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Black Tea Granita with Melo Omega 3 Crumble recipe
A refreshing frozen black tea granita gives a clean, icy finish, while toasted Melo Omega 3 adds a sweet crunch. It is light, unusual, and ideal for warm weather.
15 min · Easy · Mediterranean Jump to method
Ingredients
- 3 tea bags Black Tea
- 500 ml Still Water
- 60 g caster sugar
- 1 lemon
- 100 g Melo Omega 3
- a few sprigs mint
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal |
| Protein | 3.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24.6 g |
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g |
| Fibre | 0.8 g |
| Sugar | 18.5 g |
| Sodium | 20 mg |
Why this works
A light, refreshing dessert with moderate sugar and relatively low sodium, but it is not especially high in fibre or protein.
Source of unsaturated fats. The Melo Omega 3 crumble contributes some unsaturated fats and likely provides a small amount of omega-3-type fats, which are more favourable than saturated fats.
Vitamin C from lemon. Lemon adds a modest amount of vitamin C and citrus flavour without many calories.
Caffeine and polyphenols. Black tea provides polyphenols, but also contributes caffeine, which may matter for those sensitive to stimulants.
Method
- Brew a strong black tea with the still water and caster sugar, if using.
- Stir in lemon juice, then pour into a shallow dish.
- Freeze for 2–3 hours, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes to form icy crystals.
- Toast the Melo Omega 3 in a dry pan until fragrant.
- Serve the granita topped with the toasted cereal and mint, if available.
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