Matcha Almond Fig Overnight Oats
I got my hands on some gorgeous figs, and although I enjoyed some plain, some made it into my breakfast as well. I have been making special variations of overnight oats on the weekend. During the week I am pretty boring, just the same old spices that are cheap and quick. But on the weekends I feel like I can play around a bit and make something special. The one that I made with the figs, contained green tea as well. I like to have some matcha during the day for a boost, but I figured, why not include it in my oatmeal along with the figs and some almonds?
It was a lovely colored and delicious combination. This gave me energy for hours! With the tea, fiber and protein (I included some vanilla powder). I need to eat things like this after a run in order to refuel and stay energized throughout the day. If you are lucky enough to get your hands on figs, you must try this. I always kind of consider figs special because I do not find them often here.
Matcha Almond Fig Overnight Oats
Serves 1-2
1/2 cup gluten free steel cut oats or rolled oats (if you want this to be raw use raw rolled oats)
1 1/2 cups filtered water
2 scoops Sprout Living Epic Vanilla Lucuma Protein Powder*
1 Tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1 Tbsp matcha powder
stevia or maple syrup to taste
1 cup fresh figs, quartered
1/4 cup chopped raw almonds
In a jar, combine all ingredients, and stir to mix together. Let sit in the refrigerator covered overnight. Enjoy in the morning!
*If you do not wish to add protein powder, then simply use your favorite non dairy milk reduced to 1 cup in this recipe.
4 Comments
I've made this a few times since you posted it. I love matcha, and this is a great new (to me) way to use it. I've tried steel cut and rolled oats separately, and decided I like using half of each best! Only downside is fresh figs are hard to find in PA and not very good when you do.
That is a good idea to mix them, I will have to try it! I think it would be good with berries too if you can't find figs.
Yeah, I really like it with blackberries or blueberries. Also, I recently shared your recipe in the newspaper I write for! http://lancasteronline.com/features/food/the-press-table-matcha-lends-earthy-sweet-flavor-to-avocado/article_1052f936-fdbf-11e5-8992-fb60a8cc9e85.html
I am happy you enjoy it :)!