Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 08.07
Happy Friday, everyone! It’s the end of the week and the start of a new Weekly Pinch of Shopping! Grab a pen and paper or your Pinch of Nom Family Meal Planner, and note down these unmissable treats and nibbles for your next trip to the shops…
Picnic baskets at the ready! So many of the finds on this week’s list are best enjoyed outdoors; we’re talking zingy burgers, crispy-coated savoury eggs and fizzy, ice cold lollies.
If you’re looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth, we’re LOVING the new doughnuts from Fibre One. Can you believe these are just 90 calories each?!
Speaking of doing your weekly shopping, we’re so excited that our brand new food planner is OUT NOW! 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 still be one of the first to grab one by ordering 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. 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!**
Kellogg’s Special K Dark Chocolate Granola – 211 calories per 45g portion
If you’ve got a sweet tooth all day long, including breakfast time, a bowlful of Kellogg’s Special K Dark Chocolate Granola could be just the ticket. With cocoa-rich, dark chocolate curls and an oaty mix of fibrous wheat and barley, it’s definitely a ‘special’ way to start the day.
Did you know that granola can work really well as a healthy porridge topping? A great way to enjoy the best of both worlds, sprinkle a tablespoon or two of dark chocolate granola over your regular bowl of morning oats. Just be sure to track any additional calories, if you’re counting!
We’re betting the crunchy, dark chocolate flavours would work so well with the sharp, berry sweetness in our Black Forest Porridge. You can find the full recipe in our Quick & Easy Food Planner.
Chocolate Granola is available from Tesco, priced at £3.00 for a 350g bag.
Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Cereal Bars – 125 calories per bar
When the mid-afternoon energy lull hits, having a convenient yet slimming-friendly snack on hand is a must. These Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Cereal Bars are a quick fix when you’re looking for a boost. Combining apple, raisin, almond and peanut butter flavours with Nature Valley’s signature wholegrain oats and nuts, there’s plenty to chew on to curb your cravings.
Have you tried our Banana and Peanut Butter Muffins yet? With these in your tupperware, there’s no excuse to skip breakfast! A simple-to-make bake that you can have ready in less than half an hour, we like preparing a batch ready for the week ahead.
Perfect for those busy days where you’re rushed out the door, you can count on these nutty nibbles to keep you going for only 53 calories a pop. Ideal!
Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Cereal Bars are available from Tesco, priced at £2.19 for a pack of 4 bars.
Califia Farms Cold Brew Caramel Oat Coffee – 86 calories per 240ml glass
As much as we love iced coffee season, tasty coffee shop versions aren’t always the most budget-friendly choice. With this Cold Brew Caramel Oat Coffee from Califia Farms, you can save a few pennies (and calories!) by enjoying everyone’s favourite cold caffeinated beverage at home. Pour it over ice for a rich, velvety oat drink that’s delicious no matter the time of day, for only 86 calories per glass.
Any coffee lover with a sweet tooth is sure to love our Chocolate Mud Pie (for good reason!). We’ve added bitter coffee granules to replicate the depth of dark chocolate, without the need to use high-calorie ingredients. To give this heavenly pud some summertime magic, try it with some fresh berries on the side – strawberries or raspberries work a treat!
Califia Farms Cold Brew Caramel Oat Coffee is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.00 for a 750ml bottle.
Iceland Mini Savoury Eggs – 49 calories per egg
Whenever we see breadcrumbed Mini Savoury Eggs, we can’t help but get the urge to have a picnic. One of the tastiest finger foods you can serve up for absolutely no effort, these bite-size sausage and mayonnaise stuffed eggs are a crispy winner for any outdoor spread. At 49 calories per egg, it’s tough to stop at just one or two!
Love the cheesy, pickled flavours you’d typically get in a Ploughman’s lunch? We’ve added all of those flavours and more into our crustless Ploughman’s Quiche. A yummy crowd-pleasing centrepiece for any outdoorsy lunch or dinner, we love that this ham-filled dish stays light, fluffy and irresistibly cheesy whether it’s served hot or cold.
Iceland Mini Savoury Eggs are available from Iceland, priced at £2.00 for a pack of 16 eggs.
Tilda Masala Rice – 146 calories per 1/2 pack
When you’ve got an aromatic piece of chilli-seasoned salmon or chicken on the menu, an appetising side like Tilda’s Masala Rice will add a burst of colour and flavour to your plate in an instant. Mixed in with diced onion, tomato, spices and garlic, these filling, vibrant grains can be fluffed up and ready after just 2 minutes in the microwave.
Not a big fan of spicy masala? Not a problem. Tilda has released a veg-loaded Indonesian Fried Rice too – perfect for stir-fries!
Why not pair Tilda rice with our Air Fryer Parmesan Pork Skewers? Juicy and good to go after just 10 minutes in the air fryer, these easy, cheesy skewers are a super speedy midweek delight. The melty Parmesan topping is a must-try!
