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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**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. 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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It’s time! Your first Weekly Pinch of Shopping for December is here. It’s officially the season for sweet and savoury goodies with a festive twist, and you’ll find bags of that in this week’s blog.

How about a unique bottle of M&S White Mulled Wine? While red mulled wine is the usual go-to, we’re starting to wonder if a new favourite has arrived. Light and zesty, it’s got the same soul-warming effect – perfect for a cosy winter’s evening.

On the sweeter side, take a moment for yourself with the new Galaxy® Maltesers® Profiteroles. They’re indulgent enough for any occasion and the calorie count might surprise you.

Deck the halls with PINCH OF NOM: ALL IN ONE! We know so many of you haven’t just picked up a copy for yourself, you’ve gifted one to someone you know…and that’s just AMAZING to us!

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!

Tap the photo below to bag one for yourself, or treat someone else.

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. 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.

Want to make sure you never miss a Weekly Pinch of Shopping? You can sign up to receive the Weekly Pinch of Shopping in your inbox here, so you’ll always be the first to read the new articles. 

**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!**

Sainsbury’s Spiced Red Cabbage, Taste the Difference – 71 calories per 80g serving

We love a bit of red cabbage to the side of meaty roast dinners, casseroles or pies. This Taste the Difference Spiced Red Cabbage is perfect for the most wonderful time of the year, with a medley of apple, cranberry, and redcurrant flavours swirled in.

A dollop would go down a treat with our Slow Cooker Creamy Sausage and Bean Casserole from pages 100-101 of our newest cookbook, Pinch of Nom: All in One.

We’ve cooked everything in a rich, creamy sauce with sweet slow-cooked onions and leeks, and added a scrummy Italian-inspired twist with a sprinkling of Parmesan and fresh basil.

Grab a crusty wholemeal bread roll to mop up every last drop of sauce!

Sainsbury’s Spiced Red Cabbage, Taste the Difference is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.25 (or £2.00 with a Nectar card).

Exceptional by ASDA Festive Whisky, Fig & Spiced Honey Smoked Salmon – 75 calories per 1/2 pack

This ‘Exceptional by ASDA’ Whisky, Fig and Spiced Honey Smoked Salmon would be a great option for Christmas morning. On top of scrambled eggs or divided between Christmassy  canapés, it’s a taste sensation that’s lighter than you’d think, at only 75 calories for half a pack.

A match made in heaven, our Dill Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Bagel is a go-to for us on the 25th of December. You just can’t beat waking up to that gorgeous, cheesy, savoury crunch!

It’ll serve you just as well for brunch or lunch too. The full recipe is on pages 32-33 of our Quick and Easy cookbook.

Exceptional by ASDA Festive Whisky, Fig & Spiced Honey Smoked Salmon is available from Asda, priced at £3.79.

MOMA Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Sachets – 147 calories per 40g serving

When you need something quick, cosy and healthy for breakfast, these MOMA Blueberry and Vanilla Porridge Sachets tick all the boxes. High in fibre and low in saturated fats, the fruity-sweet flavours here will fuel you up for the day ahead.

We’re in the habit of having porridge or overnight oats for breakfast regularly. If you’re the same and you’re running low on topping inspiration, our rundown of healthy toppings has you covered.

You can always try something a little bit different with our Lemon and Blueberry Waffles. You’re still getting your oats in, just in a new way!

We serve them topped with a fresh handful of blueberries and sweetened quark.

MOMA Blueberry & Vanilla Porridge Sachets are available from Tesco, priced at £3.30 per box.

Yorkshire Provender Jacket & Toast Topper Three Bean Medley in a Smoky BBQ Sauce – 134 calories per 100g

Stop scrolling if you love having beans on toast for lunch! This pot of Yorkshire Provender Jacket and Toast Topper Three Bean Medley in a Smoky BBQ Sauce is right up your street.

A nutritious, delicious, ready-to-heat combination of beans in a punchy sauce, you can have it ready to enjoy over toast, jacket potatoes and more in minutes.

It wouldn’t be right to talk about baked beans without mentioning our Baked Bean Bolognese recipe. A true midweek hero, this thrifty dish makes a small amount of reduced-fat beef mince stretch even further.

We’ve hidden lots of gorgeous veggies inside the rich, tomatoey sauce – the fussiest eaters at the table won’t have a clue!

Yorkshire Provender Jacket & Toast Topper Three Bean Medley in a Smoky BBQ Sauce are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.00 per pot.

Sauce Shop x Aldi – Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce – 27 calories per 100g serving

Spice up Christmas with two brand-new sauces in the Specialbuy aisle at Aldi! We’ve gone for Sauce Shop x Aldi – Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce, but Spiced Cranberry Hot Honey Sauce is available too. 

Try a dab of the eye-catching green sauce on festive sarnies, over pigs in blankets, or on bubble and squeak. Just be careful – it packs a punch with plenty of green jalapeño heat!

If you’re feeling brave, you could always liven up our BBQ Turkey Sliders and Christmas Slaw with a drop. These small, grab-and-go burgers are absolutely spot on for a Christmas party spread.

Piled high with turkey, cranberry sauce, and a homemade Christmas slaw, they’re guaranteed to bring good tidings to you and your guests.

Sauce Shop x Aldi – Brussels Sprout Kimchi Hot Sauce is available from Aldi, priced at £3.49 per bottle.

M&S White Mulled Wine – 107 calories per 100ml

The ultimate Yuletide tipple, we couldn’t resist picking up a bottle of the M&S’ new White Mulled Wine. While it’s definitely not as traditional as its richer, deeper, red wine counterpart, you’re bound to enjoy the zesty-sweet pear flavours in every sip.

It’s best guzzled with a slice of lemon, to really bring out the citrusy freshness.

If mulled wine flavours tell us anything, it’s that it’s cold outside! That’s why the aromas of cinnamon, cloves and star anise play a starring role in our brand-new Mulled Wine Beef Stew.

You’ll know it’s ready when the meat is velvety, and the gravy is thick, glossy and rich. We’d recommend serving with a simple side of potatoes, or with heaps of roasted vegetables.

In no rush? Make it in your slow cooker by tapping here.

M&S White Mulled Wine is available from Ocado and in-store from M&S, priced at £5.50 per bottle (reduced from £6.50). 

Richmond Extra Tasty Pigs in Blankets – 93 calories per 2 pigs in blankets

Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ quite like pigs in blankets. These Richmond Extra Tasty Pigs in Blankets bring the signature ‘Richmond’ pork sausage flavour to everyone’s favourite part of Christmastime buffets.

We’d say these cocktail-sized piggies bundled into streaky beechwood smoked bacon blankets are surprisingly light, at 93 calories for two.

Believe it or not, pigs in blankets can get even better! Our showstopping Pigs in Blankets Christmas Wreath doesn’t just have the ‘wow’ factor, it’s utterly irresistible too.

You can use any low-fat sausages you can find at your local supermarket. Just be sure to adjust the calories accordingly, if you’re counting.

Richmond Extra Tasty Pigs in Blankets are available from Tesco, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 12.

Prep’d Protein Chipotle Beef Chilli with Coriander Rice – 491 calories per serving

This Prep’d Protein Chipotle Beef Chilli with Coriander Rice is packed with 33 grams of muscle-building protein. We’re talking juicy minced beef, black beans, kidney beans and colourful peppers, all ready-combined in a spiced tomato sauce.

It comes with a serving of coriander-infused long grain rice, so you don’t need to worry about prepping a side dish.

We love the versatility you can get from a single batch of chilli. These Chilli Bowls are one of our favourite ways to appreciate fiery chilli con carne flavours.

They hold all the classic chilli dinner accompaniments, from a rice base to a cheesy topping. You can even add a spoonful of guacamole or sour cream, if you fancy!

Prep’d Protein Chipotle Beef Chilli with Coriander Rice is available from Asda, priced at £3.50 for a pack that serves one.

Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Coated Mango – 140 calories per 30g serving

Thanks to the bright yellow packet, these Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Coated Mango bags are hard to miss at Aldi. That’s a good thing, because the combination of juicy-sweet mango slices coated in rich dark chocolate is snacktime heaven.

You can also pick up chocolate-coated oranges as a Specialbuy too – although you might need to hurry, both flavours are flying off the shelves!

Mango has a special place in our heart, and so does this Mango and Raspberry Ice Cream recipe. It’s just like restaurant-style gelato, yet budget-friendly and low in calories.

It’s also ready in 10 minutes with just four ingredients, so it’d be rude not to…

Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Coated Mango is available from Aldi, priced at £2.79 per pack.

Galaxy® Maltesers® Profiteroles – 86 calories per profiterole

Imagine profiteroles coated in a silky layer of chocolate, filled with malt flavour cream and topped with honeycomb-flavoured chunks. That’s exactly what you get when you grab a box of Galaxy® Maltesers® Profiteroles from Iceland.

At 86 calories per profiterole, we’re definitely sold. You could always top them with a pour of homemade, low-calorie Toffee Sauce if you’re in the mood for more.

The advantage of making your own Profiteroles at home is that you can fill them with whatever you like. While we’ve gone for low-calorie squirty cream to keep things nice and light, there’s nothing to stop you preparing yours with low-fat custard to your favourite jam.

Just be sure to make adjustments to the calories, if you’re keeping track.

Galaxy® Maltesers® Profiteroles are available from Iceland, priced at £4.00 per box. 

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 the rundown of this week’s extra-special Super 6 offering, along with some recipe ideas for you.

Limes – 30 calories per 100g

Limes are little bursts of zesty magic that can brighten up any dish with just a squeeze! Take our Honey and Lime Pork Nachos for example – they wouldn’t be the same without a tangy twist.

At just 495 calories per bowl, this one’s the ultimate savoury sharer for a cosy night in watching Christmas films.

Lemons – 17 calories per 100g

Feeling the winter chill? Unwaxed lemons are just the ticket for a vitamin C boost, and they’re so versatile too; perfect for sweet and savoury recipes alike.

Don’t be surprised if you find yourself reaching for a second slice of our Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe. It’s hard to believe this light and fluffy, zesty sponge is just only 73 calories per serving.

Cauliflower – 75 calories per 100g

Mild-flavoured and low in calories, it’s so easy to throw cauliflower into the mix when you’re cooking. We recently revamped some of our oldest, most-popular recipes ever, including our gloriously golden brown Cauliflower Cheese. We challenge you to resist that cheesy-looking topping…

Brown Onions – 40 calories per 100g

Their bold, strong flavour makes brown onions a versatile, brilliant base ingredient for all kinds of different dishes. From pasties and pies, to curries, stews, and more, the possibilities are endless with onions in your kitchen. 

Our Cheese and Onion Pasties are cheesy, oniony perfection…and here’s a little secret: we didn’t use real pastry to make them (you won’t even notice!).

Extra Fine Green Beans – 31 calories per 100g

Whether you’re throwing them into stir-fries, tossing them in salads, or stirring them into curries, extra fine green beans are always a winner.

Ready in under 10 minutes, you can always rely on our Air Fryer Crispy Green Beans recipe to add a pop of garlicky green goodness to any plate. All for only 79 calories per serving!

Easy Peelers – 35 calories per 100g

Easy peelers are a dream to snack on;  sweet, juicy, and (as the name suggests!) so fuss-free to peel. They’re perfect for stashing in your lunchbox to take on the go for a slimming-friendly bite.

They’ll also add a vitamin C boost to your breakfast spread, no matter how you like your eggs! If fiery’s the way, try our lip-smacking Harissa Eggs next time you fancy toast.

**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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Friday is our favourite day of the week! It’s almost the weekend AND it’s time for a BRAND-NEW Weekly Pinch of Shopping.

There’s plenty of easy dinner inspiration on the list this week, including the perfect winter warmer. Nip into Aldi and grab this new Crestwood Sausage and Onion Pie For One – the whole thing is just 367 calories. 

Plus, it might be chilly outside, but it’s never too cold for a retro frozen pud…especially when it’s a slice of Viennetta Salted Caramel Ice Cream Dessert. The heavenly sweet treat has 8 layers of loveliness to dig your spoon into!

This is NOT a drill! Pinch of Nom: All in One is out in LESS THAN 2 weeks!! Pop over to our Instagram or Facebook to watch a brand-new flick through video. We’ve highlighted SIX things about the book you might not know…so make sure you take a look and tell us if you learn something new!

You can pre-order by tapping here.

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. 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.

Want to make sure you never miss a Weekly Pinch of Shopping? You can sign up to receive the Weekly Pinch of Shopping in your inbox here, so you’ll always be the first to read the new articles. 

**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!**

Crestwood Sausage & Onion Pie For One – 367 calories per pie

Next time you have a quiet night on your own, treat yourself to this Crestwood Sausage & Onion Pie For One that we’ve spotted in Aldi. 

Deep-filled, with a shortcrust pastry case and an oat and linseed Cheddar crumb on top, we were pleasantly surprised to see it’s just 367 calories for the whole thing. The yummy-sounding filling is made with British pork sausages and a rich onion gravy, so all you need to add are peas and potatoes on the side

These Creamy Mashed Potatoes never let us down, especially since they’re a doddle to make. There’s no full-fat milk or double cream needed, which means you can add a scoop to your plate for 176 calories. 

Crestwood Sausage & Onion Pie For One is available from Aldi, priced at £1.39. 

Tesco Cheddar Pickled Onion & Chives – 113 calories per 30g

In the run-up to Christmas the supermarkets are starting to fill their shelves with fancy festive cheeses! Nip into Tesco this week if you’re tempted to have a nibble on this Cheddar blended with Pickled Onion and Chives. 

Instead of popping a pickle on the side, tangy pickled onions run through the creamy cheese, for lip-smacking flavour in every bite. Get it on a cracker, or melt it into a toastie for lunch!

If you prefer your onion sweet rather than tangy, our Caramelised Onion Cheese Toastie is the one for you. You’ll cook the red onion low and slow for 15 minutes with a splash of balsamic – trust us, it’s worth the wait. 

Tesco Cheddar Pickled Onion & Chives is available from Tesco, priced at £2.75. 

Arla Skyr Whipped Yogurt Strawberries & Cream – 122 calories per pot

Snack time just got lighter, airier and more delicious thanks to this new Arla Skyr Whipped Yogurt in a mouthwatering Strawberries and Cream flavour. Also available in Caramelised Orange, as well as Coconut and White Chocolate, it’s a handy little treat to take on the go. 

On top of a layer of syrupy strawberry compote, the whipped yoghurt will help you towards your daily protein goal. Each 122-calorie pot contains 9g of protein. 

