The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: 14.11.25
Here comes another Weekly Pinch of Shopping! This week, the festive feeling is continuing to creep into our trolleys…
We’ve spotted Cadbury’s Mini Snowballs in chocolate bar form, a brand new Ben & Jerry’s Minter Wonderland flavour, and Pringles Pigs in Blankets holding the torch for the festive-flavoured crisp.
There are also plenty of everyday snacks too, including a good-for-your-gut innocent shot and banana-flavoured Weetabix, plus plenty of delicious PON recipes for you to try as per!
And for those wanting to get ahead of Christmas, our Slow Cooker book is a total lifesaver. It’s perfect for saving time, money, and energy during the busiest and most expensive season!
Tap here or the image to grab your copy if you haven’t already!
Grab a trolley and your apron…
Neoh Chocolate Crunch Bar – 143 calories per bar
Satisfy those chocolate cravings with these Neoh Chocolate Crunch Bars, a new chocolate bar on the block with zero added sugar. We spotted these on the shelves last week and couldn’t resist adding a couple to our trolley.
If you love that crispy, chocolatey combo (and let’s face it, who doesn’t?), you have to try our Chocolate Rice Krispy Bites too.
Neoh Chocolate Crunch Bars are available from Morrisons, priced at £1.25 per bar.
Our Chocolate Rice Krispy Bites also pack a crunch.
Innocent Gut Health Kiwi, Ginger, Apple, and Lime Shot – 34 calories
Feeling a little sluggish? Your gut might be trying to tell you something! This innocent Gut Health Kiwi, Ginger, Apple & Lime Shot is a zingy little pick-me-up Ginger kickstarts your digestion, kiwi and lime are packed with Vitamin C, and apple keeps things sweet.
If you’re on a bit of a gut-loving mission, why not try our Quick Kimchi Style Slaw? It’s crunchy, tangy, and full of friendly bacteria your tummy will thank you for.
Innocent Gut Health Kiwi, Ginger, Apple, and Lime Shot is available from Morrisons, and it’s currently reduced to just £1!
Get the recipe for our Quick Kimchi Style Slaw.
Strings & Things Munch Mix Cheddar Cheese and Crunchy Pretzels – 116 calories per snack box
We’re always on the lookout for a new cheesy nibble to try, and these Strings & Things Munch Mix Cheddar Cheese and Crunchy Pretzels are our latest obsession. They’re salty, cheesy, and perfect for portion control.
If cheese is your love language too, you need to try our Cheese and Pickle Twists. We love snacking on these straight out of the oven, and they’re a great one to have in your wheelhouse if you’re already thinking about your Christmas buffet table.
Strings & Things Munch Mix Cheddar Cheese and Crunchy Pretzels are available from Morrisons, priced at £2.25 per pack of 3.
Try another cheesy snack.
Ben & Jerry’s Minter Wonderland Mint Ice Cream – 266 calories per portion
If you and mint choc chip are mint to be, this one’s for you! Ben & Jerry’s have unwrapped a frosty festive treat with their brand new Minter Wonderland ice cream.
Don’t fancy braving the chill for a scoop or two? We’ve got you covered. Our Mint Chocolate Mousse from Pinch of Nom: Express has all that minty goodness, and there’s no chance of it giving you a brain freeze.
Ben & Jerry’s Minter Wonderland Mint Ice Cream is available from Tesco, priced at £5.55 per tub.
Find our Mint Chocolate Mousse exclusively in Pinch of Nom: Express.
Cadbury Mini Snowballs Chocolate Bar – 144 calories per serving
Bring a touch of festive cheer to your tea break with Cadbury’s Snowballs chocolate bar. Team PON’s been obsessed with the Cadbury’s Snowballs for years, so you can bet we’ll be sprinting to Tesco to get our hands on this bar.
For another festive treat that’s even less calories, pop your apron on and get baking our Mini Chocolate Christmas Pudding Cakes.
Cadbury Mini Snowballs Chocolate Bar is available from Tesco, priced at £2 per bar – or just £1.65 with your Clubcard!
