The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: 05.09.25
The Weekly Pinch of Shopping is back in time for your Saturday supermarket run, and as per – we’ve got a seriously tasty line up!
The Laughing Cow’s gone spicy with their Chilli Cheese Spread Triangles, and Branston’s followed suit with a fiery twist to their classic piccalilli. If you’re feeling fruity, M&S Mango Grapes are in season – and we’ve got a salad up our sleeve for them! When you’re ready for dessert, you can always count on Mr Kipling – we know we can’t wait to try their banana slices! They’re perfect for popping in the kids’ lunchboxes (or keeping them all to yourself).
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Is anyone hungry? Let’s fix that…
The Laughing Cow Chilli Cheese Spread Triangles – 31 calories per triangle
If you’re a cheese lover who likes a little kick, these Laughing Cow Chilli Cheese Spread Triangles will be right up your street. They’re perfect for spreading on crackers, stirring into pasta, or even sneaking straight from the foil (your secret’s safe with us!).
You could even use a couple to spice up our Dill Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Bagel for breakfast, brunch, or lunch!
The Laughing Cow Chilli Cheese Spread Triangles are available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £1.95 per 8-pack.
Enjoy another cream cheese moment with our Dill Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Bagel.
Branston Chilli Piccalilli – 119 calories per 100g
Piccalilli is about as British as it gets – this tangy sauce was a sandwich staple when we were growing up! And now Branston’s taken things up a notch by throwing a little heat into the mix with Branston Chilli Piccalilli. Add it to your cheeseboards when you’re hosting, or save it for your lunchtime sandwiches.
We think it’ll make for an interesting flavour profile paired with our Monte Cristo Sandwich – i.e. the Pinch of Nom take on the classic Croque Monsieur. Try it and let us know what you think!
Branston Chilli Piccalilli is available from Tesco, priced at £2.20 per 360g jar.
Fire up your air fryer for Sticky Chicken Nuggets.
Müller x MyProtein Salted Caramel Mousse – 200 calories per pot
Got a sweet tooth but still want to sneak in some protein? Müller and Myprotein have teamed up to create this protein-packed Salted Caramel Mousse, and it’s a dream come true! At 200 calories per pot, it’s a smart way to satisfy cravings in-between meals and hit your macros!
Or if you just love a creamy dessert and protein isn’t your priority, our Biscoff Mousse makes for a delightful after-dinner treat, and it comes in at slightly less calories (196) – every little helps!
Müller x MyProtein Salted Caramel Mousse pots are available online at Ocado, priced at £2.50 per 200g pot.
Our Biscoff Mousse is just as irresistible.
M&S Mango Grapes – 70 calories per 100g
Want your grapes to taste of something that isn’t grapes? M&S has the answer with these Mango Grapes. Just think… the sweet and juicy flavour of a mango fruit, wrapped up in the bite-size shape of a grape! Once you pop, you won’t be able to stop!
Our Chicken Waldorf Salad is the perfect recipe to toss in a few of these fruity gems! The sweetness will perfectly offset the crunchy celery, crisp apple, and creamy dressing.
M&S Mango Grapes are available online at Ocado, priced at £3 per packet.
Get excited about salad!
Mr Kipling Banana Lunchbox Slices – 88 calories per slice
Mr Kipling has long been the master of sweet treats, and they’re proving it yet again with these Banana Lunchbox Slices. Soft, spongy, and just 88 calories per slice, they’ll make for a yummy pick-me-up with your afternoon cuppa.
For even more bananas at even less calories, bake our Banana Bread Pudding! We’ve made some innovative swaps to keep the calories down, so you can indulge in a generous slice at just 73 calories! That even leaves you room to slather a bit of peanut butter or honey on top.
Mr Kipling Banana Lunchbox Slices are available online from Ocado – right now they’re on sale for just £1!
You’ll go bananas for our Banana Bread Pudding!
Tesco Fruit Fusion Zero – 7 calories per can
Looking for a soft drink that gives you your fruity, fizzy fix without derailing your calorie-deficit goals? At just 7 calories per can, Tesco Fruit Fusion lets you sip away, guilt-free! They also have Orange and Lemon & Lime flavours.
