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The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: Slimming-friendly Fakeaway Finds 14.03.25

Pinch of Nom — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:10 +0000

Hello and welcome to a FAKEAWAY edition of your Weekly Pinch of Shopping! Today we’re filling your shopping trolley with goodies inspired by your favourite cuisines – and they’re all far better for you and your budget than reaching for a takeaway menu.

We’ll tell you exactly where to find a mouthwatering box of Aromatic Chilli Sesame Chicken with Noodles; it’s ready in minutes for a fraction of the restaurant calories.

Plus, if you love Solero Ice Lollies, we’ve found a whole tub of ice cream that has the same vibrant, refreshingly tangy-sweet flavours by the scoop!

EXCITING NEWS (in case you missed it last week): You can now find our Pinch of Nom x Flava It! Collection Boxes in the herbs and spices aisle at Morrisons across the UK – they’ll be rolling out gradually over the next few weeks, so you might just need to be patient with your local store!

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

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. M&S Hot Chilli Con Carne Cooking Paste – 82 calories per pack (approx.)

It’s impossible to get bored of chilli con carne, especially when there are so many different ways to serve it. This tasty M&S Hot Chilli Con Carne Cooking Paste is handy for busier evenings where you want the spice mix to be ready and made for you.

Simply stir together with your choice of protein – we tend to go for reduced-fat beef mince.

The truth is, our Slow Cooker Chilli Con Carne is the most convenient recipe to follow for chilli night. Pop everything in the pot and leave your trusty kitchen gadget to do its thing!

We like our chilli hot, since you can always cool things down with a sprinkling of reduced-fat cheese, or a dollop of sour cream.

M&S Hot Chilli Con Carne Cooking Paste is available from Ocado and M&S, priced at £1.25 per pack.

2. M&S Bolognese Bites – 109 calories per bite

If you’re a fan of the classic flavours in Spaghetti Bolognese, prepare to fall in love with these M&S Bolognese Bites. These Italian-inspired balls are filled with a cooked pasta, juicy beef and smoked bacon ragu, stirred through with gooey mozzarella cheese and herbs – and yes, all of that is wrapped in breadcrumbs!

If you’ve not tried our Bolognese and Garlic Swirl Pie yet, where have you been? It’s been a smash hit with our Facebook group from the day we first shared it on our website.

Just look at this gorgeous photo from Claire in Doncaster. Thank you so much for sharing your photo in our Gallery, Claire!

M&S Bolognese Bites are available from Ocado and M&S, priced at £3.75 for a pack of 4 bites.

3. Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Cheddar & Red Onion Baked Snacks Multipack – 310 calories per pack (microwaved)

We’re always in the market for satisfying savoury snacks, and Jacob’s brand-new Cheddar and Red Onion Baked Mini Cheddars definitely tick that box. While you’d expect Mini Cheddars to be packed with the cheesiness, punchy red onion takes these baked biscuits up a notch.

Bold statement – we might even prefer these to the original! You can also pick up Cream Cheese Garlic and Herb flavoured multipacks.

It’s well worth baking up our Air Fryer Cheese and Onion Bakes recipe next time you fancy a cheesy snack. For our gooey centre, we’ve filled our ‘pastry’ (sandwich thins) with a heavenly combo of reduced-fat Cheddar and onion.

Turn to page 162-163 in our Air Fryer book for the full recipe.

Jacob’s Mini Cheddars Cheddar & Red Onion Baked Snacks Multipack is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.85 (or £1.50 with a Nectar card) for a pack with 6 mini bags.

4. Morrisons Mexican-Style Chicken Mini Fillets – 155 calories per 1/2 pack

These Morrisons Mexican-Style Chicken Mini Fillets are a quick, fuss-free fiesta for dinnertime. After you’ve baked them for 15 minutes in the oven, you’ll take them out briefly to top with the provided sachet of fajita-flavoured sauce.

We’ve got no choice but to serve them with a golden, fluffy portion of our Nando’s Spicy Rice. It’s really easy for us because we’ve always got leftovers on standby, ready to reheat in a flash.

The spices in our rice and the chicken’s lipsmacking glaze will go together like a dream. For more slimming-friendly Mexican fakeaway night inspiration, have a scroll through our blog.

Morrisons Mexican-Style Chicken Mini Fillets are available from Morrisons, priced at £5.00 for a pack of 2 fillets.

5. Bramwells Peri-Peri Sauce & Marinade – 32 calories per 15g serving

You could be fooled into thinking this Bramwells Peri-peri Sauce and Marinade is from a famous Portuguese restaurant. We went for ‘medium-spice’, but there’s nothing to stop you grabbing ‘garlic’, ‘lemon and herb’ or even the hottest one while you’re in Aldi.

Add a punchy flavour boost to peri-peri wraps, salads or pasta bowls with a quick drizzle.

If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll know we’ve been celebrating how delicious orzo is all week. This Piri Piri Chicken Orzo is beautifully simple and full of flavour for an indulgent family pasta night. You can also cook it once and enjoy it twice, since it’s freezable too.

Bramwells Peri-Peri Sauce & Marinade is available from Aldi, priced at £1.25 per jar.

6. Pepsi Cream Soda Soft Drink Cans – 2 calories per can

If you’ve got an American-style burger night planned, these Pepsi Cream Soda Soft Drink Cans should be part of your spread. The creamy, vanilla flavouring really hits the spot if you’ve got a sweet tooth – and it’s even more thirst-quenching in a glass with ice.

Are you Team Pepsi or Team Coke? You can’t lose with our Diet Coke/Pepsi Max Chicken on the table; it tastes just as good as takeaway versions either way.

We actually prefer to use Pepsi Max as we think it thickens better than Diet Coke. You could even use the Pepsi Max Ginger for a more concentrated zing.

Pepsi Cream Soda Soft Drink Cans are available from Tesco, priced at £3.99 (or £3.50 with a Clubcard) for a pack of 8 cans.

7. Quorn Takeaway Salt and Pepper Tenders – 225 calories per 2 tenders

With these Quorn Takeaway Salt and Pepper Tenders in the freezer, you’re only 15 minutes in the oven (or 10 in the air fryer!) away from plating up a veggie-friendly salt and pepper feast.

You could even try them with a side of our fuss-free Flava It! Salt and Pepper Chips – if that’s not too much salt and pepper for you!

Whether you’re following a vegan diet or not, these Air Fryer Vegan Nuggets are a yummy way to sneak more veggies into your day. We’ve not just cut the calories with a flourless coating of panko breadcrumbs, we’ve made our delectable dip too.

Quorn Takeaway Salt and Pepper Tenders are available from Waitrose, priced at £2.75.

8. Morrisons Nourish Spiced Chicken Biryani – 383 calories per pack

When you’ve got no time or energy to make dinner, it’s tempting to reach for the takeaway menu. With this Morrisons Nourish Spiced Chicken Biryani on standby, you can serve up a dinner full of Indian-style flavours for next to no effort.

We’re talking spiced brown rice, lots of colourful chopped veg, chargrilled chicken and aromatic spices, all ready in minutes!

If you fancy making your own biryani, turn to page 72 of our Comfort Food book. Our Garlic Mushroom Biryani is one of those ‘you have to try it at least once!’ Pinch of Nom recipes.

While a traditional biryani can be a complicated, time-consuming dish to prepare, we’ve found a way to cook everything up in one simple pot.

Morrisons Nourish Spiced Chicken Biryani is available from Morrisons, priced at £3.75 per pack.

9. Kitchen Joy Spicy Sesame Chicken Aromatic Chilli with Noodles – 404 calories per pack (microwaved)

As soon as we saw the rave reviews for Kitchen Joy Spicy Sesame Chicken Aromatic Chilli Noodles, we knew we had to hunt down a box. A fusion of Thai and Korean flavours, this ‘meal for one’ fits nicely in your freezer, ready to grab at a moment’s notice.

We’re not kidding when we say this fork-twirling combo of noodles and fiery chicken tastes just like it’s from a restaurant, but be warning…it does have a three-chilli rating!

You can always serve it plated up with a side of Sesame Chicken Toasts, if you’re feeling extra hungry – or you fancy something with a crunch!

Baking instead of deep-frying means we’ve kept our squares down to just 22 calories each.

Kitchen Joy Spicy Sesame Chicken Aromatic Chilli with Noodles packs are available from Tesco, priced at £2.75.

10. Carte D’or Les Desserts Solero Ice Cream Exotic Vanilla – 167 calories per 100g

We’ve already found the taste of summer: Carte D’or Les Desserts Solero Exotic Vanilla Ice Cream Exotic Vanilla. It’s a heavenly team-up of creamy Carte D’or ice cream and fruity Solero ice lolly flavours.

In every scoop, you get velvety ice cream, tart sorbet and a sweet sauce, swirled with a tropical medley of mango, pineapple and passionfruit – now’s your cue to run to Tesco!

We love creating frozen, lower-calorie creations at PON HQ. Our Raspberry Sorbet transforms raspberries, syrup and a squeeze of lemon into an irresistible after-dinner treat.

Turn to pages 220-221 in our Express cookbook for the full recipe.

Carte D’or Les Desserts Solero Ice Cream Exotic Vanilla tubs are available from Tesco, priced at £4.50 (or £3.00 with a Clubcard).

REMINDER Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

We love Aldi’s fortnightly selection of fresh fruit and veggies! They choose different items for a special offer where you can pick them up for much less than the normal price.

Here’s our reminder of this week’s Super 6 selection:

Carrots – 41 calories per 100g
Salad Potatoes – 75 calories per 100g
Kiwi – 16 calories per 100g
Oranges – 47 calories per 100g
Spring Onions – 32 calories per 100g
Mini Apples – 53 calories per 100g

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The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: Slimming-friendly Mexican Fakeaway Finds 21.02.25

Pinch of Nom — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Woo, it’s Friday and there’s only one way to celebrate: with a fiesta!! This brand-new Weekly Pinch of Shopping is jam-packed with slimming-friendly Mexican fakeaway picks that we know you’ll love.

It’s difficult to miss the M&S Collection Purple Flesh Sweet Potatoes. The unusual-coloured spuds aren’t just really healthy, they also put a funky-looking twist on lots of tasty recipes – like our very own Sweet Potato Tacos!

Plus, we’ve found a frozen treat that’s bound to divide opinion: Doughlicious Extra Flamin’ Hot Cookie Dough and Gelato Bites. They’re a weird yet wonderful low-calorie ice cream that’s coated in a layer of smoky chipotle crumb – yes, really!

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1. Iceland Mini Corn Cobs – 80 calories per 100g serving

You can’t have a Mexican-inspired fakeaway feast without corn on the cob! You can pick up a bumper bag of bright yellow Mini Corn Cobs from Iceland for just two quid at the mo – and they’re cracking to have stashed in the freezer.

There are lots of different ways to get them prepped, from steaming to oven-baking. We like to pop them in our air fryer until they’re golden and crunchy.

We use full-sized cobs for our Mexican Corn on the Cob side dish, but there’s nothing to stop you making the most of these adorable minis instead.

You can’t go wrong with our slimming-friendly homemade rub made from fat-free yoghurt, tangy feta, fiery chilli powder and a hint of salt.

Garnish with paprika, coriander and a squeeze of lime to unlock even more flavour.

Iceland Mini Corn Cobs are available from Iceland, priced at £2.00 per bag.

2. Gran Luchito Creamy Jalapeno Sauce – 71 calories per 100g

A Mexican feast just isn’t the same without jalapenos. This easy-drizzle Gran Luchito Creamy Jalapeno Sauce adds instant magic to countless meals, from lunchtime salads and wraps to oven-baked burritos, tacos or burgers.

While our hearty Beef and Bean Burrito Bake already has sliced jalapenos on top, there’s nothing to stop you stirring a drop or two inside of each burrito if you fancy taking things up a spice level.

We’ve used thin, spring onion omelettes instead of tortilla wraps for this recipe; it doesn’t just keep the calories lower, it makes every serving gluten-free too.

Gran Luchito Creamy Jalapeno Sauce is available from Tesco, priced at £3.50 per bottle.

3. Heinz Beanz Chilli – 164 calories per 1/2 can

We’ll hold our hands up! These tins of Heinz Beanz in Chilli flavour have been around for a little while, but this is the first time they’ve been part of a range of Mexican-inspired goodies in Aldi’s Specialbuy aisle.

They’ve all arrived just in time to celebrate National Margarita Day on the 22nd of February – cheers to that!

With our Baked Bean Chilli recipe, it’s easier than you might think to rustle up a flavour-filled family dinner without breaking the bank.

Aside from chilli-infused mince and fresh veggies, a tin of baked beans (Heinz Beans Chilli, or normal!) is a must-have ingredient for this humble crowd-pleaser.

You can find the full recipe for this one on pages 124-125 of our Budget book.

Heinz Beanz Chilli tins are available from Aldi in the Specialbuy aisle, priced at 99p per tin.

4. M&S Collection Purple Flesh Sweet Potatoes – 98 calories per 100g

As soon as we heard the buzz around M&S stocking these Purple Flesh Sweet Potatoes, we knew we had to hunt them down. These unique-looking spuds are actually some of the healthiest you can buy, since they’re loaded with healthy antioxidants.

Bear in mind they have a drier, starchier texture than their orange counterparts, so they’ll need a longer cooking time.

As soon as we spotted them, we saw a chance to put a funky-looking twist on our Sweet Potato and Coconut Tacos. These lovely little wraps have a rich and creamy filling that’s low in calories, without compromising on flavour.

We like to serve them with some pickled onions on top for a lip-smacking finish.

M&S Collection Purple Flesh Sweet Potatoes are available from M&S and Ocado, priced at £3.00 per bag.

5. Fiesta Special Wholegrain Spicy Rice – 203 calories per 1/2 pack

Does anyone go to Aldi and stick firmly to their list? Our head is always turned by something unexpected, like these Fiesta Special Wholegrain Spicy Rice packs. They’re newly stocked in the Specialbuy aisle, which means you’ll want to grab them while you can.

A ready-mixed blend of wholegrain rice, sweetcorn, beans and finely-chopped jalapenos, all you need to do is pop them in the microwave and wait for the beep.

They’re great to have on standby for speedy midweek dinners, or they’ll make a filling addition to your lunchbox.

The bursts of spice from jalapeno would pair amazingly well with our slimming-friendly Chicken Burritos for an easy fakeaway tea.

We’ve bundled them up with spiced chicken, black beans and Basmati rice, tangy cheese and (most importantly) plenty of punchy guacamole.

Fiesta Special Wholegrain Spicy Rice is available from Aldi in the Specialbuy aisle, priced at 75p per pack.

6. M&S Pulled Fajita Spiced Chicken Thighs – 323 calories per serving

From Gochujang chicken to BBQ beef brisket, there are a variety of new, ready-to-cook boxes to choose from in M&S this week. These M&S Pulled Fajita Spiced Chicken Thighs bring restaurant-like flavours home, and they’re so easy to prepare.

Simply leave the thighs to bubble in the rich, tomatoey sauce until they’re fall-off-the-fork shreddable. You get the benefit of flavour like they’ve been slow-cooked for hours – served in just 45 minutes!

It’s no secret that we love a creamy chicken dish at Pinch of Nom. This Creamy Fajita Chicken never gets boring, since you can serve it with pasta, rice, or even potatoes for a hearty, warming dinner.

Reduced-fat cream cheese brings the creaminess, while fajita seasoning has the subtle spices covered.

M&S Pulled Fajita Spiced Chicken Thighs are available from Ocado and M&s, priced at £16.00 for a pack that serves 4.

7. Fiesta Chilli Taco Bowl Kit – 120 calories per 1/5 pack

It’s hard to miss this Fiesta Chilli Taco Bowl Kit in the Specialbuy aisle at Aldi. The wraps, salsa and seasoning are already sorted, you’ll just need to add minced beef, a pepper and an onion to your basket too.

The recipe recommends using a muffin tin to scrunch your tortilla wraps into shape, but we know from our own slimming-friendly Slow Cooker Chilli Bowls that you can also use regular bowls – as long as they are safe to go in the oven!

At only 345 calories, our version makes for a light midweek dinner option that’ll soon become a warming family favourite. Why not throw in a few extra veggies with a tasty side-serving of green beans?

Fiesta Chilli Taco Bowl Kits are available from Aldi in the Specialbuy aisle, priced at £2.29 per kit.

8. Crème Caramel Milk Desserts with Caramel Sauce – 110 calories per pot

Finishing a Mexican-inspired fakeaway feast calls for something light and creamy, and these Crème Caramel Milk Desserts with Caramel Sauce tick both of those boxes – for only 110 calories per pot!

You don’t need to microwave or prep them; just keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to dig in with your spoon.

Just when you think these Creamy Lime and Coconut Pots can’t get any dreamier, you’ll reach the crunchy base of crushed Lotus Biscoff biscuits.

We’ve used nifty reduced-fat swaps to make our cream thick and smooth, and swirled it all together with a key fiesta staple: zingy lime juice.

Crème Caramel Milk Desserts with Caramel Sauce are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.25 for a pack of 4 pots.

9. Specially Selected Chipotle Mayo Handcooked Crisps – 157 calories per 30g serving

We realise we’ve mentioned Aldi a lot this week, but it’s hard not to when they’ve got so many yummy goodies in stock, and these bags of Specially Selected Chipotle Mayo Handcooked Crisps are no exception.

If you love a savoury snack with a crunch, you can’t go wrong picking these up. They’re crinkle cut and coated with a blend of sweet yet spicy chipotle-mayo flavours.

Go on, treat yourself to a big shareable plate of our vibrant Honey and Lime Pork Nachos!

Topped off with spicy-honey pork mince, melty cheese and salsa, they’re the ultimate snack for a family film night. Just don’t forget to whip up the dip!

Specially Selected Chipotle Mayo Handcooked Crisps are available from Aldi in the Specialbuys aisle, priced at £1.15 per pack.

10. Doughlicious Extra Flamin’ Hot Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites – 102 calories per piece

Chances are you’ve never tried anything like these Doughlicious Extra Flamin’ Hot Cookie Dough and Gelato Bites before! Whether that’s a good or bad thing, we’ll let you be the judge.

We’re talking about balls of ghost chilli infused ice cream, coated in a smoky layer of chipotle crumb cookie dough.

At 102 calories per doughlicious bite, we’d say they’re well worth a go – if you think you can handle the heat.

A batch of Sweet Tacos might sound strange, but trust us, these ones are scrumptious! We’ve used soft tacos and coated them in a sweet, cinnamon-infused mixture, before baking them in the oven until they’re golden and crunchy.

There’s no better way to end a Mexican-style menu!

Doughlicious Extra Flamin’ Hot Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites are available from M&S and Ocado, priced at £4.00 per pack.

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:

Brown Onions – 40 calories per 100g
Baking Potatoes – 63 calories per 100g
Chantenay Carrots – 35 calories per 100g
Large Flat Mushrooms – 16 calories per 100g
Royal Gala Apples – 52 calories per 100g
Garlic – 5 calories per clove

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Chicken Fajita Lasagne

Pinch of Nom — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 16:45:33 +0000

Chicken Fajita Lasagne | Slimming & Weight Watchers Friendly

Give classic lasagne a delicious fajita-inspired twist! Combining the best of two comforting favourites, this recipe uses a homemade Mexican-style spice blend to give the all-important sauce its rich, fakeaway flavours. Layer up with mildly spiced chicken chunks, vibrant veggies, a creamy tomato-cheese sauce, and a tangy topping of reduced-fat Cheddar. Then, let your oven do the hard work until you're rewarded with a golden, bubbling crowd-pleaser!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian, Mexican, non specific

Keyword Chicken Fajita Lasagne

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 458kcal

Equipment

28 x 24cm ovenproof dish

Ingredients

For the Mexican-style spice mix

2 tbsp smoked sweet paprika
1 tbsp garlic granules
1 tbsp chilli powder mild or hot, depending on your taste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp onion granules
¼ tsp salt

For the lasagne

400 g chicken breast cut into small dice
2 tsp Mexican-style spice mix
low-calorie cooking spray
1 red onion peeled and sliced
2 mixed peppers deseeded and sliced
4 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
1 tbsp Mexican-style spice blend
400 g chopped tomatoes
500 ml chicken stock (1 chicken stock cube made up with 500ml boiling water)
165 g reduced-fat cream cheese
juice of half a lime
125 g frozen sweetcorn
handful of coriander leaves roughly chopped
6 lasagne sheets
80 g reduced-fat Cheddar finely grated

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Mix all the spices together in a small bowl and use 2 tsp to coat the chicken. Cover and allow to marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
Place a large saucepan over a medium heat, add the garlic, tomatoes, stock and 1 tbsp of the Mexican-style spice mix (you can save any remaining spice mix in a jar to use again). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
While the sauce simmers, spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until sealed on all sides. Add the peppers and onions and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Whisk the cream cheese into the spicy tomato sauce until melted, and squeeze in the lime juice. The sauce should be the consistency of single cream. If it seems a little watery, increase the heat and simmer rapidly for a few minutes until thickened.
Remove 200ml of sauce and put aside for the topping. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan.
Stir the sauce into the chicken, peppers and onions, add the sweetcorn and coriander. Pour half the fajita mix into the bottom of the ovenproof dish. Lay 3 lasagne sheets on top and add the rest of the fajita mix and then the remaining lasagne sheets. Pour the reserved sauce over the top and sprinkle on the grated cheese.
Place on a baking tray and into the oven for 40-50 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling and the pasta feels tender when you insert a knife.
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Tip: The remaining spice mix will keep in a jar for several weeks and can be used as a rub or seasoning for meat or fish. You can also use it in our recipe for Mexican-style Salad.

