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!

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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!

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Mr Kipling Breakfast Bakes Blueberry – 148 calories per bake 

         

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fire up your air fryer for Sticky Chicken Nuggets.

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

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

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

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

Speed up our Creamy Tomato Pasta even more.

Proper Corn Mature Cheddar Popcorn – 91 calories per serving

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make your own Jaffa Cakes!

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

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

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

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

Level up your iced tea with our Long Island.

KitKat Hazelnut Chocolate Sharing Bar – 175 calories per 3 fingers

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

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

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

Get your hazelnut fix with our Chocolate French Toast.

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

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

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

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

Or you can Flava It instead!

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

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

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

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

Wrap it up with our Crispy Duck Pancakes.

Hellmann’s Chilli Chargrill Mayo – 45 calories per serving

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

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

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

Get dipping with our Sweet Potato Fries!

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Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

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

Avocado

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

Celery

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

Sweet Vine Ripened Tomatoes

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

Easy Peelers

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

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

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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!

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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. 

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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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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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Happy Fry-day! Today’s Weekly Pinch of Shopping is filled with delicious finds inspired by our Air Fryer cookbook.

Spring is officially here, and there’s no better way to start a new season than with a midweek menu refresh. Our Air Fryer book is packed with tasty midweek dinners, light bites and sweet treats that are perfect for the brighter days ahead. Tap the image below to order a copy.

That’s why we’ve picked up plenty of goodies that’ll bake to perfection in an air fryer, from crunchy-croated croquettes and fluffy jacket spuds to juicy sausage patties.

If you’ve already turned to page 48 to enjoy our Air Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Buns, we’ve found a cinnamon bun flavoured ice cream that will be right up your street.

Plus, we’ve picked up some garlicky Italian-style sausages that instantly inspired us to cook our Air Fryer Sausage Pasta Bake on page 110.

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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. Almond and Cherry Pressed Fruit and Nut Bars – 133 calories per bar

It’s always a good idea to have a stash of slimming-friendly snacks on standby. These Almond and Cherry Pressed Fruit and Nut Bars are absolutely spot on for busier days; they’re bursting with fruity flavours, fibre and B12 for only 133 calories per bar.

Your air fryer is ideal for making your very own cherry-packed treat at home (you can use your oven if you’d like). Turn to page 174 to try our Air Fryer Cherry Bakewell Slices – they’re delightfully light at only 91 calories each.

Our top tip is to undercook the cakes ever so slightly, and then leave them to cool in the tin. You’ll be left with a scrumptious, squidgy-in-the-middle batch every time.

Almond and Cherry Pressed Fruit and Nut Bars are available from Ocado and M&S, priced at £3.20 for a pack of 4 bars.

2. Iceland Cheese and Onion Rolls – 145 calories per 3 rolls

These Cheese and Onion Rolls from Iceland will be crispy and golden after just 12-14 minutes in the air fryer, or 22 minutes in the oven. Filled with a classic combination of cheese and onion and coated in a crispy layer of flaky puff pastry, you really can’t go wrong.

We’ve said goodbye to pastry with our Air Fryer Cheese and Onion Bakes by using lower-calorie sandwich thins to hold our gooey filling. Tuck into them as a grab-and-go snack, or plate them up with a side of chips for a hearty midweek dinner.

You can find even more slimming-friendly inspiration for what to make with sandwich thins here. 

Iceland Cheese and Onion Rolls are available from Iceland, priced at £2.50 per pack.

3. Mash Direct Potato Croquettes – 169 calories per 2 croquettes

Everybody loves croquettes! Pop these Mash Direct Potato Croquettes in your air fryer and you’ll have a savoury, crunchy-coated bite that’s ready in less than 15 minutes. 

Just make sure you give them a good shake part way through cooking, so you know they’re evenly crispy on all sides. 

To make croquettes from scratch, flick to the Air Fryer Viking Croquettes on page 144. We’ve combined punchy mustard with cheese, onion and creamy mashed potatoes, inspired by our viral Viking Toast recipe.

