Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 13.08
Who’s got that Friday feeling? We’re back to brighten up your week with a shiny new Weekly Pinch of Shopping!
We’ve found lots of tasty treats for you this week, including some chicken cocktail sausages that are just 75 calories for 5 of them.
And if you can’t resist a chocolatey pudding, how does Belgian double chocolate mousse sound?
With the weather due to heat up, we’ve also spied some mini Biscoff ice creams that look totally irresistible.
We’ve also dropped in the details of this week’s Super 6. Every fortnight Aldi discounts a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, so we’re giving you the rundown of the latest selection, along with some recipe inspiration.
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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Chicken Cocktail Sausages – 75 calories per 5 sausages
When it comes to savoury snacks, it’s hard to beat a cocktail sausage.
Traditional pork cocktail sausages can be quite high in calories, but these Chicken Cocktail Sausages are a lighter version, with just as much flavour.
Perfect for parties, picnics and buffets, these are yummy either hot or cold, and five sausages are just 75 calories.
Enjoy them alongside other classic buffet snacks and sides like our slimming friendly Coleslaw.
Chicken Cocktail Sausages are available from Tesco, priced at £1.75 for a pack of 20.
Bolognese Beef Mince with Tomato, Onion and Seasoning – 202 calories per 1/4 pack
Sometimes it can be tricky to make healthy choices when you’re short on time, but this Bolognese Beef Mince with Tomato, Onion and Seasoning is so handy on busy days.
Made with prime cuts of beef, you can cook it from frozen in under ten minutes.
All you need to add is a little water to create a rich, bolognese that can be served with pasta or used to create a speedy lasagne.
Why not mix in some pasta and top with cheese to create your own version of our Pasta Bolognese Bake?
Bolognese Beef Mince with Tomato, Onion and Seasoning is available from Asda, priced at £3.00 for a 550g bag.
M&S Bang Bang Noodle Slaw – 105 calories per 1/2 pack
Fancy a crunchy, nutty side dish with a kick of heat?
You’re going to love this M&S Bang Bang Noodle Slaw.
Made of rice noodles, peanuts, shredded red cabbage and edamame beans, the slaw comes with a peanut, coconut and chilli dressing that you mix through before serving.
We think this would be the perfect accompaniment to our Chicken Satay Skewers, but if you prefer to keep it veggie, you could try your hand at our Bang Bang Noodles.
M&S Bang Bang Noodle Slaw is available from Ocado, priced at £2.00.
Love Your Veg! Pea & Spinach Dip – 51 calories per 1/4 pot
This Love Your Veg! Pea and Spinach Dip is a great alternative to hummus.
Made with a mixture of peas, chickpeas, soured cream and spinach, it’s full of green goodness and lower in calories than most traditional hummus dips.
Whether you chop up some carrot sticks and celery or prefer to dip toasted pitta or breadsticks, this is great for a picky lunch.
Have you tried making our Spinach and Pesto Dip yet? It’s so simple and perfect for a buffet with friends.
Love Your Veg! Pea & Spinach Dip is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.80 for a 180g pot.
Del Monte Mango Chunks – 61 calories per 100g
On a hot summer’s day, frozen fruit is an easy snack to cool down with that satisfies the sweet tooth – no need to slice and dice!
These Del Monte Mango Chunks are just as juicy and satisfying as the fresh alternative.
Simply pop in the fridge overnight to defrost and then add a tropical twist to your breakfast bowl the next morning.
You could even chuck them into a revitalising midday smoothie.
We love how much prep time they save!
Fancy a dish that’s warming with exotic flavours? You can easily swap out fresh for frozen in our Turkey and Mango Curry.
Del Monte Mango Chunks are available from Iceland, priced at £2.00 for a 500g bag.
Napolina Quinoa – 125 calories per 100g
Quinoa is a quick and easy source of protein that’s low in fat, filling and naturally gluten free.
It’s also a reliable lunchtime option to enjoy with a salad.
We like this Napolina Quinoa because it’s tinned so it’ll last ages as a kitchen cupboard staple, and it comes pre-drained so there’s no fussing about.
Try with our Summer Pineapple, Lime, Feta and Quinoa Salad for a taste of summer!
Napolina Quinoa is available from Asda, priced at £0.50 for a 150g tin.
Tyrrells Lentil Sharing Crisps Sour Cream & Onion – 141 calories per 30g serving
Who doesn’t love a good bowl of crisps?
Whether you need to keep peckish guests satisfied or like to huddle around a sharing bowl on film night, they’re a handy crowd pleaser.
