Start your day with this overnight paleo and keto matcha breakfast bowl — a compact nutritional powerhouse loaded with antioxidants and fiber.
Paleo & Keto Matcha Breakfast Bowl 🍵
Overnight
This matcha chia bowl has become a favorite for busy mornings. It’s fast, fiber-rich, nutrient-dense and tasty — everything you want from a make-ahead breakfast.
I usually prepare a larger batch and keep it in the fridge for the week for easy meal prep. Eat it straight as a chia pudding topped with berries, or blend it into a creamy breakfast bowl when you want something smoother and thicker.
For a silky bowl, blend the chia pudding with half an avocado for healthy fats and extra creaminess, plus a few mint leaves or a dash of mint extract and a handful of ice. The texture is thicker than a shake and full of filling fiber.
Matcha 🍵
Matcha is concentrated green tea with a very high antioxidant profile, particularly rich in catechins like EGCG, which have been widely studied for their health benefits. Compared with regular brewed green tea, matcha delivers more concentrated nutrients per serving.
If coffee makes you jittery, matcha is an excellent alternative because it contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm alertness by encouraging alpha brain waves. L-theanine can also support the production of dopamine and serotonin, helping mood and focus while still providing gentle caffeine energy.
Matcha also supplies small amounts of minerals and vitamins — potassium, iron, calcium and vitamins A and C — and is very low in net carbs when used sparingly. Choose a high-quality, preferably organic matcha to avoid pesticide residues and to get the best flavor and nutrient profile.
The Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are tiny but mighty: they provide fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, plant-based protein and several minerals and antioxidants. On low-carb or keto diets they help with satiety and digestive regularity thanks to their high soluble fiber content.
Texture is personal — some people love the gel-like quality of chia pudding and others prefer it blended smooth. If you’re not a fan of the classic texture, blend the pudding until it’s silky for a creamier mouthfeel.
The Sweetener 🍯
Use your preferred sweetener to taste. Liquid stevia drops, monk fruit sweeteners, erythritol or Swerve work well for keto and paleo-friendly options. If you aren’t following strict low-sugar rules, maple syrup, coconut sugar or dates are tasty alternatives for a paleo-friendly sweetness.
Note: xylitol and some sugar substitutes can be toxic to pets, so keep treats out of reach of dogs and cats.
(Overnight!) Paleo & Keto Matcha Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
For the overnight matcha chia bowl
- 1 cup plant-based milk such as coconut, almond or macadamia*
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1-2 teaspoons matcha to taste (2 tsp works well)
- vanilla stevia drops or preferred sweetener to taste
- pinch pink Himalayan salt
For the smooth version (optional)
- 1/4-1/2 avocado to taste
- mint extract or fresh mint leaves
Serving suggestions (optional)
- shredded coconut lightly toasted
- almonds lightly toasted
- fresh strawberries
Instructions
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Mix chia seeds with your chosen milk, matcha, sweetener and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight. For a richer blend, mix 1–2 tablespoons of canned full-fat coconut milk with 1 cup water.
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If needed, add more liquid to reach your desired consistency. Adjust sweetness to taste and serve with toppings of your choice.
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To make the smooth version, blend the chilled chia pudding in a high-speed blender with avocado, mint (or extract) and ice until silky.
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Chia pudding (without added avocado) keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, making it ideal for meal prep.
Notes
If you use xylitol or other sugar alcohols, keep them away from dogs and cats—these sweeteners can be toxic to pets.
Nutrition
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