Here is something nobody tells you: making your own granola is extremely easy, costs a fraction of what it does in shops, and makes your kitchen smell incredible. The matcha version takes things even further. You get that gorgeous green tint, a subtle earthiness woven through every cluster, and something genuinely impressive to put in a jar on your kitchen counter.
Gift it. Serve it. Eat it out of the jar at midnight. No judgement here.
Ingredients (makes a large jar)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tsp The Matcha Yaad Ceremonial Matcha or Chocolate Matcha
- ½ cup mixed nuts and seeds (almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds work well)
- ¼ cup desiccated coconut
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: white chocolate chips or dried mango pieces to add after baking
Method
- Preheat oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine matcha, oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well coated.
- Spread evenly on the prepared tray. Press it down slightly; this creates clusters.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway, until golden and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and leave to cool completely on the tray before breaking into pieces. Do not touch it while it's warm. I know it's tempting. Leave it alone.
- Add white chocolate chips or dried fruit once cooled.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to two weeks.
A few things to note:
Low and slow: A lower oven temperature ensures even toasting without burning the matcha, which can turn bitter at high heat. Don't rush this.
The cluster press: For big, satisfying clusters rather than loose oats, press the mixture firmly onto the tray before baking and resist the urge to stir too often.
Add-ins after baking: Chocolate chips will melt and dried fruit will burn in the oven. Add them once the granola is completely cooled.
Coconut oil: This is the binding agent that creates those gorgeous clumps. If you want to substitute, melted butter works well too.
Matcha granola on yoghurt, with oat milk, or just straight from the jar. All valid. All correct.
