Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 12.03
In this week’s Weekly Pinch of Shopping, we’ve got some delicious sweet treats including Galaxy dark chocolate with raspberries that simply melts in your mouth, and a bag of nut-free chocolate crispy balls that can give even the leading bars a run for their money!
With new Easter-themed spiced biscuits and lemon and pistachio balls, your sweet tooth will be spoiled for choice.
We’re also bringing you the ultimate throwback snack! Quavers have brought back two of their most popular flavours from the 90s and at less than 90 calories a bag, we think they’re the perfect addition to our list of slimming essentials!
We’ve found some light, tasty bread and some high-protein breakfast bars too, so you can start your day off with a tasty breakfast without splurging.
Fancy a takeaway kebab to round off the week? There’s no need, try the kebab seasoning we’ve found for a fab fakeaway without the extra fat and calories!
It’s also another brand new Super 6 week. Aldi discounts a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables every fortnight, so we give you the rundown and inspiration to make the most of these budget ingredients.
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.
Make sure that you make a note of your favourite products so that you can pick them up with your weekly shopping.
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Galaxy Fusions Dark Chocolate Raspberry Meringue Bar – 139 calories per serving
Luxuriously smooth dark chocolate, this Galaxy Fusions Dark Chocolate Raspberry Meringue Bar contains 70% cocoa solids meaning it’s rich and indulgent.
There’s no hint of bitterness, the chocolate is offset with sweet raspberry and crunchy meringue pieces, as well as the recognisable taste of smooth Galaxy chocolate!
Because it’s dark chocolate, we find that you often don’t need as much to satisfy the chocolate craving as you would from milk chocolate.
We’ve also seen a plain 70% dark chocolate and a white chocolate with salted caramel flavour, which sound SO good!
Enjoy as a melt-in-the-mouth treat alongside a Pumpkin Spice Latte for a mid morning pick me up.
You can find these Galaxy Fusions Dark Chocolate Raspberry Meringue Bars at Sainsbury’s for £2 each.
Nature Valley Protein Soft Bakes Oats & Honey Cereal Bars – 154 calories per bar
Fancy something a little different for breakfast? These Nature Valley Protein Soft Bakes Oats & Honey Cereal Bars are the ultimate grab and go breakfast.
Individually wrapped and packed with filling oats and sweet honey, pop one in your handbag or the car for those mornings where you can’t find the time to start breakfast from scratch.
They’re also available in Raspberry & Almond flavour if you’d prefer a berry taste.
We’re always looking for options to save time in the mornings, and sometimes prepping breakfast in advance the night before is well worth the effort.
Try a delicious breakfast with an added coffee boost with our Tiramisu Overnight Oats.
Nature Valley Protein Soft Bakes Oats & Honey Cereal Bars are available in most supermarkets in boxes of 4 for around £2.90.
They’re currently on offer in Sainsbury’s for £2.
Quavers Prawn Cocktail – 84 calories per pack
Yes, Quavers Prawn Cocktail are back!
After almost a decade off the shelves, this tangy prawn cocktail flavour is now available in shops again and we couldn’t be happier.
Quavers have long been a good choice when you’re following a slimming plan, as they’re light and crispy and under 90 calories per bag.
With a new and exciting flavour to try, you can enjoy a bag as a mid-morning snack or in front of the TV on movie night.
We’ve even spotted a Salt & Vinegar flavour…another retro classic we can’t wait to try!
If you’re a seafood lover, why not try our Admiral’s Fish Pie with extra steamed veg for a comforting, slimming friendly dinner?
You can find Quavers Prawn Cocktail at most supermarkets for £1.70 per pack of 6.
The Protein Ball Co. Lemon & Pistachio – 192 calories per bag
Lemon and pistachio may sound like an odd combination, but these Lemon & Pistachio balls from The Protein Ball Co. prove that it’s a match made in heaven!
Crammed with nuts and the zinginess of real lemon, these little balls of goodness are not only delicious but they’re high in fibre to keep you fuller for longer.
They also contain no added sugar and get their sweetness from juicy dates, which means they’re a great choice if you’re watching your sugar intake or need a nutritious snack in a pinch.
If you’ve a little more time to spare, try our fresh and zesty Lemon Drizzle Cake!
The Protein Ball Co. Lemon & Pistachio balls can be found at Tesco and Morrisons for £1.30 per bag of six.
M&S Spiced Easter Biscuits – 124 calories per biscuit
Easter is just around the corner, and we are always amazed at some of the new products introduced that we can add to our list of slimming essentials.
We’ve brought you crumpets, hot cross buns and even flavoured tea, and we simply had to share these M&S Spiced Easter Biscuits!
These M&S Spiced Easter Biscuits are packed with dried fruit and have a sugary crunch…it’s hard to believe that one biscuit is only 124 calories!
