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!

Ready, set, shop…!

Mr Kipling Breakfast Bakes Blueberry – 148 calories per bake 

         

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fire up your air fryer for Sticky Chicken Nuggets.

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

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

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

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

Speed up our Creamy Tomato Pasta even more.

Proper Corn Mature Cheddar Popcorn – 91 calories per serving

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make your own Jaffa Cakes!

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

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

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

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

Level up your iced tea with our Long Island.

KitKat Hazelnut Chocolate Sharing Bar – 175 calories per 3 fingers

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

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

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

Get your hazelnut fix with our Chocolate French Toast.

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

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

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

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

Or you can Flava It instead!

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

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

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

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

Wrap it up with our Crispy Duck Pancakes.

Hellmann’s Chilli Chargrill Mayo – 45 calories per serving

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

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

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

Get dipping with our Sweet Potato Fries!

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Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

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

Avocado

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

Celery

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

Sweet Vine Ripened Tomatoes

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

Easy Peelers

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

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

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Hellooooo! It’s Friday and that means your NEW Weekly Pinch of Shopping is ready. We’ve searched high and low at the supermarkets for tasty goodies you’ve never tried before…

If you’ve got homemade chips or chicken tenders somewhere in this week’s meal plan, try adding a squeeze of Hellmann’s Creamy Ranch Mayo to your plate. The brand-new condiment makes for an instant fakeaway! 

Better yet, if you love a kick of spice, you can pick up Hellmann’s Spicy Ranch Mayo too.

Are you a lover of Patatas Bravas? This week’s list is your sign to try Patatas Carbonara. We’ll tell you where to find the ideal oven-ready pack for a tapas-style dinner, along with other gorgeous bits for a picky tea…

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. Unearthed Stuffed Green Peppers – 153 calories per 100g

When you’ve got a hankering for a light nibble, these Unearthed Stuffed Green Peppers will tickle your taste buds. The silky cream cheese filling really mellows the green pepper, so you’ve got a snack with the perfect kick of heat.

There’s no danger of spice in our Air Fryer Cheese, Onion and Sweetcorn-Stuffed Peppers, although the Dijon mustard can be quite punchy!

We’ve used tangy reduced-fat Cheddar and onion for bags of bold (yet slimming-friendly!) flavour. Turn to pages 150-151 in our Air Fryer book to try the full recipe.

Unearthed Stuffed Green Peppers are available from Asda, priced at £3.65 per pack.

2. Nush Protein Vanilla Fudge Almond Milk Yog – 107 calories per 100g

Deliciously creamy, this pot of Nush Protein Vanilla Fudge Almond Milk Yog is a winner for anyone with a sweet tooth. Enjoy it straight from the tub, or spoon some into a bowl with your go-to chopped fruits for a light snack or dessert.

Crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle, we love Strawberry and Vanilla Waffles topped with sweet yoghurt, berries and a drizzle of low-sugar syrup.

You’ll know they’ve finished baking when they’re golden brown and firm to touch.

Nush Protein Vanilla Fudge Almond Milk Yog is available from Ocado, priced at £3.25 per pot.

3. Nescafe Iced Coffee Concentrated Caramel Flavour Espresso – 102 calories per glass

Far better for you and your budget than nipping out the coffee shop, it’s worth looking out for Nescafe Iced Coffee Concentrated Caramel Flavour Espresso. Add a drop to your morning latte or americano for a barista-quality coffee at home.

You can also pick up unsweetened or vanilla concentrates from the same range, if caramel isn’t your thing.

A slice of Coffee and Walnut Sponge Traybake always goes down a treat with a cuppa. 

Nescafe Iced Coffee Concentrated Caramel Flavour Espresso is available from Tesco, priced at £5.00 per bottle.

4. Cauldron Butternut and Red Chilli Bites – 99 calories per 2 bites

These Cauldron Butternut and Red Chilli Bites are so quick and simple to warm up for a light, savoury bite. A blend of roasted butternut squash, chickpeas, mozzarella cheese and fiery chilli, there’s no shortage of gorgeous plant-based flavour packed in.

Tuck into them as they are, or serve them as part of a larger veggie-friendly spread. They’d make for a stunning accompaniment to our vibrant Vegetable Coconut Curry.

Cauldron Butternut and Red Chilli Bites are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.50 per pack.

5. M&S Chicken Shawarma Kebabs – 129 calories per kebab

As the weather gets better, we’re SO ready for kebab fakeaway nights! These M&S Chicken Shawarma Kebabs cut out the fuss, since they’re already marinated in middle eastern herbs, olive oil and lemon.

Rather than a fiery heat, the lemony flavours in our Za’atar Fries spice blend would pair like a dream with tangy, spicy skewers.

The best part is you can save leftovers of our homemade spice mix refrigerated in an airtight container, ready to take chicken, lamb or veg up a notch in a pinch.

M&S Chicken Shawarma Kebabs are available from M&S stores and online at Ocado, priced at £5.00 per pack.

6. Tesco Finest Smoky Chorizo and Chicken Empanadas – 89 calories per empanada

Nothing says ‘picky tea!’ like these Tesco Finest Smoky Chorizo and Chicken Empanadas. Each one is filled with chicken and smoky chorizo in a red wine tomato sauce, for only 89 calories per parcel.

