Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 01.04

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Say hello to your very first Weekly Pinch of Shopping for APRIL! This is no April Fools…we’ve really spotted all these tasty, slimming friendly bits on the shelves this week!

Spring is finally here, and we’re filling our trolley with everything you need for the perfect picnic. From cocktail sausages to fruity Capri-Sun pouches, we’ve got your grab and go snacks covered. 

Plus, another childhood fave is making a comeback! We’ve found an all-new version of a classic Tunnock’s teatime treat and it is not to be missed…

Don’t forget to let us know if you’ve tried any of the recipes from Pinch of Nom Comfort Food! We’d LOVE to know which dishes are your favourites! If you haven’t picked up a copy yet, you can order yours right here

You can share your recipes and photos by posting over in our Facebook group, where you’ll also find our members having a good old chat about lots of these shopping items too. You can join the group by clicking here. Make sure to let us know if you spot any yummy looking, slimming friendly new products on the supermarket shelves – we might just feature them in our next article!

Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping list aims to show you slimming friendly products that you can find online or in one of your local supermarkets. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to pick up these items as part of your usual weekly shop, and we’ll always include the calorie information and the RRP for you. 

Please remember that, although all prices are correct at the time of writing, supermarkets can change their prices often, so this should be used as a guide only. 

Speaking of doing your weekly shopping, did you know our Quick & Easy food planner includes handy pull-out shopping list pages? It’s ideal for planning your meals and organising what you need to buy (plus there are 26 exclusive recipes inside!).

Along with our favourite new finds from the supermarket shelves, each week we include details of the Aldi Super 6. Every fortnight Aldi discounts a selection of 6 fruits and veggies that you can pick up for a fraction of the price. This week we’ve given you a reminder of the current selection, so hurry down to Aldi to pick up some bargains before a fresh selection goes on offer next week! 

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**A note on our shopping list: we do not take payment, promotion or gifts for including any of the items mentioned in these articles. We bring them to you because we love them and hope you will too!**

Primula Hot Cheese ‘n’ Sriracha – 51 calories per serving

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Squeezy cheese, but not as you know it! This familiar cheese in a tube has been given a fiery makeover to create a spicy spread that’ll kickstart your week. Primula Hot Cheese ‘n’ Sriracha scores two out of three on the spiciness scale, so it’s perfect for anyone who likes their food hot. 

Whether you spread it onto toast, squeeze it onto crackers or add it into your cooking, this will liven up mealtimes! Don’t worry if you can’t handle the heat, Primula has also released a milder Primula Light Cheese and Onion, so keep your eyes peeled for that on the shelves at Asda. 

We love adding a squeeze of sriracha into our recipes to add a subtle heat. You only need a teaspoon of it to make these Chilli Bowls, but that’s plenty to enhance all those rich, meaty flavours. 

Chilli Bowls - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Primula Hot Cheese ‘n’ Sriracha is available from Asda, priced at £1.00.

Sainsbury’s Limited Edition Masala Spiced Cauliflower Soup – 262 calories per ½ pot

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Soup for lunch? If you find yourself always reaching for the same familiar flavours, this Limited Edition Masala Spiced Cauliflower Soup from Sainsbury’s will be a welcome addition to your shopping trolley this week. 

It’s a velvety blend of cauliflower, coconut milk, red peppers and toasted masala spices, finished with black onion seeds and coriander. Fragrant and warming, it’s only 262 calories for half a pot, so you can even add a wholemeal roll to soak up every last drop. 

After more soupy lunch inspiration? You can’t go wrong with this Salmon, Leek and Potato Soup. It’s hearty and filling yet light, the perfect balance for your midday meal. 

Salmon, Leek and Potato Soup - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Sainsbury’s Limited Edition Masala Spiced Cauliflower Soup is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.75. 

Sainsbury’s Chocolate & Orange Mini Rolls – 72 calories per mini roll

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Something about the flavour combo of chocolate and orange always has us drooling! These seriously chocolatey mini rolls are the perfect little indulgence to satisfy your sweet tooth. 

For just 72 calories per Chocolate & Orange Mini Roll you get soft sponge cake, silky orange buttercream and a crisp chocolate shell. What more could you ask for? They’re delicious with a cuppa, or pack into your lunchbox for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. 

If you want something chocolatey and orangey that you can bake yourself at home, we’ve got you covered. Our Chocolate Orange Brownies might look, sound and taste decadent, but there are only 72 calories in each satisfying little square. 

Chocolate Orange Brownies | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

Sainsbury’s Chocolate & Orange Mini Rolls are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.25 for a 265g tub. 

Capri-Sun Cherry Drinks – 38 calories per drink

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Looking for your new favourite drink to enjoy in the sunshine? No one ever said Capri-Suns were only for the kids! This new flavour is bursting with cherry sweetness – and it’s so deliciously refreshing. 

Made with nothing artificial, you can sip away at this pouch of fruity goodness knowing there’s no nasties in it. Perfect for taking on-the-go, pack a few into a picnic or keep them cool in the fridge until you fancy something sweet and full of cherry-flavour. 

Cherries can be an underrated fruit, but their rich, syrupy juices mean they work well in lots of different recipes. We especially like using frozen cherries to make these gorgeous Cherry Pie Turnovers – they’re an easy and budget friendly sweet treat that you can make any time!

Cherry Pie Turnovers - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Capri-Sun Cherry Drinks are available from Asda, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 8. 

McCain Lighter Straight Cut Home Chips – 227 calories per 100g 

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Good news chips fans – McCain has given their classic straight cut home chips a slimming friendly makeover! These McCain Lighter Straight Cut Home Chips have 30% less fat than the classic version, while still having the familiar taste and texture you know and love. 