Tyrrells Lentil Sharing Crisps Sour Cream & Onion are oven baked without oil and then smothered in seasoning.
With 30% less fat than standard crisps (on average) per serving, they’re a light yet tasty option.
You can even add more flavour by serving alongside our easy to prep Hummus Style Dip.
Tyrrells Lentil Sharing Crisps Sour Cream & Onion are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.25 for an 80g bag.
Over the Spoon Belgian Double Chocolate Mousse – 139 calories per 70g
It’s always good to have a low calorie dessert on standby to curb those sweet cravings.
Over the Spoon Belgian Double Chocolate Mousse is gluten free, dairy free and completely plant based.
Plus, even though it’s jam-packed with double chocolate layers, this airy and light treat is only 139 calories per pot!
If you’re more a fan of milk chocolate than white, why not marry it up with the deliciously fruity coulis from our White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis recipe?
Over the Spoon Belgian Double Chocolate Mousse is available from Tesco, priced at £1.75 for a pack of 2.
Volvic Touch of Fruit Pineapple & Orange – 11 calories per 100ml
With the zingy taste of pineapple and zesty orange, this refreshing drink can be enjoyed with any meal.
Volvic Touch of Fruit Pineapple and Orange is a low calorie, still mineral water, infused with vitamin B6 which contributes to the reduction of fatigue.
It’s perfect for staying hydrated during the day, simply pour over ice and sip in the sunshine.
Why not serve a glass alongside our fragrant, fresh and minty Tabbouleh?
Volvic Touch of Fruit Pineapple and Orange is available from most supermarkets, priced around £1.10 for a 1.5l bottle.
Lotus Biscoff Mini Ice Cream Sticks – 196 calories per mini
Lotus Biscoff is super popular at the moment and it’s no surprise as to why!
With a lightly spiced, caramel flavour the biscuits and spread are so tasty – but not very slimming friendly!
These Lotus Biscoff Mini Ice Cream Sticks are the perfect size for a little treat.
They have over 100 calories less than the full size version, but you still get all that flavour, rich ice cream and chocolate coating.
If you fancy ice cream but are looking for something even more slimming friendly, how about our Mango and Raspberry Ice Cream?
It’s just 87 calories per serving.
Lotus Biscoff Mini Ice Cream Sticks are available from Asda, priced at £3.89 for a pack of 3.
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 fortnight’s selection, plus a little inspiration for how you could use each ingredient:
Salad Tomatoes – 20 calories per 100g
True to their namesake, salad tomatoes are the perfect addition to freshen up any salad.
With minimum prep required, they’re a quick and easy way to add vitamins to a side dish or light lunch.
You can try them in our super filling BLT Pasta Salad.
Sweet Pointed Peppers – 44 calories per 100g
Peppers are one of the most versatile veggies out there.
Pointed peppers are little different to bell peppers with a thinner skin and a sweeter taste. They can even be enjoyed fresh off the grill to really unlock those flavours!
We love to see peppers in the Super 6 because it’s the perfect excuse for a Fakeaway night!
Why not spice up your week by making our delicious Salt and Pepper Pork recipe?
Cucumber – 45 calories per 100g
Highly nutritious and low in calories, cucumber is easy to introduce into any diet.
As cucumber is only mildly sweet, it can make itself at home in a variety of salads and wraps.
Freshen up lunchtimes and try them for yourself with our Low Carb Chicken and Ham Wraps.
Sweetcorn – 86 calories per 100g
Corn on the cob is a summertime favourite – we love it grilled on the barbecue!
You can boil it or roast it too, and serve it on the side of a delicious homemade burger or as part of a fresh summer salad.
Instead of smothering it in high calorie butter, why not try our Mexican Corn on the Cob? It’s rich and spicy, with crumbled Feta cheese.
Green Beans – 31 calories per 100g
Green beans are so handy if you’re trying to eat more vegetables.
They have a subtle taste that means they can be chopped up and added into lots of different recipes.
Delicious on their own, we love them when they’re cooked but still have a little crunch – perfect with your Sunday roast.
Try them served alongside our classic Roast Beef and Gravy. Delicious!
Easy Peelers – 35 calories per 100g
Sweet and juicy, these easy peelers are a great summer snack.
Bursting with vitamin C, they’re perfect for adding into the kids’ packed lunches or taking out on a picnic.
Why not try adding some of the segments into our Trifle recipe and pairing with orange flavoured jelly for a zingy, zesty sweet treat?
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