Perfect alongside a cuppa, these biscuits are a great mix of sweet and spice.
If you are in the mood for something sweet, why not rustle up a batch of our Spiced Christmas Biscuits?
You can use any shape cookie cutter you have, and it proves that cinnamon and spice are not just for the holidays.
M&S and Ocado stock these M&S Spiced Easter Biscuits for £2.50 per 8-pack.
Creative Nature Gnawbles Cheeky Choc HazelNOT – 143 calories per serving
Did you know that Creative Nature Gnawbles Cheeky Choc HazelNOT actually contain zero nuts?
In fact, they’re free from the top 14 allergens which means these crunchy bites are a great choice for households with special dietary requirements.
These crunchy, chocolatey bites are super indulgent but with 39% less sugar than other alternatives on the market, so you can enjoy your favourite snack while knowing you’re reducing your sugar consumption!
The Gnawbles range doesn’t include dairy or palm oil and uses fully recyclable packaging, so that’s a winner for us!
Enjoy as they are, or try sprinkling on top of a Raspberry and Blueberry Baked Cheesecake as an extra decoration.
You can find Creative Nature Gnawbles Cheeky Choc HazelNOT in Asda and Ocado for £1.79 per bag.
Hovis Nimble Wholemeal Bread – 50 calories per slice
Wholemeal bread is a slimming essential, and this Hovis Nimble Wholemeal Bread is the perfect choice if you are counting calories!
It’s a 400g size which is perfect if you’re wanting a sandwich or a slice of toast but don’t go through a full loaf each week.
You can even freeze the loaf and take out a slice or two at a time to pop straight in the toaster!
Each slice comes in at only 50 calories, so load up with your favourite fillings or top with scrambled egg for a banging breakfast.
Why not use it to make our Caramelised Onion Cheese Toasties?
Pick up a loaf of Hovis Nimble Wholemeal Bread at most supermarkets for 85p.
Schwartz Kebab Seasoning – 128 calories per full jar
You can’t beat a kebab sometimes, but they’re not exactly slimming friendly!
Usually high in calories and fat, they’re often a staple after a night out, but with this Schwartz Kebab Seasoning you can enjoy a fakeaway at any time of day.
We think it goes especially well with sliced lamb and served with salad, but you can mix it into chicken cubes or even beef burgers if you want to try something a little different.
Full of recognisable flavours like cumin, coriander and paprika, this seasoning can be added to our Beef Kofta Kebabs and served with Oven Chips for a slimming friendly feast.
Morrisons stock this Schwartz Kebab Seasoning for £1.65 per jar.
NEW Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection
We love Aldi’s selection of fresh fruit and veggies, and each fortnight they choose six of them for a special offer where you can pick them up for much less than the normal price.
Here’s our round up of this fortnight’s selection and some meal inspiration to give you some ideas on how to make the most of the Super 6!
Mini Easy Peelers – 35 calories per fruit
Snack sized, sweet and juicy!
Mini easy peelers are great snacks for adults and children alike because the clue is in the name: they’re easy to peel, even for little fingers.
Keeping a fully stocked fruit bowl that’s full of different colours, textures and flavours really helps for those times when it’s tough to decide between unhealthy snacks and a piece of fruit!
Serve alongside Chocolate Orange Waffles for a citrus packed breakfast.
Spring Onions – 32 calories per 100g
Perfect as a garnish for dishes such as omelettes or our Chicken Chow Mein fakeaway, spring onions are so handy to keep in the fridge.
Add to sandwiches and salad for an extra burst of onion flavour for lunch!
Limes – 30 calories per 100g
Zesty and fresh, limes can add so much flavour to both sweet and savoury recipes.
We find they’re a great addition to Asian inspired dishes like Sticky Chilli Chicken with Noodles.
For a Mexican twist, try our Honey and Lime Pork Nachos:
Mangetout – 33 calories per 100g
Mangetout is crunchy and full of texture.
They can be popped in stir fries, rice dishes and even Creamy Chicken Curry for an extra bite!
They also make a really simple side dish with an easy garlic seasoning: take inspiration from our Garlic Green Beans.
Baby Potatoes – 75 calories per 100g
Simply boil until soft or roast with low calorie cooking spray and herbs. Baby roast potatoes are a great side dish alongside meat, fish or veggie mains.
Serve roasted with Creamy Lemon Chicken for a warming, satisfying dinner.
Courgettes – 17 calories per 100g
Courgettes are such a versatile veggie, whether they are stuffed in recipes such as our Lasagne Courgette Boats or spiralized into tasty, lower carb noodles.
We often mix them with standard pasta to keep the calories low and add in some extra green goodness!
Try as ribbons in a Courgette Ribbon, Lemon and Feta Salad. You can do this with any standard potato peeler.
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