Welcome back to another Weekly Pinch of Shopping! As always, we’re helping you freshen up your trolley with tons of tasty, slimming-friendly finds.

This week, we’re loving crisps with a twist, like Honey Dijon Mustard Kettle Chips and Hula Hoops Spicy Flavarings! And if you’re after something a bit fancier to dip your crisps into, we’ve included some Moorish Humous – and a hummus recipe of our own, of course!

Other things to look out for on your supermarket sweep include autumnal butternut squash chunks from Sainsbury’s (a time-saving shortcut for salads, soups, and stews) and of course, we’ve included some sweet treats… but you’ll have to scroll!

It’s officially less than two weeks until we launch Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker! Get your pre-order now to have 100 cosy and convenient recipes ahead of the chillier months. Keep your eye out on our socials for our top tips too – we’ve even thrown in a giveaway for you!

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Ready, steady, shop!

Kettle Honey Dijon Mustard Potato Chips – 128 calories per serving   

These Kettle Honey Dijon Mustard Potato Chips are a tasty twist on your usual crisp fix, and at just 128 calories per serving, they’re a cheeky treat that won’t throw your day off track. If you’re feeling adventurous, maybe even add them to a ham sandwich! 

And if you’re loving that classic honey and mustard flavour combo, dig into our Honey and Mustard Chicken recipe. A total one pot wonder, it’s perfect for your midweek rotation!

Kettle Honey Dijon Mustard Potato Chips are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.65 per packet.

Make this flavour combination a meal with our Honey and Mustard Chicken.

Hula Hoops Flavarings Spicy Crisps – 169 calories per serving

If you like your snacks with a bit of sizzle, these Hula Hoops Flavarings Spicy Crisps will hit the spot! The reviews are in and they’re been described as “crunchy with plenty of flavour” and “extremely moreish.” We don’t know about you but we can’t wait to sample them!

If you fancy a kick from something a bit more filling, our Spicy Coconut and Lime Chicken Curry is a slimming-friendly dinner that brings the heat with a hint of tropical too. It’s all about the balance!

Hula Hoops Flavarings Spicy Crisps are available from Tesco, priced at £1.50 per packet.

Our Spicy Coconut and Lime Chicken Curry is for those who like it hot.

Wotsits That’s Nuts Really Cheesy – 160 calories per serving

Get your cheese fix without going overboard with a packet of Wotsits That’s Nuts Really Cheesy. They’re part of a new range of coated premium peanuts – with other flavours including Doritos Flamin’ Hot, Walkers Max Punchy Paprika and Walkers Salt & Vinegar. 

Why not turn the cheese up even more with our Chilli Cheesy Nachos? They’re gooey goodness in slimming-friendly form!
Wotsits That’s Nuts Really Cheesy are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.75 per packet.

Because there’s no such thing as too much cheese.

Moorish Humous topped with Pine Nuts & Sumac – 170 calories per 57g

We love a crisp and dip moment, and this posh pot of Moorish Humous topped with pine nuts and sumac was made for them. At 170 calories per serving, it’s great for when you’re in the mood for something snacky but still want to keep things slimming-friendly.

You might enjoy it so much you find yourself wanting to make your own version at home – luckily, we’ve got a recipe for that! Our Red Pepper Hummus-Style Dip pairs perfectly with crisps and veggie crudities alike. Go on, get dipping!

Moorish Humous topped with Pine Nuts & Sumac is available online at Ocado, priced at £3.25 per tub.

Double the dipping potential.

Las Iguanas 12 Hot Honey Halloumi Bites – 53 calories per bite

Bring a taste of Las Iguanas to your table with these Hot Honey Halloumi Bites – sweet and salty bites that’ll make the perfect addition to your salads!

If you’re short on time, we think they’ll make a simple substitute for the homemade halloumi fries in our Halloumi Fries Salad. All the flavour with even less faff!

Las Iguanas 12 Hot Honey Halloumi Bites are available from Iceland, priced at £3.50 per pack.

 Get your halloumi hit with this sweet and juicy salad.

Sainsbury’s Butternut Squash Chunks – 37 calories per 100g

Autumn might not be in full swing yet, but we’re ready to embrace the autumnal flavours. And it looks like Sainsbury’s are too with these Butternut Squash Chunks – ideal for tossing in a salad or stew when you don’t have time for the chopping board.

You could even rustle up our Butternut Squash Risotto in a flash. It’s creamy and comforting, and at 226 calories per serving, it won’t tip the scales!

Sainsbury’s Butternut Squash Chunks are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at 99p per packet.

Try risotto with an autumnal twist.

Tesco Finest Smoked Garlic and Kashmiri Chilli Naan Breads – 178 calories per ½ naan

Bored of your usual plain old naan? Tesco has come through with these Smoked Garlic and Kashmiri Chilli versions, a delicious way of adding even more flavour to your curries.

Our Homemade Naan is just as good and even easier on the waistline – plus you can top it with any extra flavours of your choosing. Just remember to account for calorie content if you’re counting!

Tesco Finest Smoked Garlic and Kashmiri Chilli Naan Breads are available from Tesco, priced at £2 per pack.

Nothing beats homemade naan.

Kallo Organic Belgian Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Thins – 60 calories per thin

Sometimes only chocolate will do! These Kallo Organic Belgian Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Thins are a lighter bite for the chocoholics among us. 

Craving something a bit more indulgent for even less (okay, maybe just one!) calories? Our Best Chocolate Brownies come in at 59 calories each, and you can batch cook and freeze a bunch!

Kallo Organic Belgian Dark Chocolate Rice Cake Thins are available from Tesco – and right now they’re only £2.40 with your Clubcard!

Go on, treat yourself.

Maryland 6 Minis Double Choc – 99 calories per bag

You can treat your sweet tooth while staying on track with your calorie counting goals, proven by these Maryland Minis – a handy 99 calories per bag!

If you want to go a little bigger, our Air Fryer Freezer Cookies are a revelation. They’re simple to make and super satisfying. Even better, they’re freezer friendly (the clue is in the title!), so you’re always prepared for your next cookie craving.

Maryland Minis Double Choc are an online exclusive from Iceland – priced at £1.50 per pack, or just £1 as a multibuy.

Fill your biscuit tin with our Air Fryer Freezer Cookies.

Terry’s Chocolate Mint Ball – 164 calories per 4 segments

We’re firm believers that Terry’s Chocolate Orange should be eaten whenever you fancy – not just in December. We’ll be heading straight to the supermarket to see how their new minty flavour stacks up next to the original! We might even conduct a cheeky side-by-side taste test.

If you’ve been after a minty spin on the classic, our Mint Chocolate Chip Tarts won’t disappoint!

Terry’s Chocolate Mint Ball is available from Iceland, priced at £2 per ball.

Our Mint Chocolate Chip Tarts are a treat before or after eight!

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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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:

Swede

One of the key ingredients for our Buttery Carrot and Swede Mash!

Savoy Cabbage

Just what you need for our Creamed Cabbage and Leeks!

Carrots

We bet you’ve never tried carrots like this before!

Sweetcorn

It’s soup season – level up your lunch!

Red Onions

Feed the whole family with Baked Bean Bolognese!

Cauliflower

When life gives you cauliflower… make Cauliflower Cheese!

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 Weekly Pinch of Shopping is back in time for your Saturday supermarket run, and as per – we’ve got a seriously tasty line up! 

The Laughing Cow’s gone spicy with their Chilli Cheese Spread Triangles, and Branston’s followed suit with a fiery twist to their classic piccalilli. If you’re feeling fruity, M&S Mango Grapes are in season – and we’ve got a salad up our sleeve for them! When you’re ready for dessert, you can always count on Mr Kipling – we know we can’t wait to try their banana slices! They’re perfect for popping in the kids’ lunchboxes (or keeping them all to yourself).

Can you believe there are less than three weeks to go until we launch Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker? If you get your pre-order in now, you’ll have it in your hands on September 25th. Trust us, with 100 brand new, set-it-and-forget-it recipes to get you through autumn and winter (and beyond!), you won’t want to miss this one.

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!

Is anyone hungry? Let’s fix that…

The Laughing Cow Chilli Cheese Spread Triangles – 31 calories per triangle 

If you’re a cheese lover who likes a little kick, these Laughing Cow Chilli Cheese Spread Triangles will be right up your street. They’re perfect for spreading on crackers, stirring into pasta, or even sneaking straight from the foil (your secret’s safe with us!). 

You could even use a couple to spice up our Dill Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Bagel for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!

The Laughing Cow Chilli Cheese Spread Triangles are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.95 per 8-pack.

Enjoy another cream cheese moment with our Dill Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Bagel.

