Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 27.08

Weekly Pinch of Shopping - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

We can’t wait to tell you about what we’ve found for this brand new Weekly Pinch of Shopping! 

This week we’ve got lots of slimming friendly snacks and sweet treats, along with a couple of bits for quick and easy lunches and dinners. 

If you love nothing more than snacking on some popcorn while you watch TV, you’re going to be obsessed with the new salted caramel flavour from Propercorn. 

Sweet, with just a hint of salt, add it to your basket if you’re planning a film night this week!

Or, if you fancy something a little more chocolatey, how about the new limited edition KitKat Caramelised? 

The classic chocolate-covered wafer biscuit has been given a caramel makeover and it’s SO good! 

A two finger KitKat is just 103 calories too – perfect if you’re counting calories or following a diet plan like Weight Watchers. 

We’ve also dropped in the details of the brand new Super 6. Every fortnight Aldi discounts a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, so we’re giving you the rundown of this week’s selection. 

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. Our second food planner is perfect for this as it will really help you to plan out your meals and keep track of exactly what you’re eating or need to buy.

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Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping list aims to show you slimming friendly products that are available in a wide range of stores so that you can pick them up during your weekly shop, and to make things really convenient we’ve also listed any relevant nutritional info and the RRP. 

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**A note on our shopping list: we do not take payment, promotion or gift for any of the items mentioned in these articles. We bring them to you because we love them and hope you will too!**

Emily Veg Thins Chipotle BBQ – 89 calories per serving

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When it comes to snacks, we’re always on the lookout for something crunchy and tasty with a healthy twist. 

These Emily Veg Thins Chipotle BBQ deliver on all three criteria! 

They’re tortilla chips made from real vegetables so they’re packed with protein and fibre, with nothing artificial. 

The smoky barbecue flavouring is punchy and delicious, making these crisps perfect for scooping and dipping. 

Why not pair them with this Hummus Stye Dip for a light lunch or mid afternoon snack?

Hummus - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Also available in sour cream and onion and sea salt flavours, Emily Veg Thins Chipotle BBQ are available from Ocado, priced at £1.85 for an 80g bag.

Morrisons Slow Cooker Beef – 146 calories per 100g

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It’s no secret that we love a recipe that can be left to work its magic in the slow cooker. 

From soups to stews, there’s nothing better than coming home to the delicious smell of a dish that’s been cooked low and slow all day. 

This Morrisons Slow Cooker Beef is a pack of selected cuts that are perfect for slow cooking. 

Pop them in alongside your other ingredients and leave this beef to become melt-in-the-mouth soft and delicious. 

Why not pick up a pack this week and give this Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Stew a try?

It’s total comfort food and so filling. 

Slow Cooker Balsamic Beef Stew - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Morrisons Slow Cooker Beef is available from Morrisons, priced at £4.00 for 500g. 

Kohinoor Savoury & Fiery Chilli & Garlic Chutney – 57 calories per 100g

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When you want to add lots of flavour very quickly, chutneys can be ideal. 

Along with serving alongside curries and crackers, you can add them into sandwiches or salads to instantly dial up the flavour. 

This ​​Kohinoor Savoury & Fiery Chilli & Garlic Chutney is ideal for anyone who loves spicy food. 

A little bit goes a long way, and at just 57 calories per 100g it won’t add too many extra calories to your meals. 

Try spreading a little bit onto your bread when making this Caramelised Onion Cheese Toastie

It’ll give a fiery kick of heat that perfectly balances out that creamy melted cheese!

Caramelised Onion Cheese Toasties - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Kohinoor Savoury & Fiery Chilli & Garlic Chutney is available from Asda, priced at £1.50 for a 210g jar. 

Rude Health Organic Chocolate Oat Drink – 66 calories per 100ml

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There’s something seriously nostalgic about a glass of chocolate milk! Does it take you back to your childhood?

This Rude Health Organic Chocolate Oat Drink may be dairy free but it’s so delicious that you’ll enjoy it even if you’re not avoiding dairy. 

You can drink it ice cold or heat it up if you’ve got a craving for a hot chocolate. 

With all natural ingredients and no added sugar, it’s better for you than other similar drinks and every bit just as tasty. 

Why not treat yourself to a chocolatey version of milk and cookies by pairing a glass of this with one of our Double Choc Chip Cookies

They’re just 40 calories each!

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Rude Health Organic Chocolate Oat Drink is available from Waitrose, priced at £1.75 for 1 litre. 

King Oscar Sardines in Tomato Sauce – 198 calories per 100g

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Full of healthy fats and Omega 3, these King Oscar Sardines in Tomato Sauce are perfect for lunch or a quick midweek dinner. 

They’re ready to serve straight out of the tin and can be eaten cold or heated up if you prefer. 

The lightly smoked fish comes in a rich tomato sauce, flavoured with paprika that would taste delicious served on toast. 

If you’re a big fan of fish dishes you need to try our Admiral’s Fish Pie

You can pack it full with all your favourite seafood – think prawns, mussels, cod, salmon – anything goes!

Admiral's Fish Pie - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

King Oscar Sardines in Tomato Sauce are available from Waitrose, priced at £1.50. 

Propercorn Salted Caramel Singles – 136 calories per pack

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Planning a film night this week? This Propercorn Salted Caramel flavour is SO good! 

A nice change from traditional sweet and salty, this light snack is coated in smooth caramel with a hint of salt. 

Made with all natural ingredients, this 28g pack is just 136 calories. 

Pop a bag in with your packed lunches or keep one in the cupboard for the next time you’re feeling a little bit peckish – this is such a dreamy snack. 

