The Weekly Pinch of Shopping: 29.08.25

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.

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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: