7 Day Slimming Friendly Meal Plan & Shopping List

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40 meals that you can buy from Aldi or Lidi

If you have no idea how to start planning your Slimming World meal plan on a budget then you aren’t alone. Many of us want to eat healthy meals and just don’t have time to cook a separate meal for the kids.

Slimming World isn’t just about weight loss and syn values, it’s about eating healthier and making it your lifestyle.

These are all quick Slimming World meals that don’t cost the earth and that your kids will love too. Meaning you only have to cook one meal and know that your family are eating well while it’s costing you less. Win!

Keep reading for our free Slimming world 7 day meal plan and shopping list.

If you are looking for more Slimming World meal ideas or meal plans then have a look at:

The Best Budget Slimming World Fakeaway Recipes – Why order in when you can cook yourself! These are the best fakeaways for anyone on Slimming World and are also family friendly.

101 Slimming World Dinner Recipes That Are Budget-Friendly – It can feel overwhelming to come up with healthy meals for the whole family. This post helps you to fill up your meal plan and help you shop for less.

Aldi Slimming World Shopping List – If you are new to Slimming World then this is the post for you. It lays out all the syns and what to buy at Aldi.

Slimming World Money Saving Ideas

If the idea of trying to feed your family using Slimming World fills you with dread then use our 5 money saving tips to help keep your food shopping down:

If you’re worried about buying groceries while on Slimming World, or think that the plan can’t work for the whole family then use these 5 tips below to keep your shopping bill down.

Money management

Use money managing apps like Snoop to keep your shopping bill under control. Using an app like Snoop can really help you keep your money in check. Snoop* can help you build up your savings while showing you exactly where your money is going.

You can link all your accounts to it. It’s very transparent! It’s free to use and perfect if you prefer all your knowledge in one place.

Read more about the best money management apps here.

Go through your bills

Go through all your bills and check you’re on the best deal. This should be done at least every 6 months. We all know we should be doing it regularly and it really can save you money. It does take time but you can save a lot of money by doing this.

Use cashback sites

Use cashbacks if you shop online for anything. We recommend OhMyDosh, Quidco and Swagbucks. You get money off whenever you shop online through their sites which can really come in handy once baby is born.

It doesn’t cost you a penny to use them. If you make a purchase through their site you receive the money. It’s that simple!

We use OhMyDosh* for making money through surveys and getting cashback on anything we buy online. Find out more OhMyDosh here and what we think of them.

Join OhMyDosh* here for free and get £1 added to your account.

We use Quidco for cashback on things like insurance and day to day shopping.*

Swagbucks is great for earning free gift cards and cash when you do normal things online like watching videos, searching the web and answering survey questions.

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Free foods on Slimming World

There are so many free foods when you join Slimming World. We tend to fill up on as many of these as possible throughout the day which helps us keep within our syn range. They also keep you full for longer.

The current free foods are:

• lean meat (and meat replacements)
• fish
• eggs
• rice
• pasta
• potatoes (fresh or tinned. Watch out for some frozen versions)
• beans and lentils
• vegetables (frozen or fresh)
• fruit (frozen or fresh. Some canned fruit is but be careful if it’s in syrup)

Slimming World Recipes

Struggling to find day time meal ideas on Slimming World? Then here are 21 breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes that can help you fill your meal plan.

Please note that these are estimated syn values and they do change sometimes. Please check with the official Slimming World app before you consume.

Breakfast on Slimming World

Feel free to swap and change these out with our full list of Slimming World breakfast ideas here.

1. Breakfast smoothie

This is a quick breakfast that is great for the whole family. You can whizz it up and add whatever fruit you like. Fruit is free on Slimming World so add as much as you can.

1 banana (0 syns)

40g porridge oats (40g of porridge oats as a Healthy Extra ‘b’ or 7 syns for 40g)

80g frozen soft fruit (0 syns)

50ml milk (1.5 syns)

1 tsp honey (2.5 syns)

1 tsp vanilla extract (0 syns)

Instructions

• We use frozen fruit but you can use fresh fruit.
• Add it to your smoothie maker and then add the milk, honey and vanilla extract.
• Whizz until smooth and serve.

2. Omelette in a bun

The kids love this omelette recipe. It goes into lunch boxes quickly and is healthy too.

