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Earl Grey Infused Granola

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Good morning!

This unique recipe is actually something I discovered years ago but have only recently begun to make again, so I have taken an old recipe that I had on this blog and revamped it! I love granola but I find some of the shop bought stuff and the stuff you get in restaurants or cafes are so sweet and sugary that I can’t even finish a whole bowl. I guess that you could call this more of a muesli but I think it can be adapted to suit any preference.

The earl grey flavour initially caught my eye for being something quite special. The tea leaves are so fragrant and I love a good cup of tea so really nothing could go wrong. Earl Grey is a very fragrant type of tea and therefore it sort of makes sense that it would be used as a flavour. However, it’s because we associate it with only the hot, liquid type of Earl Grey, we think it strange to see an Earl Grey Sponge or Granola, nevertheless I was pleasantly surprised at the result of this recipe. The granola itself isn’t overpowering and the subtle sweet scent of the tea leaves permeate as the granola cooks and cools, leaving behind a delicious breakfast treat.

I like to switch things up a little for breakfast. One can get quite bored of the typical porridge or toast. As I have said before, I always like to try something new and as I had coincidentally run out of my last batch of granola I thought what a perfect opportunity to whip up a batch of this unique granola.I like to switch things up a little for breakfast. One can get quite bored of the typical porridge or toast. So, if you are a tea lover and want to try something a little bit different for your homemade granola, give this a go!

Ingredients

  • 2 earl grey tea bags
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/4 cup oil (I used coconut oil)
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup dates, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup nuts of your choice
  • 1 cup coconut threads
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • zest and juice from a small(or 1/2 large) organic lemon
  • 1/4 cup honey or rice malt syrup (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C/350°F
  2. Let 3 tsp loose leaf earl grey tea(in a tea ball) or 1 earl grey tea bag infuse 2/3 cup of boiling water for 5-15 minutes, depending on how strong you’d like it to be.
  3. Mix rolled oats, coconut, seeds and nuts.
  4. Mix the infused earl grey tea with the rest of the wet ingredients, except for the dates, in a saucepan over low heat until just melted.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and mix thoroughly.
  6. Spread the granola on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30 min or until golden brown. Stir the granola every 10 minutes.
  8. Let the granola cool completely on the tray before you mix it with the dried berries and chopped white chocolate. Store in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.

Notes

The granola will still be a little soft when you take it out of the oven but it will get crispy once cooled completely. Serve with almond milk and top with seasonal fruits. It would be so good with fresh peaches or poached pears!! Let me know what you think.

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