Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 06.05
It’s time for the first Weekly Pinch of Shopping of MAY! We’ve got that Friday feeling and it’s all thanks to the tasty treats we’ve found on the supermarket shelves.
There’s so many new summery bits to add into your meal plan for the next couple of weeks! From Smoky BBQ Beef Sizzle Steaks to vegan-friendly brioche buns, we’ve got your next barbecue covered (hurry up sunshine!).
Plus, if you’ve been looking for an easy, low-calorie breakfast, you NEED to try the Blueberry Waffles we’ve spotted! They’re so handy to have in the freezer.
Speaking of doing your weekly shopping, did you know we’ve got a brand new food planner coming soon? The Pinch of Nom Family Meal Planner is our most family-friendly food planner yet – it’s ideal for planning your meals and organising what you need to buy (plus there are 26 exclusive new recipes inside!). You can pre-order a copy here.
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.
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. 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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**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!**
J2O Spritz Apple & Watermelon – 43 calories per can
Ready to treat your taste buds to something light and fruity? If you’re looking for a refreshing new drink to see you through summer, pop this Apple and Watermelon flavoured J2O Spritz into your basket.
Low in calories and lightly sparkling, it’s delicious served straight from the fridge, poured over ice or sipped from the can if you’re on the go. Pop one in your bag for picnics, barbecues and beach days!
If you fancy something fizzy with a grown-up twist, this Elderflower Gin Fizz is one of our favourite summer cocktails. It’s light, fruity, and just 84 calories a glass!
J2O Spritz Apple & Watermelon is available from Ocado, priced at £2.00 for a pack of 4 x 250ml cans.
ASDA Plant Based Brioche Burger Buns – 151 calories per bun
Eating a plant-based diet shouldn’t have to mean missing out on the rich, buttery delights of a brioche bun. Usually made from dough that’s enriched with eggs, butter and milk, traditional brioche is far from vegan-friendly.
The good news is that Asda have stocked their shelves with these Extra Special Plant Based Brioche Burger Buns! Every bit as soft and melt-in-the-mouth as a brioche bun should be, they’ll be your new go-to for sandwiching your veggie burgers!
Fancy some fries with that? You can’t go wrong with some crispy, golden Sweet Potato Fries. A sprinkle of salt and a dollop of ketchup and you’re onto a winner.
ASDA Plant Based Brioche Burger Buns are available from Asda, priced at £1.00 for a pack of 4.
Sainsbury’s Peri Peri Chicken Deli Filler – 94 calories per 1/4 pot
Ready to spice up lunchtime? This Peri Peri Chicken Deli Filler makes your midday meal effortless and tasty all at once. You get chicken pieces in a creamy Peri Peri infused mayonnaise, at just 94 calories for a quarter of the pot.
Spoon some into a wrap or sandwich, top a jacket spud or serve it on a salad – it’s so versatile and a real time saver! There’s a proper kick of chillies to this, so it’s great if you can handle a little bit of heat.
Speaking of spicy chicken-themed lunches, have you tried our Creamy Cajun Chicken yet? We’ve packed this recipe full of so much veg, tossed it in a creamy sauce and finished with grated cheese and cracked black pepper. It’s SO good!
Sainsbury’s Peri Peri Chicken Deli Filler is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.65 per pot.
Walkers Less Salt Mild Cheese & Onion Crisps – 129 calories per pack (45% less salt)
Wish your favourite snack was just that little bit better for you? Next time you nip to the shops, keep an eye out for these Walkers Less Salt Mild Cheese & Onion Crisps. They’re just like the ones you know and love, but they’ve got a whopping 45% less salt than the original recipe.
At 129 calories per pack, these are just what you need if you fancy a crunch with your lunch! Pop them into your pack up or keep them handy in the cupboard for when you get peckish in an afternoon.
Cheese and onion is a classic for a reason; it’s the ultimate flavour combination. If you can’t get enough of it, we’ve got tonight’s dinner sorted for you – Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie anyone?