Pop them in the oven or your air fryer to crisp up in minutes, ready to enjoy with tapas-inspired dishes like Garlic Chilli Prawns.

It’s easier than you might think to make Empanadas from scratch. Our slimming-friendly recipe keeps things lower in calories by using filo pastry. 

Tesco Finest Smoky Chorizo and Chicken Empanadas are available from Tesco, priced at £3.55 per pack.

7. Ninja Air Fry Pizza Slices Cheese – 374 calories per pizza air-fried

It’s interesting to see Ninja’s first-ever food range hit the shelves in Iceland! Of all the different bits to choose from (we spotted nuggets and wraps too), we went for the Ninja Air Fry Cheese Pizza Slices.

You can crisp them until golden in the oven if you want to, but air-frying definitely gets the best results. We topped ours with jalapeños and red onion.

If you like pizza, you’ll love our Air Fryer Pizza Swirls. With a tomatoey, cheesy ham and basil filling, you’ve got classic flavours wrapped up in a new, fun way.

Turn to pages 156-157 of our Air Fryer book to have them ready in 20 minutes.

Ninja Air Fry Pizza Slices Cheese are available from Iceland, priced at £2.50 for a pack of 2 slices.

8. Iceland Majestics White Choc Dipped Rhubarb and Custard – 170 calories per stick

Add something a little bit different to your freezer with Iceland Majestics White Choc Dipped Rhubarb and Custard lollies. 

The nostalgic flavour pairing of rhubarb and custard works really well as a creamy, frozen treat…especially coated in a layer of white chocolate and biscuit pieces!

Did someone say ‘biscuit’? It even surprises us that this Ninja Creami Custard Cream Ice Cream comes in at just 127 calories per bowlful.

While the crunchy-biscuit centre might seem indulgent, our base is made up with a clever blend of slimming-friendly swaps.

Iceland Majestics White Choc Dipped Rhubarb and Custard are available from Iceland, priced at £1.75 for a pack of 3 lollies.

9. Hellmann’s Creamy Ranch Mayo – 218 calories per ice cream

Creamy, herby, tangy, garlicky – what’s not to love about Hellmann’s new Creamy Ranch Mayo? If you’ve got homemade chips or chicken tenders on the menu this week, trust us and squeeze some on your plate!

It’s a delicious addition to your condiments collection. Keep an eye out for Hellmann’s Spicy Ranch Mayo if you’d prefer a squeezy bottle with a kick.

Speaking of spice, our Fiery Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks are best served with a cooling dip. Once you’ve rustled up a batch, refrigerate for a day or two, until you’re ready to put them out for a summery spread.

Hellmann’s Creamy Ranch Mayo (and Hellmann’s Spicy Ranch Mayo) is available from Tesco, priced at £2.60 per bottle.

10. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Patatas Carbonara Sharing Plates – 286 calories per 1/2 pack

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Patatas Carbonara tells us tapas season is officially here! While a medley of crispy potatoes and serrano ham in melty Cheddar and Pecorino béchamel sauce might sound too good to share, this is a ‘sharing plate’ style pack.

A small plate that’s rich and tomatoey, like our very own Spanish-Style Meatball recipe, would take your spread to the next level.

We make our meatballs from scratch and roll them slightly smaller than usual, so they’re the perfect size to soak up every last drop of sauce. The leftovers are so versatile too – serve them over pasta or salad for a cracking lunch.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Patatas Carbonara Sharing Plates is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £4.50 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.

Radish – 16 calories per 100g

Mild and peppery in flavour, radishes are so easy to prep and throw into salads or stir-fries. You can try them as part of the rainbow-coloured salad that’s piled high on our Katsu Curry Burgers. 

Cauliflower – 25 calories per 100g

We’re not kidding when we tell you cauliflower is so versatile! We’ve got a whole blog filled with slimming-friendly ideas you can try, if you do pick up a floret for only 99p in Aldi’s Super 6 this week.

We’ll be rustling up a batch of Air Fryer Cauliflower Hot Wings to nibble on.

Braeburn Apples – 51 calories per 100g

You can’t beat the juicy-sweet crunch of an apple. Halfway between green and red, Braeburn apples are especially refreshing to snack on throughout the day.

If you ask us, they’re even better to snack on when they’re baked into Apple Pie Cookies…

Piccolato Tomatoes – 20 calories per 100g

Similar to Piccolo tomatoes, these Piccolatoes are a little more intense in flavour, with more of a rich, juicy sweetness than your bog standard cherry tomatoes. Try adding them to our Tuscan Chicken Macaroni and thank us later!

Extra Fine Beans – 31 calories per 100g

Add a handful of Extra Fine Beans to your main meal whenever you need a boost of green goodness. It’s far from unusual to see a handful of cheesy, crispy, Air Fryer Green Beans on our plate.

Blueberries – 57 calories per 100g

Sweet little blueberries pack a punch when it comes to vitamin C and antioxidants. While they’re great for making hearty warming bowls of porridge in the winter months, we like them best in an ice cold Blueberry Mojito when the sun is shining.

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Happy Friday, PON Pals! Good news – we’ve been busy filling your Weekly Pinch of Shopping with sunshine-inspired treats…

All of this week’s finds will leave you feeling refreshed, without taking you off track. We’ve tracked down a Caramel Flavour Iced Latte, Lemon Sorbet Cones and Rhubarb & Custard Crumble Ice Cream.

