Looking for ideas for a completely new take on a granola breakfast bowl? If so, then this recipe is for you!

In this post, we would like to share our latest granola recipe with you, perfect for starting your day. We wouldn't be ourselves if we didn't add a touch of tea notes to the classic recipe! Our version of granola is a nutritious meal that looks just as good as the breakfasts you see on Instagram.

With this recipe, you'll get a delicious, energizing meal that will perfectly combine your favorite granola mix with the tart taste of cranberries, the sweetness of fruits, and a hint of Berry Serenade tea from the Wine Tea collection. The infusion will give the whole dish a unique touch because its flavor is reminiscent of traditional Spanish Sangria wine!

 

What ingredients are needed to prepare a festive granola bowl?

* The ingredients listed below are enough to prepare 1 large serving of granola. *

 

• 4g of Basilur Berry Serenade Ceylon black tea from the Wine Tea collection

Ceylon Broken Orange Pekoe 1 black tea with added hibiscus, cranberry, apple, and Sangria Punch flavor.

• 300 ml boiling water
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (or thick hung curd)
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup; vegan option)
• Fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2-3 tablespoons mango puree
• ½ cup granola
• Seed mix, e.g., pumpkin, sunflower

 

How to prepare a festive granola bowl with added tea?

 

1. Brew the perfect base.

Start by boiling water (it should reach 100°C). Then, measure out 4g of tea and brew it in 300ml of boiling water; the process should take exactly 5 minutes. After brewing, set the tea aside to cool to room temperature – this step is crucial as it will prevent the yogurt from curdling when blended.

 

2. Prepare the creamy mixture.

Pour the cooled tea into a blender. Then add Greek yogurt, a peeled banana, and two tablespoons of honey. Blend until smooth and creamy. The tea will give the mixture a slightly sweet and tart flavor, and the banana will affect the consistency. While blending, you will notice that the contents of the blender will turn a subtle pink color.

 

3. Finishing touches!

Pour the blended yogurt mixture with the additions into a bowl. Now it's time to combine all the ingredients, creating layers:

• Add 2-3 tablespoons of mango puree.
• Arrange sliced strawberries around the edges of the bowl.
• Sprinkle a generous handful of granola on top.
• Finally, add a mix of seeds.

 

Tips for selecting ingredients:

• If you wish, you can prepare a vegan version of this recipe – just replace Greek yogurt with, for example, coconut yogurt, and use maple syrup instead of honey.
• For granola, you can use any seasonal fruits.
• Although store-bought granola will work great, we encourage you to prepare your own mix at home.
• We recommend adding chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to granola, which are a source of many nutrients.

 

Tips for meal preparation:

• To save time, you can brew the tea the day before and refrigerate it.
• For a thicker consistency, strain the Greek yogurt through, for example, a cheesecloth an hour before preparing the meal.
• If you don't have ripe bananas, add a touch of honey for the desired sweetness.
• Place the granola on top of the bowl's contents to maintain its crispiness.

 

Why use tea as a breakfast ingredient?

Tea can be used in many different ways; not just as a hot drink. Adding it as an integral ingredient in meals opens up many culinary possibilities. The Berry Serenade composition provides a sweet-and-sour taste reminiscent of Sangria wine – such an addition will diversify and enhance the breakfast flavor profile. Moreover, it is a good way to incorporate the antioxidant properties of tea into your daily routine.

 

Note: You can freely modify the quantities of ingredients and adapt them to your own preferences. The beauty of granola lies in its immense versatility in personalization!