Nutrition

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Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 30.08.24

Pinch of Nom — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:00:47 +0000

Happy Friday, everybody! Welcome to a brand-new Weekly Pinch of Shopping article. We know it’s tricky to decide what to eat when the weather can’t make its mind up, so we’ve done the thinking for you!

When you need a quick fix of fiery flavour, add a squeeze of Hellmann’s new Spicy Mexican Sauce to your plate. From tacos and burritos to fajitas and nachos, we can promise it’s absolutely banging on just about everything.

If grey skies make you want to get cosy on the sofa with your favourite TV show, take a slice of Mr Kipling’s NEW Sticky Toffee Loaf Cake. On its own, or drizzled with custard or ice cream, it’s like a comforting hug…and not super high in calories either!

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If you’ve not got a website account, don’t worry! It’s FREE to sign up here. It’s well worth it because our website members are always the first to find out the latest bits of intel from PON HQ.

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Make sure to let us know if you spot any yummy-looking, slimming-friendly new products on the supermarket shelves – we might just feature them in our next article! The members in our incredible Facebook group are always happy to have a good old chat about lots of these shopping items. You can join the group by clicking here.

Our Weekly Pinch of Shopping list aims to show you slimming-friendly products that you can find online or in one of your local supermarkets. We try to make it as easy as possible for you to pick up these items as part of your usual weekly shop, and we’ll always include the calorie information and the RRP for you.

Please remember that, although all prices are correct at the time of writing, supermarkets can change their prices often, so this should be used as a guide only.

Along with our favourite new finds from the supermarket shelves, each week we include details of the Aldi Super 6. Every fortnight Aldi discounts a selection of 6 fruits and veggies that you can pick up for a fraction of the price. 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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Vivera Plant-Based Chicken Pieces – 165 calories per 100g serving

Vivera Plant-Based Chicken Pieces are a tasty way to take a break from meat. This plant-based recipe recreates the taste and texture of chicken really well, meaning you’ll have no trouble trialling them in your usual sandwiches, salads or pasta dishes.

You can pop them in the oven or pan-fry them, but we think they taste closest to the real thing when they’re air-fried.

There’s nothing to stop you using a portion to give our Chicken and Bacon Caesar Salad a vegetarian makeover. Our version of the lunchtime classic is far from boring, with just as much garlicky goodness as traditional versions.

The only difference is, our answer to Caesar dressing is made with a slimming-friendly combination of fat-free Greek yoghurt, light mayonnaise and lemon juice.

Vivera Plant-Based Chicken Pieces are available from Asda, priced at £2.65 per pack.

M&S Sour Cream and Chive Houmous Chips – 142 calories per portion

It’s always a good idea to have light, savoury snacks like M&S Sour Cream and Chive Houmous Chips handy for when you’re feeling peckish. Rather than being deep-fried like traditional potato snacks, houmous chips get their crunchy goodness from baked chickpeas and lentils.

While some reduced-fat snacks can cut the calories and lose taste, we’re happy to report that these grab bags are absolutely jam-packed with punchy flavour!

No matter how you spell it, there’s no denying that Hummus paired with lots of vegetable batons makes for a gorgeous, healthy snack. We’ve used butterbeans because we prefer their naturally silky consistency, but there’s nothing to stop you using chickpeas, if you’ve already got a tin in the cupboard.

Just be sure to tweak the calories to suit any changes you make, if you’re keeping track.

M&S Sour Cream and Chive Houmous Chips are available from Ocado/M&S, priced at £2.00 per bag.

Capsicana Mexican Burrito Tomato and Chipotle Paste – 41 calories per 30g serving

We’re all for making dinnertime more fuss-free! With Capsicana Mexican Burrito Tomato and Chipotle Paste, you don’t need to worry about raiding your spice rack. Use the ready-mixed spice blend to coat tender pieces of sliced chicken, and you’ll be well on your way to making the perfect punchy paste for a Mexican-inspired fakeaway night.

Once you’ve bundled your chicken mix into a low-calorie tortilla wrap, don’t forget to add rice, a sprinkling of reduced-fat cheese, and some crispy shredded lettuce for good measure.

You can turn any main dish into a fiesta-style feast with a side of our Cheesy Avocado Salsa Wedges. If you’re not a big fan of spicy food, there’s no need to worry. The topping of melted cheese, smooth avocado and sour cream cools everything down in an instant.

Capsicana Mexican Burrito Tomato and Chipotle Paste is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.60 per sachet.

Nutini Hazelnut Chocolino Minis – 53 calories per mini

Take a sweet treat break with a bag of Nutini Hazelnut Chocolino Minis nearby. The pack comes filled with ready-wrapped mini bars that are so easy to track if you’re counting, since each milk chocolate, cream-filled bite is only 53 calories a pop.

When it comes to crunchy, chocolatey pick-me-ups, nothing beats our indulgent-tasting Chocolate French Toast. The trick is to sprinkle in spices that’ll take the notes of hazelnut in our filling to the next level, which is why we’ve stirred cinnamon, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg and sweetener together with egg.

Coat your sandwich in the spice-infused mixture, pop it in a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray, and watch both sides turn gloriously golden within minutes.

Nutini Hazelnut Chocolino Minis are available from Iceland, priced at £1.00 per bag.

John West On The Go Greek Salad – 218 calories per pack

There are only two steps to getting this John West On The Go Greek Salad ready: stir and eat! A quick, healthy lunch option you can turn to when you’re in a time pinch, the pot comes filled with ready-to-eat pasta pieces, tuna chunks, peppers, tomatoes and olives in a zingy vinaigrette dressing.

It’s also less than 200 calories, with 17 grams of protein to fuel you for the day ahead.

As soon as we hear the word ‘tuna’, we’re in the mood to make our Tuna Niçoise Pasta Salad. With no shortage of salad veggies, olives, sliced boiled eggs, pasta and tuna, it’s one of our favourite filling lunches to make.

We’ve used a nifty blend of fat-free yoghurt, punchy mustard, dill and lemon to make our salad dressing far lighter than shop-bought versions.

John West On The Go Salad Greek Salad is available from Ocado, priced at £2.59 per pack.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Cheddar and Pesto Twists – 40 calories per twist

There’s no doubt that these Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Cheddar and Pesto Twists will have you coming back for more. As if flaky, buttery puff pastry wasn’t delicious enough, it’s also flavoured with tangy notes of Cheddar and fresh basil.

Enjoy them as they are, or take them for a dip in your choice of sauce – we’d go for some chutney, or better yet, more pesto!

If you’re looking to host a get-together with a spread of savoury nibbles, our Pizza Twists with Pizza Dip should be invited. They’re easy-peasy to rustle up with a short list of budget-friendly ingredients, and pizza lovers won’t be able to get enough.

We’ve gone for a classic, margherita-style combination of cheese and tomato, but there’s nothing to stop you getting creative with different pizza-inspired flavour combinations.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Cheddar and Pesto Twists are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.00 per pack.