1 tbsp low spray oil (0.5 syns)

140g potato (0 syns)

1 spring onion (0 syns)

4 eggs (0 syns)

9 small cherry tomatoes (0 syns)

10g grated cheddar (2.5 syns)

4 Aldi Essential rolls (6.5 syns per roll)

Instructions

• Start by cracking the eggs into a bowl. Whip them up, and grate the potato, spring onion and cheese and whip again.
• Cut the tomatoes into little chunks.
• Add a small spoonful of oil and add the egg mixture.
• When the mixture sets, turn the pancake over so it cooks on the other side.
• The mixture will be thin, so it will only take 5 minutes or so. Then fold it in half and add any cheese you have left over to the top and cook for a further minute.
• Toast the buns for a couple of minutes and serve.

3. Mexican egg roll

This is a quick and easy lunch idea that the kids will love. You can even make these the night before and wrap them in foil and keep in the fridge. This is for 4 people.

I would make these one wrap at a time.

1 large egg per person (0 syns)

1tbp low fat spray per person (0.5 syns)

1 rash of bacon (0.5 syns)

15g of spinach (0 syns)

Instructions

• These are really easy to make. Start by whisking the egg and add anything else you would like in them. We like added salmon like the photo but the kids prefer them without so we add bacon instead.
• Add the oil and add the egg mixture. Wait until the top is firm and turn it over.
• When cooked, put the pancake on a plate and then roll and cut.

4. Egg muffins

These egg muffins are really easy to make and are great for lunch boxes. They are super cheap and you can add anything to them. We’ve added spring onion, bacon and peppers. Whatever you and the kids like. Eggs are free on Slimming World and they help to keep you full.

3 eggs (0 syns)

40g grated cheddar cheese (5.5 syns)

50g spring onion (0 syns)

50g frozen peppers (0 syns)

50g cherry tomatoes (0 syns)

Instructions

• Spray low fat oil on a muffin tray.
• Set the oven to 180 degrees to warn up.
• Add the eggs, grated cheese and any other vegetables.
• Mix them together and pour into the muffin base.
• Add to the oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Take out the muffins. They should be golden brown.

5. Porridge

Porridge is a great way to keep you full. You can add frozen fruit to it or fresh fruit as these are syn free. You can use 40g of porridge oats as a Healthy Extra ‘b’ choice or you can deduct 7 syns if you use porridge oats as a Healthy Extra.

40g porridge oats per person (40g of porridge oats as a Healthy Extra ‘b’ or 7 syns for 40g)

50g water (0 syns)

50g frozen red berries (0 syns)

50g apple (0 syns)

Instructions

• Weigh out the porridge oats in a pan.
• Add the water or the milk to the pan.
• Heat on the hob lightly. Try not to let it bubble.
• Take it off when all the liquid has gone.
• Serve in deep bowls and add the fruit.

6. Omelette

You can add loads to this basic omelette recipe. You can add cheese, herbs, and mushrooms. Eggs are syn free and are really filling.

3 eggs (0 syns)

1 tsp low fat spray (0.5 syns)

50g mushrooms (0 syns)

50g cherry tomatoes (0 syns)

50g frozen peppers (0 syns)

Instructions

• Whisk the eggs in a bowl and add any vegetables at this point. Make sure to cut them up really small.
• Spray a little low fat oil spray and put on the hob.
• In a frying pan, add the egg mixture and roll it around the pan, like you would a pancake.
• When the sides are cooked, bring one some on top of the other and leave to cook for a few more minutes. Then turn the whole thing over for a couple more.
• Serve when golden brown.

7. Cooked breakfast

We love a classic cooked breakfast. This is really easy to make and is cheap on the wallet too. This is for 4 people.

4 eggs (0 syns)

8 Aldi Skinny Sausages (0.5 syns per sausage)

200g spinach (0 syns)

200g mushrooms (0 syns)

4 slices of bread (3.5 syns per slice)

2 large tomatoes (0 syns)

1tbsp low cal spray (0.5 syns)

Instructions

• Start by adding the sausages to the air fryer.
• Spray a frying pan and crack the 4 eggs to be fried.
• Add the toast to the toaster.
• When the eggs are done, cut the tomatoes in half and fry them face down.
• Add the spinach to the frying pan until weltered down.
• Serve when they are all ready.

8. Pancakes

These are really easy to make and are a great weekend treat for the whole family. This recipe will make 12 pancakes and you can add fruit to them afterwards which is 0 syns. Read how to make our pancake recipe here.