If you can’t get enough of this delightful salted caramel flavour, you’re going to love our Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Cream

Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Cream - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Propercorn Salted Caramel Singles are available from Ocado, priced at 85p for a 28g bag. 

Nestle Extreme Raspberry with Double Cream – 174 calories per cone

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These Nestle Extreme Raspberry with Double Cream cones are perfect for warm days.

Double cream ice cream, fruity raspberry sorbet, real raspberry pieces and a crunchy wafer cone – they’re a real treat!

At 174 calories each they’re not as indulgent as they sound, so you can enjoy one without worrying about going off track. 

The sorbet is made from real raspberry puree so these ice creams pack a real punch when it comes to fruity flavour. 

With similar flavours, our White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis is an easy slimming friendly dessert. 

White Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Coulis - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Nestle Extreme Raspberry with Double Cream is available from Ocado, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 4 cones. 

Graze Crunch Snack Mix Marmite – 110 calories per serving

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You either love it or you hate it, but if you’re a fan of Marmite you’ll be obsessed with this snack!

A great alternative to nuts and crisps, this Graze Crunch Snack Mix Marmite is a mixture of broad beans and crunchy roasted corn. 

Because it’s made from real veg with no additives, this snack mix is high in fibre and just 110 calories per serving. 

It’s perfect for when you’re craving something crunchy and savoury but don’t want to reach for high calorie crisps. 

If you’re Marmite obsessed, why not enjoy it for dinner too? This Sausage and Marmite Pie is comforting and on the table in under an hour. 

Sausage and Marmite Pie - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Graze Crunch Snack Mix Marmite is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.00 for 100g. 

Salt and Chilli Crispy Shredded Chicken – 248 calories per 100g 

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Made with 100% chicken breast, this Salt and Chilli Crispy Shredded Chicken is so quick and easy to cook. 

Ready in under 20 minutes, it comes out so crispy, with a real kick of heat. 

Super versatile, you could serve with homemade oven chips, salad or even in a wrap with some shredded lettuce and cooling mayonnaise. 

Why not dish some up alongside this Indian Fried Rice?

It’s packed with loads of veg, which makes it such a great slimming friendly side dish. 

Indian Fried Rice - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Salt and Chilli Crispy Shredded Chicken is available from Iceland, priced at £3.00. 

KitKat Caramelised Chocolate – 103 calories per 2 fingers

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Who doesn’t love a KitKat? With so many different flavours available, the only difficulty is choosing which one to pick!

These new KitKats have a Caramelised Chocolate flavour that’s totally irresistible. 

The limited edition flavour has a wintery caramel taste, making it the perfect sweet treat to enjoy with a cuppa.

Covered in milk chocolate with KitKat’s trademark crunchy wafer in the middle, we’ll take any excuse to have a sit down and tuck into one of these!

Love caramel? Have you tried these Banana and Caramel Filo Rolls yet?

Banana and Caramel Filo Rolls - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

KitKat Caramelised Chocolate are available from Sainsabury’s, priced at £2.00 for a pack of 9. 

NEW Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

Weekly Pinch of Shopping - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

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:

Baby plum tomatoes – 18 calories per 100g

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Sweet and juicy, baby plum tomatoes are always handy to have in the house. 

Whether you chop them up into a salad or roast them to serve with chicken or fish, they’re low in calories and full of flavour. 

They work especially well in pasta dishes like this Black Pepper and Parmesan Spaghetti with Garlic and Thyme Tomatoes

Cooked in balsamic vinegar, they soak up all the fragrant, garlicky flavours, adding sweetness to complement the salty parmesan. 

Black Pepper and Parmesan Spaghetti with Garlic and Thyme Tomatoes - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Mini apples – 53 calories per 100g

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The perfect little snack, these mini apples are sweet, crunchy and the perfect size to pop into lunch boxes and picnic bags. 

With all the flavour of the full size version, they’re especially great for kids.

Chop them up and enjoy with a spoonful of peanut butter, or add a few slices on top of your morning oats.

They’re perfect for desserts too – why not have a go at these super easy Apple Strudels?

Apple Strudel - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Grapes snack pack – 67 calories per 100g

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We love to snack on grapes, and these come in a handy snack pack! 

Low in calories, grapes are really handy to have in the house when you fancy something sweet.

Have you ever tried frozen grapes? Pop a few in the freezer and eat them frozen instead of an ice lolly – it sounds odd but it works so well! 

Or how about chopping them into a salad like this Very Green Zingy Kale Salad?

Very Green Zingy Kale Salad - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Baby cucumbers – 14 calories per 100g 

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A salad essential, these baby cucumbers are great for snacking too!

Super nutritious but low in calories, you can nibble on a few if you get peckish between meals. 

Try them chopped into a salad or enjoy them with your favourite dip – they’re perfect for scooping up hummus or tzatziki. 

We think they’d go great with this Spinach and Pesto Dip. Yum! 

Spinach and Pesto Hummus - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

Mini pears – 42 calories per 100g

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Pears can often get overlooked but they’re sweet, juicy and so delicious. 

These mini versions are great for packing up and snacking on throughout the day, instead of reaching for high calorie, sugary treats. 

You can use pears almost anywhere you’d use apples to switch up the flavour a little. 

They pair especially well with ginger, just like in this Pear and Ginger Crumble

Pear and Ginger Crumble - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

 

Mini bananas – 89 calories per 100g

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When you’re busy and on the go, bananas are so handy. 

They’re a great addition to your breakfast and equally great when you need something to keep you going between meals. 

Add some chopped banana to porridge, pancakes or waffles, or use these to make some of your favourite desserts. 

Who fancies Banana Cream Pudding? It tastes so indulgent but it’s just 236 calories. 

Banana Cream Pudding - Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

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