For more of the same flavours, take a scroll through our blog on what to make next if you love Viking Toast.

Mash Direct Potato Croquettes are available from Tesco, priced at £2.30 for a pack of 6 croquettes.

4. Iceland Sausage Breakfast Patties – 137 calories per pan-fried patty

When you’re too busy to make your own from scratch, these Iceland Sausage Breakfast Patties are a tasty sandwich filler. Stack them into a muffin with a runny fried egg, or pop them on toast with poached eggs, for a flipping delicious addition to your morning menu.

You might be able to guess that our Air Fryer Sausage and Egg Muffin is inspired by a certain fast food chain! We’ve used lean pork mince to create juicy homemade sausage patties, and piled them high with light burger cheese slices on fluffy English muffins.

Crack your eggs into ovenproof ramekins and they’ll cook nicely alongside your patties.

Iceland Sausage Breakfast Patties are available from Iceland, priced at £2.50 for a pack of 6 patties.

5. Muller Corner Bliss Lemon Greek-Style Yoghurt – 163 calories per pot

Take a minute for yourself with a pot of Muller Corner Bliss Lemon Greek-Style Yoghurt. It’s a thick, luxurious-tasting blend of whipped Greek-style yoghurt, cream and smooth lemon sauce.

While we went for the lemony option, there’s a Muller Corner Bliss Cheesecake Inspired Whipped Greek Style Salted Caramel Yoghurt you can take home too.

If you love citrus flavours, you need to try a slice of Air Fryer Orange and Lemon Cake. When your loaf is risen and almost ready, you’ll baste the outside with an extra layer of fruit juice, to guarantee every mouthful packs a zingy punch!

Muller Corner Bliss Lemon Greek-Style Yoghurt is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.00 (or £2.00 with a Nectar card) for a pack of 4 pots.

6. TruFru Blueberries White & Dark Chocolate – 84 calories per 1/7 pack

You can take a humble bowl of fat-free Greek yoghurt to the next level with these TrüFrü White and Dark Chocolate covered Blueberries. Great as a light snack or dessert option, each sweet berry comes ready-coated in a silky layer of dark and white chocolate.

We like to chop them up a bit to make their juicy, chocolatey crunch go even further!

As soon as we hear the word ‘blueberry’, we can’t stop thinking about how yummy our Air Fryer White Chocolate and Blueberry Muffins are. You’ll find the full recipe on page 178.

One batch this speedy recipe makes 12 muffins, so there should be plenty to go around!

TruFru Blueberries White & Dark Chocolate is available from Waitrose, priced at £4.50 per pack.

7. Iceland Little Jacket Potatoes – 126 calories per air-fried jacket potato

You can always rely on the humble jacket potato to brighten up lunchtimes! These Little Jacket Potatoes from Iceland might be smaller, but they’re as fluffy and satisfyingly crispy-skinned as their larger counterparts.

They only take half an hour to bake until golden in the air fryer from frozen, or you can pop them in the microwave for 4 minutes if you’re really in a hurry!

Next time you’re stuck and wondering what to have for lunch, take a look at our Air Fryer Fluffy Jacket Potatoes with Spicy Tuna on page 138.

Top it off with your choice of filling, or use our fiery blend of tuna, crunchy red pepper, onion and sriracha.

Iceland Little Jacket Potatoes are available from Iceland, priced at £2.75 for a pack of 6.

8. Birds Eye Captain’s Discoveries Tortilla Crumb Mexican Inspired Fish Fillets – 188 calories per fillet

We absolutely love to spot anything new from Birds Eye! These Birds Eye Captain’s Discoveries Tortilla Crumb Mexican Inspired Fish Fillets are bound to make for a flavourful, yet light dinnertime bite.

The Basa fillets are coated in a crispy crumb made from lime-infused tortilla chips – a dollop of salsa and a side of rice and beans would pair like a dream.

