Matcha Granola
This Matcha Granola has clusters of oats, coconut flakes, almonds, and pepitas tossed with earthy matcha powder. Whether you enjoy it over yogurt or by the handful, this gluten-free and vegan granola probably won’t last long.
While I do love my morning coffee…it turns out I’m also a matcha girl! This homemade matcha granola is the latest iteration of my new love.
Are you a matcha fan? If you’re not yet familiar, matcha is a super antioxidant-packed version of green tea that has major nutritional benefits. Average green tea has a good amount of antioxidants, but matcha has 137 times the amount that traditional steeped green tea does. Because instead of just steeping the tea leaves, you’re consuming the whole leaf and your body receives all the nutrients in it.
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Matcha tea leaves are ground into a powder, which is traditionally combined with water using a special matcha whisk to make the power tea. I discovered the joys of matcha after I decided to ween myself off coffee for bit, and switched my coffee shop order to a green tea latte. I quickly became obsessed with the creamy, earthy drink and started making them at home too. But, it took a while for my matcha powder to become something other than a drink.
And now that I’ve tried it…I’m going to be matcha-ing everything! These Raspberry Matcha Bars also came into my life and they are SO good.
I wasn’t sure how matcha would be with granola, and I was a little hesitant to try it, but I’m SO glad I did because this matcha granola is everything.
How to make Matcha Granola
The granola recipe is straightforward and comes together super quickly, like all of my granola recipes. You can have it in the oven in less than 10 minutes, easy.
We use gluten-free rolled oats and flaked coconut as the base of the granola. The flaked coconut is so good here and tastes perfect with the matcha powder! I also added a combo of sliced almonds and pepitas, but you can use your favorite nuts or seeds. I do love the extra splash of green color the pepitas add though!
We sweeten the granola with maple syrup, though you can also use honey if you’re not vegan. Mix until sticky and combined, then bake the granola until golden and crispy. After baking the granola, we add the matcha powder.
By tossing the granola in the matcha powder after it’s baked, we amplify its earthy flavor and make the most of that bold green color.
This coconut matcha granola is crunchy and sweet with the perfect grassy green tea flavor. Add a sprinkle of matcha granola to your yogurt parfait or acai bowl, or snack on it by the handful like I’ve been doing 😉 enjoy!
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Matcha Granola
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Matcha Granola has clusters of oats, coconut flakes, almonds, and pepitas tossed with earthy matcha powder. Whether you enjoy it over yogurt or by the handful, this gluten-free and vegan granola probably won’t last long.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300ºF.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flaked coconut, pepitas, and sliced almonds.
- In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine the coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat completely. Spread mixture out onto a large baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes. Transfer the granola to a large bowl, sprinkle matcha over top, and toss to combine.
- Store in an airtight container for up to several weeks.
Hope you have a blast in San Francisco, Rachel! This granola looks fantastic! I’ve only tried matcha tea once, and I wasn’t the biggest fan, but I think it could’ve been how the coffee shop prepared it. However, I think I would like it in granola…sounds like such a healthy treat!
Loooove this granola, girlfriend! The color is fabulous and all the flavors you packed in here sounds devine! I could eat this plain all day long or top it on all the things! Cheers!
P.s. hope you have a safe flight and tons of fun with the fam!!
I’ve still never had matcha!! Can you believe it?! I see it on blogs but I haven’t actually seen it at the market….I guess that trend hasn’t made it’s way to rural Tennessee yet haha! When it does I am definitely making this granola!
It is my dream to be as chill as you on a plane. That’s amazing. When I fly I’m the one with my nails digging into the armrest. Haha. But I want to get better.
This granola is genius. I’ve never thought of putting matcha in it. This is the kind of granola that makes you feel like you can take over the world after eating it!
This matcha granola is so fun! Love that it’s GF and vegan. We just started stocking matcha at the coffee shop I work at, and I’ve been seriously obsessed with it every since.
This is such a fun way to use matcha!! I use it for drinking all the time but haven’t really played with it any other way! I need to get on this! :)
I love matcha tea, so this granola would go perfect with it for breakfast! Looks so delicious!
I absolutely love this combination – so fun! Your airplane story made me laugh out loud – personal space, people! :)
Oh I totally understand! I tried working on an airplane once and it was SO awesome! Never do I get to just work without any social media or internet or phone calls or texts or CHILDREN! Lol. Definitely my plan for our trip in a couple weeks!
Hahaha so funny, but so true! Ah I can’t believe we’re meeting so soon. I’m SO EXCITED! <3
What is Matcha Powder, how is it packaged and what kind of store would I buy it in?
Hi Jean. Matcha powder is ground green tea leaves. You can buy it at most health food stores or order it online. The kind I bought was packaged in a resealable pouch, but it sometimes comes in small tins as well. Here’s an Amazon affiliate link to the brand I used: http://amzn.to/1Wm1kvH
I am yet to try matcha. This looks wonderful :)
Can you believe I’ve never tried making granola? I love matcha and this just may be the recipe that finally convinces me to do it :) So gorgeous!
No way! You’ve got to try it out, Becky! :) Thanks so much.
Thanks for the recipe. Does the granola of the photos baked for 1 hr? I baked mine for that long and is really brown (some more minutes and it would be burnt). Many thanks.
Hi Susana, yes it is! But some ovens run hot, so if yours is one of those, that could be it!
This granola sounds delicious Rachel! I have yet to try anything matcha! This looks like the perfect recipe to start with! Enjoy your visit!
Haha! Plane rides when you’re sitting next to nosy people are the WORST! ;) But enjoy your little vacay, Rachel! I’m just gonna be sitting over here DREAMING about this gorgeous granola—that matcha addition is just too genius!
You’re in SF right now? So close to me! At least I’m seeing you next week right? :) Have a wonderful trip! This granola is such a pretty color and I love matcha flavors!
Oh gosh! I hate when people look over your shoulder – & then to make comments!! That’s just absurd. This granola, on the other hand, is simply amazing :) I love trying new granola flavors, so I’ll have to try this one next!
Oh I bet this is so good! I’ve snuck matcha into cookies before and just loved it. I know this granola would be a hit. Enjoy your trip!!
Made this today, just baked it for about 40 mins as the coconut flakes were getting quite brown, just in case. :)
I first put the tray in the middle, then move it to the bottom after 30 mins, and finally covered it with a piece of foil to prevent it from burning for the last 10 mins.
I took some out to sprinkled with matcha, and the balance plain. Both tasted really good. I’m thinking to mix matcha powder with cocao powder next time, or maybe black sesame powder too. It’s so versatile.
So glad you loved it! Would be so, so good with cocoa or black sesame – great ideas :)