Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 13.12.24
Santa’s little helpers are here with a brand-new Weekly Pinch of Shopping for you today! We’re officially in the middle of party season, so there are plenty of picky bits and buffet bites on the list this week.
There was no chance we could walk past the new Cathedral City Our Cheddar and Chutney Mince Pies in Iceland. A savoury twist on the Christmas classic, you won’t be able to get enough of these cheesy treats!
If you’re sticking to a traditional sweet mince pie, how about smothering it in Baileys Extra Thick Salted Caramel Cream? It’s every bit as festive and indulgent as it sounds…
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With All in One, you’re wrapping up all of this to put under the tree:
- 30 slow cooker recipes (more than we’ve ever put in one book before!)
- Over 90 brand-new recipes, organised into the Nom chapters you know and love
- Fuss-free, flavourful meals, without a mountain of dishes to clean afterwards
There’s even a festive recipe inside on page 248…our Cranberry Poached Pears. It’s a Christmas gifting dream!
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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. 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!**
Specially Selected Christmas Chipolatas Wrapped In Bacon – 255 calories per serving
Imagine tucking into these Specially Selected Christmas Chipolatas Wrapped In Bacon as part of your festive breakfast. The British pork chipolatas are bundled into blankets made from delicious oak smoked bacon.
Only available in Aldi while stocks last, you might need to be quick if you fancy getting your hands on these.
We like to take pigs in blankets to the next level…wrapping them up in a final layer of flaky pastry! Our Pigs in Blankets in Puff Pastry recipe is a Christmas classic, and perfect for your Boxing Day buffet.
Specially Selected Christmas Chipolatas Wrapped In Bacon are available from Alidi, priced at £6.99 for a pack of 20.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Cocktail Box – 111 calories per 150ml glass
It’s officially party season! Nothing will get your festive gathering going quite like this Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Cocktail Box that we’ve spotted in Sainsbury’s.
Once the ready-mixed blend of vodka, Brazilian cold brew coffee, caramel flavourings and sugar is flowing, the party will be in full swing! Best served chilled, you should get 10 servings out of each box.
It’s not Christmas without something seasonal to sip on, so we love to make a big pitcher of Cranberry Fizz to share. Since it’s made with prosecco, it’s light and refreshing, at just 101 calories per glass.
Salted Caramel Espresso Martini Cocktail Box is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £7.00 (or £6.00 with a Nectar card).
Tesco Chicken Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls – 66 calories per 2 stuffing balls
We’re already dreaming of tucking into Christmas dinner, so we couldn’t resist picking up a pack of these Tesco Chicken Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls. Made with chicken thighs and a sleigh-load of festive seasonings, they’re lower in calories than traditional pork versions.
They only need 20 minutes in the oven to get golden brown and a little bit crispy at the edges, then they’re ready to plate with your turkey and trimmings.
For a burst of fruity freshness, it’s hard to beat our own Cranberry and Orange Stuffing Balls recipe. They’re nice and easy to make, and you can even prepare them in advance and pop them in the freezer until the big day.
Tesco Chicken Sage And Onion Stuffing Balls are available from Tesco, priced at £2.75 for a pack of 12.
Cathedral City Our Cheddar & Chutney Mince Pies – 187 calories per pie
Anyone fancy a mince pie with a savoury twist? We’ve spied these Cathedral City Our Cheddar and Chutney Mince Pies at Iceland and we can’t wait to try one (…or two!).
The buttery pastries are filled with a pear and fig chutney, and sprinkled with a Cathedral City Cheddar cheese powder. Pop a tray of them into the oven for 10 minutes, and serve them warm as a snack or as part of your Christmas party buffet!
We love a little cheesy pie, especially at this time of year, which is why our adorable Mini Pork and Stilton Pies are definitely on Santa’s nice list. We use extra lean pork mince, so each bite-sized nibble works out at just 116 calories.
Cathedral City Our Cheddar & Chutney Mince Pies are available from Iceland, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 6.
Baileys Extra Thick Salted Caramel Cream – 133 calories per 30ml
Christmas is the time for a little luxury, so there’s no need to resist this tempting-sounding Baileys Extra Thick Salted Caramel Cream. If the thought of thick, velvety double cream isn’t decadent enough, this festive version is also flavoured with Baileys liqueur and a salted caramel sauce.
A dollop on the side of a mince pie, or a spoonful with your Christmas pudding will go down a treat. If you prefer a pouring cream, you’re in luck – we’ve spotted a Baileys pasteurised whipping cream on the shelves too.
