Crunchy, earthy granola gets a boost of antioxidants and green color from matcha. Made with coconut oil and maple syrup, this granola is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar free. 
If you’re beginning to wonder when I’ll stop posting new versions of my favorite granola, banana bread, and snack balls, the answer is never. Never ever. The fact that I haven’t shared a peanut butter granola recipe with you yet is frankly a problem, but don’t worry, its on the list. 
This granola is special, though. It has a bold, earthy green tea flavor that is enveloped in coconut goodness in the form of coconut oil and coconut flakes. The strong flavor of matcha is tempered with maple syrup and ground ginger, and is a welcome change in my regular granola routine. 
Let’s talk matcha. Matcha is, in its most simple form, just ground up green tea leaves. It’s revered in Japan as a traditional, ceremonial drink. It’s also admired in the health food community for its high level of antioxidants (10x more than a cup of green tea!!), and it’s metabolism boosting properties. Matcha is also rich in chlorophyll, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You may be used to matcha served as a latté, but it can be used in all sorts of snacks and desserts, too. Matcha has a very strong flavor, and should be used in small quantities. Just 1 Tablespoon is enough to coat this granola in it’s bold tea flavor. This means a $10 bag of matcha is going to last you a very long time. I keep mine in the freezer for extended shelf life, and have been using the same bag for months.
If you’re always looking for a new twist on your weekly batch of granola, this matcha version is just what you need. I especially loved it on top of a bowl of homemade yogurt or chia pudding , as they balance the flavor of this granola well. I hope you give this matcha flavored granola a try! It’s perfectly crunchy, full of clusters, and such a fun way to use green tea! If you bake up a batch of granola, let me know! Leave a comment below or tag me #bakedgreens on Instagram so I can see your favorite way to enjoy this crunchy green goodness!
Coconut Matcha Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 Tablespoon matcha
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
- 2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and stir to combine. Pour onto prepared pan, and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Do not stir.
- 3. Let granola cool completely, then use a spatula or your hands to break the granola up into clusters. Transfer to an airtight container, and store at room temperature for up to a week.
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