Welcome back to The Weekly Pinch of Shopping – your reliable dose of fun low-calorie finds to keep your weight loss journey exciting, or simply brighten up your week! 

In this edition, we’re loving Mr Kipling’s Blueberry Bakes for a sweet start to your day, Heinz Tomato Mascarpone and Grana Padano Pasta Sauce for a quick and easy lunch, Proper Mature Cheddar Popcorn for snack time… then moving on to TGI’s Boneless Chicken Wings for a finger-licking dinner.

And since it’s almost batch-cooking season, don’t forget our new book, Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker is out on September 25th. Pre-order your copy today to have it in your kitchen on publication day.

You’ll find 100 super easy slow cooker recipes inside – for maximum flavour with minimum fuss! We can’t wait to see your slow-cooked creations!

Tap here or the image below to pre-order and reserve your copy.

Pre-orders are the magic ingredient that help us keep creating the recipes, books, and products you love. You’re not just reserving your copy, you’re giving us a huge boost – and we appreciate it SO much!

Ready, set, shop…!

Mr Kipling Breakfast Bakes Blueberry – 148 calories per bake 

         

If you’re someone who likes to kick your day off with something sweet, then these blueberry Mr Kipling Breakfast Bakes are a perfect addition to your cupboard. They’re deliciously soft and moist, baked with real blueberries and topped with honey toasted oats. They’re also free from artificial colours and flavourings, and full of vitamins and fibre.

Want more than a bite of blueberries for breakfast? Our fluffy Lemon and Blueberry waffles are a fruity delight. At 393 calories per serving, they pack slightly more calories than Mr Kipling’s creations, but they also pack almost 20 grams more protein – giving you an energy boost first thing in the morning and keeping you fuller for longer.

Mr Kipling Breakfast Bakes Blueberry are available from ASDA, priced at £1.24 per 4-pack.

Satisfy your morning sweet tooth with our Lemon and Blueberry Waffles.

TGI Boneless Chicken Wings with Sweet Chilli Jam – 200 calories per ½ pack

We love TGI’s products that you can enjoy at home, so it’s great to see TGI Boneless Chicken Wings with Sweet Chilli Jam back on Iceland’s shelves! They’re spicy but sweet, so you can still enjoy them if you prefer things on the milder side.

Or if you make your own wings, you never need to worry about these ones going missing from the shelves! Our Air Fryer Sticky Chicken Nuggets are crispy and coated in a tasty mix of Henderson’s relish, honey, and tomato ketchup. Feel free to add some paprika or chilli powder if you’re craving a kick!

TGI Boneless Chicken Wings are available from Iceland, priced at £4 per 400g box.

Fire up your air fryer for Sticky Chicken Nuggets.

Heinz Tomato Mascarpone and Grana Padano Pasta Sauce – 95 calories per 100g

Sometimes, you just need to reach for the jar, and we have a feeling this Heinz Tomato Mascarpone and Grana Padano Pasta isn’t going to let you down. It’s made using all-fresh ingredients – including Italian-grown tomatoes – with no added sugar, so you don’t need to worry about hidden nasties. Just honest, delicious flavour in every spoonful. 

You can use it to make our Creamy Tomato Pasta even more effortless. If you’re calorie-counting, be sure to account for any additional numbers.

Heinz Tomato Mascarpone and Grana Padano Pasta Sauce is available from Iceland, priced at £3 a jar  – and at the moment, if you buy 2 you can get 1 FREE!

Speed up our Creamy Tomato Pasta even more.

Proper Corn Mature Cheddar Popcorn – 91 calories per serving

For a snack that doesn’t make you sacrifice flavour or your healthy eating goals, grab a bag of Proper Corn Mature Cheddar Popcorn. Made with real mature cheddar, it delivers the bold and tangy taste of your favourite cheesy snacks without the added calories. Have a handful on the go or pop some in a bowl next time you’re entertaining.

Our Whipped Blue Cheese Crostinis are an even lighter savoury snack that also doubles as an appetiser. Made with creamy Danish blue cheddar, they’ve got just the right balance of tangy and salty without being too strong. It’s a great way to dip your toe into the world of blue cheese, especially if you prefer something a little milder. Trust us, even the blue cheese-sceptics out there might be tempted!

Proper Corn Mature Cheddar Popcorn is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.25 per packet.

Or get your cheese fix with our Whipped Blue Cheese Crostinis.

McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour – 41 calories per biscuit

Hot honey can be drizzled over fried chicken, you can dip your pizza crusts into it, and it even makes a tasty addition to the cheeseboard. But in biscuit form? That’s one even we hadn’t thought of! Thankfully Jaffa Cakes have. We sampled these in the office recently – and let’s just say, the packet didn’t stick around for very long!

Did you know we have a recipe for our own Jaffa Cakes too? Try our slimming-friendly take on the originals, or mix things up with our Raffa Cakes (can you guess what flavour jelly we used instead of orange?! The clue’s in the name…) 

McVities Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.50 per packet – or just 95p with your Nectar Card!

Make your own Jaffa Cakes!

Delamere Iced Tea Peach and Passion Fruit – 47 calories per 235ml

Prefer your cuppa on the colder side? This Delamere Iced Tea peach and Passion Fruit is infused with real fruit juice, and it’s just 47 calories per can! You could keep it in the fridge for something refreshing to sip in the afternoon, or take it from day to night by adding a shot of rum or gin.

Our Long Island Iced Tea is a great recipe to have on hand when you’re hosting or going out on the town. It’s mixed with gin, tequila, and white rum – but it tastes like Coca Cola and it’s only 121 calories per glass!

Delamere Iced Tea Peach and Passion Fruit is available at ASDA, priced at £1.17 per 250ml can.

Level up your iced tea with our Long Island.

KitKat Hazelnut Chocolate Sharing Bar – 175 calories per 3 fingers

KitKats always make for a light yet satisfying snack, and because they’re always coming out with new flavours, you never have to worry about getting bored of them! This Hazelnut Chocolate Sharing Bar is the latest of their flavour innovations – it’s the chocolate wafer you know and love, with an added layer of hazelnut spread, and covered in thick swirls of milk and dark chocolate. We’re drooling just typing that!

If you’re nuts about hazelnuts, try out Chocolate French Toast. We’ve added a coating of nutty chocolate spread for even more indulgence – ideal for chocoholics or anyone craving something cosy for breakfast!

This KitKat Chocolate Sharing Bar is available at Tesco, priced at £1.50 per bar.

Get your hazelnut fix with our Chocolate French Toast.

Frank’s RedHot Crunch Cayenne Chilli Coating Seasoning Mix – 188 calories per serving

Get ready for your fish, prawns, chicken, and even vegetarian alternatives to reach new heights of deliciousness with this new Frank’s RedHot Crunch Cayenne Chilli Coating Seasoning Mix – the perfect blend of flavour and heat!

We also stock our very own range of flavour sachets, including this Fakeaway Favourites collection. It’s a whole box of readymade fakeaway-style flavours – like Burger & Kebab, Chip Shop Curry Sauce, Crispy Southern Chicken, and Salt and Pepper – so you can recreate your takeaway order without worrying about calories! Which one will you go for first?

Frank’s RedHot Crunch Cayenne Chilli Coating Seasoning Mix from Iceland – and right now it’s on sale for just 80p!

Or you can Flava It instead!

Linda McCartney Vegan Shredded Hoisin Duck – 133 calories per ¼ pack

This Linda McCartney Vegan Shredded Hoisin Duck is your shortcut to a simple yet tasty midweek meal. Gently spiced and high in protein, it’s a delicious and nutritious way of adding something different to your dinner rotation.

