Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 02.10
It’s definitely felt like Autumn has arrived over the past couple of days and so this week’s Weekly Pinch of Shopping is all about cosy meals that can be whipped up in no time and indulgent treats that aren’t full of extra calories.
Keep reading for Scottish salmon soaked in gin (it’s SO tasty!), vanilla spice flavoured porridge and vegan cream cheese that’s so creamy you’d never guess it contained no dairy!
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Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping list aims to show you slimming friendly products that are available in a wide range of stores so that you can pick them up during your weekly shop, and to make things really convenient we’ve also listed any relevant nutritional info and the RRP.
Please remember that all prices are correct at the time of us writing this article and so they should be used as a guide only.
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San Pellegrino Essenza Sparkling Lemon Water – 3 calories per can
This San Pellegrino Essenza Sparkling Lemon Water is a really light and refreshing alternative to sugary fizzy drinks.
Sparkling mineral water with all natural flavourings, no sweeteners and no artificial flavours, these tasty drinks are just 3 calories per can.
We love the combo of lemon and lemon zest in this flavour, but if that doesn’t sound like your thing then this sparkling water is also available in tangerine and strawberry, and dark morello cherry and pomegranate flavours.
Why not try using this San Pellegrino Essenza Sparkling Lemon Water in our Strawberry Mojito Jellies instead of diet lemonade? This will give your jellies a lovely lemony kick!
You can find these San Pellegrino Essenza Sparkling Lemon Water cans in Asda, Ocado and Tesco. Prices start from around £3 for a pack of 6 cans.
Skinny Dream Indulgent Choc Peanut Bars – 96 calories per bar
Marielyne Butler posted on our Facebook Group to let us know about these Skinny Dream Indulgent Choc Peanut Bars and, at just 96 calories a bar, they’re a definite slimming essential!
Perfect for an afternoon snack or enjoying at the weekend in front of a movie, these bars are high in fibre and suitable for vegetarians.
They’re also free from any artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, but they taste so good that you’d never guess!
If you’re not a fan of peanuts, then these Skinny Dream Indulgent bars are also available in Choc Toffee flavours at just 93 calories each.
You can find these Skinny Dream Indulgent Choc Peanut Bars in Iceland at £1.50 for a pack of 5 bars.
Nush Almond Cream Cheese – 107 calories per 50g
Cream cheese that’s suitable for vegan diets too? Yes, really!
This Nush Almond Cream Cheese uses live vegan cheese cultures and contains over 60 almonds per pot.
It’s super creamy and still has that classic cream cheese feel and taste to it, but without any of the dairy that’s usually included.
It’s also suitable for gluten free diets and is an excellent source of protein. We love it spread over oatcakes or crackers, or even with some vegetable crudités to dip in it.
It also makes a delicious base for a cheesecake when used in recipes like our Raspberry and Blueberry Baked Cheesecake or our Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries.
You can find this Nush Almond Cream Cheese in most supermarkets at around £3 for a 150g pot.
Ready to Eat Katsu Curry Chicken Mini Fillets – 129 calories per 100g
Another find from our Facebook Group, Taylor Richards shared these Ready to Eat Katsu Curry Chicken Mini Fillets and they’re perfect to have on hand when you’re short on time.
Made from 100% British chicken and high in protein, these Ready to Eat Katsu Curry Chicken Mini Fillets have just 129 calories per 100g.
And, because they’re ready to eat straight from the packet, you don’t have to spend extra time cooking them so they’re a really quick and easy option.
For a super satisfying lunch, why not try them in a sandwich with our Coleslaw or added to our Courgette Ribbon, Lemon and Feta Salad?
You can find these Ready to Eat Katsu Curry Chicken Mini Fillets in Aldi at £1.69 for a 170g pack.
Morrisons Leek & Potato Soup Kit – 222 calories per ½ pack serving
We absolutely love a hearty soup, especially as the weather starts to get colder and the nights are getting darker.
This Morrisons Leek & Potato Soup Kit is perfect for those days when you don’t quite have time to chop up lots of veg, as it comes washed and ready to cook straight from the packet.
Suitable for vegetarian diets, half a pack counts as 1 of your 5 a day and has just 222 calories, so it’s a real slimming essential.