Tesco Finest Moroccan Inspired Cauliflower – 109 calories per 1/2 pack

All the hard work is done for you with this Tesco Finest Moroccan Inspired Cauliflower. The tray comes filled with a medley of crunchy, sliced cauliflower florets and chickpeas, tossed in a smoky blend of Moroccan-style spices that’s ready to go in the oven.

There’s even a sachet of fiery harissa dressing that you can drizzle on top right before serving. If you’re thinking ‘what’s harissa?’, everything you need to know is in our blog just here.

Whenever we’re hosting a buffet, we’ll always put out a large serving plate full of Air Fryer Cauliflower Hot Wings. You’ll need to open your air fryer a couple of times to get them just right, but trust us, the fiery crispy-coated florets you’re left with are so worth the effort!

You can crunch on them for 154 calories per portion, velvety yoghurt dip included.

Don’t worry if you’re not on the air fryer train yet – you can make this one in your oven too.

Tesco Finest Moroccan Inspired Cauliflower is available from Tesco, priced at £3.00 per pack.

Ashfields Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Fillets – 216 calories per chicken breast

Fancy Chinese takeaway inspired flavours in the middle of the week? Aldi’s got you covered with Ashfields Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Fillets. They’re coated in a lip-smacking sweet yet spicy marinade, which means you can pop them straight in the oven.

Double up on sweet chilli deliciousness with the provided sachet of sauce, ten minutes before they’re ready to serve.

That’s it! Now we’re daydreaming about our Sweet Chilli Chicken Burgers. The longer you leave the chicken to marinate in our homemade sticky-sweet sauce, the more intense the flavours will be.

Pile them high on a wholemeal bun with zingy salad veg and an extra spoonful of sweet chilli, for just 314 calories per burger.

Ashfields Sweet Chilli Chicken Breast Fillets are available from Aldi, priced at £2.75 for a pack of 2.

Hellmann’s Sauce Spicy Mexican – 9 calories per serving

Get more flavour from all kinds of dishes with Hellmann’s brand-new Spicy Mexican sauce. A mildly spicy, tangy blend of tomatoes, jalapeños, red chilli pepper and spices, you can take fajitas, nachos, tacos, sandwiches or salads up a notch with a single squeeze.

At 9 calories per serving, we’d say this one’s well worth adding to your collection of condiments.

We don’t know anyone who can say no to a colourful plate of Chicken Fajitas. With crunchy veggies, fiery spices and tender chicken chunks all stirred together, it’s always welcome on our midweek meal plan.

There’s no need to stick to bundling your filling into wraps! Mix things up with a base of fluffy basmati rice, pasta or fresh salad.

Whatever you choose, a good dollop of fat-free Greek yoghurt is a must!

Hellmann’s Sauce Spicy Mexican is available from Asda, priced at £2.60 per bottle.

Mr Kipling Sticky Toffee Loaf Cake – 165 calories per slice (1/6th of a cake)

It’s always a good day when there’s a scrummy new creation from Mr Kipling! This Sticky Toffee Loaf Cake is the ultimate comforting cake for a cosy night-in, and only 165 calories per sticky-topped slice.

It’s moreish and light with chunky bits of fudge swirled through, so you’re in for a treat whether you decide to try it cold, or warm it up gently in the microwave.

We’ll leave it to you to decide whether it’s tastiest served with custard or ice cream…

While we’re on the subject of squidgy loaves, our Air Fryer Chocolate Brownie Loaf is ready after 10 minutes in the air fryer, with 5 minutes of prep.

Gooey and luxurious with a topping of chocolate chips, you won’t believe it’s only 64 calories per slice. You can find the full recipe on pages 196-197 of our latest book, Pinch of Nom: Air Fryer.

Mr Kipling Sticky Toffee Loaf Cake is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.75 per loaf cake.

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.

Celery – 14 calories per 100g

We’ll always pick up celery if it’s part of the Super 6 deal! It makes for a tasty addition to base sauces, stews and soups – alongside onions and carrots. It’s also great to nibble on dunked into a budget-friendly homemade dip.

It’s also great for bulking out recipes like our Creamy Tomato Pasta, as well as adding a nutritious flavour boost.

Easy Peelers – 35 calories per 100g

You can’t go wrong with a few mini easy peelers in your fruit bowl. Far better for your sweet tooth than cake or chocolate, one or two will keep the cravings at bay for a fraction of the calories.

Full of vitamin C, they also make a great addition to your breakfast spread, no matter how you like your eggs! If fiery’s the way, try our lip-smacking Harissa Eggs recipe.

Cucumber – 45 calories per 100g

Cucumber is the ultimate refreshing veg for summery weather. We love it chopped and sliced into batons for dunking (try it with hummus or a homemade dip!), sliced into salads or pickled in a Kimchi slaw.

We can’t talk about a Chinese-style fakeaway night without having Crispy Duck Pancakes on the menu. Chop your cucumber into matchsticks and fold it into pancakes with spring onions, shredded duck and hoisin sauce.

Mini Apples – 53 calories per 100g

Small but mighty, mini apples will give your day a sweet boost for only 53 calories each. You can snack on them as they are, use them as a delectable, juicy-sweet porridge topper or chop them into fruit salads – and so much more!

We love cooking them into fillings for scrumptious bakery-inspired recipes, like our Apple Strudels. They’re so simple to make, and far better for you and your budget than shop-bought versions.

Sweet Pears – 58 calories per 100g

These sweet pears are the perfect answer to your mid-afternoon sugar cravings. Juicy and soft, bite into them as a snack, slice them up for breakfast or throw them into a side salad.

Seeing pears makes us want to crack out the custard and pour a glug over our crunchy-topped Pear and Ginger Crumble. Ready in only 30 minutes, pears have never tasted so good!

Seedless White Grapes – 69 calories per 100g

When it’s hot outside, grapes are a sweet, budget-friendly, low-calorie pick-me-up! You can even pop a few in the freezer and eat them frozen instead of an ice lolly – it sounds odd but trust us, it works so well.

There’s no shortage of sliced grapes in our Very Green Zingy Kale Salad. It’s lovely when served as a veggie main meal, but also works really well as a vibrant, leafy green side dish.

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Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 26.07.24

Pinch of Nom — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:51 +0000

It’s finally Friday! Let’s celebrate with a brand-new Weekly Pinch of Shopping…this week it’s jam-packed with slimming-friendly snacks, light bites and bits to make busy days easier!

We’re SO excited to try the Strawberries and Cream flavoured popcorn that we’ve found this week. Nothing says summer like fruity, sweet berries, and it’s impossible to resist the satisfying crunch of popcorn when you need something to nibble!

Plus, Asda has a whole new ‘Exceptional’ range of seasonal favourites, including these Pork Sausage Rolls that you can enjoy fresh from the oven, for just 166 calories each.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for ALL the amazing photos you’ve been sharing from PINCH OF NOM: AIR FRYER! There are SO many delicious-looking dishes over in our Facebook group, and we’re just over the moon that you’re all loving the book as much as we do.

If you don’t have your own copy yet, or you can’t decide what to make first, go to our blog to see what everyone else has been making!

You can join the air-frying fun by picking up a copy just here.

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.

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Tesco Strawberries & Cream Flavour Popcorn – 124 calories per 1/4 bag

We’ve seen a few interesting flavours of popcorn popping up recently, and this new Strawberries and Cream Flavour Popcorn from Tesco caught our eye this week. Based on the classic British summertime snack of juicy, fresh strawberries served with cream, it’s the perfect flavour to crunch in the sunshine!