Plus, we couldn’t ignore all the chatter around M&S’ viral 1-Ingredient Corn Flakes – we had to find out if they’re worth the hype! Keep scrolling to see what we really think, and how we’d fit them into your meal plan as a surprising dessert option…

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

Grab a copy for yourself, or ‘add to basket’ for any upcoming spring birthdays, Easter, say ‘I appreciate you!’ with a lovely little goodie gift.

Tap the image below to order a copy.

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

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

Each week, we also feature Aldi’s Super 6 deals – a fortnightly selection of discounted fruits and vegetables – along with recipe ideas to help you make the most of them. 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. Danone Skyr 0% Fat High Protein Vanilla Yoghurt Drink – 162 calories per drink

This Danone Skyr 0% Fat High Protein Vanilla Yoghurt Drink is a delightfully light, satisfying refreshment. The fat-free blend of Skyr and vanilla flavourings is rich, smooth and indulgent-tasting, all while coming in at just 162 calories per bottle.

A sip would go down nicely with a sunny plate of our Strawberry and Vanilla Waffles. To get the vanilla flavourings into our waffle mixture, we’ve used an easy combination of vanilla extract, syrup and sweetener.

We like to blitz our oats to a fine, flour-like texture for fluffy results every time! 

Danone Skyr 0% Fat High Protein Vanilla Yoghurt Drink is available from Tesco, priced at £1.50 per bottle.

2. Tesco Gut Sense Rhubarb & Ginger Kefir Yoghurt – 93 calories per 115g

It’s always good to have yoghurt on standby for a light snack. We picked up a tub of Tesco’s Gut Sense Rhubarb & Ginger Kefir Yoghurt, but you might prefer to take home their Red Berries & Cherry Kefir Yogurt flavour.

Good for your gut, a dollop will go down nicely with sliced fruits, granola or cereal.

If this one’s up your street, you’ll love waking up to a hearty bowl of Rhubarb and Custard Overnight Oats. Inspired by the retro boiled sweet, we’ve topped our punchy, ginger-infused rhubarb layer with a slimming-friendly homemade custard.

You’ll never guess the ingredient we’ve used to thicken things up: chia seeds!

Tesco Gut Sense Rhubarb & Ginger Kefir Yoghurt is available from Tesco, priced at £1.50 per pot.

3. Plant Menu Garlic & Herb No Chicken Pieces – 152 calories per 80g serving (cooked)

If you’re on a mission to eat less meat, or following a vegetarian diet, you’ll love these Plant Menu Garlic & Herb No Chicken Pieces. This meat-free Monday wonder livens up wraps, sandwiches, tacos, salads or stir-fries with next to no fuss.

You can keep the box in the freezer, ready to pop in the oven or air fryer until cooked through and flavourful.

Why not toss them into a summery lunch like our Chicken and Bacon Caesar Salad? Paired with a bacon alternative, you’ll be onto a veggie-friendly lunchtime winner.

We’ve managed to ditch heaps of calories by swapping the classic high-calorie drizzle for our own fat-free version. Don’t worry, it’s just as garlicky!

Plant Menu Garlic & Herb No Chicken Pieces are available from Aldi, priced at £1.59 per pack.

4. Pukpip Banana Bites Dipped In Dark Chocolate – 104 calories per portion

A secret supply of these Pukpip Banana Bites Dipped in Dark Chocolate is the best kind of stash! You’ve got the cool creaminess of banana, coupled with a light layer of luxurious-tasting dark chocolate.

They’re spot on for curbing sweet cravings at only 104 calories per heaped handful.

Keep them in the freezer ready to grab and snack on straight away, or let them thaw for a few minutes first – if you can resist!

Warm, sweet AND spicy, our Banana Bread Pudding is the ultimate banana-based treat. It’s up to you if you fancy taking things up a notch with a glug of custard or a scoop of ice cream, but one thing’s for sure…it’s a must-try with a cuppa!

Pukpip Banana Bites Dipped In Dark Chocolate are available from Ocado, priced at £3.50 per bag.

5. Nescafe Iced Coffee Caramel Flavour Latte Multiserve – 92 calories per 250ml serve

As soon as the sun shines, we’re ready to order an iced coffee. This Nescafe Iced Coffee Caramel Flavour Latte Multiserve is far better for you and your budget than visiting your local coffee shop, and yet you can recreate the indulgence by serving it in a tall glass over ice.

You can also pick up a plain Nescafe Iced Coffee Latte Multiserve, if you’d rather skip the sweetness.

Our Raspberry Mocha Granola Pots are a gorgeous breakfast option for coffee lovers. Infused with espresso, cocoa powder and sticky-sweet maple syrup, those oats are worth the effort of digging right to the bottom of the pot…

Nescafe Iced Coffee Caramel Flavour Latte Multiserve is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.00 (or £2.50 with a Nectar card).

6. Morrisons Lemon Sorbet Ice Cream Cones – 174 calories per cone

When life gives you sunshine, hunt down Morrisons’ Lemon Sorbet Ice Cream Cones! As if lip-smacking lemony ice cream wasn’t delicious enough, it’s all topped off with a tart lemon sauce and served in a chocolate-covered biscuit cone.

Take a scroll through our favourite slimming-friendly things to make with lemons by tapping here.