When it comes to crispy-coated fish dinners, it’s tough to find anything tastier than our Air Fryer Fish and Chips Fishcakes. We’ve taken all the best bits of a chippy tea, rolled them into tasty panko-breadcrumbed patties.

Add a spoonful (or two!) of our lemony mayo and tartare sauce to round off all the chip-shop goodness on your plate.

Birds Eye Captain’s Discoveries Tortilla Crumb Mexican Inspired Fish Fillets are available from Morrisons, priced at £4.00 for a pack of 2 fillets.

9. Ashfields Italian-Style Sausages – 194 calories per sausage

You’ll want to keep an eye out for these Ashfields Italian-Style Sausages in the refrigerated aisle at Aldi – they’re brimming with flavour! To make them extra special, they’re filled with Tuscan-style pork and seasoned with garlic and herbs.

You can air-fry them until juicy and flavourful as they are, or chop them into a variety of delicious, budget-friendly dinners.

We tend to use reduced-fat pork sausages to cut the calories down in our Air Fryer Sausage Pasta Bake on page 110. The whole thing is dished up straight from the air fryer in just half an hour, leaving behind minimal pots and pans to clean.

Ashfields Italian-Style Sausages are available from Aldi, priced at £1.25 for a pack of 6 bangers.

10. Waitrose Cinnamon Bun Dairy Ice Cream – 126 calories per 1/6 pot

If you love cinnamon as much as we do at Pinch of Nom, add a tub of this Waitrose Cinnamon Bun Dairy Ice Cream to your basket. The velvety cinnamon-flavoured scoop has a ripple of warming spices and chunks of sponge scattered through, making it pure cinnamon heaven!

Our lovely little Air Fryer Cinnamon Breakfast Buns on page 48 always start the day right. It only takes a few minutes to roll and fill a whole batch, then you just leave them to bake and top with a sticky-sweet glaze.

They’re perfect for a brekkie spread with chopped fresh fruits and sweetened fat-free yoghurt.

Waitrose Cinnamon Bun Dairy Ice Cream is available from Waitrose, priced at £3.40 per tub.

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.

Red Grapes – 69 calories per 100g

We love snacking on a refreshing punnet of grapes. It might sound a bit strange, but grapes add a gorgeous burst of juicy sweetness to fresh, summery salads like our Chicken Walford Salad.

Limes – 30 calories per 100g

A squeeze of lime gives countless recipes a gorgeous lift. It’s a key ingredient for a colourful, Mexican-style feast with our Honey and Lime Pork Nachos at the centre.

Conference Pears – 64 calories per 100g

Now’s the perfect season to tuck into a cosy bowl of crumble, filled with juicy-sweet apples, pears or berries. You can have our Pear and Ginger Crumble ready in less than 30 minutes.

White Mushrooms – 22 calories per 100g

The beauty of mushrooms is that you can add them to just about any savoury dish and they won’t just boost the nutrients, they’ll ramp up the flavours too. 

This week’s Super 6 gives you two of the major veggies for our showstopping Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Lasagne.

Leeks – 61 calories per 100g

Leeks are an essential spring green as far as we’re concerned. We’ll find any excuse to use them, from lasagne (above) through to hearty soups. 

Add our Cheesy Leek Risotto to your midweek menu for gloriously creamy indulgence.

Chantenay Carrots – 35 calories per 100g

After a busy day, nothing is better than baking everything on one easy-peasy dish. This Lemon and Garlic Chicken Traybake recipe leaves carrots tender and full of flavour from its lipsmacking garlicky glaze.

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Say hello to November with a brand-new Weekly Pinch of Shopping! What better way to start the month than filling your shopping basket with lots of tasty comfort food…

The clocks have gone back, and the darker nights are made for cosying up with a bowl of the new Toasted Marshmallow Popcorn we’ve spotted at Tesco. 

