Looking for a fun way to use more matcha? This homemade granola is a great place to start. It’s easy to make and has a delicious green tea flavor. With a mix of oats, nuts, and seeds, it’s nutrient-dense, high in fiber, and makes for a great topping or snack. Once you try making your homemade granola, you won’t want to go back to store-bought! It’s also far healthier and naturally sweetened with honey.
Recipe
Matcha Granola
- 10 min
- 30 min
- 40 min
- About 3 cups
- Baking sheet, parchment paper, 2 bowls, whisk, spatula, airtight container
Ingredients
Method
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Preheat. Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix the dry base. In a large bowl, mix the oats, nuts, seeds, and sweetener.
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Whisk the matcha mixture. In a separate bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, matcha powder, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
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Coat the oats. Pour the matcha mixture over the oats and stir until everything is evenly coated.
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Spread and press. Spread the granola onto the baking sheet in an even layer. Gently press it down with a spatula.
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Bake. Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Add the fruit. Stir in the dried fruit (and chocolate chips, if using), spread it out again, and bake for another 5 minutes.
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Cool and store. Let cool completely before transferring to a container.
What you’ll need:
This recipe is all about making it how you like, so we’ve offered up lots of different options so you can create the granola you love
Oats: Whole old-fashioned oats work best as they keep their shape during baking. If you’re gluten-free, be sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
Chopped nuts: Almonds, walnuts, or pecans all work well. You could even try macadamia nuts or pistachios!
Seeds: We recommend pumpkin or sunflower seeds, but you can experiment with a mix of both or use any other seed you love.
Dried fruit: We love the chewy texture dried fruits add. Cranberries or raisins are our go-to, but other options are dried cherries, mangoes, coconut, or apricots.
Chocolate chips: These are optional, but they give the granola a bit of sweetness. If you’re a chocolate lover, don’t skip them! Matcha and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Just be sure to add them in after the granola has cooled, or they will melt.
Honey or maple syrup: This gives the granola a touch of sweetness. Pick your favorite or skip it all together.
Avocado oil: Oil keeps this granola crips and holds everything together.
Matcha powder: Use a high-quality culinary-grade matcha. Our Chef’s choice matcha works perfectly here!
Ground cinnamon: This adds a little warmth and some added depth to the flavor.
Dash of vanilla: Use real vanilla extract for a richer flavor.
Tips & Tricks
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To create the clusters, press the oats down—don’t skip this step if you like chunkier granola.
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Don’t overbake. Granola continues to crisp up as it cools, so pull it out while it's still slightly soft.
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Granola is one of the easiest recipes to customize. So, make this your own! Swap the nuts, seeds, or fruit for what you have on hand. Just keep the ratios roughly the same.
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Use a culinary grade matcha for this recipe, and keep your ceremonial matcha for sipping!
How to Store
Once completely cool, store your granola in an airtight container at room temperature. It’ll stay fresh for about 2 weeks (though ours rarely lasts that long!). For a longer shelf life, keep it in the fridge or freezer.
Ideas for using your matcha granola
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Mix into chia pudding or overnight oats
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Enjoy with milk or a milk alternative
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Sprinkle it on yogurt or smoothie bowls
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Add to a trail mix for a crunchy, energizing boost
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Or just eat it by the handful
Bottom Line
This matcha granola is a simple way to bring the delicious taste of matcha into your everyday routine. It’s wholesome, versatile, and healthy. We can’t wait to hear what you think!
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