Walkers Less Salt Mild Cheese & Onion Crisps are available from Tesco, priced at £1.65 for a pack of 6 bags.
Iceland Smoky BBQ Beef Sizzle Steaks – 176 calories per 2 pan fried steaks
If you’ve got sunshine on your mind, you’re probably waiting for the next time you can bring out the barbecue. Make sure you’ve got a stash of these Iceland Smoky BBQ Beef Sizzle Steaks stocked in your freezer and you’ll be ready the next time the Great British weather decides to behave itself!
Each thin, tender beef steak is marinated in smoky chipotle, and it tastes even better when it’s sizzled on the BBQ. These are way more slimming-friendly than you might expect, with just 176 calories per 2 pan fried steaks.
Try serving some of this Jewelled Giant Couscous on the side; it’s a light, colourful, refreshing side dish for all your summery meals.
Iceland Smoky BBQ Beef Sizzle Steaks are available from Iceland, priced at £3.85 for a pack of 4.
Waitrose Summer Ginger Spring Onion Chicken Kofta Kebabs – 107 calories per kebab
Give your spring/summer menu an Asian-inspired twist with these Summer Ginger Spring Onion Chicken Kofta Kebabs from Waitrose. The fresh flavour of spring onion is more than a match for the zingy ginger, but if that isn’t enough, there’s also a sweet, sticky chilli glaze to add during cooking.
Bang them in the oven, or grill them on the barbecue and dish them up with some fresh salad on the side for a quick and easy dinner. There are only 107 calories in each kebab, so these are light enough for lunch too!
Love the sound of these flavours? Our Chicken with Ginger and Spring Onion recipe is a speedy stir-fry that makes a belter of a midweek meal.
Waitrose Summer Ginger Spring Onion Chicken Kofta Kebabs are available from Waitrose, priced at £4.25 for a pack of 4 kebabs.
ASDA Extra Special Whipped Soft Cream Cheese – 77 calories per serving
Fluffy and easily spreadable, if you haven’t tried this ASDA Extra Special Whipped Soft Cream Cheese yet, you’re in for a treat. Whether you spread it on crackers, slather it on toast or use it in a sandwich, the creamy, mild flavour is a delight.
Try it with some smoked salmon and a bagel for a delicious breakfast or lunch. Although this is made using full fat milk, it comes in at just 77 calories per serving.
If you’re looking for a homemade recipe that you can also smother on a cracker or use in a sandwich, have a go at making this Chickpea Tikka Dip. It has a similar texture to hummus so it’s great for dipping and dunking!
ASDA Extra Special Whipped Soft Cream Cheese is available from Asda, priced at £1.25 for a 150g tub.
Iceland Broccoli Cheese – 163 calories per 1/4 pack
Bored of boiled broccoli? You’ll be wanting to spoon some of this Broccoli Cheese from Iceland on the side of your roast dinner this Sunday. Tender florets of broccoli, cooked in a creamy cheese sauce – eating your greens never tasted so good!
You can cook it straight from frozen by tipping it into an oven dish and popping it in the oven for 40 minutes to get all cheesy and delicious. Thinking that 40 minutes feels too long to wait? You can microwave it too – it’ll be on your plate in under 15 minutes.
This broccoli cheese is crying out for our Roast Beef and Gravy. Don’t forget the Roast Potatoes and Yorkshire Puddings for the ultimate Sunday lunch.
Iceland Broccoli Cheese is available from Iceland, priced at £2.00 for a 680g bag.
Mr Kipling Deliciously Good Angel Cake Slices – 98 calories per slice
Ready for a sweet treat? Mr Kipling has given a couple of his famous cakes a slimming-friendly makeover! Made with real fruit, and 30% less sugar than the classic recipe, these Deliciously Good Angel Cake Slices come in at 98 calories per slice.
Pop the kettle on and bite into that fluffy sponge (with real raspberries baked into it!). Topped with a drizzle of pink icing sugar, this light little cake is guaranteed to leave your sweet tooth very happy.
