Matcha Granola

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.

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

To create the clusters, press the oats down—don’t skip this step if you like chunkier granola.
Don’t overbake. Granola continues to crisp up as it cools, so pull it out while it's still slightly soft.
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.
Use a culinary grade matcha for this recipe, and keep your ceremonial matcha for sipping!

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups rolled oats
¾ cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
¼ cup seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)
¼ cup dried fruit (cranberries or raisins)
¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup avocado oil
1 tbsp matcha powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Dash of vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the oats, nuts, seeds, and sweetener.
In a separate bowl, whisk together avocado oil, matcha powder, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour the matcha mixture over the oats and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the granola onto your baking sheet in an even layer. Gently press it down with a spatula.
Bake for 20 minutes, remove from the oven, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Stir in dried fruit (and chocolate chips, if using), spread it out again, and bake for another 5 minutes.
Let cool completely before transferring to a container.

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

Mix into chia pudding or overnight oats
Enjoy with milk or a milk alternative
Sprinkle it on yogurt or smoothie bowls

Add to a trail mix for a crunchy, energizing boost
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!