Strawberry Matcha Granola

I love this recipe for granola and have been remaking it often for about the last year or so 😊
One thing I have noticed and wondered about is: Why add the Matcha and Hemp seeds before baking? Both are heat sensitive and loose some nutrients through baking if I understand correctly. For the Matcha I understand that it wouldn't be infused in the crunch if it was added later but for the hemp seeds that are crunchy on their own I wonder if there is another reason? I have begun adding them after baking and found that it works well :)
Either way the resulting granola is always delicious so thank you for the recipe!

PUL Team - May 23, 2026, 8:19 p.m.

Hiii Joy, thanks so much for sharing this insight, and we’re so happy to hear this granola has become a repeat recipe for you 🤗

We add the matcha before baking mainly so its flavour coats the oats more evenly and gives the granola a green tea taste throughout. For the hemp seeds, can't say there's a strong reason why we added them before to be honest. It was likely done out of convenience, though adding them afterward is a lovely idea too, especially if you'd like to preserve more of their nutrients! Great thinking! 💛

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Been meaning to make this for a while and finally did. It is SO yummy. Even with some slight over cooking…oops 😅

I‘m surprised to see several comments suggesting more sweetness. I actually find that there’s quite a bit of sweetness because of the condensed milk. To me, the flavours seem well balanced. I also added some almonds for a more interesting texture.

I'm obsessed with all of your granola recipes and this one is just as incredible! I added chopped almonds pre-bake for some extra crunchy nuttiness. It was divine!

PUL Team - April 13, 2025, 1:35 a.m.

Mmm love the addition of almonds, Charlotte! So happy to hear the granola was enjoyed 🫶

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So incredibly delicious! I added hot water to the bowl to not waste any of the leftover matcha powder. So delicious with strawberries and a spoonful of PUL nutella.

A very yummy granola! Could use a touch of maple syrup for sweetness or sliced almonds for some extra crunch.

Already tested it and it is amazing. I added some almonds for extra crunch and didn't have strawberries so swapped with cranberries, coconut oil swapped with tahini. Result was delicious. Thanks for this recipe!

PUL Team - Feb. 9, 2025, 3:01 p.m.

Yayy so glad you're enjoying it, Laura! ☺️

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