Strawberries and cream might be a summertime treat, but our Cream Tea Scones are just what you need to brighten up a dreary winter’s day. They only take 30 minutes to make, so start preheating the oven and grab the pot of jam from the cupboard! 

Arla Skyr Whipped Yogurt Strawberries & Cream is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.25 (or 95p with a Nectar card). 

Meatless Farm Chicken & Bacon Style Ravioli – 238 calories per 1/2 pack

Looking for new veggie lunch ideas? This Meatless Farm Chicken and Bacon Style Ravioli works out at just 238 calories for half the pack. The plant-based filling has a moreish meaty flavour, so even non-veggies will gobble it up. 

Ready in just 4 minutes, you could enjoy it on its own, or mix in a tomatoey sauce – either homemade or shop-bought would do the job!

We’d stir through our Spanish-inspired Cheat’s Romesco. It takes less than 10 minutes to blitz the ingredients into a creamy pesto-like sauce, with really big, vibrant flavours. It’s so versatile and delicious!

Meatless Farm Chicken & Bacon Style Ravioli is available from Tesco, priced at £3.25. 

Ashfields Ready To Cook Spanish Inspired Chicken & Chorizo Traybake – 127 calories per 100g

It’ll come as no surprise that we love a one-pot winter warmer (especially since we filled a whole cookbook with dishes you can cook in one pot, pan or tray). For nights when you don’t have time to prep from scratch, pick up this Ashfields Ready To Cook Spanish Inspired Chicken & Chorizo Traybake. 

The diced chicken leg and slices of smoky chorizo are ready-coated in a red pepper and tomato marinade, with grilled peppers and red onion mixed in. Whack it straight into the oven for 40 minutes while you sort out an easy side dish. 

You’ve got plenty of time to rustle up this Savoury Rice while the traybake is bubbling away. There’s bags of flavour and loads of veggies in every portion. 

Ashfields Ready To Cook Spanish Inspired Chicken & Chorizo Traybake is available from Aldi, priced at £3.99.

Root & Soul Roasted Beetroot & Red Onion Tart Tatin In a Balsamic Glaze – 406 calories per 1/2 pack

Planning a fancy dinner party? This Root & Soul Roasted Beetroot & Red Onion Tart Tatin In a Balsamic Glaze from Tesco is a surefire way to keep your veggie guests happy!

It starts with a delicate puff pastry base, and then it’s loaded up with the gorgeous roasted vegetables, coated in a tangy balsamic glaze. One tart will serve two, so plate it up with a simple green salad, or go all out with our Roasted Beetroot and Rosemary Salad. 

Beetroot is such an underrated veggie, and it tastes incredible roasted with zesty orange, garlic and fragrant rosemary in this stunning salad. It’s all finished off with a crumbly sprinkle of feta cheese too…

Root & Soul Roasted Beetroot & Red Onion Tart Tatin In a Balsamic Glaze is available from Tesco, priced at £7.50. 

ASDA Thai Green Curry King Prawns – 105 calories per 1/2 pack

After just 5 minutes in the microwave, it’s time to dish up these Asda Thai Green Curry King Prawns over rice and veggies. The peeled king prawns are sealed in a bag with a block of Thai Green Curry sauce, ready to steam and serve. 

Prawns are perfect for slimming-friendly diets, since they’re so low in calories, but packed with protein. Half of this bag is just 105 calories, so you could even double-up the portion if you’re feeling really hungry. 

The creamy, comforting flavour of our own Thai-Style Green Curry Soup is exactly what we want to curl up with after a long day. The broth is brimming with an aromatic blend of chilli, garlic and lemongrass, with chicken breast and rice noodles to fill you up. 

ASDA Thai Green Curry King Prawns are available from Asda, priced at £4.00. 

The Jolly Hog Outdoor Bred Black Treacle Ham – 131 calories per 100g

Add a little something extra to your lunchtime sandwich with this Outdoor Bred Black Treacle Ham from The Jolly Hog. The thick-cut ham slices are cured with treacle, to enhance and deepen the flavour. 

Slice it up for salads, stuff it in a sandwich, or nibble on it straight out of the pack for a high-protein snack!

Grab a copy of Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food and flick to page 266 to get started on this glorious Treacle Sponge. It’s sticky, sweet and even more delicious when it’s smothered in piping hot, creamy custard. 

The Jolly Hog Outdoor Bred Black Treacle Ham is available from Tesco, priced at £3.50. 

The Gym Kitchen 60g Protein Milk – 59 calories per 100ml (6g protein per 100ml)

There’s still no getting away from the P word! New protein products are popping up every week, including this The Gym Kitchen 60g Protein Milk. 

It has a few more calories than standard semi-skimmed milk, but it also has nearly double the amount of protein, and less fat. If you’re tracking your macronutrients, or simply trying to hit a protein goal, every little helps you on your way!

A good, high-protein breakfast will fuel your morning, and keep you feeling full right through until lunchtime. Our Greek-Style Omelette Wrap is quick to prepare and has a whopping 29g of protein per serving.

The Gym Kitchen 60g Protein Milk is available from Tesco, priced at £2.20 for 1 litre. 

Viennetta Salted Caramel Ice Cream Dessert – 125 calories per serving

Oh. My. Word!! Everyone’s favourite family dessert is now available in a brand-new flavour. We’ve spotted this Viennetta Salted Caramel Ice Cream Dessert in the freezers at all the big supermarkets, so you should be able to grab one the next time you’re out and about. 

The classic 8 layers are all there, except this time it’s a medley of vanilla ice cream, salted caramel ice cream, crisp caramel layers and extra caramel pieces. At 125 calories per serving, this won’t last long in our house…

With crispy pastry and a sticky toffee sauce, these Banana and Caramel Filo Rolls are a caramel lover’s dream. They look pretty fancy when they’re plated up, so your guests will never guess how easy they are to make!

Viennetta Salted Caramel Ice Cream Dessert is available from most supermarkets, priced at around £2.00. 

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 the rundown of this week’s extra-special Super 6 offering (where all of the items are specially priced at 69p!), along with some recipe ideas for you

Conference Pears – 64 calories per 100g

When they’re nice and ripe, conference pears are juicy and soft with a gorgeous, syrupy sweetness, and they’re great for snacking on or cooking with. 

Pears work really well in homely oven bakes like our slimming-friendly Pear and Ginger Crumble. Just the ticket to warm you up when it’s chilly outside, you can always ramp up the cosiness with a glug of Custard!

Persimmons – 127 calories per 100g

Sometimes called Sharon fruit, persimmons aren’t often in the Super 6…so grab some while you can!

When they’re nice and ripe, they have a lovely juicy texture and a sweet, honey flavour. There’s no need to peel them, you can bite right through the skin. They’re not a stone fruit either, so you can slice through them easily, and serve them on the side of your Apple Pie Porridge at breakfast time.

Large Brown Onions – 40 calories per 100g

With a handful of onions in the kitchen, you can make a start on so many different dishes. Brown onions have a strong flavour, which is why they make a great base ingredient for all kinds of cooking. 

There’s no better pairing than cheese and onion, especially when they’re bundled together into our Cheese and Onion Pasties. Shhh..just don’t tell anyone we didn’t use real pastry to make them!

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 if you want to absorb every last nutrient!

Rain or shine, we’re always in the mood for curry! The juicy chunks of sour mango pickle in our brand-new Chicken and Mango Pickle Curry keep things nice and fresh year-round. Try it tonight over a bed of fluffy rice!

Fine Green Beans – 31 calories per 100g

These fancy fine beans are just good old green beans at heart! One of the most versatile veggies around, you can add a handful on the side of your main meal whenever you need a boost of green goodness. 

We love to cook them in the air fryer with a sprinkle of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese – you end up with these gorgeous Air Fryer Green Beans.

Braeburn Apples – 51 calories per 100g

You can’t beat the juicy-sweet crunch of an apple. Halfway between green and red, Braeburn apples are especially refreshing to snack on throughout the day. Slice them up or dive straight in – they’re so easy to work into your daily routine!

One finely-sliced Braeburn apple is all you’ll need to bake up a cosy batch of our Apple Pie Cookies. They’re so simple to prepare, the hardest part is stopping at just one or two…

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If you go crackers for a savoury snack, you don’t want to miss Jacobs’ brand-new shareable packs of Crisp Bites. They’re light, satisfying and utterly DELICIOUS, with lots of different flavours to choose from.

Plus, if you love a cuppa as much as we do, Twinings’ brand-new Tropical Cooler Tea Bags should be on your next shopping list. They’re our current favourite way to make an ice cold fruity refreshment, for next to no calories.

We wouldn’t bring you a pick of products without a couple of sweet goodies. Treat yourself to an Italian-inspired frozen pudding with Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference tub of Tiramisu Gelato. It’s lower in calories than you might think!

Have you refreshed your email inbox? We sent some BREAKING NEWS to our website members earlier this week…we’re releasing PINCH OF NOM: THE MAGAZINE on the 4th of September!

It’s a must-have if you’re a member of our Facebook group, because we’ve got a whole section dedicated to our incredible community. We wouldn’t be where we are without you, and it’s our way of saying a HUGE thank you.

Plus, there’s plenty of tasty recipes, a cooking advice Q&A with Kay and Kate (with questions from YOU!), gadget reviews, and so much more inside!

You can grab your copy when it hits shop shelves for £7.99, or get yours before anybody else by pre-ordering at this link (bear in mind it’ll cost £8.99, postage included!).

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!

Want to make sure you never miss a Weekly Pinch of Shopping? You can sign up to receive the Weekly Pinch of Shopping in your inbox here, so you’ll always be the first to read the new articles. 

**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!**

Tesco Eat Your Greens Feta Salad – 151 calories per 1/2 pack

Everything really IS better with feta! That’s why there’s no shortage of everyone’s favourite crumbly cheese in this Tesco Eat Your Greens Feta Salad. It’s tossed together with a refreshing, summer-ready medley of salad leaves, cucumber pieces, apple slices and wholesome grains.

The pumpkin and sunflower seeds add a gorgeous crunch, while the sweet, mildly spicy pea and chilli crush packs a punch. Ideal when you want oodles of lunchtime flavour for no effort!

Ready in 3 simple steps, our own Strawberry and Feta Salad is vibrant, versatile and crunchy – for only 192 calories per serving.

Strawberries in a salad might sound unusual but trust us, they taste heavenly on a bed of peppery rocket leaves with a sprinkling of salty feta. Just the ticket for warm evenings, you won’t regret trying this one next to grilled meats, fish or tofu.

Tesco Eat Your Greens Feta Salad is available from Tesco, priced at £3.00 per pot.

Twinings Tropical Cooler Tea Bags – 2 calories per 100ml (brewed)

When it’s too hot for your usual tea or coffee, these brand-new Twinings Tropical Cooler Tea Bags have you cuppa cravings covered. You can brew a single tea bag with 200ml of water, or add five teabags to a pitcher that’ll refrigerate nicely to sip on all day.

With ice and a few extra slices of fruit (fresh peach and mint would work like a dream!), you’ll cool down in no time.

Just imagine a brunch in the sun with an iced tea, and a stack of our tropical-flavoured Piña Colada Pancakes. This fun, vibrant breakfast combines coconutty pancakes with a sticky-sweet pineapple and lime topping, to recreate the flavours from the classic cocktail.

We’ve even added a dollop of creamy fat-free Greek yoghurt on top for good measure!

Twinings Tropical Cooler Tea Bags are available from Tesco, priced at £2.49 per box. 

Morrisons Reduced Fat Caesar Dressing – 24 calories per tablespoon (15ml)

This Morrisons Reduced Fat Caesar Dressing is going down a storm at Nom HQ. We can’t get enough!

While Morrisons’ standard Caesar dressing comes in at 55 calories for a drizzle (with 5.4g of fat), the reduced-fat bottle takes your salad bowl to the next level for 24 calories (and just 2.1g of fat).

That’s a slimming win-win in our book, especially when you can’t taste the difference.

When you’re next in the mood for a quick, easy and indulgent lunch or dinner, pencil our Chicken Caesar Pasta into your meal plan. 

It’s got all the garlicky goodness of a Caesar salad, crunchy croutons, chicken and bacon pieces included! We’ve used reduced-fat cream cheese to lower the calories without losing creaminess.

Morrisons Reduced Fat Caesar Dressing is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.40 per bottle.

Heinz Beanz & Richmond Sausages – 158 calories per can

When you’re feeling peckish, having a tin of Heinz Beanz & Richmond Sausages in the cupboard never hurts. A new-and-improved recipe, the pairing of classic Heinz Beanz with a juicy helping of Richmond sausages could only be one thing…utterly delicious!

Try a scoop on a slice of toast, or a crispy jacket potato, for an easy-peasy bite to eat.

Speaking of beans, we asked our fab community for their favourite baked bean brands not too long ago. You can go here to have a look at their answers (don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to chip in with our next discussion!).

Beans aren’t just a match made in heaven with sausages, they’re spot on with cheese too. Don’t believe us? Pick up a pack of sandwich thins and try our Cheesy Baked Bean Bakes.

They taste so good, you’ll never need to buy the bakery version again! 

Heinz Beanz & Richmond Sausages is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.40 per can.

Roosters Gastro Hoisin Chicken Tenders With Spring Onion – 164 calories per 1/4 pack

These Roosters Gastro Hoisin Chicken Tenders With Spring Onion are like ordering from a takeaway, for a fraction of the cost and calories. Pour the pot of sweet, sticky and tangy hoisin glaze over the tenders, and let them bake until they’re crispy and succulent.

They cook from frozen in less than 15 minutes, whether you toss everything together in your oven or your air fryer. There’s even a sachet of ready-chopped spring onions for sprinkling on top in the box – thank you, Aldi!

We can’t talk about hoisin flavours without mentioning one of our favourite fakeaways: Hoisin Chicken. Higher calorie hoisin sauces are usually made with honey and sesame oil, but we’ve kept things lighter with a handful of lower-calorie alternatives.

Our top tip? This dish tastes even better with our Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chips (turn to page 70-71 of Pinch of Nom: Air Fryer).

Roosters Gastro Hoisin Chicken Tenders With Spring Onion are available from Aldi, priced at £3.49.

Daim Limited Edition Strawberry Flavour – 153 calories per bar

We love that these Daim Limited Edition Strawberry Flavour bars have a juicy, fruity centre that’s spot on for summer snacking! You can’t beat the classic toffee middle, and yet there’s no denying that these little pink bars will brighten up your coffee break.

