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

In this post, we would like to share with you our latest recipe for granola, perfect for starting your day. We wouldn't be ourselves if we didn't add a bit of tea notes to the classic recipe! Our version of granola is a nutritious meal that doesn't differ in its appearance from the breakfasts displayed on Instagram.

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

What ingredients do you need to make a Christmas granola bowl?

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

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

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

• 300 ml boiling water
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (or thick hung curd )
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup; vegan version)
• Fresh strawberries cut into slices
• 2-3 tablespoons of mango puree
• ½ cup of granola
• Mixture of seeds, e.g. pumpkin, sunflower

How to make a festive bowl of granola with tea?

1. Brew the perfect base.

Start by boiling the water (it should reach 100°C). Then measure out 4g of tea and steep it in 300ml of boiling water for exactly 5 minutes. Once steeped, set the tea aside to cool to room temperature – this step is crucial as it will prevent the yoghurt from curdling when blending.

2. Prepare the cream mixture.

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

3. Final touches!

Pour the blended yogurt and toppings into a bowl. Now it's time to combine all the ingredients together, creating layers:

• Add 2-3 tablespoons of mango puree.
• Arrange the sliced ​​strawberries around the edges of the bowl.
• Sprinkle the top with a generous handful of granola.
• Finally, add the seed mixture.

Tips for selecting ingredients:

• If you want, you can make a vegan version of this recipe – just swap the Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt, for example, and use maple syrup instead of honey.
• You can use any seasonal fruit to prepare granola.
• Although store-bought gronola will work great, we encourage you to make this mixture yourself at home.
• We recommend adding chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds to your granola, which are a source of many nutrients.

Meal preparation tips:

• If you want to save time, you can brew the tea the day before and put it in the fridge.
• For a thicker consistency, strain Greek yogurt through a cheesecloth, for example, an hour before preparing the meal.
• If you don't have ripe bananas, add a little honey for desired sweetness.
• Spread the granola on the very top of the bowl to keep it crunchy.

Why is it worth using tea as a breakfast ingredient?

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

Note: Feel free to modify the amounts of ingredients to suit your own preferences. The beauty of granola is that there is so much versatility in how you can personalize it!