This deliciously fruity Raspberry Sorbet is fabulous to CHILL out with! The full recipe is from pages 220-221 of our Express book, so you know the combination of raspberries, syrup and lemon juice will be low-fuss to prep.

Morrisons Lemon Sorbet Ice Cream Cones are available from Morrisons, priced at £1.50 for a box of 4 cones.

7. The Gym Kitchen Original Chicken Sausages – 127 calories per 2 sausages

There’s nothing boring about these The Gym Kitchen Original Chicken Sausages; they’re infused with a roasted onion seasoning that really gives the savoury goodness a boost. 

Try them air-fried to perfection for breakfast or lunch, or serve them over a fluffy portion of classic mash with gravy. 

If you’d prefer a kick of spice, you can pick up The Gym Kitchen Piri Piri Chicken Sausages from the same range for a few extra calories.

This Herby Sausage Orzo is our go-to when we’ve got a pack of bangers to use up. Unlike risotto rice, orzo only needs a stir from time to time, so this one-pot is gloriously effortless to make.

The Gym Kitchen Original Chicken Sausages are available from Tesco, priced at £3.25 (or £2.50 with a Clubcard) per pack.

8. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Barber Cheese & Ham Kyiv – 339 calories per kyiv

Can’t decide what to make for tea? These Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Barber Cheese & Ham Kyivs are just the ticket. The combination of cheddar, smoked ham and chicken is coated in a crispy layer of breadcrumbs that’ll bake until golden in less than half an hour in the air fryer (or 40 minutes in your oven).

They’ll make for a hearty, effortless home-cooked meal next to a leafy-green salad and a portion of Rustic Potato Wedges. We’ve used a combination of paprika, mixed herbs and sea salt on our wedges, but there are so many other different herbs and spices that would also work just as well – you might fancy adding a touch of garlic!

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Barber Cheese & Ham Kyiv is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £4.00 for a pack that serves 2.

9. M&S Only 1 Ingredient Corn Flakes – 116 calories per 30g serving

There’s a good chance you’ve heard about M&S’ Only 1 Ingredient Corn Flakes. With no sugar or hidden nasties, and the ingredients list placed right on the front of the box (yep, just ‘corn’), it’s a bit of a game changer in the cereal aisle.

We tried them and the taste was definitely…unique! If you pick up a box, we’d love to hear your thoughts in our Facebook group.

To liven them up a bit, you could always transform your golden flakes into our Summer Berry Dessert. We’ve used layers of quark, berries, sweetener, vanilla extract and a sprig of mint to make this light after-dinner treat.

M&S Only 1 Ingredient Corn Flakes are available from M&S stores and online at Ocado, priced at £2.50 per box.

10. Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Rhubarb & Custard Crumble Ice Cream – 139 calories per scoop

Is it just us, or are the freezer aisles starting to fill up with lots of exciting ice cream flavours? This tub of Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Rhubarb & Custard Crumble Ice Cream had to come home with us.

It’s a heavenly medley of Madagascan vanilla and West Country ice cream, swirled with rhubarb conserve and crumble pieces. 

We’ve already started whipping up lots of different sweet treats with our Ninja Creami, including this luscious Custard Cream Ice Cream recipe.

You’d never know that our base is a blend of low-calorie alternatives like light single cream, skimmed milk and sweetener. The custard creams are crumbled in towards the end, for maximum crunch!

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Rhubarb & Custard Crumble Ice Cream is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.25 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.

Baby Corn – 26 calories per 100g

A crunchy handful of baby corn always goes down a treat in fried rice dishes, stir-fries and curries. It adds the perfect bite to our much-loved Fried Rice Chinese-Style Fakeaway when you fancy takeaway flavours at home.

Celery – 14 calories per 100g

Not only is celery great in base sauces, stews and soups, it’s also great to nibble on – especially dunked into a homemade dip!

Celery cooks down nicely to boost the flavours cooking sauces for lots of wholesome dishes, like our Creamy Tomato Pasta.

Plums – 46 calories per 100g

You don’t see soft, juicy plums in the Super 6 offer very often, so stock up while you can! They’re a key ingredient for our vibrant Sticky Plum and Chicken Traybake on pages 174-175 of our Express book.

Seasonal Pears – 55 calories per 100g

These seasonal pears work really well in homely oven-bakes like our slimming-friendly Pear and Ginger Crumble. Just the ticket to cosy up with…it’s up to you if you fancy adding a glug of Custard!

Green Beans – 31 calories per 100g

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

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

Golden Delicious Apples – 49 calories per 100g

Less tangy than other green apples, Golden Delicious Apples are nice and juicy – perfect for slicing up or biting straight into!

Try adding a few beautifully sweet slices to a warming bowl of Apple Pie Porridge tomorrow morning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Each week, we also feature Aldi’s Super 6 deals – a fortnightly selection of discounted fruits and vegetables – along with recipe ideas to help you make the most of them. This week we’ve given you a reminder of the current selection, so hurry down to Aldi to pick up some bargains before a fresh selection goes on offer next week!