The berry-flavoured bars won’t be around for long so run (don’t walk!) to the shops, if you’re interested.

If it’s strawberry sweetness you’re looking for, our Strawberry Oat Muffins are bursting with it. It only takes half an hour to rustle up a batch that you can stash in your favourite tupperware for a few days.

Enjoy them as a fluffy, filling grab-and-go breakfast, or tuck into them with a cuppa in the afternoon – they’re irresistible either way!

Daim Limited Edition Strawberry Flavour bars are available from Iceland, priced at £1.35 for a pack of 3.

Morrisons Raita – 8 calories per 15g portion

We can’t imagine an Indian-style spread of tasty, spiced dishes without a creamy dollop of raita! Buying a quick, convenient jar like this one from Morrisons doesn’t break the bank, and it’s nice and light at just 8 calories per 15g spoonful.

When it’s been opened, it’ll keep nicely in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, ready to cool down curries, kebabs or any other fiery creations on your midweek menu.

Our Garlic Mushroom Biryani isn’t the same without a pot of raita nearby. While the biryani you’ll find at restaurants and takeaways is time-consuming to prepare, we’ve cut the process down by making all of the rice, meat and veggies together in one easy pot.

Turn to pages 72-73 of our fourth cookbook, Pinch of Nom: Comfort Food to add the ingredients to your shopping list. We promise, it’ll be a hit with the whole family!

Morrisons Raita is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.66 per jar.

The Gym Kitchen Chicken Tikka Bites – 91 calories per pot

Head to the ‘meal deal’ section at Tesco, and you’re likely to spot these brand-new The Gym Kitchen Chicken Tikka Bites. Peel back the lid and tuck into ready-cooked chicken chunks coated in a mildly spicy, Tikka-inspired flavouring.

Far more filling than a chocolate bar or a pack of crisps, there’s 8 grams of protein for only 91 calories in each pot. Not bad at all!

Did someone say ‘chicken tikka’? Our Chicken Tikka Samosas taste so much like the real deal, it’s hard to believe they’re slimming friendly. We’ve used time-saving sheets of filo pastry to keep things simpler. 

Keep an eye on your samosas while they’re in the oven – you don’t want to miss them turning gloriously golden and crisp!

The Gym Kitchen Chicken Tikka Bites are available from Tesco, priced at £1.30 per pot.

Jacobs Crisp Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion – 120 calories per 25g serving

There are lots of flavours of brand-new Jacobs Crisp Bites to choose from! We went for Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion, but you can also take home Sweet Chilli and Sour Cream, Red Leicester or Smoked Paprika flavours in nifty, recyclable boxes.

If you’re a savoury snacker, you’ll be in heaven with these shareable crackers. Top them with something delicious or dip them in your favourite chutney…whatever works for you! 

If you agree that cheese and onion is the ultimate flavour combo, you need to try our Cheese and Onion Pasties. Instead of puff pastry and high-calorie oils, we got creative with low-calorie tortilla wraps and low-calorie cooking spray.

The thing about using wraps for our ‘pastry’ is that it’s so versatile! We’ve got lots of other versions you can try. Don’t forget to tell us your favourite in our Facebook group.

Jacobs Crisp Bites Mature Cheddar & Caramelised Onion are available from Tesco, priced at £2.00 per pack.

Sainsbury’s Tiramisu Gelato Tub, Taste the Difference – 185 calories per serving

We’re always happy when tiramisu is on the menu! You can freeze this Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Tiramisu Gelato Tub until you’re ready for a scrumptious, effortless, Italian-holiday-inspired treat.

Let it rest for 5-10 minutes at room temperature before you dig in; that way, the layers of Tiramisu flavour mascarpone gelato, Marsala wine, coffee sauce and cocoa will be softened enough to spoon into a bowl.

If you’re a fiend for all things coffee, prepare to be obsessed with our Coffee and Walnut Sponge Traybake. We’ve doubled up on caffeine by swirling instant granules into our sponge, and drizzling every square with coffee-infused icing.

The crunchy bits you see on top are crushed walnuts, and they make for the perfect finishing touch!

Sainsbury’s Tiramisu Gelato Tub, Taste the Difference is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £4.50 per tub.

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:

• Sweetcorn – 86 calories per 100g
• Regal Vine Tomatoes – 18 calories per 100g
• Closed Cup Mushrooms – 17 calories per 100g
• Pink Lady Apples – 52 calories per 100g
• Sweet Pointed Peppers – 44 calories per 100g
• Spring Onions – 32 calories per 100g

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We blinked and March is almost over! Get comfy for a bank holiday edition of The Weekly Pinch of Shopping, filled with fakeaway treats to enjoy over the long weekend. 

Whatever you’ve got planned for Easter, there’s always room to fit in a fakeaway feast. Luckily, there are lots of new bits at the supermarkets to try, including these McCain Air Fryer Quick and Crispy French Fries that cook in just 5 minutes! Who needs a trip to the drive-through when those are in the freezer?!

If you need some ideas for easy midweek lunches, we’ve got you covered too. From a fresh, creamy new soup, to this Spicy Kung Pao Udon Noodle Bowl, we’ve added a few convenient, low-calorie options onto the list. 

There are NO WORDS for how excited we are that our most-requested cookbook ever, PINCH OF NOM: AIR FRYER, is finally happening!! We’re still overwhelmed by your reaction on Instagram and in our Facebook group and we just have to say THANK YOU SO MUCH if you’ve already pre-ordered your copy.

Your lovely comments are the reason we do what we do! We can’t wait for all 75 scrummy, slimming-friendly air fryer recipes to be with you on the 20th of June (pre-order a copy here!). 

You can learn more about our first-ever air fryer cookbook by clicking here.

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. There’s an egg-stra special Easter Super 7 this week, so scroll down to find out what’s included, along with some ideas on how to make the most of the ingredients.

Want to make sure you never miss a Weekly Pinch of Shopping? You can sign up to receive the Weekly Pinch of Shopping in your inbox here, so you’ll always be the first to read the new articles. 

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Sun Hee Spicy Kung Pao Udon Noodle Bowl – 372 calories per bowl

When you need a lunch option that’s under 400 calories, and ready almost right away, a hearty bowl of noodles always ticks the boxes. This Sun Hee Spicy Kung Pao Udon Noodle Bowl that we spotted at Tesco is no exception, especially since the 372-calorie portion is ready to eat after just 2 minutes in the microwave. 

A fakeaway-flavoured treat for the middle of the day, the Korean-inspired Udon noodles come packaged with a spicy kung pao sauce sachet, dehydrated vegetables and roasted sesame seeds.

A big batch of our Beef and Broccoli Noodle Bowls is another shortcut to a tasty, quick lunch. Save any leftover beef and broccoli mixture, to serve reheated with a fresh nest of noodles on a busy midweek midday. It tastes just like a takeaway, and it’s just 269 calories per serving!

Sun Hee Spicy Kung Pao Udon Noodle Bowl is available from Tesco, priced at £2.00. 

Volvic Touch of Strawberry Sparkling – 2 calories per serving

Fizzy, fresh and fruity, these new cans of Volvic Touch of Strawberry Sparkling Water are here just in time for spring (now we just need a bit of sunshine to enjoy them with!). Also available in a mango flavour, these refreshing drinks are sugar free, and only 2 calories per can. 