Grab your Quick & Easy cookbook and turn to page 228…we’re making Baileys Chocolate Cheesecakes! Topped with crushed double-chocolate cookies, they’re perfect for the grown-ups at the table.
Baileys Extra Thick Salted Caramel Cream is available from Tesco, priced at £3.00.
Sainsbury’s Ground Coffee, Winter Edition – 1 calorie per cup
Baby it’s cold outside! Pop the kettle on and make yourself a nice warming cup of Sainsbury’s Ground Coffee, Winter Edition. A medium dark roast coffee made with 100% Arabica beans, it’s also flavoured with hints of cinnamon, dried fruits and bittersweet dark chocolate.
Rich and full-bodied, it’ll wake you up and give you the energy you need to keep up with any excited little elves on Christmas morning!
What’s on the breakfast menu at your house on December 25th? Ready in just half an hour, we’ll be serving Eggs Florentine this year. To go with your coffee, we’ve smothered a perfectly poached egg in our lighter cheese sauce, and served it on a golden toasted muffin.
Sainsbury’s Ground Coffee, Winter Edition is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.90.
Iceland Carrot Baubles with Parsley and Chive Butter – 91 calories per 1/4 pack
Take a shortcut to festive veggies with this pack of Iceland Carrot Baubles with Parsley and Chive Butter. You can pan-fry, oven-roast or even microwave the prepared carrots, so they’re ready right on schedule.
In the bag you’ll find balls of Parisienne carrots, wedges of orange and knobs of seasoned butter that’ll melt into the veg as it cooks. Add a portion on the side of your turkey dinner, and don’t forget a handful of Air Fryer Roasted Parmesan Sprouts.
Brimming with garlicky goodness, the salty Parmesan cheese crisps up in the air fryer, to give your sprouts a crunchy crust. Find the full recipe on pages 124-125 of your Air Fryer cookbook.
Iceland Carrot Baubles with Parsley and Chive Butter are available from Iceland, priced at £2.50.
Morrisons Red Leicester & Cauliflower Crowns – 466 calories per crown
Planning a veggie-friendly Christmas dinner isn’t always easy, so we were pleased to find these Red Leicester and Cauliflower Crowns in Morrisons this week.
The glorious mix of tender cauliflower and silky cheese sauce is parcelled up inside crispy pastry, offering a meat-free alternative to a turkey crown or beef wellington. Even the meat eaters at the table will want to give them a try!
When we have vegetarian guests over the festive season, this Chestnut Roast is a must-make. A savoury blend of mushrooms and chestnuts, it bakes into a rustic loaf that’s both flavourful and filling.
Morrisons Red Leicester & Cauliflower Crowns are available from Morrisons, priced at £2.00 for a pack of 2.
Mini Waffles Specially Selected – 26 calories per waffle
You’re not reading it wrong…these Specially Selected Mini Waffles really are just 26 calories EACH! Buttery and rich, you can munch on them straight out of the bag if you’re feeling peckish.
Great for seasonal snacking, there’s never a bad time to crack them open. Enjoy a handful with some fruit, yoghurt or chocolate sauce – they go with everything!
Our freezer is currently packed full of tubs of ice cream that we’ve made in the Ninja Creami, and we can’t think of anything better to smother a mini waffle in. Try scooping this velvety Ninja Creami Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream onto a crispy little waffle. It’ll taste super-indulgent for a fraction of the calories you’d expect.
Mini Waffles Specially Selected are available from Aldi, priced at £1.49.
Tesco Candy Cane Semifreddo – 184 calories per 1/6 semifreddo
Say goodbye to stodgy Christmas pud and hello to a fruity frozen treat! Hunt around in the freezers at Tesco and you should spot this Candy Cane Semifreddo.
The sweet white chocolate flavour mousse and fruity strawberry sauce is exactly the kind of sweet treat you need to round off your festive feast. You should get 6 servings out of each candy cane shaped dessert.
If you really want to impress your friends and family, you need to bring out this Frozen Christmas Pudding at the end of your meal. There’s no fruit cake involved – it’s a pudding-shaped medley of ice cream, fruit, chocolate chunks and meringue pieces. Merry Christmas to all who dig in!
Tesco Candy Cane Semifreddo is available from Tesco, priced at £4.50.
REMINDER 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 our reminder of this week’s Super 6 selection:
- Limes – 30 calories per 100g
- Lemons – 17 calories per 100g
- Salad Potatoes – 75 calories per 100g
- Brown Onions – 40 calories per 100g
- Extra Fine Green Beans – 31 calories per 100g
- Easy Peelers – 35 calories per 100g
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