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1. Morrisons Protein Chocolate Porridge Pot – 263 calories per pot (prepared with boiling water)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Deli Kitchen Chargrilled Wraps – 174 calories per wrap

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

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

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

Carrots – 41 calories per 100g

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

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

Salad Potatoes – 75 calories per 100g

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

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

Kiwi – 16 calories per 100g

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

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

Oranges – 47 calories per 100g

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

Spring Onions – 32 calories per 100g

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

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

Mini Apples – 53 calories per 100g

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

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

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Helloooo. We’ve got just the ticket to brighten up cold, chilly mornings…a Weekly Pinch of Shopping that’s packed with warming breakfast ideas!

How easy does this sound? We’ve found a wrap that’s pre-filled with egg, baked beans, sausages, bacon, cheese, tomato sauce AND brown sauce. Just pop it in the microwave and wait for the beep!

Plus, there’s no shortage of oat-based inspo, with fluffy pancake stacks, porridge bowls and Kellogg’s Oaties Original Crunch breakfast cereal.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth, we’ve bagged some grab-and-go Harvest Morn Rocky Rainbow Bars that’ll curb your cravings in the morning and beyond.

Psst!! It’s the last chance to buy Pinch of Nom: The Magazine. We’ve been told that the last few copies are available to buy directly from Anthem’s website (tap here to take home your copy for £5.99 including postage).

We’ll never get over the fact that we published a fabulous colourful recipe-filled mag. These amazing things happen because of YOU – big hugs to you all!

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. Morrisons American Pancake Mix – 64 calories per pancake

We can’t wait for Shrove Tuesday on the 4th of March! With just a few days to go, now’s the time to pick up a box of Morrisons American Pancake Mix. 

When you don’t have the time to rustle your batter up from scratch, this handy affordable pack is a life-saver. Simply add eggs and water and give everything a good mix!

For our top tips on how to achieve perfectly fluffy pancakes every time, tap here to visit our Quick and Easy Pancake Recipes blog.

If you’ve already tried Lotus Biscoff American Pancakes from our Quick and Easy cookbook, you’ll know we’re obsessed with the fluffiness that you get from thick, airy, American-style pancakes.

Flavoured with Lotus Biscoff spread and topped with crunchy biscuits, you won’t believe how low in calories this stack is…

Morrisons American Pancake Mix is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.00 per box.

2. Barissimo Latte Protein Iced Coffee – 125 calories per 250ml serving

Starting the day isn’t just about food, you need to think about beverages too! This Barissimo Latte Protein Iced Coffee from Aldi is ideal if you’re on the go. A chilled blend of latte-style coffee, milk and sweetener, you’ll find it with the other refrigerated ‘food to go’ options.

We can’t kick-start our day without the taste of coffee. These Raspberry Mocha Granola Pots will have you jumping out of bed, with decadent-tasting layers of crunchy homemade granola, chocolatey yoghurt and juicy raspberries.

Infused with espresso, cocoa powder and sticky-sweet maple syrup, the granola-style oats at the bottom are well worth digging for.

Barissimo Latte Protein Iced Coffee is available from Aldi, priced at 99p per cup.

3. PerfectTed Matcha Powder Vanilla – 10 calories per 1/2 teaspoon

This one’s a really versatile breakfast pick! In teas and lattes or porridge and overnight oats, a sprinkling of this PerfectTed Vanilla Bean Matcha Powder goes a long way. 

The caffeine levels are lower in matcha powder without compromising on the energy boost you’d get from a cup of coffee.

Oats are another gorgeous source of slow-release fibre and energy, so they’re well worth pencilling into your morning routine. Try waking up to a cosy portion of Cinnamon Roll Baked Oats.

hearty blend of yoghurt, oats and cinnamon, this recipe was made to warm you right up. Whatever you do, don’t forget the syrup!

PerfectTed Matcha Powder Vanilla is available from Tesco, priced at 99p per tin.

4. Bio & Me Super Nutty Muesli – 245 calories per 60g serving

Do your gut a favour and start the day with Bio & Me Super Nutty Muesli. It’s made with a blend of 30 different plant-based ingredients, including pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, wholegrain wheat and oats.

Why not add a crunchy scoop to a bowl of fat-free Greek yoghurt for a high-protein, low-fat breakfast?

These Peanut Butter and Jelly Pots make the most of a classic combination of flavours. We’ve gone for strawberries and strawberry jam, but you could always use raspberries or blackcurrants if you’d prefer.

Bio & Me Super Nutty Muesli is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.35 per box (or £2.50 with a Nectar card).

5. The Gym Kitchen Blueberry Muffin Protein Yoghurt – 130 calories per pot

The unique flavour of this The Gym Kitchen Blueberry Muffin Protein Yoghurt caught our eye in an instant. It might just be us, but we find that some high-protein yoghurts can be a bit thick and clumpy in texture, while this one’s light and creamy.

It’s just as delicious whether you enjoy it in the morning with some granola and fruit, or as a sweet pick-me-up later in the day.

If you love blueberry muffins as much as we do, turn to pages 178-179 in our Air Fryer cookbook. These Air Fryer White Chocolate and Blueberry Muffins are so fluffy and berry-licious, you’ll be coming back for seconds and thirds.

Stash any leftovers in an airtight container as a grab-and-go breakfast or cuppa-time snack.

The Gym Kitchen Blueberry Muffin Protein Yoghurt is available from Tesco, priced at £1.25 per pot.