Why not make it a meal with our Crispy Duck Pancakes? Switching out standard duck meat for this veggie version makes it suitable for plant-based diets while still delivering the flavour of your favourite takeaway treat – just be mindful of checking the add-ons if you’re calorie counting.

Linda McCartney Vegan Shredded Hoisin Duck is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.75 per 300g packet.

Wrap it up with our Crispy Duck Pancakes.

Hellmann’s Chilli Chargrill Mayo – 45 calories per serving

Hellmann’s Chilli Chargrill Mayo promises a smoky chilli kick – and it’s only 45 calories per serving? Consider us intrigued. Pop a big dollop of this on your plate for jazzing up chips, veggies, and nuggets!

And if you’re looking for a low-calorie fried potato option, we’ve got you covered with our Sweet Potato Fries! At just 215 calories per serving, they’re lighter than your usual fries – and we think they’d love a little chilli mayo action!

Hellman’s Chilli Chargrill Mayo is available in Morrisons, priced at £2.60 per 250ml bottle.

Get dipping with our Sweet Potato Fries!

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Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

We love fresh food that’s easy on the budget, and Aldi’s Super 6 never disappoints. Scroll down to see our favourite budget finds, and check out the recipes we’ve recommended to get cooking:

Avocado

Our Tex Mex Toast is a tasty low-calorie spin on your usual avo toast.

Celery

Celery is one of the extra veggies we’ve sneaked into this Tomato Soup!

Sweet Vine Ripened Tomatoes

Ever heard of a Savoury Cheesecake? Well, you have now!

Easy Peelers

If you’ve got a zest for all things orange-flavoured, try our Orange Marmalade Baked Oats!

Remember: We don’t accept payment or gifts to include any of the products above – we just love them, and we hope you will too.

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We promise we’re not wishing the summer away, but it will be September before you know it. Whether you’ve already started the school uniform shop or you’re someone who just can’t shake that “Back to School” mentality this time of year always brings, this Weekly Pinch of Shopping is all about saving you time in the kitchen so you can readjust for the school year – a mini New Year, as we like to think of it!

We’ve got sweet potato hash browns – because sometimes carbs really are the only thing that’ll get you out of bed in the morning. There are also plenty of snacks for your lunchbox or just when you’re on the go – including mini gingerbread men and protein-packed Babybels (we’ve got sweet AND savoury covered).

And as always, we’ve thrown in a few quick and easy recipes of our own, so you can stay fuelled while re-establishing your routines. 

While you’re thinking about meal prep, now would be the perfect time to pre-order our latest book Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker. It’s full of set-and-forget recipes that’ll simmer away while you power through your to-do list – from hearty stews to healthy fakeaways. And if you place your order ASAP, it’ll be posted through your letterbox on publication day – September 25th.

Tap here or the image below to pre-order and reserve your copy.

Pre-orders are the magic ingredient that help us keep creating the recipes, books, and products you love. You’re not just reserving your copy, you’re giving us a huge boost – and we appreciate it SO much!

Anyway, get ready to bookmark EVERYTHING below…

Sweet Potato Hash Browns – 157 calories per serving

Let’s start with the first meal of the day, shall we? A healthy alternative to traditional hash browns made from regular potatoes, these Strong Roots Sweet Potato Hash Browns are a tasty, satisfying breakfast snack. They’re packed with vitamins and fibre, making them a nutritious choice too. And at just 157 calories per serving, they leave plenty leftover for something on the side.

In fact, they would be perfect for dipping into our Soft Boiled Eggs – ready in just 10 minutes, these are great for when you’re rounding up the kids before school. Or if you want to take them to work for a mid-morning snack, cook your hash browns ahead of time, then reheat them at the office and un-peel your eggs from their shells later on.

Strong Roots Sweet Potato Hash Browns are available from Morrisons, priced at £3.30 per 350g packet.

Click here for our foolproof Soft Boiled Eggs.

Babybel Mini Protein Cheese Snacks – 48 calories per mini

High-protein snacks are great for helping you stay full in-between meals – ideal if you’re calorie-counting. For a convenient and portable way to boost your daily protein intake, make sure you have a stash of these Babybel Mini Protein Cheese Snacks in your fridge. One mini Babybel packs a 5.2 grams of protein – at only 48 calories too! They’re also 100% real cheese, so it’s all natural deliciousness!

For even more protein and a grab-and-go breakfast snack that will tide you over until lunchtime, try our nutritious Breakfast Muffins. We’ve packed a lot into a little here – eggs, bacon, red onion, mushrooms, spinach, and even some cottage cheese. Just one muffin is a whopping 25 grams of protein – more than half of your daily intake!

Babybel Mini Protein Cheese Snacks are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.45 for a packet of 6 – or you just £1.50 with your Nectar Card!

Get even more gains with our breakfast muffins.

Costa Coffee Barista Creations Salted Caramel – 71 calories per serving

Everyone knows it isn’t really autumn until the seasonal drinks start flowing, and this make-at-home Salted Caramel flavoured Costa Coffee Barista Creations powder means you won’t even need to swing by your local coffee shop to get your cosy caramel fix. One tub makes 15 cups, and each cup is just 71 calories. 

If you enjoy a sweet treat with your morning coffee, you can spice your mornings up even more with our Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls. We’ve combined two classic baked delicacies so you don’t have to compromise between your favourites – and at just 124 calories per roll, you don’t have to compromise on calories either!

Costa Coffee Barista Creations Salted Caramel is available from Tesco, priced at £5 per 255g tub – or £3.75 with your Clubcard!

Savour a sweet treat with your morning brew

Morrisons Just Beets Fruity Salad Topper – 69 calories per serving

Beetroot is always a good vegetable to have on hand due to its versatility – plus it’s packed with nitrates that improve exercise performance, and rich in fibre to support digestion and support inflammation. Morrisons has come through with this Just Beets Fruity Salad Topper – steam-cooked pickled beets flavoured with hints of mint and fruity notes. 

If you’re in need of some inspiration, our Roasted Beetroot and Rosemary Salad comes together in an hour – and only 15 minutes of that is prep time. While the vegetables are roasting, you have 45 minutes to sit back with a book or put everyone’s uniforms on to wash.

Morrisons Just Beets Fruity Salad Topper is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.35 per 180g.

Start building your salad.

Tesco Finest Pistachio Gelato – 146 calories per serving

Pistachio has had a real moment this year, and it’s clearly not over yet! Made in Italy, this Tesco Finest Pistachio Gelato is a delicious ice cream infused with pistachio nut paste and topped with real roasted pistachio pieces for a satisfying crunch. It’s free from artificial ingredients, suitable for vegetarians, and only 149 calories per serving. An effortless midweek dessert, and a tasty incentive for everyone to finish their vegetables at dinnertime!

If you’re counting calories and want an even lighter frozen nutty dessert, not to brag or anything – but at 148 calories, our Ninja Cream Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream is one calorie less per serving! 

Tesco Finest Pistachio Gelato is available at Tesco, priced at £4.50 per 480ml tub.

Try our chocolatey and nutty ice cream for even less calories.

Fox’s Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio – 84 calories per biscuit

Another pistachio product that caught our eye: Fox’s Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio biscuits. A milk chocolate marvel packed with pistachios and layered with kunafa (crispy filo pastry), the “Dubai Chocolate Bar” has been doing the rounds on social media for months. Now, it looks like biscuit legends Fox’s have caught on – and we don’t know about you, but we’re certainly looking forward to trying their take on the trend.