Is it too soon to start picking up a few of the festive goodies that have popped up on the shelves? We couldn’t resist trying out a tin of the limited edition Heinz Beanz Pigs in Blankets with Christmas Seasoning. We’ll be having festive beans on toast for tea tonight!

OMG!! Can you believe Pinch of Nom: All in One is out in LESS THAN 3 weeks? There’s a special post from Kay and Kate over on our Instagram and Facebook – so make sure you take a look and let us know if you’re one of the AMAZING people who’ve already pre-ordered a copy. 

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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. 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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Bisto Winter Spice Gravy Granules – 14 calories per 50ml (prepared)

We love smothering our Sunday dinner with piping hot gravy, so we’re curious to give these Bisto Winter Spice Gravy Granules a go! 

A festive blend of spices has been added in to enhance the savoury flavour – and apparently it’s delicious poured over a roast or a good Beef Wellington.

It might seem like a lot of effort to make your own Wellington at home, but that’s only because you haven’t tried our easy recipe! Start to finish, it takes less than an hour, thanks to some ready-rolled pastry. 

Bisto Winter Spice Gravy Granules are available from Tesco, priced at £2.80. 

Itsu Chicken Soup Dumplings – 240 calories per pack

It’s always exciting to spot some of your favourite restaurant foods on the supermarket shelves! These Itsu Chicken Soup Dumplings are in the freezers at Asda, and they steam from frozen right in the bag.

Each soft dumpling has a delicious chicken soup filling – so they’re perfect for lunch on a chilly day. We spied vegetable soup dumplings in the same range too! 

Speaking of soup, we recently revisited our Chicken, Mushroom and Sweetcorn Soup, and now we’re obsessed with it all over again. It’s hearty and warming, and we won’t be getting bored of it anytime soon.

Itsu Chicken Soup Dumplings are available from Asda, priced at £3.00. 

Tesco Toasted Marshmallow Flavour Popcorn – 130 calories per 1/8 bag

You’ll find us crunching our way through a bag of popcorn in front of the telly now it’s colder and darker in the evenings. This Toasted Marshmallow Flavour Popcorn is new at Tesco, and we’re feeling all cosy just thinking about it!

The perfectly popped sweet treat works out at a slimming-friendly 130 calories for a 25g serving, so host a movie night and share the bag around. 

We know it’s only just November, but it’s never too soon for a steaming mug of Christmas Hot Chocolate. The mini marshmallows on top are too good to miss…

Tesco Toasted Marshmallow Flavour Popcorn is available from Tesco, priced at £1.75. 

Belvoir Farm Lighter Sicilian Blood Orange Lemonade – 19 calories per 100ml

We’re not kidding when we say this Belvoir Farm Lighter Sicilian Blood Orange Lemonade is a citrus lover’s dream! Made with real Sicilian blood orange juice, the zesty freshness bursts from every sip. 

Lighter than other sugary soft drinks, you can enjoy a 250ml glass for just 48 calories. It’s definitely worth stocking up on ahead of party season for anyone who prefers a non-alcoholic tipple. 

Who said our Homemade Lemonade was only for the summer? The refreshing lemony drink is super easy to make – and each serving is only 35 calories!

Belvoir Farm Lighter Sicilian Blood Orange Lemonade is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.25. 

Beyond Burger Jalapeño Flavour Plant Based Patties – 188 calories per burger

Who fancies a burger night next week? Made with pea protein, these vegan-friendly Beyond Burger Jalapeño Flavour Plant Based Patties can be enjoyed by everyone.

The gentle kick of jalapeños gives each patty a mild heat and a lively flavour that’ll complement whatever burger toppings you choose to add. Load them into buns with loads of crispy salad!

We’d add a spoonful of our Pineapple Salsa into the mix. The medley of juicy fruit and spicy chilli will do down a treat with the jalapeño flavoured burgers!

Beyond Burger Jalapeño Flavour Plant Based Patties are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £4.00 for a pack of 2. 