Tilda Masala Rice is available from Tesco, priced at £1.00 for a 250g pack.
TABASCO® Chicken Fillet Burgers – 298 calories per burger
We can’t say no to a good old-fashioned Fakeaway burger night, especially where there’s hot sauce involved. These TABASCO Chicken Fillet Burgers we spotted in Iceland save you a trip to the takeaway. With just the right level of spice, these zingy, crispy-coated burgers are a treat with your choice of fresh, mixed salad or slimming-friendly oven chips!
Why decide between a burger or Chinese-inspired Fakeaway night, when you can have both? Using simple store cupboard ingredients, our Salt and Pepper Chicken Burgers are coated in a homemade spice blend of Chinese-style spices that’s so satisfying, you won’t be in a rush to reach for the takeaway menu again anytime soon.
The crispy, salt and pepper seasoned coating is a match made in heaven with our zesty, homemade side slaw. We’re drooling already!
TABASCO Chicken Fillet Burgers are available from Iceland, priced at £2.50 for a pack of 2.
Aunt Bessie’s Onion Rings – 216 calories per serving
If you’re a lover of Aunt Bessie’s fluffy Yorkshire puds, you need to give these Onion Rings a whirl – we can’t say no to that golden crunch! Nice and convenient to keep in the freezer, you can have them crisped up and on your plate after just 16 minutes in the oven. They’re the ultimate crunchy companions to a burger or steak, with a drizzle of your favourite sauce!
Why not serve up ‘pub grub’ at home with a side of crunchy onion rings and our Melty Bacon and Cheese Pork Burgers? By switching traditional beef patties for leaner pork, we’ve cut the calories without compromising on moreish, juicy flavour!
It’s just one of 26 exclusive, crowd-pleasing recipes you can find in our Pinch of Nom Family Meal Planner, and you can buy it now here.
Aunt Bessie’s Onion Rings are available from Ocado, priced at £2.00.
M&S Zesty Pink Lemonade Lollies – 59 calories per lolly
Say hello to your newest summertime freezer staple. We’re obsessed with the summery, pink fizzy goodness in these Zesty Pink Lemonade Lollies from M&S. Snazzy to look at and even more fun to eat, these vibrant, refreshing lollies come in at just 59 calories per pop. How’s that for a cooling summer treat?
Whether you’re celebrating an occasion or just happy that the sun’s out, our Birthday Cake Ice Pops bring the party with them. Made with real strawberries, we’ve also drizzled them in white chocolate and sprinkled them in birthday cake sprinkles. We can’t think of a better excuse to crack out the lolly mould!
M&S Zesty Pink Lemonade Lollies are available from Ocado, priced at £4.00 for a pack of 6.
Fibre One 90 Calorie Doughnut Chocolate Flavour – 90 calories per doughnut
Covered with chocolate icing and smothered in crunchy sprinkles, these Fibre One Doughnuts taste so sweet, you’d never guess they’re only 90 calories! The perfect slimming-friendly companion for an afternoon cuppa, their fibre-filled recipe means they’ll curb your sweet cravings and fill a hole for longer (pun intended!). They come in a strawberry flavour too, so you can mix up the flavours and keep snack time exciting!
Did someone mention a cuppa? It wouldn’t be right to talk about afternoon tea without mentioning our Double Choc Chip Cookies. The ultimate cosy recipe, these gooey biscuits are filled with proper chocolatey deliciousness for only 40 calories a biccy – ideal for a bit of well-earned ‘you’ time!
Fibre One 90 Calorie Doughnuts in Chocolate Flavour are available from Tesco, priced at £2.89 for 4 doughnuts.
M&S Greek Style Vanilla Frozen Yoghurt – 225 calories per 1/2 tub
We love the creamy indulgence of this Greek Style Vanilla Frozen Yoghurt from M&S. A tasty addition to your freezer, keep it on hand for when you’ve got a hankering for a light, silky spoonful of vanilla flavour. You can always add some crushed biscuit crumbs or chopped fruits if you’re in the mood for a bit more flair!
We’ve topped our Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yoghurt recipe with a mouth-wateringly delicious, homemade strawberry puree. Just the right balance of sweet, with berry tartness, you won’t regret digging into this one with your spoon! Ours stays delicious in the freezer for up to 3 months, but we can’t imagine it will last that long once everyone’s had a try…
Can’t get enough of strawberries over the Wimbledon season? We’ve got a full list of slimming-friendly recipes to help you rustle up a strawberry storm.
M&S Greek Style Vanilla Frozen Yoghurt is available from Ocado, priced at £3.00 for a 500ml tub.
REMINDER 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 reminder of this week’s Super 6 selection:
- Jersey Royal Potatoes – 75 calories per 100g
- Spring Onions – 32 calories per 100g
- Closed Cup Mushrooms – 17 calories per 100g
- Beef Tomato – 20 calories per 100g
- Red Pepper – 31 calories per 100g
- Peaches – 39 calories per 100g
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