If you fall more on the side of the fruit and nut sweet treat spectrum, our Cranberry and Almond Oat Cookies could be just the thing for you. At 272 calories per cookie, they’re slightly more indulgent, but the oats are a good source of fibre and keep you fuller for longer.

Fox’s Chocolatey Dubai Style Pistachio biscuits are available at Tesco, priced at £3 per 130g packet.

Try our Cranberry and Almond Oat Cookies instead.

McVities Mini Gingerbread Men Biscuits Multipack – 88 calories per packet

These McVities Mini Gingerbread Men are the perfect study partner. They’re convenient, satisfying, and just 88 calories per bag – ideal for a quick energy boost in-between essays and revision notes.

Another way to curb your biscuit cravings is by cooking up a batch of these Gingerbread Bites. They’re even lighter at 35 calories a bite – plus, our recipe makes 30, so you can bake a load at the beginning of the week and store them in the fridge for up to three days afterwards. They also don’t have cute faces, so eating them won’t feel like you’re committing a crime!

McVities Mini Gingerbread Men Biscuits are available online from Ocado, priced at £1.25 for a pack of 6.

Learn how to bake your own Gingerbread Bites.

Heinz Tomato Ketchup Sweet Sriracha – 97 calories per 100g

Turn up the heat next time you’re dipping your chicken nuggets with this Heinz Tomato Ketchup Sweet Sriracha – a twist on their classic recipe. This spicy sauce goes well with all sorts of finger foods – from chips to halloumi, and even prawns.

If you’re after some low calorie appetisers that aren’t ultra processed, steer clear of the freezer aisle and try our Chicken Goujons instead – they’re a little more sophisticated than your usual nugget, and much healthier too!

Heinz Tomato Ketchup Sweet Sriracha is available online from Tesco, priced at £3.40 per 100ml bottle.

Dip to your heart’s content with our tasty Chicken Goujons.

Indian Inspired Vegetable Nests – 178 calories per nest

A low-calorie, low in saturated fat Indian-inspired main that cooks in no time at all in your air fryer? We thought that might get your attention! These Aldi Indian-Inspired Vegetable Nests are an aromatic mix of carrot, broccoli, sweet potato, onion, and red pepper, coated in South Asian spices for a tasty kick. 

For a slimming-yet-satisfying Indian feast, why not pair these with our Indian-Style Fried Rice and Onion Bhajis? You could halve the rice portions to cut down on calorie content, and the bhajis are only 59 calories each!

Indian Inspired Vegetable Nests are available in Aldi, priced at £1.99 per 200g.

Stock up on sides with our Indian-Style Fried Rice and Onion Bhajis.

Soreen Sticky Toffee Loaf – 153 calories per serving

After school (and work!) snacks help bridge the long gap between lunch and dinner, and we think this Soreen Sticky Toffee Loaf will make for a tasty option. Lightly toast it and add a slather of butter or even some jam.

Banana bread has long been the talk of the town (or our Facebook Group, we should say) – inspiring us to come up with our slimming-friendly Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips. At just 67 calories per slice, it’s less than half the calorie content of this Soreen loaf. Or you can take turns trying both!

Soreen Sticky Toffee Loaf is available in Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.60 per 260g loaf – or it’s even cheaper with your Nectar Card!

Bake your own loaf with our Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips.

Don’t forget – we love seeing what you’re picking up in your weekly shop! Tag us or post in our Facebook group if you spot anything slimming-friendly and tasty that deserves a shoutout.

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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 the latest Super 6 selection:

Spring Onion – 32 calories per 100g

Sweetcorn – 86 calories per 100g

Large Vine Tomatoes – 20 calories per 100g

British Salad Potatoes – 80 calories per 100g

Sweet Pointed Peppers – 80 calories per 100g

Remember: We don’t accept payment or gifts to include any of the products above – we just love them, and we hope you will too.

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The sun has got its hat on! This Weekly Pinch of Shopping is a heatwave special edition, packed with tasty treats that’ll cool you right down.

Get the notes app ready on your phone…you’re gonna want to add cocktail-inspired sorbet pots to your shopping list. They’re available in refreshing mojito and passion fruit flavours for less than 80 calories – we’ll tell you where to find them!

Plus, it’s no surprise we’ve been on the hunt for brand-new BBQ light bites! Think about enjoying this weather with pesto-covered potato salad, Cajun-style chicken or sweet chilli coated salmon kebabs to tuck into…

SURPRISE!! Have you seen our latest social posts? We’ve shared the news that Pinch of Nom Birthday Cards have officially arrived!

Our bright and colourful cards are the perfect way to say ‘Happy Birthday!’ to a PON fan or foodie in your life.

We’ve even tucked a full scrummy sweet treat recipe into each of our cards that cuts away as a keepsake – so they’ll be able to enjoy it long after the party’s over!

Everything you need to know about where to find them is in our latest blog.

To take a peek INSIDE our cards and look through our FAQs, you can visit our birthday card product page by tapping here.

Our Pinch of Nom Birthday Cards are available to order online from Amazon and Danilo. Tap the image below to grab one – stock is limited!

Spotted any yummy-looking, slimming-friendly products at the supermarket lately? Share them with us – they might feature in our next article! You can also join the discussion in our Facebook group here. 

Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping highlights budget-friendly, slimming-friendly products available in local supermarkets and online. We include calorie information and RRP, though prices may vary.

Each week, we also feature Aldi’s Super 6 deals – a fortnightly selection of discounted fruits and vegetables – along with recipe ideas to help you make the most of them. 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!**

1. Minor Figures Hyper Oat Matcha – 41 calories per 100ml

When you don’t fancy forking out for a cafe-priced iced matcha, this Minor Figures Hyper Oat Matcha makes it just as delicious to prepare one at home. If you’ve never tried matcha, it’s a much gentler energy boost than coffee; you get the energy boost, without the jitters!

Oats and oat milk are both essential ingredients in our kitchen. It’s okay if you don’t fancy porridge or overnight oats, try flipping a stack of Oat Pancakes instead.

With all this good weather, our fridge is even more full with fruit than usual. That’s good news for us mixing things up with different toppings every day!

You can always take a scroll through our blog of pancake topping inspiration, if you need to.

Minor Figures Hyper Oat Matcha is available from Ocado, priced at £2.00 per carton.

2. Yeo Valley Organic Kefir with Granola Mango & Passion Fruit – 125 calories per burger

Got a busy morning ahead? A pot of Yeo Valley Organic Kefir with Granola Mango & Passion Fruit is great to reach for; while we fancied the more tropical option, you can pick up a blueberry flavoured pot, if you prefer.

Granola always makes us think about our Raspberry Mocha Granola Pots. Just imagine kick-starting your day with layers of reduced-fat cream, juicy raspberries and chocolate yoghurt over a base of chocolatey granola.

The secret is…we don’t actually use granola! We make our own from scratch with a sticky-sweet combination of syrup, oats, cocoa powder and espresso powder.

Yeo Valley Organic Kefir with Granola Mango & Passion Fruit pots are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.95 (or £1.50 with a Nectar card).

3. Morrisons Pesto Salad Dressing – 81 calories per 50ml

Hands up if you love pesto! The pesto you normally get from a jar to combine with pasta is usually quite thick, while this Morrisons Pesto Salad Dressing is nice and light for drizzling.

Try it over your favourite salads to bring a zingy boost of flavour to your lunchtimes in the sun – we can promise, you won’t be disappointed! 