Doughlicious Chocolate Raspberry Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites – 96 calories per serving

Do you ever need just a little something sweet after your dinner? These Doughlicious Chocolate Raspberry Cookie Dough and Gelato Bites will satisfy your cravings, for just 96 calories. 

They’re bundles of rich chocolate cookie dough, wrapped around a tangy-sweet raspberry gelato. Finished off with a dusting of cookie crumb, they taste lovely and luxurious. 

We’ve got 4 words for you: Double Choc Chip Cookies. The next time your sweet tooth is crying out for a snack, these crunchy, chocolatey biscuits will do the trick. Best of all, they’re just 40 calories each…

Doughlicious Chocolate Raspberry Cookie Dough & Gelato Bites are available from Tesco, priced at £4.50 for a pack of 6. 

ASDA White Fish with a Cheese & Chive Sauce – 196 calories per 1/2 pack

Don’t miss this White Fish with a Cheese and Chive Sauce in the freezer aisle at Asda. An easy win for a midweek meal, the frozen fish fillets are ready to go straight into the oven until the creamy parsley sauce and melted cheese topping are golden. 

Nothing like the boil in the bag fish and parsley sauce we had as kids, this tasty fish dinner is on the table in less than 40 minutes. 

Dish it up with some new potatoes and plenty of green veggies. These Chilli and Mint Peas will add extra flavour to your plate, seasoned with a punchy medley of fresh garlic, red chillies and chopped mint leaves. 

ASDA White Fish with a Cheese & Chive Sauce is available from Asda, priced at £4.00 for a pack that serves 2. 

Betty Crocker Bake Smart Sugar Free Vanilla Cake Mix – 190 calories per slice (baked)

Nothing says cosy weekend quite like a home-baked cake! While most packet mixes are far from slimming friendly, we’ve spotted this new Betty Crocker Bake Smart Sugar Free Vanilla Cake Mix this week. 

By switching sugar to sweetener, you can whip up a light, fluffy vanilla cake that serves 12 people, at just 190 calories per slice. 

We’ve been baking with sweetener for years, and we reckon we’ve perfected low-calorie cakes! Try a slice of this Lemon Drizzle Cake and we’re confident you’ll agree. It’s zesty and delicious (plus it’s just 73 calories!). 

Betty Crocker Bake Smart Sugar Free Vanilla Cake Mix is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.00 (or £2.50 with a Nectar card). 

The Gym Kitchen Chicken Carbonara – 360 calories per pack (36g protein)

Protein is still the buzz word of the moment – and it’s not just for gym buffs! If you want meals that keep you feeling fuller for longer, it’s important to get the right balance of protein, carbs and fibre. 

This new Chicken Carbonara ready meal from The Gym Kitchen will come in handy when you’re pressed for time, but still want to nail your nutrition. You get spaghetti, chicken, ham and broccoli, all smothered in a creamy cheese sauce…and it’s ready to eat in under 5 minutes. 

Prawns and pasta are the 2 main ingredients in our Seafood Marinara Linguine, and it’s a great high-protein meal to rustle up when you have time to cook from scratch. It’s 397 calories per portion, with 31g of protein. 

The Gym Kitchen Chicken Carbonara is available from Asda, priced at £3.75 (or buy 2 for £6.00). 

Heinz Beanz Pigs in Blankets with Christmas Seasoning, Limited Edition – 218 calories per 1/2 can

Festive beans on toast anyone? If you live by the rule that it’s never too early for pigs in blankets, hurry over to Sainsbury’s for a tin of these limited edition Heinz Beanz Pigs in Blankets with Christmas Seasoning. 

Thanks to Richmond sausages, wrapped in bacon, mixed in with your beans and tomato sauce, you can tuck into plenty of festive flavour, for hardly any effort. Heat them up for breakfast, or treat yourself to a very merry little lunch. 

We’re not sure our Air Fryer Full English can get any better, but we’re pretty sure swapping to these beans can’t hurt! Imagine sitting down to a banging cooked breakfast on Sunday morning, without the faff of all the washing-up!

