
Overnight oats make mornings so much easier, don’t they!
Karyn
The perfect healthy tasty breakfast.I’ve never used pumpkin seeds in porridge before..fantastic idea
Ginny McMeans
It is so good for your Cathy and easy to sneak into recipes.
Cathy Trochelman
I’ve never tried matcha….or overnight oats! I think I need to change that!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
I only tried matcha stuff when were in Japan, but it was all store bought items. I have never actually made anything with it. These overnight oats sound like a great use!
Michelle | A Latte Food
Ooh, these would be perfect for my vegan brother and sister-in-law for Christmas morning! Love this!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
Looks great, what a perfect way to start the day!
Justine | Cooking and Beer
I NEED this cookbook! I love overnight oats. This is such a great version! Pinning!
Maryanne @ the little epicurean
I love matcha! I make a similar matcha overnight oats. It’s absolutely delicious!
Kristyn
What an awesome breakfast prep idea! Thanks for sharing!
Ginny McMeans
It was such a majorly pleasant surprise for my first experience too. Love them now Joanie 🙂
Joanie @ Zagleft
I’m going to have to get my hands on that cookbook, I love the sound of the recipes you mentioned. I have never made overnight oats before and you’ve made it seem so easy, I should definitely make them.