Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 08.11.24
Friday is our favourite day of the week! It’s almost the weekend AND it’s time for a BRAND-NEW Weekly Pinch of Shopping.
There’s plenty of easy dinner inspiration on the list this week, including the perfect winter warmer. Nip into Aldi and grab this new Crestwood Sausage and Onion Pie For One – the whole thing is just 367 calories.
Plus, it might be chilly outside, but it’s never too cold for a retro frozen pud…especially when it’s a slice of Viennetta Salted Caramel Ice Cream Dessert. The heavenly sweet treat has 8 layers of loveliness to dig your spoon into!
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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! The members in our incredible Facebook group are always happy to have a good old chat about lots of these shopping items. You can join the group by clicking here.
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!**
Crestwood Sausage & Onion Pie For One – 367 calories per pie
Next time you have a quiet night on your own, treat yourself to this Crestwood Sausage & Onion Pie For One that we’ve spotted in Aldi.
Deep-filled, with a shortcrust pastry case and an oat and linseed Cheddar crumb on top, we were pleasantly surprised to see it’s just 367 calories for the whole thing. The yummy-sounding filling is made with British pork sausages and a rich onion gravy, so all you need to add are peas and potatoes on the side
These Creamy Mashed Potatoes never let us down, especially since they’re a doddle to make. There’s no full-fat milk or double cream needed, which means you can add a scoop to your plate for 176 calories.
Crestwood Sausage & Onion Pie For One is available from Aldi, priced at £1.39.
Tesco Cheddar Pickled Onion & Chives – 113 calories per 30g
In the run-up to Christmas the supermarkets are starting to fill their shelves with fancy festive cheeses! Nip into Tesco this week if you’re tempted to have a nibble on this Cheddar blended with Pickled Onion and Chives.
Instead of popping a pickle on the side, tangy pickled onions run through the creamy cheese, for lip-smacking flavour in every bite. Get it on a cracker, or melt it into a toastie for lunch!
If you prefer your onion sweet rather than tangy, our Caramelised Onion Cheese Toastie is the one for you. You’ll cook the red onion low and slow for 15 minutes with a splash of balsamic – trust us, it’s worth the wait.
Tesco Cheddar Pickled Onion & Chives is available from Tesco, priced at £2.75.
Arla Skyr Whipped Yogurt Strawberries & Cream – 122 calories per pot
Snack time just got lighter, airier and more delicious thanks to this new Arla Skyr Whipped Yogurt in a mouthwatering Strawberries and Cream flavour. Also available in Caramelised Orange, as well as Coconut and White Chocolate, it’s a handy little treat to take on the go.
On top of a layer of syrupy strawberry compote, the whipped yoghurt will help you towards your daily protein goal. Each 122-calorie pot contains 9g of protein.
Strawberries and cream might be a summertime treat, but our Cream Tea Scones are just what you need to brighten up a dreary winter’s day. They only take 30 minutes to make, so start preheating the oven and grab the pot of jam from the cupboard!
Arla Skyr Whipped Yogurt Strawberries & Cream is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.25 (or 95p with a Nectar card).
Meatless Farm Chicken & Bacon Style Ravioli – 238 calories per 1/2 pack
Looking for new veggie lunch ideas? This Meatless Farm Chicken and Bacon Style Ravioli works out at just 238 calories for half the pack. The plant-based filling has a moreish meaty flavour, so even non-veggies will gobble it up.
Ready in just 4 minutes, you could enjoy it on its own, or mix in a tomatoey sauce – either homemade or shop-bought would do the job!
We’d stir through our Spanish-inspired Cheat’s Romesco. It takes less than 10 minutes to blitz the ingredients into a creamy pesto-like sauce, with really big, vibrant flavours. It’s so versatile and delicious!
Meatless Farm Chicken & Bacon Style Ravioli is available from Tesco, priced at £3.25.
Ashfields Ready To Cook Spanish Inspired Chicken & Chorizo Traybake – 127 calories per 100g
It’ll come as no surprise that we love a one-pot winter warmer (especially since we filled a whole cookbook with dishes you can cook in one pot, pan or tray). For nights when you don’t have time to prep from scratch, pick up this Ashfields Ready To Cook Spanish Inspired Chicken & Chorizo Traybake.
The diced chicken leg and slices of smoky chorizo are ready-coated in a red pepper and tomato marinade, with grilled peppers and red onion mixed in. Whack it straight into the oven for 40 minutes while you sort out an easy side dish.
You’ve got plenty of time to rustle up this Savoury Rice while the traybake is bubbling away. There’s bags of flavour and loads of veggies in every portion.
Ashfields Ready To Cook Spanish Inspired Chicken & Chorizo Traybake is available from Aldi, priced at £3.99.
Root & Soul Roasted Beetroot & Red Onion Tart Tatin In a Balsamic Glaze – 406 calories per 1/2 pack
Planning a fancy dinner party? This Root & Soul Roasted Beetroot & Red Onion Tart Tatin In a Balsamic Glaze from Tesco is a surefire way to keep your veggie guests happy!
It starts with a delicate puff pastry base, and then it’s loaded up with the gorgeous roasted vegetables, coated in a tangy balsamic glaze. One tart will serve two, so plate it up with a simple green salad, or go all out with our Roasted Beetroot and Rosemary Salad.
Beetroot is such an underrated veggie, and it tastes incredible roasted with zesty orange, garlic and fragrant rosemary in this stunning salad. It’s all finished off with a crumbly sprinkle of feta cheese too…
Root & Soul Roasted Beetroot & Red Onion Tart Tatin In a Balsamic Glaze is available from Tesco, priced at £7.50.
