Hojicha-Matcha Granola Bars Recipe
Elevate your snack game with these Matcha and Hojicha Granola Bars, a perfect blend of nutritious ingredients and comforting flavors. Inspired by the rich traditions of Japanese tea culture, these granola bars combine the earthy notes of matcha and hojicha powders with the natural sweetness of honey and dried cherries. For the best results, be sure to use Yu Matcha and Yu Hojicha to achieve the highest quality flavor. The combination of oats, almonds, coconut, and sunflower seeds not only provides a satisfying crunch but also a host of health benefits, making these bars a wholesome treat for any time of the day.
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Preparing these granola bars is both simple and rewarding. The process begins by roasting oats and almonds to bring out their natural flavors, then mixing them with an array of nutrient-rich ingredients like flaxseed meal and cinnamon. The honey mixture binds everything together, ensuring each bite is perfectly sweet and chewy. After a quick bake, these bars cool to perfection, ready to be enjoyed on their own or with a dollop of Greek yogurt for an extra touch of indulgence. Ideal for a quick breakfast or a midday snack, these granola bars offer a delightful balance of taste and nutrition.
Hojicha-Matcha Granola Bars
Enjoy the delightful crunch of these Matcha and Hojicha Granola Bars, crafted with premium Yu Matcha and Yu Hojicha for the ultimate flavor experience. Each bite offers a comforting blend of roasted oats, almonds, and the natural sweetness of honey and cherries, making it a perfect snack for any time of day.
- Author
- Kiyomi Koike
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Servings
- 16
- Category
Snack
- Cuisine
Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups Old-Fashioned Oats
- ¾ cup Almonds
- ¾ cup Dried Cherries
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- ½ cup Unsalted Shelled Sunflower Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Flaxseed Meal
- 1 Tbsp Yu Matcha
- 1 tsp Yu Hojicha Powder
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ c + a little extra Coconut Oil
- ½ c Honey or Molasses or Brown Rice Syrup
- ½ c Coconut Sugar or Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Spread oats and almonds on a baking sheet. Bake 5 minutes.
- Stir and bake 4 more minutes or until golden.
- Cool on sheet. Reduce oven to 325° F.
- Brush a 13”x9”x2” baking dish with coconut oil. Line with parchment paper, allowing it to extend over long sides. Brush paper with oil.
- Brush a large bowl with oil.
- In a separate bowl, mix roasted oats and almonds, cherries, coconut, sunflower seeds, flaxseed meal, matcha, hojicha powder, and cinnamon.
- Transfer the mixture into the large bowl prepared with oil.
- Put coconut oil, honey, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar.
- Boil mixture for 1 minute.
- Immediately pour the honey mixture over oat mixture.
- Stir until evenly coated using a heatproof spatula.
- Turn the mixture onto a prepared pan.
- Press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Turn pan and bake 7 more minutes or until the edges become slightly darker.
- Cool completely in pan.
- Lift granola from pan using paper overhang.
- Cut into 16 even bars.