The special ‘butterfly’ popcorn has a more open shape than traditional kernels, which is better for catching the sweet seasoning. That’s more irresistible flavour in every bite!

It’s hard to beat light, crispy popcorn when you’re snacking in front of a film, but we’ve got plenty of ideas for slimming-friendly alternatives in this handy roundup. It’s no surprise that you’ll find our Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries on the list – they’re dreamy little bites with a delicious crushed biscuit topping.

Tesco Strawberries & Cream Flavour Popcorn is available from Tesco, priced at £1.20.

Veetee Japanese Togarashi Spicy Sticky Rice – 80 calories per serving

Microwavable rice is always handy to have in the cupboard when you need a side dish in a hurry! This Veetee Japanese Togarashi Spicy Sticky Rice comes packed with fiery flavour, for just 80 calories per serving.

Pop it in the microwave for 2 minutes, or stir-fry it with your choice of meat and veggies. With a tastebud-tingling combination of fruity citrus, nutty sesame, fragrant ginger and hot chillies, it’ll spice up dinner times!

We’ll be serving ours with the Baked Teriyaki Tofu from Pinch of Nom: Budget. You can throw in any veggies you like (just don’t forget to press the tofu before cooking, to remove excess moisture).

Veetee Japanese Togarashi Spicy Sticky Rice is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.40.

Munchmallow Strawberry Tea Cakes – 89 calories per tea cake

Who doesn’t love a tea cake? With a crunchy biscuit base, squishy marshmallow topping, jammy centre and white chocolate casing, these Munchmallow Strawberry Tea Cakes taste like such a treat.

The good news is that they’re only 89 calories each, so you can pop on the kettle and sit down with one (or two!) after your dinner.

Speaking of sweet treats to enjoy with a cuppa, our Cream Tea Scones bake to golden perfection in just 10 minutes. Instead of high-calorie clotted cream, we’ve made a velvety topping from fat-free yoghurt and icing sugar, keeping our recipe to just 93 calories per serving.

Munchmallow Strawberry Tea Cakes are available from Iceland, priced at £1.00 for a pack of 6.

Old El Paso Mexi Popped Chips Chili – 94 calories per 21g portion

Whether you’re planning a Mexican-inspired fakeaway night or simply looking for a new savoury snack, nip to Tesco for a bag of these Chili-flavoured Old El Paso Mexi Popped Chips.

Lighter than tortilla chips, the crispy snacks have a wavy shape that makes them ideal for scooping up dips. They have a chilli rating of 1, so they’re not too fiery, but there’s also a sea salt version in the range, if that’s more your flavour!

Why not serve a handful on the side of our Mexican-Style Crunch Wrap for a tasty, low-calorie lunch? Far less messy than fajitas or burritos, the way we’ve folded these tortilla wraps makes sure you get all those moreish flavours in every last bite.

Old El Paso Mexi Popped Chips Chili are available from Tesco, priced at £2.25.

Albert Bartlett Supreme Salad Potatoes – 115 calories per serving

During the summer months we love to fill our midweek menu with salads and lighter meals. These home-grown Albert Bartlett Supreme Salad Potatoes are the ideal accompaniment to your seasonal meal plan.

This variety of spud is perfect for boiling, steaming and roasting, so they can be cooked to your liking, and dished up on the side of practically any dish.

One thing’s for sure, they’d be just the spud to use for our Potato Salad recipe! Far more slimming-friendly than a shop-bought version, it always comes in handy for buffets, BBQs and picnics!

Albert Bartlett Supreme Salad Potatoes are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.20 for a 1.5kg bag.

Nando’s Peri-Ketchup – 17 calories per serving

If you could eat Nando’s every day, this new Nando’s Peri-Ketchup is an easy way to add a touch of that signature spicy flavour to whatever your heart desires. Just as tomatoey as regular red sauce, this version has a kick of peri-peri heat to liven up chips, chicken, sandwiches, wraps and more.

Don’t worry if you don’t like things super spicy – it’s just a hint of chilli, for a mild spice level. Whether you squeeze it, dip it, or smother it all over your favourite foods, it’ll add a taste of the familiar restaurant flavour.

One of the things we do best is create fakeaway versions of our favourite orders, and this Nando’s Spicy Rice is the perfect example. It’s so much healthier and cheaper than eating out, but we promise it tastes just as good as the real deal!

Nando’s Peri-Ketchup is available from Asda, priced at £2.50.

Bio & Me Cocoa Hazelnut Granola – 236 calories per 60g serving

Give breakfast times a boost with a bowlful of this Bio & Me Cocoa Hazelnut Granola. It’ll get your day off to a cracking start, since it’s packed with protein and high in fibre, with no added sugar.

Chocolatey and delicious, a 60g serving is 236 calories, plus it’s brimming with plant-based ingredients and prebiotics that are linked to good gut health. That should put a spring in your step for the day ahead!

If chocolate for breakfast is right up your street, pencil in this Chocolate French Toast for a weekend treat. Golden and crunchy on the outside, you won’t be able to resist biting through to the melted, nutty chocolate spread centre…

Bio & Me Cocoa Hazelnut Granola is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.95.

Crusha Banana Milkshake Mix No Added Sugar – 98 calories per 200ml (made with semi-skimmed milk)

No one said milkshakes were only for kids! We’ve spotted this Crusha Banana Milkshake Mix No Added Sugar in Morrisons this week, and you can whisk up a glassful for just 98 calories.

For a more grown-up twist, keep your eyes peeled for the other new flavour that’s just been added to the range – the Caramel Latte Mix is also just 94 calories per serving. Whichever one you go for, serve it ice cold for a refreshing way to satisfy your sweet tooth!

If you fancy pushing things a step further, our Biscoff Cookie Milkshake is a whole dessert in a glass. Insanely thick and creamy, you’ll add in a scoop of low-calorie ice cream to make it taste even more luxurious.

Crusha Banana Milkshake Mix No Added Sugar is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.95.

Exceptional by ASDA Pork Sausage Rolls – 166 calories per sausage roll (ovenbaked)

There’s a whole host of ‘Exceptional’ new products on the shelves at Asda, including everything from quiches to mocktails. We’ve popped these Exceptional by ASDA Pork Sausage Rolls at the top of our shopping list, since we can’t resist the sound of succulent pork, wrapped up in flaky all-butter puff pastry.

Suitable for air-frying or baking in the oven, you’ll know they’re ready when they’re piping hot and your kitchen smells like a bakery!

There’s no real pastry and no real meat in our Vegan Sausage Roll recipe, but that doesn’t mean they don’t look and taste the part. A lovely lower-calorie alternative that everyone can enjoy, they’re made from veggie sausages and tortilla wraps – so they work out at only 74 calories each!

Exceptional by ASDA Pork Sausage Rolls are available from Asda, priced at £2.80 for a pack of 4.

Bol Posh Noodles Malaysian Laksa Ramen – 373 calories per pot

When there’s no time to cook, this Bol Posh Noodles Malaysian Laksa Ramen is exactly what you need. After just 3 minutes in the microwave, you’ll be tucking into a wholesome bowl of red and white cabbage, edamame and black turtle beans, leafy greens, carrot and spicy chickpeas, served with oodles of noodles and a creamy Malay-style curry sauce.