Perfect for on-the-go hydration, the British spring water is light, bubbly and delicious sipped alongside your lunch. 

Why not go for a double whammy of strawberry sweetness, and serve our Strawberry and Feta Salad one day next week? It’s ready in just 3 simple steps, with a combination of fruity and tangy flavours that’ll be a treat for your taste buds!

Volvic Touch of Strawberry Sparkling is available from Asda, priced at £1.15 per can. 

Nem Viet Vietnamese Spring Roll Kit – 117 calories per 1/4 pack

Keep your eyes peeled next time you pop into your local Aldi – these Nem Viet Vietnamese Spring Roll Kits are only around while stocks last. Claiming to go from pouch to plate in just 15 minutes, they’re a must-try for fakeaway night.

The kit includes the rice papers and dipping sauce, so you’ll just need to pick up some lettuce, and whatever fillings you want to put inside. Meat, prawns or veggies will all work well!

Speaking of Vietnamese-inspired flavours that are ready in a flash, have you tried our Chicken and Pickled Veg Baguettes yet? Based on a dish called Banh Mi, our crusty baguettes are filled with tender sliced chicken and crunchy, pickled vegetables. They’re a winning combo of sweet, salty and sour flavours! 

Nem Viet Vietnamese Spring Roll Kit is available from Aldi, priced at £2.49.

McVitie’s Iced Gems Candy Floss Flavour – 92 calories per bag

We love to make sure our cupboard is stocked with less-than-100-calorie snacks for when we’re feeling peckish. These limited edition McVitie’s Iced Gems Candy Floss Flavour are definitely going on our shopping list this week! 

At 92 calories per bag, these biscuit-y bites are an ideal little treat for your sweet tooth – and they’ll remind you of your childhood too! 

If that’s got you in the mood for another nostalgic recipe, you need to make a batch of our FABulous Lollies this weekend. Just like the retro lollies you can buy, they taste amazing rain or shine, thanks to a juicy strawberry layer, creamy almond milk layer and a chocolate topping, complete with those all-important sprinkles. 

McVitie’s Iced Gems Candy Floss Flavour are available from Iceland, priced at £1.00 for a pack of 5 bags. 

Sainsbury’s Petits Pois & Creme Fraiche Soup – 100 calories per 1/2 can

There’s something about this Sainsbury’s Petits Pois and Creme Fraiche Soup that just screams springtime! Made from a blend of sweet petits pois, spearmint and lemon, melted together with creamy crème fraîche, it’s vibrant and velvety. 

At just 100 calories for half a can, it’s exactly what you want for a light lunch, served with a sandwich or a simple wholemeal bread roll to mop up every last drop. 

For a homemade bowl of green goodness, it’s impossible to beat our Cream of Spinach and Rocket Soup. A doddle to make, it’s really easy to adjust the peppery flavour, depending on how much rocket you add into the mix. 

Sainsbury’s Petits Pois & Creme Fraiche Soup is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.60 per can. 

Cathedral City Our Cheddar Cheese Flavoured Cheese Balls – 128 calories per 1/5 pack

This one’s for the savoury snackers! We’ve spotted these new Cathedral City Our Cheddar Cheese Flavoured Cheese Balls in Iceland this week, and they look too tasty to miss. Flavoured with the brand’s signature mature cheddar cheese, the potato and maize balls will add a crunch to lunchtime!

A 24g serving (⅕th of the pack) is only 128 calories, so it’s not too much of an indulgence if you can’t resist the mouthwatering cheesiness. 

It’s no secret that we love a cheesy recipe, and this Cheese, Onion and Potato Pie is one of our favourites for a low-hassle midweek meal. It’s classic comfort food, and yet our slimming-friendly recipe works out at only 286 calories per portion. 

Cathedral City Our Cheddar Cheese Flavoured Cheese Balls are available from Iceland, priced at £1.50. 

Goldenfry Smooth & Rich Onion Gravy Granules – 31 calories per 100ml (made up as directed)

Stock up your store cupboard for your next roast dinner, stew or casserole by adding these Goldenfry Smooth and Rich Onion Gravy Granules to your basket this week. The vegan-friendly instant granules mix with boiling water to make a luxurious, oniony sauce in seconds. 

Imagine pouring it over bangers and mash for a hearty, delicious dinner at the end of a busy day. 

We’ll be smothering it all over a serving of slimming-friendly Toad in the Hole as a nice change from a Sunday roast. Crispy yorkshire pudding and juicy sausages is always a good idea! 

Goldenfry Smooth & Rich Onion Gravy Granules are available from Asda, priced at £2.25. 

Moy Park Fakeaway Tempura Chicken Chunks – 311 calories per 1/2 pack

There’s a whole new range of frozen fakeaway bits on the shelves at Asda, and these Moy Park Fakeaway Tempura Chicken Chunks are the most slimming-friendly pick of the bunch. Made with 100% British chicken, in a crispy, light batter, you can oven-bake or air-fry half the pack for 311 calories. 

Depending on what kind of fakeaway night you’re in the mood for, you could pair these with the air fryer fries that you’ll find a bit further down this article, or how about a side of Nando’s Spicy Rice? It’s on the table in half an hour, and it honestly tastes just as good as the real thing!

Moy Park Fakeaway Tempura Chicken Chunks are available from Asda, priced at £3.00. 

Tesco Peach & Yoghurt Swirled Lollies – 46 calories per ice cream

The supermarkets are already starting to stock up for summer, and there are loads of new ice creams, lollies and other frozen goodies at Tesco. We’ve picked out these Tesco Peach and Yoghurt Swirled Lollies, since they sound delicious, and come in at just 46 calories each. 

Fruity and creamy in equal measure, they’re a gorgeous little after-dinner sweetener. Keep your eyes peeled for Strawberry and Yoghurt Swirled Lollies in the same range…

If you’re crazy for juicy peaches, our Peach and Blueberry Tart deserves a spot on your meal plan next week. Ready-rolled pastry keeps things nice and fuss-free, and a sweetened cream cheese topping makes everything taste far more indulgent than it really is (less than 200 calories per slice!). 

Tesco Peach & Yoghurt Swirled Lollies are available from Tesco, priced at £1.60 for a pack of 4. 

McCain Air Fryer Quick & Crispy French Fries – 243 calories per 100g

When it comes to your air fryer, it works its magic best when potatoes are involved! From roasties to chips, air fryers deliver the crispiest spuds around, so it’s no surprise that McCain has brought out these Air Fryer Quick and Crispy French Fries. 

They’re not kidding when they say these are quick! Pop them in at 200°C, and in just 5 minutes they’ll be crisped up to perfection and ready to serve with just about anything!

Double-up on air-fried deliciousness and make our brand-new Air Fryer Crispy Fish Burgers to go with your fries. This recipe takes the humble fish finger butty to the next level, with crunchy-coated fish fillets, rocket and mayo served inside a fluffy bread roll. 

McCain Air Fryer Quick & Crispy French Fries are available from Iceland, priced at £3.75. 

NEW Aldi Super 7 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. 

This week it’s a special Super 7 for the Easter bank holiday, and everything is just 15p! Here’s the rundown of this week’s Super 7 offering, along with some recipe ideas for you.

White potatoes – 92 calories per 100g

A staple ingredient for all kinds of recipes, you can always rustle something up for dinner when you have a bag of spuds in the house. These white potatoes will do the job nicely, whether you’re boiling them, baking them, turning them into chips or making mash. 