2 eggs (0 syns)

300 ml skimmed milk (3.5 syns)

100g plain flour (3.5 syns)

Instructions

• Add the flour, eggs and milk together.
• Whisk until all the limps are out. I use a metal whisk but you could use a wooden spoon.
• Add the mixture to a measuring jug.
• Spray the pan with a tiny bit of low fat oil. You really don’t need a lot as the pancakes will cook without oil.
• Pour in enough mixture to cover the whole frying pan. You can move the pan around to help spread the mixture.
• Put the pan on the light heat and watch carefully as they will burn quickly.
• When the top looks golden, turn the pancake, and cook for 2 more minutes until golden brown.
• Serve when ready.

9. Eggy bread

This is a quick and easy breakfast for the whole family. We griddle pan ours on high heat once the egg is mixture is on the bread.

4 slices of bread (3.5 syns per slice)

4 eggs (0 syns)

Instructions

• Crack the eggs in a bowl and whip up the eggs.
• Head up a griddle pan and spray the pan with low cal oil.
• Pour the mixture on one side of the bread and put that side down on the griddle pan.
• Once golden brown, flip it and add the mixture to the plain side and cook that as well.
• We serve our eggy bread with fresh fruit which is free on Slimming World.

10. Overnight oats

This is a yummy breakfast for the whole family. You make it the night before and add it to the fridge before you go to bed. This makes a portion for one person.

¼ tsp ground cinnamon (0 syns)

40g rolled porridge oats (40g of porridge oats as a Healthy Extra ‘b’ or 7 syns for 40g)

2 tbsp natural yogurt (0 syns)

50g mixed berries (0 syns)

1 tbsp honey (2.5 syns)

Instructions

• Start by adding the oats and the yogurt together, with the cinnamon.
• Once mixed, add the honey and mix again.
• Add the the fridge for it to sit over night.
• This is optional, but I warm mine up in the microwave a little bit.
• Then add your fruit to the top. We like frozen mixed berries and fresh sliced apples.

11. Cheese on toast

This is an easy recipe for a busy morning that can be grilled. Add fruit to the side to fill you up. This is for one person so increase for the whole family.

50g Aldi Emporium British Half Fat Mature Cheddar Cheese (8 syns)

2 slices Aldi Everyday Essentials Medium Sliced Wholemeal Bread (3.5 syns per slice)

Instructions

• Start by toasting the bread.
• When done, heat the grill.
• Add the grated cheese to the top of bread and add to the grill.
• Leave for 5 minutes until it’s golden brown at the top.

12. Breakfast quesadillas

This is a quick breakfast meal that you can take on the run if you are running late. You can add anything to these wraps including peppers, tomatoes, chicken or ham. Go crazy and use whatever you have leftover in the fridge. This is for one person.

1 wraps  (5.5 syns)

50g Aldi Emporium British Half Fat Mature Cheddar Cheese (8 syns)

50g Asda Bavarian Ham Slices (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by grating the cheese and cutting up the ham.
• Add it to the wraps.
• Wrap them into a triangle.
• Add to the air fryer for 5 minutes until golden brown. You may have to turn them over.

13. Eggless Pancakes

This eggless recipe makes 10 pancakes which can be frozen then grilled back to warm. They take about 5 minutes to make and about 2 minutes to cook.

Read how we make The Best Eggless Pancakes Recipe Ever here.

150g self-raising flour (12 syns)

1 tablespoon baking powder (0 syns)

1/2 teaspoon salt (0 syns)

2 tablespoons of maple syrup (4 syns)

2 tablespoons coconut oil (6 syns)

250ml soya milk (10 Syns)

Instructions

• Weigh out the flour, the baking powder and the salt.
• Add the soya milk, and the maple syurup.
• Melt the coconut oil and add it to the mixture.
• Whisk until there is no lumps. It will be a thick mixture.
• Using a griddle pan, add a table spoon of mixture to the griddle pan. You might be able to fit four of them in the pan at once.
• They do expand, so don’t put them to close to each other.
• When you start to see a few bubbles in the top, it’s time to turn them over. Cook until golden brown.
• We serve ours with fruit.

14. Fruit and yogurt

Use our Aldi Slimming World shopping list to buy low syn yogurt and mix in fruit. It’s a very easy breakfast and filling and well.