Heinz Beanz Pigs in Blankets with Christmas Seasoning, Limited Edition are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.50.

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:

• Sweetheart Cabbage – 32 calories per 100g
• Swede – 38 calories per 100g
• Garlic – 5 calories per clove
• Large Flat Mushrooms – 16 calories per 100g
• Mini Apples – 53 calories per 100g
• Pears – 58 calories per 100g

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Happy Fright-dayyy! You’ll have to excuse us, we’re pretty excited that Halloween is just around the corner. We couldn’t wait to go on the hunt for ghoulish goodies, and we’ve dropped plenty into this week’s Spooky Pinch of Shopping for you!

If you’re feeling brave enough, start with the oozy Mac ‘N’ Slime Cheese Bites that you can easily whack in your air fryer. We’ll tell you where to find them below.

Plus, there’s an absolute must-try for Biscoff lovers on this week’s list: an indulgent-tasting Caramelised Biscuit Gateau. Who doesn’t love a budget-friendly spooktacular showstopper?

We’ve been revealing never-before-seen recipe titles from our upcoming cookbook, Pinch of Nom: All in One all week on Instagram and Facebook! Don’t worry if you missed any of our posts, we’ve dropped a video with ALL of the dishes in ONE video below for you. 

And yes, every single dish you see here can be made in one pot, pan, tray or your slow cooker…when your copy arrives on November 21st!

If you’ve already pre-ordered your copy, thank you so much. It feels crazy that there’s only 1 MONTH TO GO before All in One is at your fingertips. You can pre-order by tapping here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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**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!**

Bramwells Roast Vegetable Seasoning – 29 calories per 1/4 pack

We absolutely love roasting veggies. This Bramwells Roast Vegetable Seasoning will take the natural sweetness you’ll get from oven-baking vegetables even further, by tossing everything in a herby, mildly spicy, honey-sweetened coating. 

Just imagine how lovely a sprinkling tastes over chopped carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, onions or sliced aubergine. 

Now all we can think about is our very own Autumn Vegetable Traybake. When you don’t need the convenience of ripping open a sachet, follow our trusty recipe to make the perfect veggie coating with store cupboard staples instead.

We’ve also added a low-calorie lemony yoghurt drizzle for good measure!

Bramwells Roast Vegetable Seasoning is available from Aldi, priced at 59p per pack.

Flora Smoked Garlic Butter, Limited Edition – 71 calories per 10g (approx.)

This Flora Smoked Garlic Butter is only a limited edition, so any vampires in your kitchen don’t need to worry for too long. Spread the vegan-friendly butter over freshly-toasted bread and bagels, or add new depths of flavour to your lunchtime sarnie.

You can also add a knob of butter to grilled veg, meats or pasta for a luxurious boost of garlic buttery goodness.

Why not try a touch with our Creamy Garlic Sprouts? These ones are baked in a homemade sauce that’s so irresistible, even fussy eaters at your dining table won’t say no.

If you’re as passionate about garlic as we are, you might want to take a scroll through our blog full of garlicky dishes.

Flora Smoked Garlic Butter, Limited Edition is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.75 per pack (or £1.00 with a Nectar card).

Myprotein Sweet Chilli Salmon Fillets – 230 calories per fillet

It’s always a good idea to have fish on your weekly menu. These Myprotein Sweet Chilli Salmon Fillets are great for busy days where you need something nutritious in a hurry.

Simply pierce the pouch, pop them in the microwave on a sturdy plate and wait for the ‘ping’. The steam in the bag will do all the hard work for you.

When your fillets are fall-off-the-fork ready, and the sweet chilli glaze is shining, you’ll need some tasty greens to serve on the side. That’s where our Chilli Roasted Greens come in!

We’re talking about broccoli florets, asparagus and courgettes, roasted to perfection in punchy chilli, ginger and lime. Our mouths are watering already…

Myprotein Sweet Chilli Salmon Fillets are available from Iceland, priced at £10.00.

