Matcha Proates (1/3 in my oatmeal series)

Green Tea is one of my absolute favorite pick me ups to drink in the morning, so when I found this matcha almond milk at Trader Joes I was so ecstatic! Here’s a recipe for matcha oatmeal using this delicious product!

I keep to 1520 cals per day and keep my macros at 50-25-25, so I add protein powder to my oatmeal, but feel free to leave it out. If you do add it, it’s a great pre-workout feed!

You will need:

1. 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (I use quaker or bobs red mill depending on my paycheck lol)

2. 1 Scoop of a plain or vanilla protein powder

3. 2 Packets of Stevia

4. 1/2 cup of Trader Joe’s matcha almond milk

5. 1/2 cup of boiling water

6. 1 tbsp of matcha

Here are the brands of products I like to use: I got that matcha powder at Marshall’s for 4.99 and the protein powder at trader joes for $11.99!

Instructions:

1. Place your 1/2 cup of oats in a mason jar

2. Add two packets of stevia and your single scoop of protein powder. Mix until everything looks evenly distributed. Set aside. 

3. Boil 1/2 cup of water. Stir in 1 tbsp of matcha. Make sure to stir until there are no clumps of powder left on the bottom. I typically use a fork!

4. Pour your 1/2 cup of Trader Joe’s Almond Milk into the mason jar.

5. Give your matcha tea another stir, then add to the mixture. One you have added both, use a fork to mix the oatmeal (vigorously). Make sure no oatmeal or protein powder is stuck to the bottom or sides. It should look something like this:

6. Cap, then leave the mixture in the fridge over night, then in the morning, microwave for 3 minutes (CAP OFF) with a wet paper towel on top. If the oatmeal starts to rise to the very top, take out early!

7. Mix up your oatmeal. Add more matcha almond milk if you’d like it more runny!

Enjoy!

-Soli