German Brunch
This German brunch brings a hearty breakfast spread together in the Thermomix: toasted granola with mixed nuts, linseeds and jumbo oats, plus garlicky sautéed button mushrooms and fresh components. The TM7 grinds, weighs and browns each element with precision, letting you build an impressive brunch board for weekend guests with minimal hands-on effort.
About this recipe
German brunch with the Thermomix TM7 turns a lazy weekend morning into an abundant breakfast table worthy of a Bavarian café. This all-in-one kitchen machine handles every element of the spread: it weighs jumbo oats, linseeds and sunflower seeds directly into the bowl, grinds whole mixed nuts for the granola base, and browns breadcrumbs in foaming butter until deeply golden. Fresh button mushrooms are sautéed with sea salt until tender and savoury, making an ideal warm counterpart to the crunchy clusters. If you are searching for brunch recipes that feel generous but stay manageable, this is the one: the TM7 keeps the sugar and butter from catching while stirring automatically, so you can set the table, brew coffee and slice bread meanwhile. Perfect for festive mornings, holiday breakfasts or when relatives stay over, this German brunch recipe delivers seeded granola, buttery crumbs and garlicky mushrooms without juggling pans, and the bowl rinses clean between components in seconds.
Preparation tips
- Toast the mixed nuts and jumbo oats separately before combining them with the linseeds and sunflower seeds, as the nuts need a slightly deeper colour than the oats to release their full aroma in the granola clusters.
- Keep a close eye on the breadcrumbs once the butter starts foaming; stir them continuously so they brown evenly and turn crispy rather than greasy, then drain briefly on kitchen paper before serving.
- The granola stores brilliantly in an airtight jar for up to two weeks, while the sautéed button mushrooms are best made fresh; prepare the seeded clusters a day ahead to lighten the morning workload.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the unsalted butter with a plant-based margarine or coconut oil when browning the breadcrumbs and toasting the oat clusters, keeping the same crunchy texture for dairy-sensitive brunch guests.
- Festive winter variation: add a pinch of cinnamon and a spoonful of honey to the granola mixture, and serve the mushrooms on dark rye bread with a dollop of cranberry compote for a seasonal German Christmas brunch.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing jumbo oats, linseeds and sunflower seeds directly in the bowl, the TM7 saves messy measuring cups entirely. [Built-in Scale]
- Grinding whole mixed nuts to your preferred coarseness gives the granola clusters a fresh, intense flavour in seconds. [Multi-Function]
- Browning breadcrumbs in foaming butter, the Thermomix stirs automatically so every crumb turns golden without catching. [Hands-Free]
- Steaming keeps the button mushrooms tender and juicy while their savoury flavour concentrates beautifully hands-free. [Hands-Free]
- Chopping shallots finely in the TM7 releases their sweetness evenly throughout the mushroom pan without any tears. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- breadcrumbs
- whole mixed nuts
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- jumbo oats
- linseeds
- sunflower seeds
- fine sea salt
- fresh button mushrooms
- broccoli