Branston Chilli Piccalilli – 119 calories per 100g

Piccalilli is about as British as it gets – this tangy sauce was a sandwich staple when we were growing up! And now Branston’s taken things up a notch by throwing a little heat into the mix with Branston Chilli Piccalilli. Add it to your cheeseboards when you’re hosting, or save it for your lunchtime sandwiches.

We think it’ll make for an interesting flavour profile paired with our Monte Cristo Sandwich – i.e. the Pinch of Nom take on the classic Croque Monsieur. Try it and let us know what you think!

Branston Chilli Piccalilli is available from Tesco, priced at £2.20 per 360g jar.

Fire up your air fryer for Sticky Chicken Nuggets.

Müller x MyProtein Salted Caramel Mousse – 200 calories per pot

Got a sweet tooth but still want to sneak in some protein? Müller and Myprotein have teamed up to create this protein-packed Salted Caramel Mousse, and it’s a dream come true! At 200 calories per pot, it’s a smart way to satisfy cravings in-between meals and hit your macros!

Or if you just love a creamy dessert and protein isn’t your priority, our Biscoff Mousse makes for a delightful after-dinner treat, and it comes in at slightly less calories (196) – every little helps!

Müller x MyProtein Salted Caramel Mousse pots are available online at Ocado, priced at £2.50 per 200g pot.

Our Biscoff Mousse is just as irresistible.

M&S Mango Grapes – 70 calories per 100g

Want your grapes to taste of something that isn’t grapes? M&S has the answer with these Mango Grapes. Just think… the sweet and juicy flavour of a mango fruit, wrapped up in the bite-size shape of a grape! Once you pop, you won’t be able to stop!

Our Chicken Waldorf Salad is the perfect recipe to toss in a few of these fruity gems! The sweetness will perfectly offset the crunchy celery, crisp apple, and creamy dressing.

M&S Mango Grapes are available online at Ocado, priced at £3 per packet.

Get excited about salad!

Mr Kipling Banana Lunchbox Slices – 88 calories per slice

Mr Kipling has long been the master of sweet treats, and they’re proving it yet again with these Banana Lunchbox Slices. Soft, spongy, and just 88 calories per slice, they’ll make for a yummy pick-me-up with your afternoon cuppa.

For even more bananas at even less calories, bake our Banana Bread Pudding! We’ve made some innovative swaps to keep the calories down, so you can indulge in a generous slice at just 73 calories! That even leaves you room to slather a bit of peanut butter or honey on top.

Mr Kipling Banana Lunchbox Slices are available online from Ocado – right now they’re on sale for just £1!

You’ll go bananas for our Banana Bread Pudding!

Tesco Fruit Fusion Zero – 7 calories per can

Looking for a soft drink that gives you your fruity, fizzy fix without derailing your calorie-deficit goals? At just 7 calories per can, Tesco Fruit Fusion lets you sip away, guilt-free! They also have Orange and Lemon & Lime flavours.

And if you just can’t get enough of your five a day, you’d be foolish not to try our Tropical Fruit Fool. We’ve taken care to stay as true as possible to the traditional English recipe, with a few handy swaps to keep things on the lighter side.

Tesco Fruit Fusion Zero is available from Tesco, priced at £0.55 per 250ml can.

Try a dessert for the fruit lovers.

Heinz Smokey Bacon & Potato Soup – 111 calories per ½ can

With the evenings starting to get a little cooler, you’ll be glad you’ve got this Heinz Smokey Bacon & Potato Soup in your cupboard for a quick and easy meal that’ll warm you from your head to your toes.

And when soup season really starts to kick in, fire up your slow cooker for our Slow Cooker Chunky Tomato Cajun-Style Soup. It’s hearty, simple to make, and will keep you full until dinnertime. Or you can serve it with a sandwich or fries and have it for your evening meal!

Heinz Smokey Bacon & Potato Soup is available from ASDA, priced at £1.70 per can – or you can mix and match any 5 for £4.70.

Start soup season off right with our Slow Cooker Chunky Tomato Cajun-Style Soup.

Alpro Gut Health Natural with Oats Dairy Free Yoghurt Alternative – 55 calories per 100g

Looking after your gut has never tasted so good – this Alpro Gut Health Natural with Oats Dairy Free Yoghurt Alternative is suitable for vegans, and full of fibre and live cultures to look after your digestive system. Even if you’re not plant-based, it’s a great light swap for dairy yoghurt. Pour it over fruit or granola with a drizzle of honey.