You’ll get 2 of your 5-a-day in each vegan-friendly portion, all for well under 400 calories. Pop a pot in your packed lunch if you have a microwave at work, or keep one in the fridge for a fast-track dinner.

We squeezed loads of our speediest recipes into Pinch of Nom: Express, including this 20-minute Green Veg Pasta. It’s so easy to make it vegan too – just swap the cream cheese for a plant-based alternative.

Bol Posh Noodles Malaysian Laksa Ramen is available from Tesco, priced at £3.25 per pot.

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.

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 holds its shape really well, so it works 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. You’ll be obsessed with our homemade katsu sauce.

Celery Sticks – 14 calories per 100g

Celery is a versatile vegetable that’s well worth picking up while it’s in the Super 6! It makes for a tasty addition to base sauces, stews and soups – alongside onions and carrots. It’s also great to nibble on dunked into a budget-friendly homemade dip, when you’re feeling peckish.

We cook celery down into the sauce for our Creamy Tomato Pasta to give it a nutritious flavour boost, along with plenty of other tasty veggies.

Cucumber – 15 calories per 100g

From salads to snacking, crunchy, refreshing cucumbers are bound to come in useful! Low in calories and full of goodness, we love to chop cucumbers into slices or sticks to dunk in hummus or our favourite homemade dips.

Try whipping up this easy Chickpea Tikka Dip – it comes together so quickly, and it can be as spicy as you feel like making it!

Bananas – 89 calories per 100g

As a grab-and-go snack, breakfast ingredient or sweet treat, you can’t go wrong with a bunch of bananas in the house.

Grab a few extra bananas while they’re cheaper and don’t worry if you don’t get through them before they start to spoil – overripe bananas are just what you need for this Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips recipe.

Large Vine Tomatoes – 18 calories per 100g

With a deeper flavour than smaller, salad tomatoes, large vine ones can make your midweek meal feel that little bit fancier. They taste amazing when you roast them low and slow, with just a spray of low-calorie cooking spray and some salt and pepper.

Try a few chunks in our bright and colourful Baked Cod Provencal recipe. We love that everything bakes in the oven together to soak up all those lovely flavours…and cut down on the washing-up!

Blueberries – 57 calories per 100g

Blueberries are a superfood, and it’s easy to see why! The sweet little berries pack a punch when it comes to vitamin C and antioxidants.

Sprinkle a few on your breakfast, pair them with yoghurt or bake them into these Lemon and Blueberry Baked Oats. Hearty and filling, these are guaranteed to keep you going all the way through until lunchtime!

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Your Slimming Essentials – The Weekly Pinch of Shopping 31.05.24

Pinch of Nom — Fri, 31 May 2024 06:00:08 +0000

Pen and paper at the ready! The latest Weekly Pinch of Shopping is here, and it’s chock-full of new goodies to add to your shopping list.

Whether you need to stock up on quick lunch bits, or pick up some slimming-friendly snacks, you won’t want to miss the new products we’ve spotted this week. The pot of ready-to-eat Fajita Chicken from Asda is sure to come in handy on busy days. Spoon it into a wrap and tuck right in!

Next time you’re craving something sweet, imagine being able to grab a sugary ring doughnut out of the freezer. These Crave Frodough treats take minutes to heat up – and they’re only 113 calories each (plus they’re gluten-free AND vegan!).

It’s not long now until our most-requested cookbook ever, PINCH OF NOM: AIR FRYER hits the shelves on June 20th! Ahhh…we are BEYOND excited!!

To get you prepared ahead of the big day, we’ve just added a BRAND-NEW air fryer section to our website! It’s a hub of everything you need to know, from cleaning tips to recipes, with articles and videos to help you get to grips with your air fryer.

Don’t forget to scroll down the page to spot the very special offer on a Ninja Air Fryer! We’ve partnered up to bring you a Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone AF400UK for £149, instead of the RRP of £249. Click here to visit the air fryer section and redeem the offer!

We want to say a huge THANK YOU SO MUCH if you’ve already pre-ordered your copy of Pinch of Nom: Air Fryer. You are the BEST and we wouldn’t be here without you!

Just remember, all 75 scrummy, slimming-friendly air fryer recipes will be with you very soon – pre-order a copy here!

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.

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Heck Smoky Chicken Sausage Rashers – 66 calories per rasher

These quick-to-cook, low-calorie rashers look like bacon, even though they’re made from chicken sausage! With a lovely smoky flavour, they crisp up in just 5 minutes, ideal for when you need a high-protein breakfast in a hurry.

A pack of Heck Smoky Chicken Sausage Rashers in the fridge will mean you’re only ever a few minutes away from a healthy meal. Whether you pop them in a sandwich, or add them to your full English, you won’t feel like you’re missing out.

Heck suggests serving them with a stack of pancakes and maple syrup – and we’ve got just the recipe for that! Try these rashers instead of bacon medallions for our Bacon and Maple Blueberry Pancakes. The sweet and savoury combo is well worth getting out of bed for!

Heck Smoky Chicken Sausage Rashers are available from Asda, priced at £2.75 for a pack of 6.

Fling Thai-Inspired Salad Kit – 150 calories per 1/2 pack

We’ve made it our mission to prove that salads never have to be boring (just check out our top salad recipes article if you don’t believe us!). That’s just one reason we were excited to spot this Fling Thai-Inspired Salad Kit on the shelves at Asda this week.

The colourful medley of pink cabbage, carrot, spinach, apollo lettuce, spring onion and radish comes with bags of flavour – the pack includes sachets of citrus mayonnaise, a sriracha dressing and rice crackers for a little crunch. Add your choice of protein and that’s lunch sorted!

When we have leftover cooked chicken in the fridge, you can be sure our Chopped Thai-Style Chicken Salad is going on the menu. Fresh and fragrant, it’s a riot of flavours, including everything from juicy pineapple and spicy red chillies, to a creamy, rich peanut sauce.

Fling Thai-Inspired Salad Kit is available from Asda, priced at £2.50.

Patak’s Meals In Minutes Potato & Cauliflower Curry – 221 calories per pack

You’ve probably come across Patak’s spice pastes and sauces before, and now they’ve added a few speedy meals to the supermarkets. This Patak’s Meals In Minutes Potato and Cauliflower Curry caught our eye, since it’s only 221 calories for the whole pack – and it microwaves in just 90 seconds!

Medium-spicy, it’s perfect for a busy day in the middle of the week, especially if you add a portion of microwavable rice on the side.

When you have an hour to cook from scratch, our veggie-friendly Cauliflower Madras is a fakeaway favourite that we always recommend. It’s easy to tone down the spice level if you like things on the milder side, but if you like it fiery, don’t be shy with the fresh chillies!

Patak’s Meals In Minutes Potato & Cauliflower Curry is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.50.

ASDA Fajita Chicken – 53 calories per 1/5 pack

If rustling up a batch of fajitas in the middle of the day sounds like too much effort, pop a tub of this Fajita Chicken from Asda in your basket this week. The ready-to-eat mixture includes cooked chicken breast, mixed beans, roasted red peppers, Cheddar, onions and jalapeños in a smoky and spicy sauce.

Bang it straight into a tortilla wrap for a super-easy lunch, or turn it into a flavourful sandwich filling with a kick.

