Early mornings are not for everyone, especially with later sunrise times and the chill setting in, warning us of the coming winter. But it is easier to get up with something delicious waiting. Whether you are sipping coffee on a misty mountaintop, crunching rusks at the campsite, or unpacking a breakfast picnic at your favourite lookout, our Goodies for Foodies roundup is about celebrating sunrise bites and morning brews.
We have rounded up nature-loving nibbles and daybreak delights that make getting up worth it, no alarm clock rage necessary. Let’s rise, shine, and snack!
Cool Coffee, Hot Vibes
Meet your new obsession: COLD BRü Artisanal Coffee, South Africa’s premium cold brew that’s bold, smooth, and oh-so-refreshing. Not everyone wakes up craving a steaming cup of coffee. For some, it is the jitters, for others, the acidity. Cold BRü is a smooth, bold alternative that delivers the kick without the crash.
Cold Bru’s slow-steeped, artisanal blends are naturally lower in acidity and easier on the digestive system. Whether heading out on a sunrise hike or sipping slowly by the tent, this chilled coffee companion is made for mornings outdoors. Mix it with milk, or cream, and cinnamon for a dreamy cold brew latte or add a splash to your protein shake for next-level fun.
Just grab, go, and sip your way into the day. No kettle required. Grab yours here:https://coldbruza.shop
Fuel up the African way
Looking for an energy boost that’s both nutrient-dense and proudly South African? If you are up for a flavour adventure, meet Matomani’s Mopani Bars, a delicious range of protein and energy bars powered by one of the most sustainable protein sources on the planet: mopani worms. Their bars are not only organic and fibre-rich, but packed with omega 3s, fibre, essential minerals, and proteins – all wrapped up in a convenient, on-the-go, nutrient-dense snack.
Power up your day with Matomani’s trio of protein bars – from the coffee-infused Energise Bar for pre-workout boosts, to the Endure Bar for sustained energy mid-session, and the everyday Mopani Protein Bar for a wholesome, high-protein snack anytime. Best of all, Matomani’s business model is ethical and sustainable, and they pride themselves on empowering local communities.
Did you know? Mopani worms yield more protein per gram than beef. While it takes 10kg of feed to produce 1kg of beef, you require only 3kg of mopani leaves to produce 1kg of mopani worms.
Available at matomani.com and on Takealot.
Morning crunch with a kick
Crisp mornings call for the perfect rusk, and Kraak’s Muesli, Dark Chocolate & Espresso Rusks delivers a dreamy dunk. Packed with crunchy oats, rich dark chocolate chunks, and a hit of real espresso, these rusks are full of flavour and big comfort. Who would not want to start their day with a touch of indulgence?
Perfect for pairing with your sunrise brew or packing for a sweet mid-hike break. Warning: We can’t promise you would want to share these.
Another Kraak Beskuit recipe won the RSG & Virseker Bakgat Beskuit Kompetisie in November 2024 (more than 1500 entries). Go explore, get yours from kraakrusks.co.za
Sweet without the sneak
Looking for a way to treat your taste buds and take care of your body? Whether your morning fix involves a sweet cup of matcha green/blue tea, strong coffee, or healthy breakfast bakes, Allulo is your new kitchen bestie. Allulose is made from a rare sugar found in fruit and changing the game. It is only 70% as sweet as sugar, but it contains 90% fewer calories. Allulo lets you bake, cook, drizzle, and devour without the sugar crash or blood sugar spike. The best part? It caramelises just like real sugar, so the possibilities really are endless! Being healthy has just become so much easier!
Visit www.allulo.co.za to buy yours and get recipe inspiration. Also available from Takealot.
Granola Butter – spread the adventure
Move over, peanut butter. Nanuki’s Granola Butter is made from gluten-free oats, nut-free, dairy-free, and full of flavour, making it the perfect trail treat for everyone (yes, even allergy-sensitive adventurers).
Packed with oats, coconut flakes, a bit of coconut sugar and a touch of spice, it is great on apple slices, rice cakes, or straight off the spoon during your hiking break. Whether building a breakfast board in the wild or fuelling up for the next lookout point, this silky spread is a deliciously wholesome companion.
Get yours from nanuki.co.za
Real eggs without the fuss
Are you tired of lugging the carton of eggs over bumpy roads, up the highest mountains and down into the deepest gorges, hoping they make it in one piece? Breakfast just levelled up with ProActive’s Freeze-Dried Eggs, giving you all the protein-packed power of real eggs without walking on eggshells. No more eggy mess in your backpack!
Just add water and cook like normal for a fluffy scramble or trail-friendly omelette, wherever you are. These eggs are 100% pure and South African-made, making them ideal for hikers, overlanders, and anyone who loves a hearty breakfast without carrying the extra weight. You deserve more than bars for breakfast!
Get yours from proactivefoods.co.za
Flip it anywhere
Some mornings need pancakes, and Gatskop’s Pancake Mix makes it easier to whip up golden stacks wherever your boots take you. Just add water, give it a shake, and you are ready to sizzle. Whether you are flipping flapjacks on a skottel at sunrise or turning your campsite into a brekkie zone, this locally made mix brings comfort food to the great outdoors, without the faff. Light, fluffy, and lekker, because nature tastes better that way.
Get it from gatskop.com
Old-school fuel for modern mornings
Before margarine spreads, seed oils and funny cooking sprays filled with butane, there was tallow, nature’s original cooking fat. Fatworks’ Tallow Butter brings this nutrient-rich tradition back to life with a smooth version from grass-fed, free-range beef fat and real butter.
High in good fats, packed with flavour, and keto- and carnivore-friendly, this golden goodness is perfect for spreading on toast, frying your eggs, or adding a satisfying richness to your campfire skillet.
This is breakfast the way your great-grandparents might’ve eaten it: simple, hearty, and full of fuel.
Buy from fatworks.co.za
Chocolate for breakfast
Who says you cannot enjoy chocolate for breakfast? With all the fresh air and movement, you can do what you want. Cravings Kitchen’s Chocolate Lover Granola is proof that indulgence and nourishment can happily coexist. Handcrafted in a dedicated allergen-friendly zone, this granola is certified gluten-free, and completely free of preservatives, colourants, and chemical nasties.
Every bite is a crunch of goodness, rich cocoa, just the right touch of sweetness, and a carefully perfected recipe that is kind to your gut. Whether you are fuelling up before a hike or treating yourself around a campfire, it is a game-changer for conscious chocoholics.
Go to cravingsbakery.co.za for yours
Sip the goodness of buchu
Grown sustainably in the Cederberg, Skimmelberg Buchu Tea is a proudly South African herbal infusion with a long legacy of wellness. Naturally caffeine-free and rich in antioxidants, Buchu is known for its cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties – traditionally used to support kidney, urinary health and many others. Their top three Buchu infusions: Buchu with rooibos, chamomile, or mint…
Their buchu is available as loose leaf or in teabags. Get yours from skimmelberg.co.za
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