You could also use it for our Syrupy Cinnamon Figs slimming dessert – thank us later!

Alpro Gut Health Natural with Oats Dairy Free Yoghurt Alternative is available from ASDA, priced at £1.88 per 400g tub.

Serve with our Syrupy Cinnamon Figs.

Naked Fire Machine Peach, Blood Orange, Apple & Ginger Super Smoothie – 47 calories per 100ml

Wake up your tastebuds with this Naked Fire Machine Peach, Blood Orange, Apple & Ginger Super Smoothie. Blended with peach, blood orange, apple, and ginger, it packs a punch and serves up your daily dose of vitamins!

Enjoy it as part of your breakfast with our Couscous Breakfast Cups – because your first meal of the day should be anything but boring!

Naked Fire Machine Peach, Blood Orange, Apple & Ginger Super Smoothie is available from ASDA, currently reduced from £3.76 to £1.88!

Complete your morning with our Couscous Breakfast Cups.

Myprotein Hot Honey Chicken Mac & Cheese with Pepperoni – 420 calories per serving

Sometimes all you want is to tuck into a big bowl of comfort food, and this Myprotein Hot Honey Chicken Mac & Cheese Pepperoni could well be the one. At 420 calories per portion, it might be a little more on the indulgent side of slimming friendly – but with 43 grams of protein per portion, it’s worth every mouthful when you need something hearty and satisfying!

Myprotein aren’t the only ones who can mix up your favourite cheesy pasta! Our Harissa Mac Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese adds a North African twist to this dish. And if you keep your eye on the website, we might even have another upgrade coming your way! You heard it here first!

Myprotein Hot Honey Chicken Mac & Cheese with Pepperoni is available from Iceland, priced at £4 per 350g packet – or get them for £3.34 each when you purchase more than one!

See how we jazzed up our Harissa Chicken Mac and Cheese.

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:

Avocado – 160 calories per 100g

Celery – 14 calories per 100g

Sweet Vine Ripened Tomatoes – 20 calories per 100g

Easy Peelers – 50 calories per 100g

Seasonal Pears – 57 calories per 100g

Mini Apples – 52 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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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!

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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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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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.

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There’s no better hack for slow cooker meal prep than dump bags! We’ve packed this ‘how to’ guide with our top tips and some seriously tasty recipe inspiration to help you get started. 

Our upcoming cookbook, Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker, is the best place to find our newest freezer-friendly, dump bag recipe ideas. Tap here or the image below to pre-order your copy ready for September 25th.

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What is a dump bag?

A ‘dump bag’ is a freezer bag filled with uncooked ingredients, chopped and ready to throw into the slow cooker for a particular dinner. They are basically the ultimate time-saver when it comes to slow cooker meal prep!

Why are dump bags handy for slow cooker meal prep?

If you’re using your slow cooker regularly, it’s a good idea to use dump bags. With most of the ingredients from your favourite dish already chopped and ready to go, you’ll save yourself so much time and stress – especially on busier days!

They’ll keep nicely in the freezer for up to 3 months, so you can build up a solid stash of nutritious, slimming-friendly meals to choose from.

Portion out your ingredients and then store them away until you’re ready to get dinner on.

How do I know which ingredients can go in a dump bag?

The more you make dump bags, the more you’ll get an idea of what’s suitable to store. Some high-water ingredients, like peppers, dairy or fresh herbs, are best added during the cooking time.

When we remove the dump bag for our Slow Cooker Chunky Tomato Cajun-Style Soup from the freezer, we let it defrost thoroughly before adding it to the slow cooker.

Then we’ll add the courgette and hot stock, following the recipe method from step 3 onwards.

While you can add stock to bags to freeze once cooled down, we prefer to add stock when we’re ready to get cooking. 

For example, if we’re making Slow Cooker Sausage Casserole, we’ll add all of the ingredients mentioned in steps 1-2 of the recipe to the dump bag. 

When it’s time to cook, the beef stock pot and water will then be stirred into the pot.

Tip 1: Use heavy-duty freezer bags

It’s really, really important to use heavy-duty freezer bags when you’re preparing slow cooker dump bags. Not only will they prevent freezer burn, they’ll also keep your ingredients sealed tightly and avoid any leakage.

We’d recommend investing in a trusty stash of reusable freezer bags that you can count on time and time again.