Swizzels Squashies Squeletons – 71 calories per serving

You don’t have to go trick-or-treating to nibble on something sweet! These Swizzels Squashies Squeletons are creepy, colourful and only 71 calories per serving. 

There’s a roulette-style mix of strawberry, orange and sour apple in each bag, and they’re available to pick up from Iceland for a quid. Brace yourself for the tangy ones!

There’s nothing tricky about our brand-new Halloween Skeleton Biscuits. The method is frighteningly simple to follow, and they’re oodles of fun to decorate!

We used a gingerbread man cutter to shape our skeletons with the cinnamon-spiced dough, but there’s nothing to stop you decorating a batch of round-shaped biscuits instead.

Swizzels Squashies Squeletons are available from Iceland, priced at £1.00 per bag.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cinnamon – 1 calorie per 250ml

Stop what you’re doing if you love cinnamon! You need to try Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cinnamon in a glass of ice with lemon. It’s the fizzy drink you know and love, with an autumnal kick. 

Plus, we’re not tricking you when we tell you it’s only 1 calorie for 250ml. 

Cinnamon spice is what makes our Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats recipe so comforting. Whether you tuck in first thing in the morning, or enjoy it as a syrup-topped dessert, it’s guaranteed to be a hearty hug in a bowl.

You can even use the same mix to make individual-sized spiced muffins to tuck into while you’re watching Bake Off instead.

Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Cinnamon is available from Tesco, priced at £1.85 for a 2-litre bottle (or £1.25 with a Clubcard).

Let’s Party Hoisin Duck Bao Buns – 59 calories per bao bun

These Let’s Party Hoisin Duck Bao Buns stood out to us as perfect for ghostly gatherings, especially if you add some edible eyes to make them look like little monsters!

Filled with duck, vegetables and hoisin sauce, you can satisfy takeaway cravings with one delicious mouthful.

We’re still surprised that our Crispy Duck recipe comes in at just 177 calories per serving. It’s the ideal shareable appetiser for a Chinese-style fakeaway feast, and it’s far quicker to make than you’d think.

Roll the duck pancakes with spring onions, sliced cucumber and a splash of hoisin for maximum ‘wow’ factor.

Let’s Party Hoisin Duck Bao Buns are available from Aldi, priced at £1.99 per pack.

Tesco Plant Chef Vegetable Spring Roll Selection – 47 calories per mushroom spring roll

You can never have too much fright-night finger food. This Tesco Plant Chef Vegetable Spring Roll Selection will be fully crisped up without a fuss after just 17 minutes in the oven, or even less time in your air fryer.

Once your guests bite into the rolls and find an aromatic, plant-based blend of mushroom and hoisin inside, they’ll never miss the meat. 

You can also make your own batch at home right now by grabbing your copy of our Enjoy cookbook. Turn to pages 196-199 for our Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce recipe.

Whether you enjoy them as a snack, starter or side, these filo-wrapped veggie packages are an utter delight to dip!

Tesco Plant Chef Vegetable Spring Roll Selection are available from Tesco, priced at £3.00 per pack.

Halloween Mac ‘N’ Slime Cheese Bites – 46 calories per bite (ovenbaked)

If you can be brave enough to try these Halloween Mac ‘N’ Slime Cheese Bites, you won’t be disappointed. They’re coated with a crispy, golden layer of breadcrumbs, while the filling is oozing with 3 different cheeses and macaroni pasta. 

They’re perfectly simple, crowd-pleasing party food. Pop them in the basket and let your air fryer work its magic!

Nothing puts a smile on our face at this time of year quite like these Halloween Sausage Mummies. They’re just as fun to cook and eat, as they are to look at!

The chipolata ‘mummies’ come wrapped in light puff pastry bandages, giving them a lower calorie yet devilish crunch. 

Will you dunk them in ketchup, BBQ sauce or another go-to dip?