After more low-calorie cakes to enjoy with your cuppa? Roll up your sleeves and grab your wooden spoon – you seriously need to make a batch of our Carrot Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. Believe it or not, they’re just 57 calories each!
Mr Kipling Deliciously Good Angel Cake Slices are available from Tesco, priced at £2.40 for a pack of 6.
Griddle Blueberry Waffles – 92 calories per waffle
Breakfastime just got tastier, easier and more slimming-friendly! These Griddle Blueberry Waffles go from freezer to toaster to plate in just a couple of minutes. We’re talking about whole grain waffles that are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and all-round delicious – for just 92 calories each.
Packed with slow release energy, these are ideal for a quick bite before you head out the door. Add some chopped fruit and a spoonful of fat free natural yoghurt for a brekkie that’ll fuel you right through to lunch.
Prefer to make your own waffles from scratch? We’ve got you covered with our Lemon and Blueberry Waffles recipe. It doesn’t get better than zingy lemon and sweet blueberries!
Griddle Blueberry Waffles are available from Ocado, priced at £2.99 for a pack of 6.
NEW Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection
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 rundown of this week’s NEW Super 6 selection:
Green Beans – 31 calories per 100g
High in calcium and vitamin K, green beans are full of nutrients that help your bones stay strong and healthy. Whether you chop them and cook them into a dish, or serve them as a simple side, they add crunch, flavour and a lovely splash of green to your plate.
Boil them, steam them, roast them – or why not try popping them in your air fryer? It might not be the most obvious way to cook your veggies, but once you’ve tried these Air Fryer Crispy Green Beans, you’ll never look back.
White Seedless Grapes – 69 calories per 100g
When the craving for something sweet kicks in, we love to snack on grapes. They’re naturally sweet and so much better for you than processed snack bars. Pop some into a tupperware container and pack them up to keep those afternoon sugar cravings at bay!
Did you know you can also use grapes in salads? It might seem strange but it works so well! This fruity Chicken Waldorf Salad uses apples and grapes to create a light and refreshing dish that’s perfect for lunch.
Blueberries – 57 calories per 100g
There’s a good reason blueberries are considered a superfood; they’re low in calories and high in nutritional value! Bursting with vitamin C and loaded with antioxidants, they’re a sweet little snack with big health benefits.
Get your morning off to the best possible start by including a handful of blueberries in your breakfast. You can’t go wrong with these Lemon and Blueberry Baked Oats – they’ll fill you up and stop you getting peckish before lunchtime.
Asparagus Tips – 25 calories per 100g
Low in calories and full of nutrients, asparagus is a super versatile veggie that adds flavour and crunch to your meals. It has a subtle taste and can be cooked in a variety of ways – steam it, grill it or roast it to bring out the nutty flavour.
We love it in this Cajun Baked Cod with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes recipe. You bake the ingredients together in a foil parcel so all the flavours mix and mingle. It’s a lovely light lunch or dinner, or you can enjoy it with a jacket potato when you fancy something more hearty.
Piccolo Tomatoes – 20 calories per 100g
Vibrant in colour and rich in flavour, this variety of cherry tomato is a little taste of summer. Pop one in your mouth for a burst of fresh, juicy sweetness – they’re delicious for snacking or using in salads.
When the flavour is this good, we like to keep the recipes really simple. This Black Pepper and Parmesan Spaghetti with Garlic and Thyme Tomatoes really makes the most of all its ingredients, balancing sweet, peppery, herby flavours with that salty Parmesan. Perfection!
Aubergine – 25 calories per 100g
Did you know that aubergines are a fruit? They have a really subtle, mild taste and a meaty texture that’s good at soaking up other flavours. A staple of vegetarian cooking, they’re great for bulking out dishes to make them really filling yet low in calories.
Chop an aubergine into cubes and roast it alongside some other Mediterranean vegetables to make this irresistible Roasted Vegetable Risotto. It’s hearty and comforting yet light enough for a sunny day.
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