Adding ingredients to a bag can be fiddly, that’s why having a bag holder is a game-changer. This set from Amazon is really reliable for less than a tenner.

Tip 2: Buy in bulk to get the most from your dump bags

If you’re going to be filling your freezer with slow cooker dump bag meals, you’ll need to buy plenty of ingredients.

The good news is, it’s often cost-effective to buy more expensive food items (like meat or fresh produce) in bulk.

With everything you’re planning to eat chopped and ready to throw into the pot for a pre-picked recipe, the food you’ve bought will last longer.

You’ll need a good set of kitchen knives to slice and dice safely.

If you end up buying a cheaper cut of pork for our Slow Cooker Spicy Pork Stew, just be sure to cut off any visible fat while you’re dicing. 

By investing in a larger joint of meat, you’ll have enough to prep dump bags for an alternative pork recipe, so you can mix up your midweek menu.

Tip 3: Store dump bags flat in the freezer

To maximise space in your freezer drawers and compartments, make sure you store your dump bags flat. 

Stack with the oldest dump bags resting on top, so you’ll reach for the meals that need eating first; it’s an easy, efficient way to reduce food waste.

When you’re sealing ingredients into a dump bag, press gently to guarantee any air has left the bag prior to freezing. This helps to prevent freezer burn that could cause food to lose moisture.

The meat should stay nice and juicy for pre-prepped dishes like our Slow Cooker Lamb and Lentil Stew.

Tip 4: Chop it, bag it, label it!

One of our top tips for preventing food waste while storing dump bags is to make sure everything is clearly labelled. 

You’ll need durable, freezer-proof labels (like these ones from Amazon) to guarantee the information you’ve written is clear even after a month or two.

It’s not just important to write the name of the recipe you’ve frozen, you need to know when it was placed in the freezer too – make sure the date is nice and big on the label!

All dump bags must be used within 3 months of freezing.

Imagine how gutted you’d be if the ingredients for our delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore went to waste…

Tip 5: Always defrost thoroughly before cooking

As always when you’re cooking with food from the freezer, you’ll want to make sure all of your ingredients are thoroughly defrosted. 

Everything’s quite closely packed together inside a dump bag, so it may take a little longer than usual to be slow cooker ready. 

Get yourself prepared for our Slow Cooker Beef Madras by removing what you’re planning to cook from the freezer roughly 24-36 hours before you’re turning your slow cooker on.

As this dump bag contains meat, double (and triple!) check it’s defrosted before throwing into the slow cooker to simmer…

Ready, set…time to dump bag meal prep!

Let us know how your slow cooker meal prep is going in our Facebook group. We’ve got almost 1 million lovely community members waiting to encourage you on your slimming-friendly journey, or answer any questions you might have about dump bags!

You can also look for inspo in our Gallery. You’ll need to sign up to a free website account to upload and share your own photos (we’ve got a step-by-step guide on how to do that just here).

If you liked this article, there’s more where that came from:

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• 10 Slow Cooker Recipes You Need to Try
• The Best Slow Cooker Recipes for Batch Cooking
• Easy Slow Cooker Fakeaway Recipe Ideas to Make on Busy Days

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Hello and Happy (Good) Friday! Your Weekly Pinch of Shopping has arrived with NEW tasty products to try.

We’ve got lots of easy ideas that’ll help you get back on track after a chocolate-filled weekend, including Young’s extra-large fish fillets. They’re coated in a herby, garlicky breadcrumb that has a serious crunch!

Did someone say ‘crunch’? We’ve also spotted some ‘Ridiculously Crispy’ Garlic Butter Hash Brown Bites you can air-fry to perfection in minutes.

And don’t worry – we’ve not forgotten about your sweet tooth! We’ll tell you where to find Popcorn, Honeycomb Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream Cones so you can add them to your freezer.

HUGE NEWS alert! The book you’ve been asking us to write for years is finally coming…Pinch of Nom: Slow Cooker is out on September 25th!

It’s brimming with 100 totally new slow cooker wonders, including comfort foods, fakeaways, sweet treats and surprising ‘I can’t believe you can make that in a slow cooker!’ dishes.

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!

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. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Peach & Apple Cider – 150 calories per 250ml glass

Rain or shine, a glass of Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Peach and Apple Cider is delightfully refreshing. It’s even better to sip on if you’ve got a selection of slimming-friendly savoury snacks to hand, like cheesy twists or crispy sausage rolls.