Halloween Mac ‘N’ Slime Cheese Bites are available from Iceland, priced at £1.00 per bag.

M&S Spooky Kookie Dough Bites – 128 calories per serving

It’s a tough job trying out tasty treats like M&S Spooky Kookie Dough Bites, but someone’s gotta do it. These salty, fudgy, brownie-like cookie bites are coated in a layer of milk chocolate and white chocolate streaks, so we didn’t enjoy them at all (yes, we are tricking you!).

They’re banging with a cuppa, if you can get your hands on a pack.

While we’re on the subject of boo-tiful treats, we have to mention these adorable Boonanas. Our classic version is vanilla-flavoured, or you can step it up a notch for big kids… 

We like to play a ghastly game where we whip up a ‘flavour roulette’ batch – some Boonanas are delicious, and others are less so (think spicy chilli or marmite filled ghosties). 

Trust us, it’s a lot of fun if you can handle the chaos!

M&S Spooky Kookie Dough Bites are available from Ocado and M&S, priced at £2.75 per bag.

Dessert Menu Caramelised Biscuit Gateau – 209 calories per 1/8 gateau

This is the showstopper for the end of the night that’ll have everyone talking: Dessert Menu Caramelised Biscuit Gateau. It’s got all the caramelised biscuit deliciousness from your Biscoff dreams, swirled into a mousse-filled vanilla sponge.

You can pick it up from the freezer aisle at Aldi, before everyone else finds out about it!

There’s nothing more impressive than making your own scrumptious dessert for everyone to enjoy! This Halloween Spooky Sponge makes for the perfect scary centrepiece, and the calories aren’t terrifying either…just 75 per slice!

Our light and fluffy vanilla sponge is topped with a sticky-sweet layer of reduced-sugar apricot jam – and creepy-crawly themed decorations, of course.

Dessert Menu Caramelised Biscuit Gateau is available from Aldi, priced at £2.89.

NEW Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

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

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

Sweetheart Cabbage – 32 calories per 100g

There are so many delicious ways to cook cabbage. Sweetheart cabbage is milder and sweeter in flavour than green or white cabbage, making it perfect for salads, stir-fries, and soups.

Did you know that you can use cabbage leaves to make a lip-smacking Chinese-style fakeaway side dish? Turn to pages 220-221 of our Comfort Food cookbook to try our spicy and aromatic Stir-fried Savoy Cabbage.

Swede – 38 calories per 100g

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

Garlic – 5 calories per clove

There’s no such thing as too much garlic in our house. While they’re in the Super 6, it’s well worth picking up a bag of bulbs for just 69p. They’ll last nicely as whole bulbs until you’re ready to cook with them.

You can’t have our hugely-popular Bolognese and Garlic Swirl Pie without garlic! You’ll use 4 peeled and crushed cloves in the garlic ‘butter’ for our low-calorie puff pastry swirl pie topping.

Large Flat Mushrooms – 16 calories per 100g

We’re kind of obsessed with the versatility of mushrooms. Flat mushrooms are just as low in calories as their smaller cousins, and they can be chopped into lots of different dishes to bulk them out.

Try chopping them into our velvety Cream of Mushroom Soup for the best rainy day lunch. Thickened with low-fat cream cheese, every spoonful is brimming with punchy garlic, fresh thyme and mushrooms for deep, savoury flavour without all the calories.

Mini Apples – 53 calories per 100g

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

They’re also scrummy chopped into fruit salads, baked into warming sweet treats, or as an autumnal porridge topper. Don’t believe us? Try our cinnamon-infused Apple Pie Porridge.

Pears – 58 calories per 100g

These sweet pears are the answer to your mid-afternoon sugar cravings. Juicy and soft, you’ll love snacking on them, or slicing them into a fruit salad.

Seeing pears makes us want to crack out the custard and pour a glug over our crunchy-topped Pear and Ginger Crumble. Better yet, it’s ready in just 30 minutes.

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