Whenever we host a BBQ, our guests know to expect a gorgeous green bowl of Pesto Potato Salad. By using Greek-style yoghurt instead of mayo, we’ve kept things slimming friendly without losing creaminess.

The lightly-toasted pine nuts make every bowlful look extra-impressive!

Morrisons Pesto Salad Dressing is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.40 per bottle.

4. Vivera Thai Protein Bites – 174 calories per serving

We can’t get enough of how versatile these Vivera Texmex Plant-based Protein Bites are. Handy for when you want to mix up your Veganuary menu, these protein-rich patties can be eaten as a snack, or cooked into lunches and dinners.

You could always serve them as part of a Thai-inspired spread with our fresh, aromatic Chopped Thai-Style Chicken Salad. Just be sure to swap out the chicken for a plant-based alternative, if you’re keeping things veggie-friendly.

With no shortage of vibrant vegetable ribbons and a nutty homemade sauce, it’s our go-to lunch when the sun’s shining.

Vivera Thai Protein Bites are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.85 per pack (or £2.00 with a Nectar card).

5. ASDA Garlic & Herb King Prawns – 142 calories per 1/2 pack (pan-fried)

Freeze a bag of ASDA Garlic & Herb King Prawns, and you’ll have a delicious source of protein on standby for light lunches and dinners. Toss them into salads, pasta or skewer them on the barbecue – whatever you fancy!

They’re ready-brushed with a moreish garlic and parsley marinade, you’ve just got to decide how to cook them.

Frozen prawns are the star of the show in our Prawn Tikka Masala. While the sauce is luscious and thick, we’ve not used heavy cream – we’ve stirred in fat-free Greek yoghurt instead.

Served with fluffy rice and a few of your favourite Indian-inspired side dishes, that’s your next fakeaway night sorted!

ASDA Garlic & Herb King Prawns are available from Asda, priced at £3.68 per pack..

6. Angel Delight Strawberry & Vanilla Ice Cream Sticks – 101 calories per ice cream

You know we can’t resist a blast from the past! These Angel Delight Strawberry & Vanilla Ice Cream Sticks come coated in a swirl of soft, mallowy strawberry and cream soft serve. 

As long as this heatwave lasts (we don’t wanna jinx it!) we’ll be enjoying them in the garden. Next time, we’ll probably pick up the Angel Delight Butterscotch & Chocolate Ice Cream Sticks to mix things up.

Want to know the best part about our Strawberry Cream Pie? It’s a no-bake recipe – ideal for sunny days! 

As good as it might look, remember not to rush trying your first slice. You want your filling to set and the intense fruity flavours to mingle first.

Angel Delight Strawberry & Vanilla Ice Cream Sticks are available from Morrisons, priced at £2.75 for a pack of 4 lollies.

7. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Sweet Chilli Salmon Kebabs – 221 calories per 1/2 pack

Add something a little bit different to your barbecue spread with these Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Sweet Chilli Salmon Kebabs. 

They’re marinated in a fiery-sweet blend of jalapeno chilli, demerara sugar and honey, so that when you grill them to flaky perfection, they’re jam-packed with flavour.

Why not try them on a bed of the couscous mix from our Spicy Salmon Skewers with Couscous recipe? It’s stirred through with tomatoes, cucumber, radishes, spring onions, peppers, fresh parsley, and then topped off with a zingy homemade yoghurt drizzle.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Sweet Chilli Salmon Kebabs are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £6.00 for a pack of 4 skewers.

8. Morrisons Cajun-Style Chicken Breast Steaks – 153 calories per 100g (ovencooked)

If you love smoky, lightly-spiced chicken, these Morrisons Cajun Style Chicken Breast Steaks are well worth picking up. We actually made them in our air fryer, but you can pop them in the oven too – they’ll be just as tender and juicy either way.

Serve them with a side of greens or crispy salad for a fresh midweek meal.

Our Cajun-Style Dirty Rice recipe has always been a huge hit with our community, and now it’s even quicker to make – thanks to our time-saving Flava It! Sachets.

You can pick up the mix for our Flava It! Cajun-Style Dirty Rice as part of the Fakeaway-Favourites Collection Box in-store at Morrisons, or online via Amazon.

Morrisons Cajun-Style Chicken Breast Steaks are available from Morrisons, priced at £4.25 per pack.

9. M&S Pistachio Tiramisu – 224 calories per tub

The best of two delicious worlds, we had to try the new M&S Pistachio Tiramisu pots. We’re talking about cocoa powder, mascarpone, pistachio mousse and coffee-soaked sponge fingers – a heavenly combination!

If you’ve got a copy of our first-ever cookbook, you’ll find our very own Tiramisu recipe on pages 240-241.

We’ve made a few simple ingredient swaps to keep things nice and light without compromising on creaminess; that’s why it comes to just 108 calories per portion!

It’s the perfect end to an Italian-inspired dinner. You can always head to our blog for more inspiration.

M&S Pistachio Tiramisu is available online from Ocado and in-store from M&S, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 2 dessert pots.

10. Passion Fruit & Mojito Cocktail Mini Pots – 77 calories per tub

Fresh and fruity, these Passion Fruit & Mojito Cocktail Mini Pots have arrived just in time for all the glorious sunshine we’re having. You’ve got a choice between two tipple-inspired sorbet flavours: passion fruit martini or mojito. 

Whichever you pick, you’ll have a treat to cool down with for less than 80 calories!

We love getting creative with our favourite cocktail flavours. Our tropical Pina Colada Ice Cream lets you save holiday flavours in the freezer all summer long.

If you’d rather skip the alcohol, you can leave it out altogether, or add a little splash of rum flavouring if you prefer. It’ll still turn out sweet, fruity and refreshing!

Passion Fruit & Mojito Cocktail Mini Pots are available from Aldi, priced at £2.99 for a pack of 4 pots.

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:

• Carrots – 41 calories per 100g
• Mango – 60 calories per 100g
• Mini Pears – 42 calories per 100g
• Apples – 53 calories per 100g
• Asparagus Tips – 25 calories per 100g
• Bananas – 89 calories per 100g

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Happy Friday! We’re so happy to say that this Weekly Pinch of Shopping is bursting at the seams with NEW tasty products you’ll wanna try, including some scrummy white chocolate coated pineapple bites (with a hint of coconut too!).

We’ve also picked up a smoothie bag that’s packed with good-for-your-gut deliciousness – it’s fair to say there’s no shortage of fresh fruity flavours on this list!

PLUS you’ve got to keep scrolling to try Heinz’ new FISH AND CHIPS SAUCE. It pairs like a dream with the recipe on page 82 of our Air Fryer cookbook…if you don’t know which one we’re talking about, we’ll tell you below!

SURPRISE!! Have you seen our latest social posts? We’ve shared the news that Pinch of Nom Birthday Cards have officially arrived! Our bright and colourful cards are the perfect way to say ‘Happy Birthday!’ to a PON fan or foodie in your life.

We’ve even tucked a full scrummy sweet treat recipe into each of our cards that cuts away as a keepsake – so they’ll be able to enjoy it long after the party’s over!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Spotted any yummy-looking, slimming-friendly products at the supermarket lately? Share them with us – they might feature in our next article! You can also join the discussion in our Facebook group here. 

Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping highlights budget-friendly, slimming-friendly products available in local supermarkets and online. We include calorie information and RRP, though prices may vary.