And if you just can’t get enough of your five a day, you’d be foolish not to try our Tropical Fruit Fool. We’ve taken care to stay as true as possible to the traditional English recipe, with a few handy swaps to keep things on the lighter side.
Tesco Fruit Fusion Zero is available from Tesco, priced at £0.55 per 250ml can.
Try a dessert for the fruit lovers.
Heinz Smokey Bacon & Potato Soup – 111 calories per ½ can
With the evenings starting to get a little cooler, you’ll be glad you’ve got this Heinz Smokey Bacon & Potato Soup in your cupboard for a quick and easy meal that’ll warm you from your head to your toes.
And when soup season really starts to kick in, fire up your slow cooker for our Slow Cooker Chunky Tomato Cajun-Style Soup. It’s hearty, simple to make, and will keep you full until dinnertime. Or you can serve it with a sandwich or fries and have it for your evening meal!
Heinz Smokey Bacon & Potato Soup is available from ASDA, priced at £1.70 per can – or you can mix and match any 5 for £4.70.
Start soup season off right with our Slow Cooker Chunky Tomato Cajun-Style Soup.
Alpro Gut Health Natural with Oats Dairy Free Yoghurt Alternative – 55 calories per 100g
Looking after your gut has never tasted so good – this Alpro Gut Health Natural with Oats Dairy Free Yoghurt Alternative is suitable for vegans, and full of fibre and live cultures to look after your digestive system. Even if you’re not plant-based, it’s a great light swap for dairy yoghurt. Pour it over fruit or granola with a drizzle of honey.
You could also use it for our Syrupy Cinnamon Figs slimming dessert – thank us later!
Alpro Gut Health Natural with Oats Dairy Free Yoghurt Alternative is available from ASDA, priced at £1.88 per 400g tub.
Serve with our Syrupy Cinnamon Figs.
Naked Fire Machine Peach, Blood Orange, Apple & Ginger Super Smoothie – 47 calories per 100ml
Wake up your tastebuds with this Naked Fire Machine Peach, Blood Orange, Apple & Ginger Super Smoothie. Blended with peach, blood orange, apple, and ginger, it packs a punch and serves up your daily dose of vitamins!
Enjoy it as part of your breakfast with our Couscous Breakfast Cups – because your first meal of the day should be anything but boring!
Naked Fire Machine Peach, Blood Orange, Apple & Ginger Super Smoothie is available from ASDA, currently reduced from £3.76 to £1.88!
Complete your morning with our Couscous Breakfast Cups.
Myprotein Hot Honey Chicken Mac & Cheese with Pepperoni – 420 calories per serving
Sometimes all you want is to tuck into a big bowl of comfort food, and this Myprotein Hot Honey Chicken Mac & Cheese Pepperoni could well be the one. At 420 calories per portion, it might be a little more on the indulgent side of slimming friendly – but with 43 grams of protein per portion, it’s worth every mouthful when you need something hearty and satisfying!
Myprotein aren’t the only ones who can mix up your favourite cheesy pasta! Our Harissa Mac Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese adds a North African twist to this dish. And if you keep your eye on the website, we might even have another upgrade coming your way! You heard it here first!
Myprotein Hot Honey Chicken Mac & Cheese with Pepperoni is available from Iceland, priced at £4 per 350g packet – or get them for £3.34 each when you purchase more than one!
🔗 See how we jazzed up our Harissa Chicken Mac and Cheese.
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REMINDER Aldi Super 6 Fruit and Veg Selection
We love Aldi’s fortnightly selection of fresh fruit and veggies! They choose different items for a special offer where you can pick them up for much less than the normal price.
Here’s our reminder of the latest Super 6 selection:
Avocado – 160 calories per 100g
Celery – 14 calories per 100g
Sweet Vine Ripened Tomatoes – 20 calories per 100g
Easy Peelers – 50 calories per 100g
Seasonal Pears – 57 calories per 100g
Mini Apples – 52 calories per 100g
Remember: We don’t accept payment or gifts to include any of the products above – we just love them, and we hope you will too.