6. Horlicks Porridge – 303 calories per 50g serving with 240ml semi-skimmed milk

On a cold morning, it’s a known fact that nothing beats a warm bowl of porridge. Inspired by the nutty-sweet drink, this Horlicks Porridge is made up of clusters of jumbo oats coated in delicious malty goodness.

Just imagine adding a drizzle of honey and berries to a freshly-prepared bowl…

Porridge never gets boring in our household because we’re always getting creative with toppings. You might look at this bowl of Biscoff and Banana Porridge and think ‘that’s not a slimming-friendly breakfast!’, and yet we’ve kept things nice and light at 260 calories per bowl.

We like to make this recipe using oat milk, but you could try almond or soya milk, or simply use dairy if you prefer – just remember to work out any additional calories.

Horlicks Porridge is available from Morrisons, priced at £2.50 per box.

7. Kellogg’s Oaties Original Crunch Breakfast Cereal – 114 calories per 30g serving

It’s tough to miss brand-new, bright-red boxes of Kellogg’s Oaties Original Crunch Breakfast Cereal in the supermarket aisles at the moment. Pour some into a bowl and add your choice of milk for a quick, easy, nutritious start to the day.

Made with wholegrain oats, they’re high in fibre and packed with vitamins – but that doesn’t stop us adding even more by scattering berries on top!

It’s amazing when you think about how versatile oats are. We usually use Ready Brek as the fine flour for our Oat Pancakes, but you can blitz larger oats in a blender instead.

When your fluffy, golden stack is ready, head to our blog for sweet and savoury topping inspiration.

Kellogg’s Oaties Original Crunch Breakfast Cereal is available from, priced at £2.50 per box.

8. Tesco Finest Rhubarb and Custard Hot Cross Buns – 185 calories per bun

Stop scrolling if you’ve got a soft spot for sweet breakfast time treats! Fruity and rich, these Tesco Finest Rhubarb and Custard Hot Cross Buns are filled with sultanas, rhubarb purée, chunks of rhubarb and a vanilla cream.

Pop them under the grill for a couple of minutes until they’re golden brown.

If rhubarb and custard is a dream combination in your book, you’ll love opening your fridge to a ready-to-eat bowl of Rhubarb and Custard Overnight Oats.

A golden oldie on our website, you’ll need chia seeds to help set our slimming-friendly layer of custard,or you can use 40 grams of oats instead.

Tesco Finest Rhubarb and Custard Hot Cross Buns are available from Tesco, priced at £1.80 for a pack of 4.

9. Harvest Morn Rocky Rainbow Bars – 92 calories per bar

You know you’ve got a fun day ahead if it kicks off with Harvest Morn Rocky Rainbow Bars. There are 5 bars in a pack from Aldi, making them really handy and cost-effective to throw in your bag when you’re short on time.

They’re sweet, gooey and only 92 calories per marshmallow-speckled bar.

If you’re looking for a sweet breakfast bite you can make ahead of time, look no further than our Banana and Peanut Muffins. They’re just as yummy whether you snack on them on the go, or pop them in a bowl with some fruit and yoghurt.

No matter what, one thing’s for sure…you’ll want to make some room in your freezer.

Harvest Morn Rocky Rainbow Bars are available from Aldi, priced at £1.49 for a pack of 5 bars.

10. Myprotein Breakfast Loaded Wrap – 392 calories per oven-baked wrap

This Myprotein Breakfast Loaded Wrap packs all the flavours you’d want from a classic English breakfast into an easy, ready-prepared bundle. You can air-fry it until crispy within half an hour, or – if you’re too hungry to wait – pop it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.

It’s basically a drive-through fakeaway for breakfast, just like our very own Breakfast Wrap recipe. Ours comes stuffed with cheese, bacon, sauce, hash browns AND a juicy sausage patty.

To make things lighter, we’ve made our hash browns from scratch with a spritz of low-calorie cooking spray, and thrown in a couple of reduced-fat ingredient swaps for good measure.

The only question left is…red sauce, brown sauce or both?

Myprotein Breakfast Loaded Wrap is available from Iceland, priced at £3.00 per wrap.

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.

Unwaxed Lemons – 17 calories per 100g

With Pancake Day around the corner, it’s well worth stocking up on lemons while they’re in Aldi’s Super 6 selection. Pair them with sugar, or take things up a notch with a drizzle of chocolate and berries.

Not a fan of pancakes? Make a fluffy stack of Lemon and Blueberry Waffles instead.

Bananas – 89 calories per 100g

We’ve got no choice! We’ll have to stock up on bunches of bananas to make our scrumptious Banana and Biscoff Pancakes.

If you agree that bananas and Biscoff are a heavenly combination, take a scroll through these slimming-friendly recipe ideas.

Chestnut Mushrooms – 17 calories per 100g

A staple of slimming-friendly cooking, mushrooms of any kind are ideal for adding extra goodness (and very few calories!) to just about any recipe. 

Give them their time to shine with our Mushroom Carbonara recipe. The velvety homemade sauce tastes way more indulgent than it is.

Grapefruit – 42 calories per 100g

Grapefruit doesn’t appear in the Super 6 very often! Add one or two to your basket and you’ll be left with a fresh, juicy ingredient you can chop into fruit salads, use as a pancake topper or bake into tarts.

Our gorgeous Sunshine Waffles never fail to make mornings brighter and tastier!

Blueberries – 57 calories per 100g

Blueberries 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 fuel you until lunchtime!