We love using leftover fajita mix to make our Chicken Fajita Pasta. It’s a quick, filling dinner recipe that the whole family can get stuck into – and it’s budget friendly too (in fact, you’ll find it on pages 40-41 of Pinch of Nom: Budget).

ASDA Fajita Chicken is available from Asda, priced at £1.85.

ASDA Raspberry Ripple Flavour Popcorn – 122 calories per 25g serving

You might have tried sweet, salty or even toffee flavoured popcorn, and now there’s Raspberry Ripple Flavour Popcorn at Asda. Always a handy slimming-friendly snack to have in the cupboard, this fruity new offering will keep your sweet tooth happy for just 122 calories per serving.

Whether it’s a film night or a garden party, a bowl of crunchy popcorn won’t last long with a crowd around – especially when it’s an ice cream inspired flavour that you can munch by the handful!

We can’t talk about raspberry ripple without mentioning our Raspberry Ripple Arctic Roll. A low-calorie take on a retro favourite, we’ve made our own tangy raspberry puree to swirl through shop-bought vanilla ice cream. Trust us, it makes it extra-fruity and delicious!

ASDA Raspberry Ripple Flavour Popcorn is available from Asda, priced at £1.00.

Crave Frodough – 113 calories per doughnut

Fancy a doughnut with your cuppa this weekend? These Crave Frodough baked treats are vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free and only 113 calories each!

They come frozen, so you can stick the bag straight into the freezer and grab, reheat and eat one whenever you’re craving something sugary and sweet. Best of all, they only need a few minutes in the air fryer, oven or microwave to warm through.

For anyone who prefers to bake their own goodies, we recently added this Lemon Meringue Pie to our website – and it’s a cracker, even if we do say so ourselves! Instead of pastry, we’ve made a crust of crushed biscuits, which is more than a match for our zingy lemon filling.

Crave Frodough is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.75.

ASDA Sticky & Spicy Chilli, Ginger & Lime Potato Wedges – 156 calories per 1/2 pack

Say goodbye to boring chips! Bring these Sticky and Spicy Chilli, Ginger and Lime Potato Wedges out at BBQs and buffets over the summer and you’ll always be onto a winner.

The skin-on wedges have a chilli, garlic and coriander seasoning, and they come with a sachet of sticky and spicy chilli, ginger and lime sauce to drizzle on when they come out of the oven or air fryer.

Plate up a handful with one of our BBQ Chicken Steaks. We’ve included a choice of flavourings, so there’s an option for every occasion! We reckon these wedges would go down a treat with the Cajun-inspired seasoning…

ASDA Sticky & Spicy Chilli, Ginger & Lime Potato Wedges are available from Asda, priced at £2.50.

Discover In Salt & Pepper Grills Flatties – 126 calories per serving (pan-fried)

No week is complete without a fakeaway night, and these Discover In Salt and Pepper Grills Flatties will bring a taste of your favourite order home for far less money (and far fewer calories) than the local chippy.

The thinly-sliced chicken steaks are ready to cook from frozen, marinated in a Chinese-inspired spicy salt and pepper seasoning. You can grill, air-fry, pan-cook and even barbecue these chicken steaks, then dish them up with your favourite sides.

These Chinese-Style Green Beans are exactly what we mean. Thanks to a lip-smacking combo of chilli, garlic and ginger, you’d never know they’re humble frozen beans that we’ve given the full fakeaway treatment!

Discover In Salt & Pepper Grills Flatties are available from Morrisons, priced at £4.00.

Tesco Finest Pork, Bacon & Cheese Mini Hot Dogs – 212 calories per 2 hot dogs

A classic hot dog is a summer staple, especially if it’s nice enough to crack out the BBQ. Change things up a bit with these Tesco Finest Pork, Bacon & Cheese Mini Hot Dogs, and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

Each little sausage is made with British pork, blended with applewood smoked bacon and Barber’s farmhouse mature Cheddar cheese, to make sure that every bite knocks your socks off with flavour.

Pop a couple on your plate, alongside a big spoonful of Buffalo Coleslaw. Creamy and crunchy in equal measure, it’s just the thing for serving on the side of all your favourite barbecue foods. A step up from normal coleslaw, it gets its signature flavour from blue cheese and a splash of hot sauce.

Tesco Finest Pork, Bacon & Cheese Mini Hot Dogs are available from Tesco, priced at £4.00 for a pack of 8.

Sweet Freedom Choc Pot Caramel Smooth & Creamy Chocolate Spread – 15 calories per 5g serving

If you’ve followed our recipes for a while now, you might have used Sweet Freedom Choc Shot sauces a few times. Well, now there’s a brand-new calorie-saving way to sweeten up your meals!

This Sweet Freedom Choc Pot Caramel Smooth and Creamy Chocolate Spread is only 15 calories for 5g – which is the perfect amount to spread on a slice of toast, or drizzle onto a stack of pancakes.

Why not use it instead of a higher-calorie spread to make our Chocolate French Toast? The added caramel flavour will take things up a notch, and we can’t think of a better breakfast to kick-start the day!

Sweet Freedom Choc Pot Caramel Smooth & Creamy Chocolate Spread is available from Asda, priced at £3.10.

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.

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.

Use it to add a gorgeous pop of green to our Creamy Garlic Prawns recipe. Rich and flavourful, the sauce soaks nicely into a portion of fluffy basmati rice.

Granny Smith Apples – 47 calories per 100g

How do you like your apples? If you prefer them crisp, sharp and sour, make sure you grab a bag of Granny Smiths while they’re included in the Super 6!

Perfect for snacking, you can crunch one with your lunch, or slice them up and make our Cheese and Apple Toasties. The tartness of these green apples is exactly what you need to cut through the creamy, rich, melted cheese.

Satsumas – 41 calories per 100g

Rich in vitamin C, satsumas are always good to have in the fruit bowl for when you need a sweet, citrusy boost.

We love zesty orange flavours, so Chocolate Orange Baked Oats is always a winner in our house. Don’t worry if you don’t have a sweet tooth in the morning! This warming oat dish is just as fluffy, filling and satisfying if you save it for dessert.

White Mushrooms – 22 calories per 100g

Super low in calories and full of goodness, we love adding mushrooms to so many different recipes. They can bulk out your breakfast, add flavour to your lunch or bring some extra nutrition to dinner.

Why not put our Creamy Tarragon Chicken on the menu this week? Chicken and mushrooms are a match made in heaven, especially when they’re simmered in our velvety, herby sauce.

Vine Tomatoes – 20 calories per 100g

Often sweeter and more tender than off-the-vine tomatoes, it’s well worth picking up some of these vine tomatoes while they’re on special offer. Whether you slice them up for a sandwich or salad, or cook them into a dish, they’ll bring rich flavour to your plate.

We love to roast them to really enhance their sweetness. Try using them to top this unmissable Tuscan Chicken Pasta Bake.

Pineapple – 50 calories per 100g

Bursting with vitamin C, pineapple is perfect for adding extra goodness into your meals and snacks. Whether you slice it up to munch on throughout the day or add it to salads and other recipes, it’ll bring freshness and intense sweetness to your plate (we won’t even judge you if you like it on pizza!).

Trust us, you haven’t lived until you’ve tried the refreshing pineapple salsa that’s an essential part of this Pork Carnitas with Pineapple and Mango Salsa.

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