Try something a bit different on your Sunday dinner and serve up our new Stilton Roast Potatoes recipe. The strong nuttiness of the cheese is perfect for adding a flavour-boosting twist!

Large garlic – 5 calories per clove 

Speaking of flavour-boosters, it’s rare that we make a meal that doesn’t use at least a little bit of garlic. Always worth having on hand, it’s one of the main ingredients in the base of so many different dishes. 

If you really want to let it shine, make our Creamy Garlic Chicken for dinner this week. It’s one of our most popular recipes ever, and once you try it, you’ll understand why. 

Carrots – 41 calories per 100g

Add a crunch to your meals with a few carrots thrown into the mix. From salads and stir-fries to a good old Sunday roast, there’s always space on your plate for a carrot or two. Grab a bag while they’re included in the Super 7, and turn them into these Carrots with Honey and Orange, to go with your Easter dinner. 

Sweet and sticky, they’re perfect for a special occasion, and light enough to enjoy any time of the year. 

Swede – 38 calories per 100g

As soon as we spot swede in the Super 6, we get the urge to make our Vegetable Coconut Curry. The tender chunks pair so well with the flavours of coconut, chilli and lime! A surprisingly versatile root veg that’s yummy in soups and stews, it’s also great as a side dish mashed-up with carrots, or with potatoes for a comforting gratin. 

Brown onions – 40 calories per 100g

Brown onions are the key ingredient behind countless kitchen classics. With a strong flavour, brown onions are especially yummy paired with cheese. For a quick, warming lunchtime bite, why not slice them up and bundle them into our Cheese and Onion Pasties?

There’s no pastry in sight here – just oven-baked, crispy, low-calorie tortilla wraps!

White/Red cabbage – 31 calories per 100g

Cabbage is an underrated vegetable that’s more versatile than you might think! Aldi have included both red and white cabbages in the Super 7 this week, and either kind can be boiled or steamed to go with your Easter dinner. 

Better yet, pick up a white one and shred it to make this Buffalo Coleslaw to enjoy on fakeaway night! 

Rosemary – 4 calories per sprig

It’s not often we see herbs as part of the Super 6 (or Super 7!) offer! The perfect seasoning for Easter, this aromatic, fragrant herb brings out the best flavour when it’s paired with lamb. 

It’s no surprise that we’ve buddied the two ingredients together for our Lamb Steaks with Redcurrant and Rosemary Gravy – and it works a treat!

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Ready, set, scroll! Your Weekly Pinch of Shopping is live and full of goodies for this wet and windy Friday. From spicy hummus to hot chocolate, this week’s list has a little bit of everything to cheer up your midweek menu.

It’s never too early for Easter treats, right? We couldn’t ignore the Strawberries and Clotted Cream Hot Cross Buns we spotted at Tesco. They’re creamy, fruity and spot on with a cuppa!

Plus, sweet treat lovers will want to keep scrolling…Haagen Dazs have released some Salted Caramel Ice Cream Bites and we can tell you exactly where to find them.

Pinch of Nom: Express is out NOW! Thank you SO MUCH for all the love you’ve been showing our brand-new book. It made our year to see how many of you tried and loved the recipes…and we never get bored, so keep those photos coming!

If you’ve made any of the new dishes, we’d love you to share photos with us in our Gallery, on our Facebook group or over on instagram @pinchofnom.  

You can order a copy here if you still need to grab one!

You can always share your recipes and photos by posting over in our Facebook group, where you’ll also find our members having a good old chat about lots of these shopping items too. You can join the group by clicking here. 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!

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. 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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M&S Vanilla High Protein Yoghurt – 154 calories per pot

On those days where January’s really January-ing, it’s always a good idea to stock up on sweet snacks that’ll curb your cravings without taking you off track. M&S’ Vanilla High Protein Yoghurt keeps things silky smooth and satisfying, with 25 grams of filling protein in each pot.

You’ve probably had fruit and yoghurt before, but have you ever tasted the magic that happens in our Syrupy Cinnamon Figs with Greek Yoghurt recipe? This super-sweet dessert is sticky and lightly spiced thanks to cinnamon, maple syrup and oh-so-juicy sliced figs.

We’ve brought the calories down with low-fat Greek yoghurt, but there’s nothing to stop you adding a dollop of vanilla-flavoured yoghurt to your plate (just be sure to take note of additional calories, if you’re keeping track).

M&S Vanilla High Protein Yogurt is available from M&S and Ocado, priced at £1.35 per pot.

Choceur Light Instant Hot Chocolate – 40 calories per serving

Windy, chilly weather calls for one thing…snuggling up under a blanket watching The Traitors’ series finale, hugging your favourite mug! Aldi has answered the call with this brand-new Choceur Light Instant Hot Chocolate. 

Simply add two teaspoons of powder to 200ml of boiling water and stir until rich with Belgian chocolate deliciousness.

Even topped with fluffy marshmallows and a drizzle of chocolate, our Hot Chocolate Microwave Mug Cakes recipe is far lighter than you’d think at just 283 calories per cup. Ready in a matter of minutes, you’ll love it even more with a swirl of reduced-fat aerosol cream on top!

Far better for you and your budget than a shop-bought microwaveable pud, you can find the full recipe on pages 184-185 of your copy of Pinch of Nom: Budget.

Choceur Light Instant Hot Chocolate is available from Aldi, priced at £1.55.

Pimp My Salad Spiced Sunflower Seeds – 44 calories per 10g serving (approx.)

If you’d normally toss croutons into your salad for a moreish crunch, Ocado’s Pimp My Salad Spiced Sunflower Seeds are a great way to spice things up a bit. They’re also gluten-free and high in protein, so your ‘pimped out’ salad should leave you feeling fuller for the day ahead.

Psst! If you’d rather grab a non-spicy mix, pick up the Pimp My Salad Super Seed Sprinkles from the same range.

Our Greek Salad is positively brimming with gorgeous Mediterranean-style flavour, thanks to reduced-fat cheese, fresh onions, cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and a zesty homemade salad dressing. 

For more salad ideas that are far from boring, take a scroll through our top Pinch of Nom salads.

Pimp My Salad Spiced Sunflower Seeds are available from Ocado, priced at £4.11 per shaker.

Morrisons The Best Houmous With Chilli Jam – 169 calories per 1/3 pack

No matter how you spell it, there’s no denying that hummus is absolutely delicious. We love our hummus with a bit of spice, and Morrisons The Best Houmous with Chilli Jam truly delivers on that front.

Mostly made with chickpeas and sesame seeds, this vegan-friendly blend is livened up with a lip-smacking red pepper, jalapeño chilli and garlic jam. Take chopped veggies or reduced-salt tortilla chips for a dip to give it a try!

Our Hummus Soup hasn’t been live on our website for very long, but we’re not surprised you’re already loving it. Lemony, garlicky and silky smooth, our favourite part has to be the crunchy topping of lightly spiced, oven-baked chickpeas.

Morrisons The Best Houmous With Chilli Jam is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.25 per tub.

The Fishmonger Skinless & Boneless Pollock Fillets In A Harissa Sauce – 231 calories per 1/2 pack (oven cooked)

Adding more fish to your weekly meal plan is always a good idea, especially when it’s as tasty as Aldi’s The Fishmonger Skinless and Boneless Pollock Fillets In A Harissa Sauce.

