Advertise on our mobile clinic - Click here to find out how

021 422 1586

heart@heartfoundation.co.za

Facebook X-twitter Youtube Linkedin Instagram TikTok
Advertise on our mobile clinic - Click here to find out how

021 422 1586

heart@heartfoundation.co.za

Facebook X-twitter Youtube Linkedin Instagram TikTok
DONATE
DONATE

Jungle Oats Low GI Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Warm milk (not boiling)
  • 1 cup Warm water (not boiling)
  • 1 packet Fast acting yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons / 10 g)
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 cups Brown bread flour
  • 1 cup Jungle Cooking Oats Jungle Oat bran
  • 2 cups Jungle Oat bran
  • Big pinch Salt

Optional

  • 1 cup Roasted, shelled pistachio nuts or any other nuts of your choice (Mixed nuts, Pecan
  • nuts, Walnuts)

Method

  1. Combine the milk, water, yeast and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir gently and let yeast proof, about 10 minutes.
  2. Add dry ingredients to the mixer bowl and mix with dough hook on low-medium speed.
  3. Dough will be sticky, use additional flour if needed to pull it together just enough so that you can transfer it to a greased bowl.
  4. Cover dough in greased bowl, set aside in a warm place and let rise for 1-2 hours until at least doubled in size.
  5. Remove dough out onto a floured surface.
  6. Reshape into a loaf and place on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Cover, set aside and let rest for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C.
  8. Score the top of the dough with a knife and place into the oven to bake for 25-35 minutes until golden brown on the outside.
  9. Optional: Sprinkle a little Jungle Oat flakes, chopped nuts and or Chia seeds.
  10. Remove from oven, transfer to a cooling rack and let rest for a bit before slicing.
  11. Add your desired toppings as preferred and enjoy!

Notes

Tips and substitutions:

Sugar and spice and all things nice

  • Added sugar should be used sparingly.
  • This includes normal sugar (white or brown) Honey or Maple syrup.
  • Sugar intake should be limited to 6 -9 teaspoons of added sugar from all foods and drinks per day.

Substitutions

  • Low fat milk may be substituted for Non-sweeted Low fat Almond milk, Rice milk or Soya milk depending on your preference or diet choice.
  • Eggs may be substituted a mixture of ground up flaxseed/chia seeds and water 1 Egg = 1 Tablespoon Flaxseed or Chia seeds + 3 Tablespoons of water Mix together and let sit for a couple of minutes to make your “egg”. The seeds will become swollen and chewy after a couple of minutes. Proceed as directed further with recipe.
  • Substitute normal sugar if honey or maple sugar is not available.

Fats and oils

  • Choose healthy fats found in sunflower, canola or olive oil, soft tub margarines, unsalted peanut butter, nuts and seeds, avocado and fish.