I created this recipe for very simple reasons. I wanted a snack I could feel good about — something quick, satisfying and not too sweet.
Why add Matcha?
First, let's be honest, I'm obsessed with Matcha. It is an antioxidant-rich green tea powder from Japan, and it is rich in catechins, a group of polyphenols. It also brings that unmistakable colour and a clean, grassy flavour that works beautifully against dates and coconut.
Sun Potion White Dragon Matcha by the spoonful
Why raw granola?
This granola is 100% raw and includes my favourite beauty food. It is easy to make and easy to take on the go. It is rich in fibre, gluten free and totally gourmet. The ingredients have been combined according to their nutritional value: buckwheat flakes are preferred because, unlike oat flakes, they do not contain gluten. Matcha brings antioxidants, and the Himalayan pink salt brings minerals. Once blended, these ingredients form a paste that is easy to use for either energy balls or as a topping on my coconut yogurt.
Ingredients10 medjool dates 1 cup buckwheat flakes 1 cup grated coconut 1 cup coconut chips 1 tsp. White Dragon Matcha 1 good pinch of pink Himalayan salt |
Method(Prep time: 10 minutes) In a blender, combine the buckwheat, coconut, salt and 5 of the dates. Blend until the dates begin to break down and bring the mixture together. Add the remaining dates and continue mixing. If the granola pieces stick to each other, gently shake the blender to separate them. The mixture should resemble a crumble-like texture. Pour the raw granola into an airtight glass jar. Keep cool for up to 5 days. |
You can enjoy it for breakfast, as a snack, or just for the love of food.
A note from Sun Potion on our White Dragon Matcha…
This is a ground form of the exquisite green tea leaf. Matcha is rich in antioxidants and is a source of chlorophyll. It contains L-Theanine, an amino acid associated with alpha brainwave activity, the state that occurs during rest or meditation — and it also contains caffeine, which is why it is traditionally valued as a calmer, steadier alternative to coffee.
This White Dragon Matcha is shade-grown in naturally cultivated soil, free from pesticides, chemicals or fertilizers, using only water, shade cloth, some straw and leaves for mulch, and the power of the sun. The farm is in the town of Nara, Japan, on a forested mountainside, where minimal agricultural practices give character and life to the beautiful tea trees for which we are deeply grateful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this granola actually raw?
Yes — nothing is baked. Everything is blended and then stored, which is why it keeps for about five days rather than for weeks.
Why buckwheat flakes instead of oats?
Buckwheat is naturally gluten free. Oats can be substituted if gluten is not a concern.
What does matcha taste like here?
White Dragon Matcha is clean and grassy, and against medjool dates and coconut it reads as fresh rather than bitter.
How should I use it?
As a topping on yogurt or smoothie bowls, or pressed into energy balls. It travels well in a jar.
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