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Matcha Green Tea Granola
Culinary-grade matcha brings a vibrant green hue and deep, earthy flavor straight to your morning bowl. Rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts bake into crunchy, satisfying clusters sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup. A splash of vanilla and orange oil brightens the grassy notes of the tea, creating a perfectly balanced bite. Serve it over thick Greek yogurt, pair it with your favorite milk, or just grab a handful when you're craving a quick afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 5 cups (500 g) rolled oats
- ¼ cup (30 g) hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ¼ cup (40 g) unhulled sesame seeds, black, white, or a mix
- ¼ cup (35 g) hemp seeds
- 3 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) pure maple syrup
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil or pecan oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange oil, flavor, or extract (see Resources )
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) with a rack in the center position. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 2Toss the rolled oats, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, matcha powder, and kosher salt together in a large mixing bowl.
- 3Whisk the maple syrup, olive or pecan oil, vanilla extract, and orange oil in a small bowl. Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- 4Transfer the coated mixture to the lined baking sheet and press it into a flat, even layer. Packing the oats down tightly helps form those big, crunchy clusters later.
- 5Bake for 20 minutes, rotate the pan front to back, and continue baking for another 5 to 10 minutes until the edges darken and the center turns golden brown.
- 6Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking it apart into crunchy clusters. Don't rush this step, as the granola crisps up and sets as it cools.
Notes
- Storage: Keep the cooled clusters in an airtight container away from direct heat and light for up to 3 weeks.
- Tip: Use the parchment paper as a funnel to easily slide the broken granola clusters into your storage container without spilling.
- Swap: If you don't have orange oil, a teaspoon of fresh orange zest works beautifully to brighten the matcha flavor.