This high-protein fish dish comes ready-coated in a cheese and onion crumb, and smothered in a rich, smoky, harissa and spinach sauce. Suitable for ovens, microwaves and air fryers, this one will fit in swimmingly – no matter your schedule!

If you’ve not cracked out your air fryer yet this year, why not rustle up a batch of our Air Fryer Rustic Potato Wedges to serve with your fillets? They’ll be crispy and golden brown in just 25 minutes, with only 5 ingredients.

Don’t worry if you read this section wondering ‘what the heck is harissa?’ We’ve got the answers to all of your harissa paste questions here.

The Fishmonger Skinless & Boneless Pollock Fillets In A Harissa Sauce are available from Aldi, priced at £2.99 for a pack of 2 fillets.

M&S Cauliflower Rice – 26 calories per portion

It’s no secret that we love finding new ways to transform the humble cauliflower into lots of different tasty, slimming-friendly dishes. When you’ve not got time to blend your own florets. M&S’ Cauliflower Rice is a scrummy, fresh, ready-prepared alternative.

Great if you’re looking to cut down on your carb intake, it’ll also get you well on your way to your 5-a-day. Stir-fry it in a hot wok with your chosen protein, or pop the pot in the microwave for 2 minutes.

We’ve prepared our own cauliflower rice for our Cauliflower and Chicken Fried Rice recipe, but there’s nothing to stop you stirring in M&S’ blitzed florets. An easy-peasy one-pan fakeaway, it’s ready faster than you could get a takeaway delivered, for a fraction of the calories and cost.

M&S Cauliflower Rice is available from M&S and Ocado, priced at £1.95 for a pack that serves 2.

Morrisons Protein Chicken Jambalaya – 495 calories per pot (with rice)

Morrisons’ Protein Chicken Jambalaya has tender chicken pieces, chorizo chunks and brown rice tossed together in a jambalaya-style sauce, so all that’s left for you to worry about is banging it in the microwave.

There are 32 grams of protein in the jambalaya ready meal, and you can also take home Red Thai Chicken Curry (36 grams), Chicken Pesto Pasta (31 grams) or Singapore Chicken Noodles (32 grams) from the same protein-packed range.

Inspired by the one-pot staple from Louisiana, our version of Jambalaya is bursting with tender chicken chunks, rice and heaps of colourful chopped vegetables. To find out how to make the tomatoey, Cajun-style spice mix that gives this dish its oomph,  turn to pages 130-131 of our second cookbook, Everyday Light.

Morrisons Protein Chicken Jambalaya is available from Morrisons, priced at £4.50 per pot.

Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Harissa Lamb Tagine with Pomegranate Glaze, Taste the Difference – 363 calories per 1/2 pack (oven cooked)

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Slow Cooked Harissa Lamb Tagine with Pomegranate Glaze will sit baking in the oven without a fuss for an hour, until it’s fall-off-the-fork tender.

You’ll give it a stir midway through, just to make sure it’s all cooking evenly, and the smoky harissa paste, mint rub, apricots and sultanas are mingling nicely.

When it’s ready to leave the oven, squeeze the provided sachet of pomegranate glaze on top. It’s a mouth-watering, indulgent-tasting combination!

A side dish that’ll help you mop up every last drop of sauce is a must for this tagine! Our Creamy Mashed Potatoes recipe would work like a dream, and only add 176 calories to each plateful.

Sainsbury’s Slow Cooked Harissa Lamb Tagine with Pomegranate Glaze, Taste the Difference is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £7.00.

Tesco Finest Strawberries & Clotted Cream Hot Cross Buns – 171 calories per bun

We know, we know! It’s only January, but it’s hard to ignore the Easter treats that are already showing up on supermarket shelves. These Tesco Finest Strawberries and Clotted Cream Hot Cross Buns are so good with a cup of tea, you won’t care what time of year it is.

Making the most of a classic flavour combination, each fluffy, decadent bun is filled with clotted cream, strawberry jam and white chocolate chips.

If you love strawberries and cream, our afternoon tea inspired Cream Tea Scones are well worth trying next.

We’ve used reduced-sugar ingredients to recreate the layers of jam and cream you’d find in cafe-bought versions, for only 93 calories per scone.

Tesco Finest Strawberries & Clotted Cream Hot Cross Buns are available from Tesco, priced at £1.60 for a pack of 4 buns.

Haagen Dazs Bites Salted Caramel – 123 calories per 2 bites

Haagen Dazs Bites Salted Caramel are described as ‘shareable’ on the packaging, but once you’ve had a nibble, you might not feel so generous! 

With salted caramel ice cream and a saucy salted caramel centre, wrapped in a luxurious white chocolate and almond shell, it’s hard to believe it’s only 123 calories for two bites.

You can also grab a pack of Haagen Dazs bites in chocolate flavour, if you’d prefer. They’re 119 calories per choc-centred bite!

Speaking of light bites, our Millionaire’s Shortbread squares taste like such a treat for 127 calories each. To make our version of the bakery classic slimming friendly, we’ve made our sweet, sticky layers using a surprise ingredient: sugar-free creamy toffees!

Haagen Dazs Bites Salted Caramel are available from Aldi, priced at £5.89 for a pack of 8 bites.

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 the rundown of this week’s Super 6 offering, along with some recipe ideas for you.

Brown Onions – 40 calories per 100g

Brown onions are the key ingredient behind countless kitchen classics. With a strong flavour, brown onions are especially yummy paired with cheese. For a quick, warming lunchtime bite, why not slice them up and bundle them into our Cheese and Onion Pasties?

There’s no pastry in sight here – just oven-baked, crispy, low-calorie tortilla wraps!

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.

You won’t find lashings of butter or sugar in our version, we’ve used porridge oats for our crunchy topping instead.

Little Gem Lettuce – 16 calories per 100g

Crisp and fresh, little gem lettuce is a versatile, leafy ingredient. Slice it, grill it, pan-fry it or use it to scoop up other tasty ingredients – it’ll hold its shape, so you can use it as a ‘cup’ or even as a ‘spoon’! Drizzled in sauce and layered with salad, transform little gem lettuce into a feast with our Katsu Curry Burgers recipe. 

Sugar Snap Peas – 34 calories per 100g

Crunchy and ever so slightly sweet, sugar snap peas are an unexpectedly tasty on-the-go snack. We love to eat them raw on their own, or dunk them into a Hummus-Style Dip.

Chop them up and mix them into salads, or throw a handful into a quick and easy stir-fry – they’re more versatile than you might imagine!

Royal Gala Apples – 52 calories per 100g

Royal Gala are pink-red dessert apples with a mild sweet flavour and a crisp texture. They’re perfect for snacking and best eaten raw, although they’re delicious when you use them for our Apple Pie Porridge recipe.

With nutmeg, cinnamon and honey in the mix, you’ll be jumping out of bed even on the chilliest of mornings!

Cherries – 50 calories per 100g

We LOVE seeing cherries in the Super 6, because it makes them nice and budget-friendly (thanks a bunch, Aldi!). Keep them in the fridge as a light, sweet snack or turn them into a scrumptious slimming-friendly dessert.

We’ve lowered the calories in our Cherry Pie Turnovers by swapping out the pastry, and preparing our filling at home using simple store cupboard ingredients.

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