ASDA Thai Green Curry King Prawns – 105 calories per 1/2 pack
After just 5 minutes in the microwave, it’s time to dish up these Asda Thai Green Curry King Prawns over rice and veggies. The peeled king prawns are sealed in a bag with a block of Thai Green Curry sauce, ready to steam and serve.
Prawns are perfect for slimming-friendly diets, since they’re so low in calories, but packed with protein. Half of this bag is just 105 calories, so you could even double-up the portion if you’re feeling really hungry.
The creamy, comforting flavour of our own Thai-Style Green Curry Soup is exactly what we want to curl up with after a long day. The broth is brimming with an aromatic blend of chilli, garlic and lemongrass, with chicken breast and rice noodles to fill you up.
ASDA Thai Green Curry King Prawns are available from Asda, priced at £4.00.
The Jolly Hog Outdoor Bred Black Treacle Ham – 131 calories per 100g
Add a little something extra to your lunchtime sandwich with this Outdoor Bred Black Treacle Ham from The Jolly Hog. The thick-cut ham slices are cured with treacle, to enhance and deepen the flavour.
Slice it up for salads, stuff it in a sandwich, or nibble on it straight out of the pack for a high-protein snack!
Grab a copy of Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food and flick to page 266 to get started on this glorious Treacle Sponge. It’s sticky, sweet and even more delicious when it’s smothered in piping hot, creamy custard.
The Jolly Hog Outdoor Bred Black Treacle Ham is available from Tesco, priced at £3.50.
The Gym Kitchen 60g Protein Milk – 59 calories per 100ml (6g protein per 100ml)
There’s still no getting away from the P word! New protein products are popping up every week, including this The Gym Kitchen 60g Protein Milk.
It has a few more calories than standard semi-skimmed milk, but it also has nearly double the amount of protein, and less fat. If you’re tracking your macronutrients, or simply trying to hit a protein goal, every little helps you on your way!
A good, high-protein breakfast will fuel your morning, and keep you feeling full right through until lunchtime. Our Greek-Style Omelette Wrap is quick to prepare and has a whopping 29g of protein per serving.
The Gym Kitchen 60g Protein Milk is available from Tesco, priced at £2.20 for 1 litre.
Viennetta Salted Caramel Ice Cream Dessert – 125 calories per serving
Oh. My. Word!! Everyone’s favourite family dessert is now available in a brand-new flavour. We’ve spotted this Viennetta Salted Caramel Ice Cream Dessert in the freezers at all the big supermarkets, so you should be able to grab one the next time you’re out and about.
The classic 8 layers are all there, except this time it’s a medley of vanilla ice cream, salted caramel ice cream, crisp caramel layers and extra caramel pieces. At 125 calories per serving, this won’t last long in our house…
With crispy pastry and a sticky toffee sauce, these Banana and Caramel Filo Rolls are a caramel lover’s dream. They look pretty fancy when they’re plated up, so your guests will never guess how easy they are to make!
Viennetta Salted Caramel Ice Cream Dessert is available from most supermarkets, priced at around £2.00.
NEW 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 the rundown of this week’s extra-special Super 6 offering (where all of the items are specially priced at 69p!), along with some recipe ideas for you
Conference Pears – 64 calories per 100g
When they’re nice and ripe, conference pears are juicy and soft with a gorgeous, syrupy sweetness, and they’re great for snacking on or cooking with.
Pears work really well in homely oven bakes like our slimming-friendly Pear and Ginger Crumble. Just the ticket to warm you up when it’s chilly outside, you can always ramp up the cosiness with a glug of Custard!
Persimmons – 127 calories per 100g
Sometimes called Sharon fruit, persimmons aren’t often in the Super 6…so grab some while you can!
When they’re nice and ripe, they have a lovely juicy texture and a sweet, honey flavour. There’s no need to peel them, you can bite right through the skin. They’re not a stone fruit either, so you can slice through them easily, and serve them on the side of your Apple Pie Porridge at breakfast time.
Large Brown Onions – 40 calories per 100g
With a handful of onions in the kitchen, you can make a start on so many different dishes. Brown onions have a strong flavour, which is why they make a great base ingredient for all kinds of cooking.
There’s no better pairing than cheese and onion, especially when they’re bundled together into our Cheese and Onion Pasties. Shhh..just don’t tell anyone we didn’t use real pastry to make them!
Mango – 60 calories per 100g
Packed with magnesium and potassium, mangoes are famously good for digestion. While we wouldn’t recommend eating the skin, you can do if you want to absorb every last nutrient!
Rain or shine, we’re always in the mood for curry! The juicy chunks of sour mango pickle in our brand-new Chicken and Mango Pickle Curry keep things nice and fresh year-round. Try it tonight over a bed of fluffy rice!
Fine Green Beans – 31 calories per 100g
These fancy fine beans are just good old green beans at heart! One of the most versatile veggies around, you can add a handful on the side of your main meal whenever you need a boost of green goodness.
We love to cook them in the air fryer with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese – you end up with these gorgeous Air Fryer Green Beans.
Braeburn Apples – 51 calories per 100g
You can’t beat the juicy-sweet crunch of an apple. Halfway between green and red, Braeburn apples are especially refreshing to snack on throughout the day. Slice them up or dive straight in – they’re so easy to work into your daily routine!
One finely-sliced Braeburn apple is all you’ll need to bake up a cosy batch of our Apple Pie Cookies. They’re so simple to prepare, the hardest part is stopping at just one or two…
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