If you have a bit more time to prep your ingredients, we have lots of other tasty vegetable soups on our website, like our Minestrone Soup or our Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup.
If you love this Morrisons Leek & Potato Soup Kit, then you can also get Morrisons Winter Brother with Pearl Barley Soup Kit and Morrisons Vegetable Soup Kit – delicious when enjoyed with some crusty bread!
The Morrisons Leek & Potato Soup Kit is available in Morrisons for £1.
HP Reduced Salt & Sugar Sauce – 13 calories per serving
If you’re anything like us, a bacon buttie just isn’t complete without some HP sauce drizzled over the top, but table sauces can often be quite high in salt and sugar.
This HP Reduced Salt & Sugar Sauce contains 25% less salt and 30% less sugar, is low fat and suitable for vegetarians.
At just 13 calories per serving, it’s also lower in calories than the traditional HP sauce which means that it can still be enjoyed on your slimming journey.
HP sauce isn’t just a condiment, however, it’s also delicious when added to things like gravies, stews and casseroles.
Try adding a little bit to our Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole, or our Cottage Pie – it’s also delicious when served with our Toad In The Hole!
We’ve seen this HP Reduced Salt & Sugar Sauce in most supermarkets for around £1.50.
Quaker Limited Edition Winter Vanilla Spice Porridge Sachets – 127 calories per sachet
Sometimes, on a cold winter morning there’s nothing better than a bowl of warm porridge and these Quaker Limited Edition Winter Vanilla Spice Porridge Sachets have got to be one of our new favourite breakfasts.
With no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, this porridge is made from 100% whole grains and can help to lower cholesterol.
Each of these Quaker Limited Edition Winter Vanilla Spice Porridge Sachets have 127 calories, or 212 calories when mixed with 180ml of semi skimmed milk and are ready in no time at all.
With a delicious, vanilla spice flavour, this porridge works really well when topped with some sliced banana or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
These Quaker Limited Edition Winter Vanilla Spice Porridge Sachets are currently available for a limited time only in Asda at £1 for a pack of 8 sachets.
Bleikers Yorkshire Gin Salmon – 178 calories per 100g
We know that salmon and gin might sound like a bit of a strange combination, but this Bleikers Yorkshire Gin Salmon is a winner – trust us!
High in protein and vitamin D, this responsibly sourced, smoked salmon has been marinated in award-winning Masons Dry Yorkshire Gin and is a great source of omega 3.
We love it served with a fresh, mixed salad, or on a crisp cracker topped with tangy horseradish and a squeeze of fresh lemon.
This Bleikers Yorkshire Gin Salmon can also be frozen which is ideal if you don’t fancy eating all of it in two days.
You can find this Bleikers Yorkshire Gin Salmon at Morrisons for £3.
Mr Kipling After Dinner Chocolate & Orange Fancies – 106 calories per cake
Chocolate and orange is such a classic combo and these Mr Kipling After Dinner Chocolate & Orange Fancies are super indulgent and full of flavour
Each cake has just 106 calories and features no artificial colours or flavours, and no hydrogenated fats.
Suitable for vegetarians, we think that these Mr Kipling After Dinner Chocolate & Orange Fancies are the perfect mid-afternoon or evening treat to enjoy with a cuppa.
If you’re not a fan of chocolate and orange, then these cakes are also available in chocolate and mint, so there’s something for everyone.
You can find these Mr Kipling After Dinner Chocolate & Orange Fancies in most supermarkets for around £2.50.
After Eight Gin and Tonic – 71 calories per 2 mints
What’s better than an After Eight to finish your meal? After Eights flavoured with Gin and Tonic of course!
These Gin, Tonic & Mint flavour After Eights are the perfect combination of refreshing mint and rich, dark chocolate with a lovely gin and tonic kick.
They contain no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives, are flavoured with 100% natural peppermint oil and at just 71 calories per 2 mints, they’re the perfect slimming friendly treat.
We think that they’re delicious when served after our Enchilada Lasagne or Garlic Mushroom Risotto and are a great way to end dinner.
We’ve seen these After Eight Gin and Tonic mints in most supermarkets for about £2.
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