Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet somehow, we are often stumped when it comes to deciding what to eat.
Whether you’re a Sporty 30-something, a Busy Parent or even a Bouncy Gen-Z, the SASKO Low GI range has something for everyone. Each of the five variants has unique added ingredients and is made with added care to provide you with just what you need.
Says Jackie Pillay, SASKO Marketing Manager, “The SASKO Low GI range caters to the various health needs of your family and their preferred tastes. Each variant in the range demonstrates the brand’s care in selecting unique added ingredients with health benefits without compromising on flavour. From cranberries that are high with Vitamin C and E , to our Low GI Oats and Honey which is high in fibre and great for gut health. So if you prefer a slice of peanut butter and jam toast on the go, French toast with a twist for breakfast with the family, the SASKO Low GI range is the perfect +1 at the table.”
Clinical dietician Faaizah Laher, of Garden City Clinic, adds: “The SASKO Low GI range is an excellent breakfast option because it is low GI and rich in fibre. A low GI balanced diet can help you boost heart health, ensure optimal growth and development, and ensure your body has the right nutrients for good health. Dietary fibre can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. The benefits are endless.”
Each variant contains the following benefits:
- SASKO Low GI Seeded Whole Wheat Brown Bread: perfect for the Sporty 30-something, the added manganese helps speed up your metabolism while offering a nutty flavour.
- SASKO Low GI Whole Wheat Brown Bread: Gyming Millennials seeking something that’s high in fibre, will love this option as it’s loaded with goodness, ensuring health from the inside with only 247 calories in every 2 slices.
- SASKO Low GI Oats and Honey-flavoured White Bread: The answer to every Busy Parent’s prayers as it adds fibre while tasting like honey. It’s perfect for diabetics and strict vegetarians, and is great for gut health.
- SASKO Low GI Multi-seed Cranberry Brown Bread: Bouncy Gen-Z, this is for you because it offers a bit of sweetness without compromising on health. The cranberries offer slow releasing energy, and are rich in vitamins C and E.
- SASKO Low GI Soy & Linseed Bread: With a mega dose of Omega-3 which lowers and maintains cholesterol at a healthy level, it’s heart, health and brain food in one slice. A very popular choice for the Brainy Older New Ager in the family.
Try your hand at the new recipes developed for the SASKO Low GI range and take your breakfasts up a notch. You’ll be spoilt for choice in terms of health and taste:
LOW GI LINSEED AND SOY: FRENCH TOAST WITH A TWIST:
Ingredients
1 loaf SASKO Low Gi Soy & Linseed white bread, toasted and cut into
3 cups of strawberries and raspberries
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 package 100gr cream cheese, softened
1 egg, beaten
1⁄2 cup confectioners sugar
1 tbsp grated orange zest
1⁄3 cup orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
2cm pieces
Choice of yoghurt
Method
1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
2. Toss 2 cups of strawberries and raspberries with brown sugar in a bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg, confectioners sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract and
orange juice until smooth.
4. Place cut up bread in a bowl and fold in cream cheese mixture.
5. Bake for 15 min at 180°C.
6. Top with yoghurt and remaining strawberries and raspberries, and enjoy the fruity flavour bursts!
SASKO LOW GI: HONEY & OATS PIZZA BREAKFAST DELIGHTS
Ingredients
8 Slices SASKO Low GI Honey & Oats white bread
100ml pasta sauce of your choice
200g grated mozzarella cheese
200g thinly sliced smoked chicken breast or your choice of topping
Oregano for seasoning
1 Tbsp of olive oil
Method
1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C.
2. Toast bread until nice and crispy, using an oven or toaster.
3. Slice the toasted bread and place slices onto a baking tray.
4. Top the toast with pasta sauce and chicken slices or your
choice of toppings.
5. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese and dried oregano.
6. Brush the corners of the toast with olive oil.
7. Place in the oven and bake for 15 min.
8. Remove from the oven and enjoy.
LOW GI SEEDED: FRUITY AWAKE BAKE
Ingredients:
7 slices SASKO Low GI Cranberry brown bread
500g summer fruit (we used raspberries, blackberries and
blueberries)
1⁄3 cup lime juice
4 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar (healthier alternative)
25g butter, softened
Plain greek yoghurt or creme fraiche
Method:
1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C.
2. Spread butter onto bread slices and cut into triangles.
3. Lay your bread triangles in the dish.
4. Put 3⁄4 of the fresh choice of summer fruit aside.
5. Mix the remainder of the choice of summer fruit in a food processor to make a purée. Dish puree
onto bread triangles, cover with 3⁄4 of fresh berries and sprinkle with some sugar.
6. Cover with foil, bake for 10 min, uncover the dish, then bake for another 5 min until the fruit is
starting to bubble and the bread is toasty.
7. Serve with dollops of crème fraîche or plain greek yoghurt.
SASKO LOW GI CRANBERRY: TIRAMILOVE FOR BREAKFAST
Ingredients
4 slices SASKO Low GI Cranberry brown bread
1⁄3 cup strong coffee, cooled down
1⁄3 cup mascarpone or vanilla yoghurt (healthier alternative)
1⁄2 cup coconut sugar
Cocoa powder, for sprinkling
Method
1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C.
2. Crumb the 4 bread slices, mix in coconut sugar.
3. Spread crumb mixture onto a baking tray layer with baking paper.
4. Bake for 8 min. Remove baked crumbs and cool down.
5. In a bowl, pour cold coffee over dried bread crumbs.
6. Allow to soak for 2-3 min, then remove and spoon into
the bottom of a mini jar or coffee cup.
7. Mix mascarpone with a spoon until smooth.
8. Layer half of the mascarpone or vanilla yoghurt on top.
9. Sprinkle it with cocoa powder.
10. Repeat layers, then dig right in and enjoy!
SASKO LOW GI WHOLEWHEAT: MUESLI MORE TOAST
Ingredients
2 slices SASKO Low GI Whole Wheat brown bread
1⁄2 cup chopped pistachios and walnuts
2 tbsp of peanut butter
1 cup Greek yogurt
1⁄3 cup of honey
Method
1. In a pan, toast chopped pistachios and walnuts.
2. Spread peanut butter on bread/toast.
3. Top peanut butter with Greek yogurt.
4. Sprinkle with toasted pistachios and walnuts and drizzle honey over and savour the sweet nutty taste.