A bag of oven chips comes in handy time and time again for easy, hassle free dinners on busy days. Thanks to this lighter version, you can now save a few extra calories and still tuck into golden, crispy chips that are oh-so-fluffy on the inside. 

For an even lighter take on everyone’s favourite way to eat potatoes, you need to try our Homemade Oven Chips recipe. They’ll take a little bit longer than your frozen oven chips, but it’s worth the wait – these work out at just 96 calories per serving. 

Homemade Oven Chips - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

McCain Lighter Straight Cut Home Chips are available from Tesco, priced at £3.50 for a 1.6kg bag. 

Richmond Mini Pork Sausage Snacks – 123 calories per serving

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Everyone likes a cocktail sausage, especially at a buffet or picnic. These Richmond Mini Pork Sausage Snacks are the perfect picky treats to serve at your next family get-together – or just keep some handy in the fridge for the next time you get peckish!

You can serve them hot or cold, on their own, or as part of a spread with other snacky bits. Each pack serves 5 people, with 123 calories in each serving, leaving plenty of room for any other bitesize treats that catch your eye. 

Why not grab one of these Cheese and Pickle Twists while you’re at the buffet table? They’re only 41 calories each, and they’ve got just the right balance of creamy cheese and tangy pickle to make your taste buds happy. 

Cheese & Pickle Twists - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Richmond Mini Pork Sausage Snacks are available from Asda, priced at £2.00. 

Lindahls Pro+ Kvarg Banoffee Pie Protein Yoghurt – 90 calories per pot

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Dessert for breakfast! While a slice of banoffee pie might not be the healthiest start to your day, thanks to this new flavour from Lindahls, you get that toffee-banana taste in the form of a filling, creamy dairy snack. 

This Lindahls Pro+ Kvarg Banoffee Pie is actually fat free quark, rather than yoghurt. This means it packs a real punch of protein, with 18g in each 90 calorie pot. Because protein is key to helping you feel fuller for longer, tucking into this as part of your brekkie will see you through to lunch without getting peckish. 

If this gets you in the mood for more sweet banoffee flavours, our Banoffee Tiramisu is simply unmissable. Layer it up in glass dishes for a fancy-looking after dinner treat. 

Banoffee Tiramisu | Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Lindahls Pro+ Kvarg Banoffee Pie Protein Yoghurt is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at 75p. 

Young’s Gastro Signature Breaded Creamy Garlic & Herb Basa Fillets – 290 calories per fillet

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Add these Young’s Gastro Signature Breaded Creamy Garlic and Herb Basa Fillets into your meal plan this week if you fancy a Friday fish dinner! With a crispy coating, perfectly flaky white fish and that rich, oozy garlic and herb cream, you really can’t go wrong. 

If that’s not enough to convince you to pop them in your basket, they cook from frozen in just 30 minutes – giving you plenty of time to whip up some potatoes and veg to serve on the side. 

Our Creamy Mashed Potatoes are ready in 25 minutes, and they’re just what you’ll want with this delicate fish. Proper hearty and comforting, you don’t need loads of butter or cream to get that soft, fluffy texture. 

Creamy Mashed Potatoes - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Young’s Gastro Signature Breaded Creamy Garlic & Herb Basa Fillets are available from Iceland, priced at £3.75 for a pack of 2. 

Slush Puppie The Original Ice Cream Blue Raspberry – 101 calories per serving

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If the recent sunshine has left you feeling all summery, this frozen treat we’ve spotted at Iceland is sure to put a smile on your face (and leave your tongue very blue)! There’s nothing better than a slushie in the sun, and now everyone’s favourite icy drink comes in ice cream form. 

With the trademark blue hue, this raspberry flavoured Slush Puppie Ice Cream is fun for kids and big kids alike. At 101 calories per serving, it’s a light way to indulge your sweet tooth on warm days too. 

Speaking of slushies, we love to enjoy one of these Strawberry Daiquiris when the weather hots up. The fruity mixture is frozen and then topped up with pink lemonade until you’ve got a slushie-style drink that’s definitely just for the grown ups!

Strawberry Daiquiri - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Slush Puppie The Original Ice Cream Blue Raspberry is available from Iceland, priced at £3.00. 

Tunnock’s Mini Caramel Logs – 35 calories per bite

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This week even more nostalgic treats are making a comeback! A new twist on an old favourite, we’ve spotted these Tunnock’s Mini Caramel Logs on the shelves at Sainsbury’s. 

They’re a bite-sized version of the classic wafer biscuit, with layers of caramel and a chocolate coating, covered with roasted coconut. The perfect little treat to enjoy with a cup of tea, each mini log is just 35 calories – so there’s no reason not to dip back in for a second helping! 

Dreaming of more coconutty treats from your childhood? These Coconut and Jam Sponges will forever remind us of school dinners, in the best possible way. Give them a try – they’re so sweet and satisfying!

Coconut and Jam Sponge - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Tunnock’s Mini Caramel Logs are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.50. 

REMINDER Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

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We love Aldi’s Super 6 selection of fresh fruit and veggies! Each fortnight they choose six 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:

  • Royal Gala Apples – 52 calories per 100g
  • Romaine Lettuce – 17 calories per 100g
  • Tenderstem Broccoli – 40 calories per 100g
  • Closed Cup Mushrooms – 22 calories per 100g
  • Brown Onions – 40 calories per 100g
  • Celery – 14 calories per 100g

**Remember: we do not take payment, promotion or gift for any of the items mentioned in these articles. We bring them to you because we love them and hope you will too!**

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