The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: New Easter Weekend Goodies 11.04.25
Hellooo lovely people! Today is an egg-stra special ‘TREATS ONLY’ edition of the Weekly Pinch of Shopping. We’ve been on a mission to find new Easter goodies you’ll wanna hop to the shops for!
Just imagine a bowl of bank holiday ice cream topped with a drizzle of Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce. We’ll tell you exactly where to find the perfect squeezy bottle.
Plus we’ve managed to find slices of Chocolate Orange Carrot Cheesecake Slices with your name on – just don’t tell the Easter Bunny!
Oh and we’re SO happy we spotted a pack of M&S’ viral Dippy Egg Filled Hot Cross Buns. Keep scrolling to read our honest review.
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Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping highlights budget-friendly, slimming-friendly products available in local supermarkets and online. We include calorie information and RRP, though prices may vary.
Each week, we also feature Aldi’s Super 6 deals – a fortnightly selection of discounted fruits and vegetables – along with recipe ideas to help you make the most of them. There’s a fresh selection this week, so scroll down to find out what’s included, along with some ideas on how to make the most of the ingredients.
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1. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Limited Edition Coffee & Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns – 186 calories per bun
These Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Limited Edition Coffee & Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns would look right at home as part of an Easter breakfast spread.
With sultanas, dark chocolate chips and espresso powder swirled into the dough, they’re filled with flavours worth jumping out of bed for.
We can’t talk about coffee-infused treats without mentioning our yummy Coffee and Walnut Traybake. Every slice is topped off with smooth coffee icing and a sprinkling of walnuts for a gorgeous crunch.
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Limited Edition Coffee & Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.80 (or £1.25 with a Necta card) for a pack of 4 buns.
2. Mr Kipling Deliciously Good Hot Cross Pies – 192 calories per pie
With 30% less sugar compared to other similar fruity treats, these Mr Kipling Deliciously Good Hot Cross Pies are worth adding to your snack rotation this week.
The spiced-fruit filling is delicious all on its own, or you can heat them up to serve with a scoop of ice cream for more indulgence.
We happen to know that our Ninja Creami Custard Cream Ice Cream would pair like a dream! While the crunchy-biscuit centre might seem indulgent, we’ve used low-calorie swaps to keep things nice and light at 127 per portion.
Mr Kipling Deliciously Good Hot Cross Pies are available from Tesco, priced at £2.00 for a pack of 6 pies.
3. SUMMER GRILL by ASDA Minted Lamb Kebabs – 105 calories per kebab
Try serving lamb a bit differently this Easter with these SUMMER GRILL by ASDA Minted Lamb Kebabs. They come ready-infused with a fragrant minty seasoning, so all that’s left for you to do is pop them in your air fryer until they’re grilled to perfection.
The beauty of lamb kebabs is that they’ll pair with a variety of different side dishes. We’d go for a fresh, minty-green bowl of vibrant Tabbouleh – especially if we get lucky and the sun is shining!
You could even add some hummus and sliced pitta for a ‘picky bits’ style dinner.
If you’re on the lookout for more inspiration for the bank holiday weekend, have a scroll through our blog full of Easter recipe ideas.
SUMMER GRILL by ASDA Minted Lamb Kebabs are available from Asda, priced at £6.48 for a pack of 12 kebabs.
4. Sainsbury’s Custard Cream Twists with a Hot Cross Bun Flavour Filling – 63 calories per biscuit
Anytime we see a classic treat with a fresh twist, we have to buy it – and that’s exactly what you get with Sainsbury’s Custard Cream Twists with a Hot Cross Bun Flavour Filling.
We think you’ll agree they taste a little bit different (in a good way), and since they’re hot cross bun flavoured, it’d be rude not to try them with a cuppa…
Creme Eggs are a staple Easter treat, and yet there’s not a single one in sight for our very own Chocolate Creme Egg Cakes.
We’ve used a nifty combo of real icing and a drop of food colouring to make the gooey filling everyone says tastes just like the shop-bought eggs!
Sainsbury’s Custard Cream Twists with a Hot Cross Bun Flavour Filling are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at 65p (or 50p with a Nectar card) per pack.
5. M&S Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce – 62 calories per 10g squeeze (approx.)
There’s no need to run for the ice cream van with M&S Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce at home. It only takes a single squeeze or a quick drizzle to take a humble bowl of homemade ice cream to the next level.
As soon as the sauce touches the ice cream it hardens and cracks, making for a really delicious touch.
If you’re trying to stay on track over the next couple of weeks, slimming-friendly chocolate treats are your best friend!
Our batch of Mini Egg Brownies might look and taste impressive, and yet we’ve kept the calories down to just 78 calories per squidgy square.
M&S Cracked Shell Chocolate Sauce is available from M&S stores and online at Ocado, priced at £2.50 per bottle.
6. Wall’s Twister Ice Lollies Mini Mallow – 71 calories per lolly
Rain or shine, the whole family will love these Wall’s Twister Ice Lollies in Mini Mallow flavour. With raspberry-apple ice coated in swirls of marshmallow, they’re great to reach for when you fancy something sweet at a moment’s notice.
Since the kids are at home, why not get everyone involved making a fun-filled batch of FABulous Lollies?
We’ve kept things really simple with a short list of ingredients, so there are no hidden nasties to worry about here.
You’ll need to freeze your colourful layers one by one but trust us – they’re well worth the wait!
Wall’s Twister Ice Lollies Mini Mallow are available from Asda, priced at £1.98 for a box of 6 lollies.
7. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Smoky Beef Brisket Quarter Pounder Burgers – 200 calories per burger
What’s more fun than a burger night at home? These Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Smoky Beef Brisket Quarter Pounder Burgers cut out the effort without compromising on flavour.
Grill them to your liking, then pile them high with your favourite burger toppings.
You could always serve a shareable platter of our crowdpleasing Dirty Fries at the centre of the table, if you’ve got guests coming over.
Trust us, they’ll think you ordered them from a takeaway – they’re THAT good!
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Smoky Beef Brisket Quarter Pounder Burgers are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £4.25 for a pack of 4 burgers.
8. Black Cherry Hard Seltzer – 106 calories per can
These Black Cherry Hard Seltzer have arrived just in time for sunnier weather! A fizzy blend of fruity flavours, these grab-and-go cans come in at just 106 calories each.
With notes of cherry and cranberry paired with vodka, they’re the perfect (adults only!) refreshment for picnics and buffets.
For more slimming-friendly tipple inspiration, have a look at our summer cocktails roundup by tapping here.
There’s nothing better than sipping on a refreshing drink with tasty snacks! These bite-sized Chicken Satay Skewers are a doddle to make and they’ll keep nicely until you’re ready to serve them.
Black Cherry Hard Seltzer is available from Aldi, priced at £1.09 per can.
9. M&S Dippy Egg Filled Hot Cross Buns – 99 calories per bun
There’s been a lot of fuss online about these M&S Dippy Egg Filled Hot Cross Buns. We managed to grab the last pack at our local store and it’s fair to say, they’re in demand!
We warmed them up gently in our air fryer for just a few minutes, to get the most from that gorgeously gooey fondant centre.
Our review? These deliciously different hot cross buns are worth the hype!
If it’s a decadent Easter surprise you’re after, whip up our brand-new Creme Egg Lava Cakes. A chocolate lover’s dream, they look and taste so indulgent for only 210 calories per ramekin.
M&S Dippy Egg Filled Hot Cross Buns are available from M&S stores and online at Ocado, priced at £3.50 for a pack of 6 buns.
10. Tesco Chocolate Orange Carrot Cheesecake Slices – 335 calories per slice
If you’ve got no time to bake this week, these Tesco Chocolate Orange Carrot Cheesecake Slices have you covered. We’re talking about chocolate-orange cheesecake on a chocolatey biscuit base, topped with green-coloured white chocolate ganache.
The adorable carrot-inspired design looks good enough to fool the Easter Bunny!
If you want to take things up a notch for a special occasion, you can always make one single impressive carrot cake, following our recipe for individual Carrot Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.
You can buy all sorts of fun decorations in supermarkets at the moment; a bit of edible glitter, sprinkles or cute fondant carrots would look fab!
Tesco Chocolate Orange Carrot Cheesecake Slices are available from Tesco, priced at £3.50 for a pack of 2 slices.
REMINDER Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection
We love Aldi’s fortnightly selection of fresh fruit and veggies! They choose different items for a special offer where you can pick them up for much less than the normal price.
Here’s our reminder of this week’s Super 6 selection:
- Baby Corn – 26 calories per 100g
- Celery – 14 calories per 100g
- Plums – 46 calories per 100g
- Seasonal Pears – 55 calories per 100g
- Green Beans – 31 calories per 100g
- Golden Delicious Apples – 49 calories per 100g
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