Our homely Somerset Pork wouldn’t be the same without a few drops of cider. It makes for a gorgeously fruity complement to the juicy pork sausages and apple slices we’ve stirred in.

We’d recommend serving with fluffy mashed potatoes to help soak up every last drop.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Peach & Apple Cider is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.50 per bottle.

2. Tesco High Protein Strawberry Yoghurt – 153 calories per pot

This Tesco High Protein Strawberry Yoghurt will leave you feeling fuller and curb your sweet cravings all in one spoonful. A blend of fat-free strained yoghurt and fruity flavouring, you can snack on it alone, or serve it for breakfast with chopped fruits, nuts and crunchy granola.

If creamy, strawberry-flavoured goodies are a winner for you, try a scoop of our Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yoghurt recipe. Even with the irresistible, crunchy biscuit crumbs on top, each portion is only 152 calories per bowlful.

Just be sure to let it rest for 30 minutes before serving, so that it’s nice and soft by the time you dig in.

Tesco High Protein Strawberry Yoghurt is available from Tesco, priced at 95p per pot.

3. Proper All the Cheese Lentil Chips – 95 calories per pack

Next time you’re feeling peckish, lean on a bag of Proper All the Cheese Lentil Chips. At only 95 calories per pack, they’ll give you something cheesy and crunchy to snack on that’ll leave you satisfied, without taking you off track.

You can always make your own cheesy snack at home by following our Cheese Palmiers recipe.

These biscuit-like bites only have 3 ingredients; they’ll be rustled up (and tucked into an airtight container to take on the go!) in well under half an hour.

Proper All the Cheese Lentil Chips are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.00 per pack.

4. Dolmio Classics Meatballs Fusilli Pasta – 232 calories per pack

Dolmio’s new range of quick meals for one make those busier days feel a bit easier. We picked up the tomato pack of Dolmio Classics Meatballs Fusilli Pasta, but there are Rigatoni Bolognese Pasta and Fusilli Carbonara Pasta (among others) to try too.

Low in sugar and saturated fat, it’s handy to have on standby in the store cupboard when you need something quick and flavourful in a flash.

Keep in mind, speed isn’t everything! Leaving a batch of our Slow-Cooked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce to bubble away for hours is just as convenient – and even tastier.

For the full recipe, turn to pages 142-144 inside our Enjoy cookbook.

Dolmio Classics Meatballs Fusilli Pasta is available from Morrisons, priced at £3.00 per pack.

5. M&S Spicy Rice – 162 calories per 1/2 pack

When you’ve not got a portion of our Nando’s Spicy Rice ready to serve, this M&S is a pretty good grab-and-go alternative. With colourful chopped peppers, smoky paprika and fiery chilli stirred in, it’s ideal for pairing with Peri-Peri Chicken.

From hot to medium-spicy, the great thing about making a Nando’s inspired fakeaway at home is that you can control the heat. Add a bit of green to your Portuguese-inspired plate with a portion of Chilli and Mint Peas.

Now’s your cue to dig that long-forgotten bag of petit pois out of your freezer!

M&S Spicy Rice is available from M&S stores and online at Ocado, priced at £3.90 per pack.

6. Iceland Ridiculously Crispy Garlic Butter Hash Brown Bites – 279 calories per 1/5 pack air-fried

These Iceland Ridiculously Crispy Garlic Butter Hash Brown Bites are a delicious excuse to crack out your air fryer. We’re talking about garlicky, buttery shredded potato, bundled into mini hash browns and air-fried to golden perfection.

Just imagine serving a portion beside our stacked Breakfast Burgers. With homemade juicy pork patties, bacon, eggs, mushrooms and tomato, there’s no better way to kick off the weekend.

The only question left is: will you add a squeeze of red or brown sauce? 

Iceland Ridiculously Crispy Garlic Butter Hash Brown Bites are available from Iceland, priced at £2.50 per bag.

7. M&S Italian Style Chicken Dogs – 108 calories per hot dog

With a pack of low-fat sausage handy, you’re well on your way to making a delicious, slimming-friendly meal. M&S’ Italian Style Chicken Dogs are bursting with Mediterranean goodness, with semi-dried tomatoes and dried herbs inside.

While we’ve used reduced-fat pork sausages for our Herby Sausage Orzo, there’s nothing to stop you stirring in these Italian-style bangers instead.