Get your festive chocolate fix for even less calories.
Walkers Masala Chicken Multipack Crisps – 128 calories per bag
Walkers have a new spicy crisp on the scene, and we’re definitely intrigued. These Masala Chicken Crisps promise all the aromatic, warming flavours of the nation’s favourite curry in crunchy form.
For a heartier take on those same delicious spices, our Tikka Masala Style Meatballs bring all that fragrant flavour to your dinner table. Make them for your next Friday night fakeaway!
Walkers Masala Chicken Multipack Crisps are available from Tesco, priced at £2.15 per pack of 6.
Make it a meal with our Tikka Masala Style Meatballs.
Nestle Cheerios Very Berry Cereal – 118 calories per serving
Start your day on a berry good note with Nestlé Cheerios Berry Berry Cereal, a fruity twist on a breakfast cupboard staple.
Prefer something a bit more filling that’ll keep you going ‘til lunch, but still craving that berry fix? Our Lemon and Blueberry Baked Oats are sweet and fluffy, and you can bake a batch the night before or enjoy them fresh from the oven first thing.
Nestle Cheerios Very Berry Cereal is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.50 per box – or just £2.50 with your Nectar card!
Here’s another berry delicious breakfast.
Weetabix Banana Flavour – 159 calories per 2-biscuit serving
We go absolutely bananas for a tasty breakfast, and these Weetabix Banana Flavour biscuits are ticking all the boxes.
For another way to give your breakfast a creamy banana twist, our Coconut, Banana and Maple Porridge is pure comfort in a bowl. It’s the kind of brekkie that warms you up and keeps you feeling full right through to lunchtime.
Weetabix Banana Flavour is available from Sainsbury’s, priced at £3.95 per box of 24.
Make a bowl of our Coconut, Banana and Maple Porridge.
Pringles Pigs in Blankets Sharing Crisps – 157 calories per 30g serving
We can never resist a festive crisp, and Pringles Pigs in Blankets flavour has officially arrived to spread some snacking cheer. We have a feeling these ones will be flying off the shelves!
But when it comes to pigs in blankets, nothing truly beats the homemade version. Our Pigs in Blankets recipe brings all that crispy, juicy goodness to your plate. These are a must for your Christmas cooking list, and trust us, you’ll be guarding the tray like treasure!
Pringles Pigs in Blankets Sharing Crisps are available from Iceland, priced at £1.95 per tube.
Get the real deal.
Mr Kipling Frosty Fancies Christmas Cakes – 107 calories per cake
It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas… at least in our kitchen! These Mr Kipling Frosty Fancies Christmas Cakes went straight into our trolley.
Of course, we know our way around a festive bake anyway! Our Mini Christmas Cakes capture the magic of the season with a winning combination of mixed spice, juicy dried fruit, and a splash of sherry (or you can substitute it for your preferred Christmas spirit!).
Mr Kipling Frosty Fancies Christmas Cakes are available from Iceland, priced at £2.50 per pack.
It’s beginning to taste a lot like Chistmas… at least in our kitchen! These Mr Kipling Frosty Fancies Christmas Cakes went straight into our trolley.
Of course, we know our way around a festive bake anyway! Our Mini Christmas Cakes capture the magic of the season with a winning combination of mixed spice, juicy dried fruit, and a splash of sherry (or you can substitute it for your preferred Christmas spirit!).
Mr Kipling Frosty Fancies Christmas Cakes are available from Iceland, priced at £2.50 per pack.
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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:
Large Red Onions
These add a tasty tang to our Cauliflower Cheese.
British Baby Potatoes
Use these to liven up your Sunday roast with our Garlic and Parmesan Potatoes.
British Flat Mushrooms
British Large Flat Mushrooms – 22 calories per 100g
These are just begging to be stuffed!
Pomegranate
It’s never too early to start perfecting our for your Cranberry and Pomegranate Sauce Christmas Day spread.
British Cauliflower
This Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup packs a punch thanks to a slice of stilton.
Royal Gala Apples
We love a Toffee Apple Pie at this time of year.
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.