Each week, we also feature Aldi’s Super 6 deals – a fortnightly selection of discounted fruits and vegetables – along with recipe ideas to help you make the most of them. 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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1. 7UP Zero Sugar Pink Lemonade Bottle – 3 calories per 100ml glass

It might not be as hot outside this week, but it’s always a good idea to have low-sugar (or no-sugar) drinks on standby. This 7UP Zero Sugar Pink Lemonade Bottle isn’t just eye-catching to look at, it’s also bursting with refreshing lemon, lime and raspberry flavours.

You can always try a pour over ice with lemon wedges or mint leaves, if you’re taking things up a notch!

We use a handful of simple, affordable ingredients to bring our own version of Pink Lemonade down to just 20 calories per glass. Our recipe is far better for you and your budget than shop-bought versions by using a combo of fresh fruit and sweetener.

Plus, you can stash it in frozen cube form for months ready to serve in a flash!

7UP Zero Sugar Pink Lemonade Bottle is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.00 per bottle (or £1.50 with a Nectar card),

2. The Tofoo Co. Thai Burgers – 125 calories per burger

These The Tofoo Co. Thai Burgers are all the inspo we need for a Meat-free Monday dinner! The aromatic patties are made up of tofu, carrot, red pepper, spring onion, coriander and chilli – with a hint of lime and soy sauce squeezed in. So, there’s no shortage of flavour!

We piled them high with a Thai-style slaw on a wholemeal bun for a filling, vibrant meal.

They pair like a dream with a fluffy side of our Jasmine, Lime and Coconut Rice. You might recognise this recipe from pages 212-213 of our Quick and Easy book. 

The trick is to use a dairy-free alternative that promises all of the flavour without the calories!

Take a scroll through our blog for more Thai-inspired fakeaway night dishes.

Jasmine Lime and Coconut Rice – Pinch of Nom Slimming Recipes

The Tofoo Co. Thai Burgers are available from Waitrose, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 2 burgers.

3. Frozen Gut Health Smoothie Mix – 194 calories per serving

We love it when we spot a product that’ll save us some time! This Frozen Gut Health Smoothie Mix is ideal for those busy days where you don’t fancy chopping fruits to blend.

Simply stash a bag in the freezer, ready to blitz into a gut-healthy smoothie – or use the chopped peach, mango, oats, chia seeds and yoghurt bites to prep a healthy dessert.

Frozen fruit is always cracking to have in the freezer for one of our sweet treat go-tos: Mango and Raspberry Ice Cream. The unbelievable thing about this recipe is the size of the ingredients list; you’ll only need bananas, frozen mango, frozen raspberries and granulated sweetener.

It truly is slimming-friendly and fresh at 87 calories per bowlful.

Frozen Gut Health Smoothie Mix are available from Aldi, priced at £1.99 per bag.

4. Sainsbury’s Breaded Chicken Steaks – 209 calories per steak

We’re all in favour of breading chicken from scratch, but these Sainsbury’s Breaded Chicken Steaks are great for taking the stress away on busier days.

The breadcrumb coating around the tender chicken breast is mild, so it’ll pair nicely with a variety of different side dishes. You could always keep things simple with potato wedges, peas and gravy!

When we think about crunchy-coated chicken, our mind goes straight to Katsu. This Loaded Katsu Curry Fries pairs crisp chicken strips with fries, tortilla chips and our Katsu-style sauce whipped up from scratch.

Sainsbury’s Breaded Chicken Steaks are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.69 per pack.

5. Spiced Potato, Chickpea and Mango Salad – 132 calories per 1/2 pot

We really get that summertime feeling when we spot goodies like Spiced Potato, Chickpea and Mango Salad at the shops. The medley of chickpeas, potatoes and onion comes ready-drizzled in a sweet and spicy mango dressing, making it perfect for sunny day picnics and buffets.

Just like Aldi’s potato salad pot, our Chicken and Mango Burgers are sweet, tangy and fiery all at once. By preparing your salsa and burger patties from scratch, you can keep the calories down and control the spice level – be warned, our salsa is definitely on the hotter side!

We found that half of a deseeded red chilli is the perfect, taste bud tingling amount for our salsa bowl.

Spiced Potato, Chickpea and Mango Salad is available from Aldi, priced at £1.89 per pack.

6. LEON Golden Lentil Dhal – 201 calories per pack

LEON has always been one of our favourite ‘fast’ food options. This LEON Golden Lentil Dhal delivers on speed and flavour, with a pouch of curried chickpeas and lentils that’s ready to enjoy in 90 seconds.

Top your portion with some fresh coriander leaves and a scoop of relish – it makes something that’s already delicious even better. 

We’re feeling inspired to reach for the lentils in our cupboard and make a batch of Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup that’ll serve us for the week.

Chuck all the ingredients together and let them bubble away, until your sweet potatoes are softened and they’ve released their naturally gorgeous earthiness.

LEON Golden Lentil Dhal packs are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.50 (or £2.00 with a Nectar card).

7. Morrisons The Best Tuscan Chicken – 228 calories per 1/2 pack

Is it bad that we picked up this Morrisons The Best Tuscan Chicken meal for two because it reminded us of our own recipe? If so, guilty!

The chicken breasts come ready-coated in a tangy, herby, Parmesan crumb – once they’ve crisped up, that’s your cue to drizzle them with the provided sachet of sun-dried tomato sauce. You really can’t argue with how easy that is…

It’s no exaggeration to say that our Tuscan Chicken Macaroni is one of our most-popular recipes EVER. Even though we’ve not scrimped on cheesiness, each portion works out at just 430 calories – not bad at all for a pasta dish!

If you’ve already tried this one, take a look at what to make next if you love Tuscan Chicken Macaroni. 

Morrisons The Best Tuscan Chicken is available from Morrisons, priced at £7.00 for a pack that serves 2.

8. trüfrü Pina Colada Pineapple in White Chocolate & Coconut – 87 calories per 1/7 pack

We love how simple yet delicious these cocktail-inspired trüfrü Pina Colada Pineapple in White Chocolate & Coconut bite are. The pineapple chunks are wrapped in not one, but two, layers of silky chocolate.

After all that, they’re finished with a sprinkling of coconut to complete the tipple-like flavours. How fun does that sound for a light snack or dessert?

Speaking of fun, if you’ve not tried our Pina Colada Pancakes yet, you need to change that. They’re served with a sticky-sweet pineapple and lime topping and a dollop of creamy fat-free Greek yoghurt that’s too scrummy to resist.

trüfrü Pina Colada Pineapple in White Chocolate & Coconut is available from Tesco, priced at £5.95 per bag.

9. Kellogg’s High Protein Bites Chocolate Cereal – 114 calories per serving

While not everyone’s a fan of hazelnut, we absolutely love it! These Kellogg’s High Protein Bites Chocolate Cereal bring a nutty-sweet crunch to the breakfast table.

As well as being fortified with the good vitamins and minerals we all need, they’re also higher in protein (listed as 21% plant-based protein). That means they should leave you feeling fuller for longer than your average cereal!

If you’re looking for a boost in the morning, nothing beats our Raspberry Mocha Granola Pots. As well as a hint of coffee to help you wake up, we’ve swirled in chocolatey yoghurt, juicy raspberries, reduced-fat cream and sticky-sweet maple syrup.

Kellogg’s High Protein Bites Chocolate Cereal is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.50 per box (or £2.85 with a Nectar card).

10. Heinz Fish and Chips Sauce – 36 calories per 10g serving

It’s no secret that we love playing with chippy-inspired flavours at Pinch of Nom, so we had to pick up Heinz’ brand-new Fish and Chips Sauce. A self-declared rival to tartare sauce, it’s a tantalisingly creamy combo of gherkins, parsley, and dill. 

