Matcha lemon granola
This granola will make your mornings a little more lively- not only because of its green colour but the addition of Matcha(and some lemon). It is vegan, almost only sweetened with dates and simply delicious-plus you can make it gluten free by using gluten free oats!
Servings 1 batch
Ingredients
- 250 g oats If needed gluten free
- 50 g puffed grains (like amaranth, quinoa, etc.)
- 50 g macadamias* chopped
- 150 g date paste OR 100g dates soaked in warm water, drained & blended with 1/2 Cup water
- 1 heaped Tbsp (25g) cashew butter
- 1 Tbsp lemon juce
- zest of 1 organic lemon
- 2 Tsp Matcha powder
- 1/2 Tsp chlorella (optional)
- 1 Tsp vanilla extract
- 1 heaped Tbsp (15g) coconut sugar
- 70 g dried cranberries chopped
- 30 g coconut flakes or almond slivers
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C and like a baking tray with a piece of parchment paper.
- Add the oats, macadamias, puffed grains, matcha powder, coconut sugar, lemon zest and chlorella powder (if using) to a large mixing bowl.
- In a smaller bowl combine the date paste or mixture, vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix together.
- Add the mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Spread the granola out onto the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, mixing through with a wooden spoon every few minutes to make sure it doesn’t get burnt. Let cool completely, then add the chopped dried cranberries and coconut flakes (or almond slivers). Enjoy!
Notes
*feel free to substitute the macadamias with cashews or blanchedalmonds!