Love granola but trying to veer away from store-bought granola? Then you’re going to love this quick DIY, a soon-to-be go-to option for meal-prep super-fans. Make your breakfast ahead of time with this Matcha Granola recipe, which can be paired with your favorite yogurt or almond milk for a truly tasty start to your day. Not a huge breakfast person? Enjoy our Matcha Granola, which calls for rolled oats, pepitas, coconut flakes and maple syrup, as a midday snack. Just make it the night before – it takes less than 30 minutes to bake if you can believe it!
The standout ingredient in our recipe is ourVital Proteins® Matcha Collagen, of course. Not only does it boast the nutrient-rich properties of Japanese matcha tea, but also the health benefits of our Collagen Peptides. Combined, they create ourMatcha Collagen, which helps to promote stronger hair, skin, nails and joints.**
Matcha Granola
Yields 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 C rolled oats
- ¼ t sea salt
- ½ C pepitas
- 2 scoopsVital Proteins® Matcha Collagen
- 1/3 C maple syrup
- 1½ C unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 3 T coconut oil
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Add rolled oats, coconut flakes and pepitas to mixing bowl.
- Mix until combined.
- Combine sea salt, maple syrup, vanilla extract and coconut oil.
- Toss to coat completely.
- Spread oats evenly on baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes (stir halfway through).
- Add 2 scoops Matcha Collagen to mixture.
- Toss to combine.