While it’s a no-brainer to serve it with fish, it also takes jacket potatoes, sarnies, wraps or salads to the next level.

If you’re wondering what we’d pair this tangy condiment with, it’s gotta be our Fish and Chip Fishcakes from pages 82-83 of our Air Fryer book. While our recipe includes a homemade tartare sauce, a squeezy bottle can be a life-saver when you’ve not had a chance to whip the dip!

Heinz Fish and Chips Sauce is available from Tesco, priced at £3.40 per s queasy bottle.

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 a rundown of the recipes we’d make with this week’s Super 6 offering.

Carrots – 41 calories per 100g

A bag of carrots never goes to waste in our kitchen – we’ll always find a tasty place to put them, from pies and stews to salads and even cakes.

Use them to make a bowl of hearty, nutritious goodness that’ll leave you set for the week with our Carrot and Coriander Soup recipe.

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 so if you want to absorb every last nutrient!

Rain or shine, we’re always in the mood for Chicken and Mango Pickle Curry.

Mini Pears – 42 calories per 100g

Sweet, grainy and irresistibly juicy, don’t be fooled by the size of these mini pears. They’re gorgeous raw as a grab-and-go lunch box sized snack, or you can cook them into a variety of sweet recipes, like our comfort-loaded Pear and Ginger Crumble.

Apples – 53 calories per 100g

It’s always a good idea to keep an apple handy! They’re a juicy, crispy snack that’ll give your day a sweet boost for only 53 calories.

If you know us, you’ll know we always use a few slices to top our morning Apple Pie Porridge.

Asparagus Tips – 25 calories per 100g

Bursting with nutrients and low in calories, asparagus has a subtle taste and can be cooked in a variety of ways – steam it, grill it or roast it to bring out its nutty notes.

Asparagus adds a gorgeous pop of green to our Creamy Garlic Prawns when we lay on a tapas-inspired spread.

Bananas – 89 calories per 100g

We’ve got no choice! We’ll have to use the Super 6 to stock up on bananas and make a stash of Banana and Peanut Muffins.

They’re pure snack-time heaven at only 53 calories per muffin.

**Remember: 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!**

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Today’s Weekly Pinch of Shopping is full of NEW goodies to celebrate that spring has sprung and brighten up your meal plan.

The Iced Latte Lollies make for a lovely, refreshing alternative to a hot cup of tea or coffee in the afternoon – just don’t have them too late, or you could be up all night!

Plus, we’ve bagged some crispy-coated Katsu chicken fillets (with an aromatic curry sauce) that you can have air-fried and ready to enjoy in less than 15 minutes. They’re just as yummy as restaurant versions!

There’s no better way to start a new season than with a midweek menu refresh. Our Air Fryer book is packed with tasty midweek dinners, light bites and sweet treats that’ll keep you feeling inspired year-round!

Grab a copy for yourself, or ‘add to basket’ for any upcoming spring birthdays, Mother’s Day or Easter. It’s the perfect foodie gift for an occasion, or just to say ‘I appreciate you!’

Tap the image below to order a copy.

Spotted any yummy-looking, slimming-friendly products at the supermarket lately? Share them with us – they might feature in our next article! You can also join the discussion in our Facebook group here. 

Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping highlights budget-friendly, slimming-friendly products available in local supermarkets and online. We include calorie information and RRP, though prices may vary.

Each week, we also feature Aldi’s Super 6 deals – a fortnightly selection of discounted fruits and vegetables – along with recipe ideas to help you make the most of them. 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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1. Lipton Kombucha Mango & Passionfruit – 26 calories per can

When you fancy sipping on a chilled pick-me-up, reach for a can of Lipton Kombucha. While we took home their Mango and Passionfruit flavour, there are Blueberry and Strawberry and Mint flavoured cans available from the same range.

Low in sugar and calories, the fermented tea drink contains live cultures that are good for the gut – so you’ll give yourself an energising mood boost!

Our Mango and Raspberry Ice Cream puts the ‘fresh’ in refreshing. Made with frozen mango chunks, raspberries, bananas and granulated sweetener, it’s beautifully simple to make and heaps of fun to eat.

Remember, the spottier your bananas are, the sweeter your ice cream will be!

Lipton Kombucha Mango & Passionfruit is available from Morrisons, priced at £3.49 for a pack of 4 cans.

2. ASDA Cracking Chocolate Spread – 85 calories per 15g spread

We’re loving seeing all the colourful Easter goodies on the shop shelves already. This ASDA Cracking Chocolate Spread stood out to us as a fun way to liven up breakfasts (or sweet tea breaks!) throughout spring.

The gooey-sweet mix is gorgeous spread over toast, bagels and crumpets.

If you’re loving that Creme Eggs are in season, this Chocolate Creme Egg Cakes recipe will be up your street. We’ve kept things down to just 41 calories per portion, even with real icing inside. 

You’ll be obsessed with how fabulous they look as part of an Easter party spread – we can promise, they really stand out!

ASDA Cracking Chocolate Spread is available from Asda, priced at £1.98 per jar.

3. Kallo Strawberry Puffed Oat Cakes – 108 calories per 3 oat cakes

We’re always excited to discover a new flavour of Kallo Puffed Oat Cakes, this time in summery strawberry! When you’ve got a hankering for something sweet, you can nibble on 3 oat cakes for only 108 calories in total.

Top them with a dollop of fat-free yoghurt, nuts, fruits or a drizzle of honey, if you fancy sprucing things up.

Strawberries and oats make for a dream team in our Strawberry Oat Muffins recipe. We like to rustle up a big batch and then keep them handy in an airtight container to snack on throughout the week.

For even more slimming-friendly inspiration, take a scroll through our favourite things to make with oats.

Kallo Strawberry Puffed Oat Cakes are available from Morrisons, priced at £3.00 per pack.

4. Seabrook Trebles Cheddar & Onion Flavour Crunchy Snacks – 98 calories per 20g serving

You’ve probably heard about the new Seabrook Trebles! We picked up the Cheddar and Onion bag, and we already know we’ll be going back for Paprika and Sea Salt and Cider Vinegar from the same range.

The flavours and the crunch are tripled in this all-new snack, compared with standard Seabrook crisps. We’ll let you be the judge of that – tell us if you agree in our Facebook group!

There’s no denying that cheese and onion is a match made in heaven, that’s why we put together our Cheese and Onion Pasties. You’ll only need a handful of ingredients, including tortilla wraps that double as our slimming-friendly pastry.

Make sure to crimp the edges with a fork so your classic filling is firmly sealed in.

Seabrook Trebles Cheddar & Onion Flavour Crunchy Snacks are available at Asda, priced at £1.48 per bag.

5. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Chicken Jalfrezi Samosas – 246 calories per 2 samosas

There’s something about sunshine that makes us want picky bits! These Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Chicken Jalfrezi Samosas are spot on for a buffet or a curry night spread.

The light, crispy pastry is bundled around spiced chicken and peppers, infused with coriander and chilies. 

We’ve kept our version of a Chicken Jalfrezi at a medium-hot level of spice, meaning the whole family can tuck in. Chop in extra chillies or sprinkle in more chilli powder, if you’re feeling brave. 

A garnish of coriander is a must to take the flavours up a notch! We love using a fluffy naan to wipe our bowl clean.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Chicken Jalfrezi Samosas are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.00 per pack.

