the BEST matzo granola!

this is the best matzo granola you will ever eat!

matzo granola in a mason jar next to a bowl of yogurt topped with granola

This is seriously THE best matzo granola ever – and I don’t mess around when it comes to granola.

why you NEED to make this matzo granola recipe right now!

This recipe came across my feed just when I was in the thick of my annual freaking out over having enough snacks and goodies to last the week of Passover – when one cannot bake or cook with flour, or any other traditional leavening agents.

Finding great snacks and desserts – that you would actually want to make and eat when it’s NOT Passover – is a challenge. I know that many of you are in the same state right now, which is you will be so happy to have this granola in your kitchen.

To start? It’s EASY – like any good granola recipe should be. The main point of difference here is that crumbled matzo takes the place of the traditional oats, but the rest will be familiar to you if you’ve made granola before.

crumbled matzo in a pyrex bowl next to dates figs walnuts and pecans

Next? It’s DELICIOUS. I’ll admit, I have a serious willpower problem when it comes to granola, and this is my favorite of all of the versions I’ve ever made (even the maple one!!). It’s got great – GREAT – crunch, balanced by the chewy bits of fruit, and it’s sweet-but-not-too-sweet. Basically PERFECT.

nuts in a pyrex bowl with coconut flakes and crumbled matzo

Finally? Super customizable. From the nuts, to the dried fruits to the sweetener, you can adapt and use whatever you prefer or have on-hand. No honey? Use maple syrup. Allergic to walnuts? Try almonds (or pistachios, cashews or macadamia nuts) instead. Hate coconut? Skip it. Same for the spices and dried fruits. It ALL works!

what’s in this matzo granola?

Lots of deliciousness goes into this recipe. As I mentioned, feel free to swap out any and all of the ingredients – I stuck to the original recipe because it was that good:

matzo
pecans
walnuts
unsweetened coconut flakes
honey
brown sugar
olive oil
cinnamon
allspice
kosher salt
dried figs
dates

matzo granola in a pyrex bowl

is matzo granola vegan?

Yes! There are those who question whether or not honey is truly vegan, but you can always swap it for maple syrup instead.

chopped figs and dates in a pyrex bowl

is matzo granola gluten-free?

Sadly, no. Matzo is made from wheat so this recipe is not gluten-free – unless you use GF matzo.

matzo granola in a mason jar

my two top tips for perfect granola – every time!

Granola is basically one of the easiest recipes you can make – you stir up the ingredients and bake on a sheet pan. But there are two tips to ensure success:

matzo granola on a sheet pan

always add your dried fruit AFTER the granola has cooled!

Most recipes are written this way but “just in case”, you always want to add any dried fruit you’re using after the granola comes out of the oven and has cooled completely. The heat of the oven – and even the warm granola – will dry out the fruit and make it too chewy and unpleasant to eat.

matzo granola in a ziploc bag

always store your granola in the freezer!

This is probably one of my favorite tips ever. To keep that super crunchy texture you want to store your granola in the freezer. I was skeptical about this the first time I did it but it really does work, and keeps the granola fresh for many months (not that it will last that long!).

matzo granola in a mason jar next to a bowl of yogurt topped with granola

So go make this delightful recipe, and enjoy it all week long – for breakfast over yogurt, as an anytime snack, or in a parfait with ice cream for dessert!

matzo granola in a mason jar next to a bowl of yogurt topped with granola

The BEST Matzo Granola!

sherisilver
Easy, delicious, customizable and perfect for Passover - the BEST matzo granola!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 8
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 3 sheets matzo crumbled (to make 2 heaping cups)
  • 3/4 cup roughly chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 300 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix the matzo, nuts and coconut flakes in a large bowl - set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat stir the honey, sugar, olive oil, cinnamon and allspice just till the sugar is dissolved. Pour over your dry ingredients and stir till well combined. Add a good pinch of kosher salt and stir again.
  • Spread the mixture evenly onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 - 30 minutes, stirring and checking every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven when the granola is golden brown and let cool completely.
  • Use your hands to break up any larger clusters and stir in the dried fruit. Store in the freezer in a ziploc bag (or other airtight container).

Notes

  1. This recipe originally appeared on Food52.
  2. Substitute the nuts for whatever you like - you want a total of 1 1/2 cups chopped.
  3. Substitute the dried fruit for whatever you like - you want a total of 1 cup chopped.
  4. Substitute maple syrup for the honey if you prefer.
  5. Use any combination of spices you like in place of (or in addition to) the cinnamon and allspice - you want a total of 2 teaspoons of spice (nutmeg, clove and ginger all work!).

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
Keywords dried fruit, granola, matzo, passover, vegan
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