Rise and shine cereal clusters
Rise and shine cereal clusters are a crunchy homemade breakfast mix of hazelnuts, pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame, hemp seeds and coconut flakes, bound with honey and baked golden. The Thermomix weighs, mixes and caramelises everything evenly, so every cluster is crisp and full of flavour without constant stirring.
About this recipe
Rise and shine cereal clusters are a Thermomix TM7 recipe for everyone who wants a crispy, homemade breakfast without additives or hidden sugars. Instead of paying premium prices for shop-bought granola, you toast hazelnuts, pecans and flaked almonds yourself, then combine them with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, hemp seeds and coconut flakes into golden, satisfying clusters. Searching for easy breakfast recipes or an all-in-one kitchen machine preparation ends here: the Thermomix TM7 weighs each ingredient directly into the bowl, mixes the honey and cinnamon coating evenly through the nut and seed mixture, and heats with controlled precision so the honey caramelises gently without catching. The cinnamon and pinch of sea salt give the clusters a warm, slightly savoury depth that pairs beautifully with cold milk or thick yogurt. Ideal for Sunday meal prep, lunchboxes or a quick breakfast on busy mornings, one batch keeps for weeks in an airtight jar and tastes far fresher than anything from a packet.
Preparation tips
- Let the cereal cluster mixture cool completely on the lined tray before breaking it apart; the honey only sets and turns truly crunchy once fully cooled, so resist stirring while warm.
- Store the clusters in a large airtight jar for up to two weeks and keep them away from moisture; add the coconut flakes only towards the end of baking so they stay pale and crisp.
- For a nut-free version suitable for school lunchboxes, replace the hazelnuts, pecans and flaked almonds with extra pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and rolled oats for the same cluster effect.
Recipe variations
- Festive variant: add a spoonful of cocoa powder to the honey mixture and stir dried cranberries and roughly chopped dark chocolate through the cooled clusters for a winter breakfast treat.
- Budget variant: swap the pecans and hazelnuts for cheaper whole almonds and use maple syrup instead of honey, keeping the pumpkin and sunflower seeds for crunch at a lower cost per batch.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs hazelnuts, pecans and seeds directly into the bowl, saving separate measuring. [Built-in scale]. [Built-in Scale]
- Even coating - The Thermomix mixes the honey and cinnamon through the seed and nut mixture until every cluster is evenly coated. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle caramelising - Controlled heating of the TM7 caramelises the honey coating slowly, giving golden clusters without any burning. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Coarse chopping - The Thermomix chops the pecans coarsely in seconds, creating ideal chunky pieces for rustic clusters. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Fine grinding - The TM7 grinds sea salt flakes and cinnamon finely, distributing warm spice evenly through every handful. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- hazelnuts, without skin
- pecans
- flaked almonds
- pumpkin seeds
- sunflower seeds
- sesame seeds
- hemp seeds
- coconut flakes
- ground cinnamon
- sea salt flakes