6. Plant Menu Thai Vegetable Croquettes – 216 calories per 2 croquettes

Crack out your air fryer! These Plant Menu Thai Vegetable Croquettes are ready without a fuss in 20 minutes. Keep them handy in the freezer for when you fancy a breadcrumb-coated side dish – they’ll pair really nicely with a dip like our Sweet Chilli Sauce.

Our Chicken Pad Thai is delicious all on its own, or as part of a spread of Thai-inspired fakeaway dishes. We’ve used a surprising ingredient to get the best balance of flavours into our noodle bowl…Hellmann’s Tomato Ketchup sweetened with honey!

It’s also a delicious chance to cut down on food waste, since you can chop in any stray veggies looking lonely in your fridge.

Plant Menu Thai Vegetable Croquettes are available from Aldi, priced at £1.29.

7. Tilda Easy Meals Chickpea Korma – 363 calories per bag

When you’ve not got time to make lunch, this Tilda Easy Meals Chickpea Korma is a life-saver! You can serve up a creamy, aromatic combination of chickpeas and sweet potatoes in a coconutty sauce at a moment’s notice.

Simply pop the pouch in the microwave and wait 2 minutes for the ‘ping!’. You can also grab Vegetable Paella or Sundried Tomato and Beans to have on standby too.

The only thing better than how amazing our Indian-Style Fried Rice tastes, is how easy it is to stash away for a rainy day. You can keep portions in the freezer for up to 3 months, ready to spice up your dinner plate in a flash.

We drizzle every portion with a gentle squeeze of lime before serving.

Tilda Easy Meals Chickpea Korma is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.50.

8. YO! Chicken Katsu – 251 calories per serving

It’s hard to miss the bright and colourful packaging for this Chicken Katsu from YO! Sushi. You can pop both fillets straight in your air fryer, and they’ll crisp up until golden within XX minutes. 

You’ll also get an aromatic Katsu curry sauce in a separate pouch, ready to drizzle on top. 

Speaking of fakeaways, this Loaded Fries with Katsu Curry Sauce is one of our go-tos when we’re in the mood for rich, sweet yet spicy Katsu goodness.

We’ve added an irresistible crunch with oven-baked fries and a scattering of crushed tortilla chips on top. Tap here to look for more Katsu inspiration.

YO! Chicken Katsu is available from Tesco, priced at £3.50 for a pack that serves 2.

9. Morrisons Iced Latte Lollies – 123 calories per lolly

Spring marks the start of iced coffee season! These Iced Latte Lollies offer something deliciously different from the drinks at your local coffee shop. The ice lollies are swirled with a creamy, satisfying, coffee-flavoured ice cream for only 123 calories per stick. 

Head to Morrisons to stash them in your freezer!

If you’re a coffee lover, these Espresso Martini Trifles are the perfect pudding for you. With layers of boozy coffee jelly, chocolatey yoghurt, brownie pieces and cream, it’s the ultimate cocktail-inspired dessert.

Morrisons Iced Latte Lollies are available from Morrisons, priced at £2.50 for a pack of 4 lollies.

10. English Cheesecake Company Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites – 137 calories per bite

English Cheesecake Company are back with yet another flavour we couldn’t resist: Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites. These ones are stacked with luxuriously sweet ganache and a velvety layer of peppermint-infused cheesecake, over a chocolate biscuit base. 

Indulgent and low in effort, just take them out of the freezer and leave them to thaw for a moment before you tuck in.

We never get bored of minty treats! Our light and airy Mint Chocolate Mousse pots take just 10 minutes to prepare, and they’re only 148 calories per ramekin.

Turn to page 216 in our Express book to whip them up without a pot of cream in sight!  

English Cheesecake Company Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bites are available from Tesco, priced at £3.25 for a pack of 6 bites.

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:

• Red Grapes – 69 calories per 100g
• Limes – 30 calories per 100g
• Conference Pears – 64 calories per 100g
• White Mushrooms – 22 calories per 100g
• Leeks – 61 calories per 100g
• Chantenay Carrots – 35 calories per 100g

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Happy Friday and Happy March!! We’re saying hello to a new month with a very special Weekly Pinch of Shopping. On today’s list, EVERY slimming-friendly product we’ve found for you is either from our local Morrisons or Morrisons’ website.

It’s all to celebrate the very, very exciting fact that you can now find our Pinch of Nom x Flava It! Collection Boxes in the herbs and spices aisle in stores across the UK – they’ll be rolling out gradually over the next few weeks, so you might just need to be patient with your local store!

In the meantime, both boxes are available to order online NOW from Morrisons’ website by tapping here or the image below.

That’s not all we’ve got for you to scroll through! We’ve grabbed some Birds Eye Chips made especially for dipping AND fully-loaded Milk Chocolate Easter Egg. It’s never too early, right?

Spotted any yummy-looking, slimming-friendly products at the supermarket lately? Share them with us – they might feature in our next article! You can also join the discussion in our Facebook group here. 

Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping highlights budget-friendly, slimming-friendly products available in local supermarkets and online. We include calorie information and RRP, though prices may vary.

Each week, we also feature Aldi’s Super 6 deals – a fortnightly selection of discounted fruits and vegetables – along with recipe ideas to help you make the most of them. 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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1. Morrisons Protein Chocolate Porridge Pot – 263 calories per pot (prepared with boiling water)

While we’re still waking up to chillier mornings, quick, warming, grab-and-go breakfasts like this Morrisons Protein Chocolate Porridge Pot are well worth having on standby.

You don’t even need to pop this one in the microwave – simply add boiling water and wait for your creamy, chocolatey oats to fluff up.

Chunks of dark chocolate are swirled through, adding intense bursts of richness to every spoonful.

Tap here to scroll through our favourite slimming-friendly ideas to mix up your morning porridge bowl.

If we’ve got you feeling inspired to wake up to a chocolate-loaded brekkie, plate up our Chocolate Waffles for 369 calories per serving.

Morrisons Protein Chocolate Porridge Pot is available from Morrisons, priced at 90p per pot.

2. Arctic Frappe Caramelised Biscuit – 67 calories per 100ml

If you love a cold coffee, this Arctic Frappe Caramelised Biscuit is a yummy refresher that reminds us of Lotus Biscoff biscuits. Handy when you’re in a rush, you can keep this one stashed in the fridge and then just give it a shake when you fancy a sip.

It washes down a batch of our low-calorie Biscoff Swirls nicely. With only 3 ingredients, these nifty little bites are so quick and convenient to make.

We’ve used reduced-fat light puff pastry to keep the calories down, without losing that all-important flaky crispiness.

For more Biscoff-loaded inspiration, take a scroll through our blog full of things to make with Biscoff by tapping here.

Arctic Frappe Caramelised Biscuit bottles are available from Morrisons, priced at £1.40 each.

3. Morrisons Calorie-Controlled Tomato and Basil Chicken – 310 calories per pack (microwaved)

When you’re caught without time or energy to cook, this Morrisons Calorie-Controlled Tomato and Basil Chicken has you covered. A full high protein, low-fat meal in one easy-to-heat pack, all you need to do is pop it in the microwave or oven and wait for the beep.

You can’t go wrong with tender chicken in a classic tomato and basil sauce with roast potatoes and broccoli.

If all of that sounds delicious to you, pencil our Creamy Tomato Chicken into your meal plan for next week. It’s packed with intensely rich, sweet roasted tomato flavour – without a pot of cream in sight!

Morrisons Calorie-Controlled Tomato and Basil Chicken is available from Morrisons, priced at £3.25 per pack.