Braeburn Apples – 51 calories per 100g

Perfect for this breakfast edition of The Weekly Pinch of Shopping, braeburn apples are just the ticket to make your morning bowl of porridge even more delicious.

You can use them to try apple pie for breakfast, with our stick-sweet Apple Pie Porridge recipe.

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Happy Friday, lovely people! Your brand-new Weekly Pinch of Shopping article is ready and brimming with goodies that’ll keep your January menu feeling fresh and delicious.

If you’re as obsessed with lemony desserts as we are, keep scrolling – we’ve got the scoop on where to find Carte D’Or’s newest tubs of LEMON MERINGUE PIE flavoured ice cream! 

Plus, if you’ve been a part of our Nom community for a while now, you probably know we love an unusual flavour combo. We couldn’t resist adding Pineapple Cheddar Cheese to our basket, especially when we started to imagine how yummy those tangy, sweet flavours would be on a toastie…

Have you grabbed your January organisation companion? With the first-ever official Pinch of Nom calendar on your wall, you’ll be inspired and motivated to smash your slimming goals in 2025. The dishes we’ve hand-picked to go inside bring all the Nom flavours you know and love, month by month. 

With the large date panels on each page, you’ve got plenty of space for jotting down notes, keeping on top of appointments and birthdays, and planning meals as you go.

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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. 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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Brooklea Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls Vanilla Protein Pot – 229 calories per pot

Cheap, cheerful and convenient, this Brooklea Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls Vanilla Protein Pot from Aldi is just the ticket for busy mornings. 

The chocolate-coated cereal balls are stored separately inside the lid, guaranteeing that they’ll be nice and crunchy by the time you come to stir them into the velvety, vanilla-flavoured yoghurt.

You’re missing out big time if you’re a chocolate lover who hasn’t tried our Chocolate Waffles for breakfast yet!

Crispy on the outside and soft in the middle, they’re melt-in-the-mouth delicious in the morning, or you could even try them for dessert. We’ve rustled up our batter with oats, cocoa powder and other reduced-fat ingredients to keep things super sweet without ramping up the calories.

Brooklea Milk Chocolate Cereal Balls Vanilla Protein Pots are available from Aldi, priced at £1.39 per pot.

Soreen Lift Bars Apple & Mango – 128 calories per bar

These Apple and Mango Soreen Lift Bars have arrived just in time to give January snack breaks a fruity-sweet boost! Low in saturated fat, high in B12 and bursting with tropical freshness, every bite of this moist sponge is even better paired with a cuppa.

Really lunchbox friendly, there are 4 wrapped bars in a single pack to take on the go – that’s good news for those mid-afternoon sweet cravings!

Speaking of apple-flavoured treats, a batch of our Apple Pie Cookies will stay fresh, crunchy and full of flavour for days in an airtight container. 

Ready in 10 minutes with a short list of budget-friendly ingredients, they’re well worth pencilling into the ‘snack’ slot of your weekly meal plan. You’ll know they’re baked when they’re golden brown and you can smell the cinnamon…

Soreen Lift Bars Apple & Mango are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £2.25 for a pack of 4 bars.

M&S High Protein Chocolate Hazelnut Spread – 60 calories per 10g (approx.)

This M&S High Protein Chocolate Hazelnut Spread isn’t just lower in calories than Nutella, it’s higher in protein too. The silky smooth spread has crushed-up hazelnut chunks stirred in, so you’ll never be short of flavour or texture. 

Try a portion spread over toast, add a dollop to your morning porridge or give chopped fruits a nutty, chocolatey makeover.

We’ll be using our jar to make a higher protein version of our Chocolate French Toast recipe. The sandwich soaks up a dreamy combination of egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and sweetener before it’s fried until golden and crisp on both sides.

Serve with fresh strawberries and a squirt of low-fat aerosol cream (just remember to adjust the nutritional values, if you’re keeping track).

M&S High Protein Chocolate Hazelnut Spread is available from M&S and Ocado, priced at £4.00 per jar.

Bramwells Medium Peri-Peri Bag & Bake – 25 calories per serving

This Bramwells Medium Peri-Peri Bag and Bake makes preparing a Nando’s-inspired meal at home even easier, with shakeable bags that are ready-filled with Peri-Peri seasoning. 

All that’s left for you to do is add your chicken breasts, shake and bake! Ideal for family mealtimes, you can cook up to 4 in a single bag.

It’s ready to serve over a portion of Nando’s Spicy Rice when your meat is succulent and bursting with lip-smacking Portuguese flavours.

This Peri-Peri Chicken Wrap from pages 52-53 of our Enjoy cookbook was inspired by one of our go-tos on the Nando’s restaurant menu. 

Better for your budget and your calorie count, we’ve bundled seasoned chicken chunks in with fresh, leafy salad and a sweet-yet-spicy chilli jam.

Bramwells Medium Peri-peri Bag & Bake is available from Aldi, priced at 89p per sachet.

Specially Selected Barber’s Coastal Cheddar & Pineapple Cheese – 123 calories per 30g serving

If you love the tanginess of cheese paired with sweet, juicy fruit, you’ll adore this Specially Selected Barber’s Coastal Cheddar & Pineapple Cheese from Aldi. While the season of Christmas cheeseboards might be over, this tangy block is still worth a try.

