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.
1
Preheat the oven to 120 degrees.
2
Nuts, flakes, salt, cocoa - mix.
- Rolled oats: 250 g
- Chopped pistachios: 2 tablespoons
- Ground almonds: 2 tablespoons
- Brazil nuts: 60 g
- Ground nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon
- Sea salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Cocoa powder: 3 tablespoons
- Hazelnut: 50 g
- Raisins: 2 tablespoons
3
Combine honey with water, then add oil to the mixture. Stir until smooth.
- 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.
- Lemon balm leaves: 1 bunch
- Chocolate shavings (crumbs): 3 tablespoons