4. Morrisons The Best Sushi Spicy Tuna Dragon Rolls – 293 calories per pack

Supermarket sushi doesn’t always have the best reputation but hear us out, these Morrisons The Best Sushi Spicy Tuna Dragon Rolls are banging! You’ll spot them in the chilled section with all the other meal deal bits, and they’re well worth picking up – especially for only 293 calories per pack.

We took things up a notch by taking them home to plate up with a side of Edamame and Carrot Salad. It’s an irresistible combination of shredded carrots, edamame beans, sugar snap peas, peppers and crunchy spring onions, with coriander and mint leaves.

Add a splash of soy sauce and you’ve got a vibrant lunch full of colour and flavour.

Morrisons The Best Sushi Spicy Tuna Dragon Rolls are available from Morrisons, priced at £3.85 per pack.

5. Tribe Protein Flapjack White Choc Chip – 151 calories per flapjack

If you tend to get a hankering for a bite of something sweet in the afternoon, these Tribe Protein Flapjack White Choc Chip are great to turn to. Each gluten-free flapjack is deliciously sweet and filled with chunks of velvety chocolate that provide the perfect complement for a cuppa.

We can’t even think about having a brew without whipping up a batch of our White Chocolate Blondies. 

With a nifty handful of slimming-friendly ingredients, we’ve kept the calories down without compromising the airiness of our fluffy sponge.

Try them as they are or top them with ice cream or custard for a hearty pudding.

Tribe Protein Flapjack White Choc Chip bites are available from Morrisons, priced at £2.25 for a pack of 3 flapjacks.

6. Deli Kitchen Chargrilled Wraps – 174 calories per wrap

We always pick up a pack of wraps when we do our weekly shop. These brand-new Deli Kitchen Chargrilled Wraps are really tasty to get creative with. 

You can either bundle your choice of filling into them as they are, or heat them up gently in the oven for a super-soft source of fibre and vitamin D.

We’ll be folding ours into Mexican-Style Crunch Wraps. Filled with taco-seasoned beef, homemade guacamole, crushed tortilla chips and melted cheese, this recipe’s for anyone who can’t say no to Mexican-inspired flavours.

Deli Kitchen Chargrilled Wraps are available from Morrisons, priced at £1.35 for a pack of 6 wraps.

7. Birds Eye Potato Dipper Chips – 190 calories per 1/4 pack (ovenbaked)

We’ll hold our hands up and admit that these Birds Eye Potato Dipper Chips aren’t totally brand-new to ALL supermarkets, but they are new to the yellow and green shelves at Morrisons.

These gorgeous, crispy chips are specially shaped to scoop up as much dip as possible. Why use cutlery when you can use chips instead?

We always say that our Mushy Pea Curry is best served with chips – it makes it taste even more its from an actual chip shop.

A cracking way to clear out your store cupboard, it’s easier than you might think to recreate takeaway-level magic with tinned beans, mushy peas, chopped tomatoes and the right spices.

Birds Eye Potato Dipper Chips are available from Morrisons, priced at £2.80 per pack.

8. Morrisons The Best Loaded Milk Chocolate Half-Topped Easter Egg – 178 calories per 35g portion (1/7 of an egg)

The Easter Bunny is gonna be here before we know it! This Morrisons The Best Loaded Milk Chocolate Half-Topped Easter Egg has us in the spirit, with a rocky road-like filling of gooey caramel, rice puffs, honeycomb and marshmallows.

Spring hasn’t quite sprung yet, but it feels like it has when our Chocolate Creme Egg Cakes are on the menu. The eggy design really stands out at buffets or parties at any time of year, and they’re really fun to make.

We’ve used real icing to guarantee they taste more like the shop-bought treat.

It’s never too early to plan! We’ve got a load of inspiration for what to make over the Good Friday weekend on our blog.

Morrisons The Best Loaded Milk Chocolate Half-Topped Easter Egg is available from Morrisons, priced at £7.50.

9. Pinch of Nom Fakeaway-Favourites Recipe Mixes – 23-33 calories per 1/4 pack (varies per sachet)

Wow! We can’t believe we’re typing this: you can now grab Pinch of Nom Fakeaway-Favourites Recipe Mixes from Morrisons in stores and online. There are 4 fakeaway feasts in our multipack, including Chip Shop Curry Sauce, Crispy Southern Chicken, Salt and Pepper and Burger and Kebab.

While our Flava It! Chip Shop Curry Sauce just needs a few minutes on the hob, the others make air-frying takeaway-style meals more fuss-free than ever.

You can have our Flava it! Crispy Southern Chicken baked to perfection in just 20 minutes – that’s faster than ordering from a restaurant!

To find out where else you can buy our PON x Flava It! Recipe Mixes, tap here.

The Pinch of Nom Fakeaway-Favourites Collection Box is available from Morrisons, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 4 sachets.

10. Pinch of Nom Fan-Favourites Recipe Mixes – 26-32 calories per 1/4 pack (varies per sachet)

Yeah, we STILL can’t believe we’re typing this: you can now grab Pinch of Nom Fan-Favourites Recipe Mixes from Morrisons in stores and online. 

We’ve transformed 4 of our most-popular dishes ever into easy-peasy fuss-free sachets: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Campfire Stew, Cajun-Style Dirty Rice and Mediterranean-Style Traybake.

You really can’t go wrong with which one you cook up first! If we had to pick for you, we’d probably go for Flava It! Creamy Garlic Chicken, since it is a shortcut to the ultimate Pinch of Nom dinner.

The beauty of our recipe mixes is that you don’t have to stick to what’s on the front of the pack! Get creative by looking at what else you can make with them here.

Pinch of Nom Fan-Favourites Recipe Mixes are available from Morrisons, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 4 sachets.

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 a rundown of the recipes we’d make with this week’s Super 6 offering.

Carrots – 41 calories per 100g

A bag of carrots never goes to waste in our kitchen – we’ll always find a tasty place to put them, from pies and soups to salads and even cakes.

There’s no such thing as a boring roast dinner with an eye-catching side of Maple-Glazed Carrots involved.

Salad Potatoes – 75 calories per 100g

While they might look similar to baby potatoes, salad potatoes are a little more dense and hold their shape nicely, even after being cooked.

Why not make a refreshing portion of our Potato Salad to pair with your lunchtime protein? Chop in some pickles for tangy bursts of freshness.

Kiwi – 16 calories per 100g

Kiwis are a juicy pick-me-up fruit packed with immune-boosting vitamins; they’re well worth having in the fridge to reach for when you need a little treat. 

You can never go wrong with a mood-boosting batch of adorable Fruity Cupcakes.

Oranges – 47 calories per 100g

You can grab a bag of oranges for 89p this week from Aldi. Peel them, slice them or squeeze them to make the most of their zesty goodness – we’ll be using them to marinate the Sticky Harissa and Orange Chicken recipe on page 122 of our Budget cookbook.

Spring Onions – 32 calories per 100g

With a burst of fresh, vibrant flavour, spring onions are always handy to have in the fridge. From salads and stir-fries to a simple garnish, they add a mild punch of flavour wherever they’re sprinkled.

We shed them into parcels made from lettuce for our Mongolian Crispy Lamb recipe.

Mini Apples – 53 calories per 100g

You’ve got to love a crunchy mini apple. An easy way to give your day a sweet boost (and for only 53 calories), we love to keep them handy to snack on.

They’re also scrummy chopped into fruit salads, baked into warming sweet treats, or as a wintery porridge topper for our Apple Pie Porridge.

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