Crunchy Matcha Granola (Healthy, Flavorful & Perfect for Breakfast)
If you love matcha, this granola is going to become a new favorite in your kitchen.
This matcha granola is everything you want homemade granola to be…crispy, deeply flavorful, lightly sweet, and filled with those big golden clusters everyone fights over.
What I love most about this recipe is that it feels both nourishing and indulgent at the same time. Matcha is packed with antioxidants and provides a gentle energy boost, making this granola perfect for breakfast, a snack, or sprinkled over yogurt bowls.
Once it comes out of the oven your kitchen smells incredible…toasty, nutty, and slightly sweet with that signature matcha aroma.
And those clusters? They are seriously addictive.
How To Serve Matcha Granola
This granola is incredibly versatile. Try it with:
• Greek yogurt and berries
• Coconut yogurt and mango
• Smoothie bowls
• Matcha chia pudding
• Milk for a simple breakfast
• Straight out of the jar for snacking
Tips For Granola Clusters
If you love chunky granola, here are a few tricks:
• Don’t stir the granola while baking
• Press the mixture down slightly before baking
• Let it cool completely before breaking apart
• Mix in an egg white for extra cluster power
Favorite Tools & Ingredients
• High-quality matcha powder – the flavor and color make a huge difference in recipes like this granola.
• Stainless sheet pan – helps the granola bake evenly and crisp up perfectly.
• Parchment paper sheets – prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
• Glass storage jars – perfect for storing homemade granola on the counter.
Matcha Lovers
If you’re looking for a way to bring more matcha into your everyday recipes, this granola is such a fun and delicious place to start.
It’s crunchy, flavorful, slightly sweet, and packed with beautiful matcha flavor and once you make it, you’ll want to keep a jar of it in your kitchen at all times.
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Gina
Matcha Granola
Ingredients
Dry
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup slivered almonds or any nut you prefer
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons matcha powder adjust for stronger flavor
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Wet
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Mix-Ins
- ¼ cup dried strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, almonds, coconut, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, matcha powder, and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry and mix until evenly coated.
- Spread granola in an even layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning, until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely…it will crisp up as it cools.
- Once cooled, fold in optional mix-ins like white chocolate chips or dried berries.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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