Matcha Granola

Close up on the green granola from a bowl with berries and oat milk.

This healthy matcha granola is SO delicious, vegan and gluten-free! Also easy to make and made using simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Serve with oat milk and berries for a tasty breakfast or filling snack. You can also make a big batch and use it during busy mornings, your whole family will love it!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Cooling time30

Total Time1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast, dairy-free, granola, green tea, healthy, matcha, plant-based, snack, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 346kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned style
1 cup nuts of choice such as cashews, walnuts, almonds or pecans, roughly chopped
½ cup shredded or dessicated coconut unsweetened
¼ cup ground flax seeds
2 tsp matcha powder plus more as needed after baked
¼ tsp cinnamon
⅓ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil (refined or not) melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 300º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients (rolled oats, nuts, coconut, ground flax, matcha, cinnamon and salt). Stir to combine.
Add the coconut oil to a medium bowl and melt using the microwave. Then, add the maple syrup and vanilla extract and stir until smooth and combined.
Pour the wet mixture over the bowl with the oats and stir until uniform.
Pour the granola mixture over the prepared baking sheet and use the back of a spoon or a spatula to press the granola down to an even and uniform layer (this can encourage cluster formation and prevent burning the granola). Bake for 10 minutes.
Stir and flip the granola, then press on it to create that even layer once more. Bake for another 10-15 minutes. Watch carefully so it does not burn.
Once done, then let the granola completely COOL DOWN before touching it. This will allow the granola to crisp. If you want a stronger matcha color and flavor, then feel free to dust some more over the granola while it is cooling down.
Serve with oat milk and berries or use to top and garnish smoothie bowls, chia pudding, overnight oats and yogurt bowls or simply eat as a snack by the handful. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage tips: once the granola has completely cooled down, then transfer it into an airtight container and keep it at room temperature for a couple of weeks. For longer storage, keep in the freezer!
This recipe is super versatile! You can add dried fruits, especially chopped dates, to make it sweeter (after the granola is all done) or include chia or hemp seeds to make it higher in protein. Check out the blog post for more ideas!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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