As anyone who has tried our Cheese and Apple Toastie recipe will know, cheese and fruit makes for a heavenly combination at any time of year.

From grill to plate in 5 minutes, it’s just the ticket when you’re thinking ‘I have no idea what to make for lunch’. We like to use tart Granny Smith apple slices because they’re punchier than other varieties, but there’s nothing to stop you using whatever you have at home.

Specially Selected Barber’s Coastal Cheddar & Pineapple Cheese is available from Aldi, priced at 65p per pack.

We Love Cake Free From Chocolate Orange Slices – 138 calories per slice

These We Love Cake Free From Chocolate Orange Slices are a great buy for anyone on a gluten-free diet – as well as anyone who isn’t! The light, fluffy cake slices are layered with a tangy orange jam centre and a thick topping of chocolate ganache.

If you’re not a fan of chocolate orange, take home Raspberry Ripple or Apple Crumble flavours from the same range instead.

Don’t be fooled by how squidgy and chocolatey our Chocolate Orange Brownies are; every square is far lighter than you’d think at just 72 calories each.

Our secret to perfect brownies every time? Undercook them a tiny bit. When you leave them to cool in the tin, they’ll continue to bake, and you’ll be left with an irresistible gooey centre.

To change the flavours up, simply swap the chocolate orange low-calorie syrup for whatever you’d prefer!

We Love Cake Free From Chocolate Orange Slices are available from Tesco, priced at £2.30 per pack.

The No Meat Company Shape & Sizzle Mince – 200 calories per 120g serving

Eating less meat has never been easier thanks to delicious alternatives like this The No Meat Company Shape and Sizzle Mince. A vegan-friendly blend of soya protein and seasonings, you’d never taste the difference in lasagne, bolognese, cottage pie, chilli con carne or other midweek staples.

It’s also even speedier to cook with since there’s no need to worry about defrosting!

If you’re following Veganuary, our Vegan Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe shows you just how easy it is to get creative with staples you’re likely to have in your store cupboard already.

Forget about beef or chicken, you’ll find blended beans, mushrooms and oats in our no-meatballs.

To make things extra special, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil really helps to boost the flavours of this dish.

The No Meat Company Shape & Sizzle Mince is available from Iceland, priced at £2.50 per bag.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Potato Wedges with Za Atar Aioli – 276 calories per 1/2 pack

If you’ve never tried za’atar before, these Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Potato Wedges with Za Atar Aioli are a great place to start. It’s the thick, garlicky, sumac-spiced condiment that takes each of these fluffy-in-the-middle potato wedges to the next level.

You can always try the same famous Middle Eastern flavours at home with the help of our Za’atar Fries recipe. Sumac is an underrated, underused spice in our opinion (we actually wrote a whole blog about what it is and how you can use it!), and it adds a citrusy kick to all kinds of ingredients.

That’s why, if you love the homemade spice mix on these fries, it can serve you again! Save some to sprinkle over chicken, lamb or vegetables and it’ll be just as aromatic.

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Potato Wedges with Za Atar Aioli are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.50 per pack (or £3.00 with a Nectar card).

Kitchen Joy Thai Red Chicken Aromatic Coconut Curry with Jasmine Rice – 474 calories per pack

There’s been lots of buzz around these brand-new ready meals at Tesco! While we picked up the Kitchen Joy Thai Red Chicken Aromatic Coconut Curry with Jasmine Rice, there are Chicken Panang and Tom Yum Chicken options to choose from too.

With a compact takeaway box design, you’ll have no trouble finding space in your freezer for this ready-to-heat combination of jasmine rice and coconutty curry.

If we’ve put you in the mood for a Thai-style fakeaway, nothing beats our Thai-Style Red Curry. By using Alpro Coconut Drink instead of coconut milk, we’ve lowered the calories without compromising on all-important silkiness.

Kitchen Joy Thai Red Chicken Aromatic Coconut Curry with Jasmine Rice is available from Tesco, priced at £2.75 per pack (or £2.00 with a Clubcard).

Carte D’Or Mini Indulgence Ice Cream Dessert Lemon Meringue Pie – 100 calories per serving

We love finding new frozen treats! This tub of Carte D’Or Mini Indulgence Ice Cream Dessert Lemon Meringue Pie sounded far too delicious to ignore.

We’re not just talking about a cookie and lemon flavoured ice cream, you’ve also got crumbled crunchy meringue pieces and a sticky lemon sauce swirled through. Run, don’t walk to Morrisons!

For a lemony hit right now, turn to pages 176-179 in our paperback Budget book. That’s where you’ll find our delightful Lemon Meringue Pots for only 268 calories each!
Layered on top of a reduced-fat digestive biscuit base, the oh-so-indulgent sweetened lemon centres taste far higher in calories than they actually are.

Carte D’Or Mini Indulgence Ice Cream Dessert Lemon Meringue Pie flavour is available from Morrisons, priced at £1.50 for a family-sized tub.

REMINDER Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection

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

Here’s our reminder of this week’s selection (a ‘Super 7’ doesn’t happen very often!):

• Swede – 38 calories per 100g
• Ginger – 44 calories per 100g
• Lychees – 81 calories per 100g
• Oranges – 47 calories per 100g
• Spring Onions – 32 calories per 100g
• Carrots – 41 calories per 100g
• Red Cabbage – 31 calories per 100g

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