Granola with chocolate and lemon balm

3 servings

25 minutes

Granola with chocolate and lemon balm is a refined European version of the classic breakfast, harmoniously combining nuts, chocolate, and fragrant lemon balm. The origins of granola date back to the early 20th century when it emerged as a nutritious and healthy snack. In this recipe, oats are combined with pistachios, almonds, and Brazil nuts to create a crunchy texture, while cocoa and chocolate chips add rich chocolate notes. Lemon balm brings freshness and a light citrus hint, making the flavor more sophisticated. This type of granola is perfect as a standalone snack or paired with yogurt or milk.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 986.3
• Proteins: 25.3g
• Fats: 59.8g
• Carbohydrates: 94.2g

Ingredients

• Oat flakes: 250 g
• Crushed pistachios: 2 tbsp
• Ground almonds: 2 tbsp
• Brazil nuts: 60 g
• Ground nutmeg: 0.3 tsp
• Sea salt: 0.3 tsp
• Cocoa: 3 tbsp
• Hazelnut: 50 g
• Raisin: 2 tbsp
• Melissa leaves: 1 bunch
• Honey: 5 tbsp
• Olive oil: 1.5 tbsp
• Boiling water: 1 tsp
• Chocolate chips: 3 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 120 degrees.

2. Nuts, flakes, salt, cocoa - mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oat flakes: 250 g
   • Crushed pistachios: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground almonds: 2 tablespoons
   • Brazil nuts: 60 g
   • Ground nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Sea salt: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Cocoa: 3 tablespoons
   • Hazelnut: 50 g
   • Raisin: 2 tablespoons

3. Combine honey with water, then add oil to the mixture. Stir until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Honey: 5 tablespoon
   • Boiling water: 1 teaspoon
   • Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon

4. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet, place in the oven for 45-60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

5. Add lemon balm to the granola and cool it down. Add chocolate. Transfer to clean, dry jars.

   Required ingredients:

   • Melissa leaves: 1 bunch
   • Chocolate chips: 3 tablespoons