You’ll want to use fresh thyme, rosemary and parsley (rather than dried herbs) when cooking this one; they’ll taste more vibrant, and add a lovely splash of green to your finished dish.

M&S Italian Style Chicken Dogs are available from M&S stores and online at Ocado, priced at £5.00 for a pack of 4 hot dogs.

8. Young’s Garlic & Herb Extra Large Fish Fillets – 276 calories per ovenbaked fish fillet

While these Young’s Garlic & Herb Extra Large Fish Fillets are larger in size, they’ve stayed nice and light in calories at 276 calories per fillet. Coated in a garlicky, herby blend of breadcrumbs, you’ll get a mouthful of tender, flaky fish with a satisfying crunch.

You can take home Young’s Paprika & Pepper Extra Large Fish Fillets if you’d prefer. 

Both flavours would make for an easy, slimming-friendly midweek dinner after a chocolate-filled Easter weekend.

We recently revamped one of our golden oldie fish recipes: Smoked Haddock and Spring Onion Fishcakes. They’re a must-try with our homemade chive-infused dipping sauce and a zingy squeeze of fresh lemon.

Young’s Garlic & Herb Extra Large Fish Fillets are available from Asda, priced at £3.98 for a pack of 2 fillets.

9. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Popcorn, Honeycomb Caramel & Vanilla Ice Cream Cones – 218 calories per ice cream

You’ll love having these Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Popcorn, Honeycomb Caramel & Vanilla Ice Cream Cones in your freezer when the sun is shining. The pairing of salted caramel with crunchy popcorn pieces is a delicious touch…

Speaking of, have you tried our Salted Caramel and Chocolate Popcorn Bites from pages 186-189 of our Enjoy cookbook?

Bound with sticky caramel, we’ve made these chocolate-covered popcorn pieces extra-delicious with a light sprinkling of sea salt on top.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Popcorn, Honeycomb Caramel & Vanilla Ice Cream Cones are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.00 for a pack of 4 cones.

10. M&S Extra Crunchy Masala Chicken Bites with Mango Chutney Drizzle – 296 calories per 1/2 pack

If you pop to M&S this week, you’ll spot a whole new selection of ‘Extra Crunchy’ chicken tenders. They’re available in a variety of flavours, from Hot Honey to Piri Piri. 

We took home the M&S Extra Crunchy Masala Chicken Bites with Mango Chutney Drizzle since we were in the mood for fakeaway flavours, and we couldn’t say no to a crispy curry-infused coating.

Was the frozen portion of Indian-Style Fried Rice from last week’s curry night also part of the decision process? Absolutely! 

This is one of those batch-friendly wonders that tastes just as good (or even better) reheated – especially if you liven things up with a sprinkling of fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime.

M&S Extra Crunchy Marsala Chicken Bites with Mango Chutney Drizzle are available from M&S stores and online at Ocado, priced at £4.75 per pack.

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

The Easter Bunny will be thrilled that carrots are only 8p in Aldi this weekend! You can always grab a bag to turn into an easy go-to lunch like our Carrot, Orange and Thyme Soup.

We’ve added a zesty twist by including a surprise ingredient you don’t often find in soup: orange juice!

Garlic – 5 calories per clove

It’s always a good idea to have plenty of garlic on standby, as our blog full of healthy, slimming-friendly, garlic-loaded recipes proves.

If you’re not sure what to make, why not try one of our most-popular recipes EVER? We’re so happy our community loves our Bolognese and Garlic Swirl Pie as much as we do…

Spring Onions – 32 calories per 100g

We always think of spring onions as ‘the fakeaway veggie!’. While they’re delicious cooked or raw tossed into salads, stir-fries, wraps and lots of different recipes, we love them best on top of an aromatic crowdpleaser like our Air Fryer Crispy Chilli Beef.

Broccoli – 35 calories per 100g

We love the versatility of broccoli florets. Baked into pasta, chopped it into stir-fries or blended into a soup, you can always count on broc to add flavour, colour and nutrients.

Our crunchy Broccoli and Sweetcorn Fritters add something a little bit different to your meal plan for breakfast, lunch or a quick snack.

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. 

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

Cucumber – 15 calories per 100g

Cucumber is the ultimate refreshing veg for summery weather – fingers crossed we get some of that this bank holiday! 

Chop your cucumber into batons for dunking in fresh hummus, slice it into salads, or pickle it into your own homemade Kimchi slaw.

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