Fat free yogurts:

• 500g pot Aldi Brooklea Fat Free Authentic Greek Yogurt (0 syns)
• 500g pot Aldi Brooklea Fat Free Natural Greek Style Yogurt (0 syns)
• 500g pot Aldi Brooklea Fat Free Natural Yogurt (0 syns)
• 500g pot Aldi County Farm Fat Free Greek Style Yogurt (0 syns)
• 500g pot Aldi Duneen Natural 0% Fat Irish Yogurt (0 syns)
• 500g Aldi Duneen Natural Irish 0% Fat Greek Style Yogurt (0 syns)
• 125g pot Aldi Brooklea Active 0% Fat 0% Added Sugar Peach Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g Aldi Brooklea Active 0% Fat 0% Added Sugar Raspberry Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 175g Aldi Brooklea Light Fat Free Raspberry Ripple Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 160g Aldi Brooklea Light Fat Free Banana & Custard Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g x 4 pack Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style Strawberry Layered Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style 0% Added Sugar Lemon Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style 0% Added Sugar Multipack Lemon Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g x 4 pack Aldi Duneen 0% Fat Irish No Added Sugar Apricot & Nectarine Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g Aldi Duneen 0% Fat Irish Blueberry & Vanilla Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g Aldi Duneen 0% Fat Irish Forest Fruits Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g Aldi Duneen 0% Fat Irish Raspberry Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g Aldi Duneen 0% Fat Irish No Added Sugar Strawberry Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 100g Aldi Everyday Essentials Low Fat Natural Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 100g Aldi Soyummy Natural Yogurt (0.5 syns)
• 125g Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style 0% Added Sugar Raspberry Yogurt (1 syn)
• 125g Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style 0% Added Sugar Strawberry Yogurt (1 syn)
• 175g Aldi Brooklea Light Fat Free Gingerbread Yogurt (1 syn)
• 175g Aldi Brooklea Light Fat Free Key Lime Pie Yogurt (1 syn)
• 175g Aldi Brooklea Light Fat Free Mango & Passion Fruit Yogurt (1 syn)
• 165g Aldi Brooklea Light Fat Free Orange Yogurt (1 syn)
• 175g Aldi Brooklea Light Fat Free Strawberry Yogurt (1 syn)
• 175g Aldi Brooklea Light Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt (1 syn)
• 125g Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style Fat Free Honey Yogurt (1 syn)
• 125g x 4 Pack Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style Layered Cherry Yogurt (1 syn)
• 125g x 4 Pack Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style Layered Peach & Passion Fruit Yogurt (1 syn)
• 125g Aldi Brooklea Light Greek Style 0% Added Sugar Coconut & Vanilla Yogurt (1 syn)

Frozen fruit:

• 500g pack frozen Aldi Four Seasons 100% Natural Summer Fruits (0 syns)
• 300g pack frozen Aldi Four Seasons 100% Natural Blueberries Fruit (0 syns)
• Frozen Aldi Four Seasons Black Forest Fruits (0 syns)
• 300g pack frozen Aldi Four Seasons Mango Chunks (0 syns)
• 300g pack frozen Aldi Four Seasons Pineapple Chunks (0 syns)
• 350g pack frozen Aldi Four Seasons Pitted Cherries (0 syns)
• 300g pack frozen Aldi Four Seasons Raspberries (0 syns)

15. Breakfast cereals

There are a lot of breakfast cereals that are Slimming World friendly. You can eat shredded wheat or bran in the morning if you are short on time. Add in some fruit as well if you are craving a sugar fix.

If you are looking for more ideas then read our post called Aldi Slimming World Shopping List 2025.

These are based on Aldi products and are unofficial syn numbers. Please check before you consume.

• Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Shreds (1 shred = 3.5 syns)
• 750g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Fruit Muesli (25g = 4 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Apricot Fruit Wheats (25g = 4 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Bran Flakes (25g = 4 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Blueberry Fruit Wheats (25g = 4 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Cherry Fruit Wheats (25g = 4 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Raisin Fruit Wheats (25g = 4 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Malted Wheaties Cereal (25g = 4 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Multi-Grain Hoops Cereal (25g = 4 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Organic No Added Sugar Fruity Date Porridge (25g = 4 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Shreds Bitesize Cereal (25g = 4 syns)
• 375g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Benefit Flakes Cereal with Red Fruit (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Benefit Lighter Granola with Raspberry & Apple (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Benefit Lighter Granola with Strawberries & Blueberries (25g = 4.5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Benefit Original Rice & Wheat Flakes (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Choco Wheaties (25g = 4.5 syns)
• 565g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Choco Cookie Cereal Cookie Bites (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Fruit & Fibre Cereal (25g = 4.5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Cornflakes (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Frosted Wheaties (25g = 4.5 syns)
• 750g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Fruit & Nut Muesli (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Golden Puffs Cereal (25g = 4.5 syns)
• 750g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Luxury Fruit Muesli (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Multigrain Shapes Cereal (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Organic No Added Sugar 5 Grain & Seed Porridge (25g = 4.5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Premium Really Nutty Muesli (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Swiss Style No Added Sugar Muesli (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Swiss Style Original Muesli (25g = 4.5 syns)
• 600g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks Crispy Chocolate Chip Bites (25g = 4.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks Crispy Fruit & Nut Bites (25g = 4.5 syns)
• 375g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Choco Rice Cereal (25g = 5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Cinnamon Chips Cereal (25g = 5 syns)
• 375g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Crisp Rice Cereal (25g = 5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Crunchy Honey Nut Cornflakes (25g = 5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Raisin & Almond Granola (25g = 5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Tropical Fruits Granola (25g = 5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Frosted Flakes (25g = 5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Honey Nut Crunchy Cornflakes (25g = 5 syns)
• Dried 10 pack Aldi Harvest Morn Instant Original Oats (27g = 5 syns)
• Dried 1kg pack Aldi Harvest Morn Porridge Oats (25g = 5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Choco Pillows Cereal (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Chocolate Crisp Cereal (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Chocolate Crunchy Clusters (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Craze, Milk Chocolate Cereal (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Granola with a Hint of Honey (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Honey & Nut Crunchy Clusters (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Low Sugar Apple & Blueberry Granola (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Milled Linseed (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Low Sugar Granola (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Milled Linseed with Goji Berries, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Strawberry Crisp Cereal (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Pecan & Maple Crisp Cereal (25g = 5.5 syns)
• 375g box Aldi Taste of America Cocoa Peanut Butter Balls Breakfast Cereal (25g = 5.5 syns)
• Dried 8 pack Aldi Harvest Morn Sweet Cinnamon Instant Oats (33g sachet = 6 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks (2 biscuits = 6 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Benefit Lighter Granola with Raspberry & Apple (35g sachet = 6.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Benefit Lighter Granola with Strawberries & Blueberries (35g sachet = 6.5 syns)
• Dried 8 pack Aldi Harvest Morn Instant Apple & Blueberry Oats (36g sachet = 6.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Malted Wheaties Cereal (40g sachet = 6.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Milled Linseed (2 level tbsp = 6.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Organic No Added Sugar Fruity Date Porridge (40g sachet = 6.5 syns)
• 5 pack Aldi Harvest Morn Protein Bars, Roasted Peanuts with Pumpkin Seeds (1 pack = 6.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Bran Flakes (45g = 7 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Crispy Caramel Chocolate Chunks (36g = 7 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Crispy Chocolate Chunks (36g = 7 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Multi-Grain Hoops Cereal (40g = 7 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Organic No Added Sugar 5 Grain & Seed Porridge (40g = 7 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Premium Really Nutty Muesli (40g = 7 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Milled Linseed with Goji Berries, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds (2 level tbsp = 7 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Shreds (2 biscuits = 7 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Fruit & Fibre Cereal (40g = 7.5 syns)
• 600g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks Chocolate Chip Crispy Bites (40g = 7.5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Fruit Apricot Wheats (45g = 7.5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Fruit Blueberry Wheats (45g = 7.5 syns)
• 500g pack ldi Harvest Morn Fruit Cherry Wheats (45g = 7.5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Fruit Raisin Wheats (45g = 7.5 syns)
• Dried 8 pack Aldi Harvest Morn Instant Golden Syrup Oats (39g = 7.5 syns)
• 60g bag Aldi Harvest Morn Mini Rice Milk Chocolate Cakes (30g = 7.5 syns)
• Dried 1kg pack Aldi Harvest Morn Porridge Oats (40g = 7.5 syns)
• Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Bisks Crispy Fruit & Nut Bites (40g = 7.5 syns)
• 500g pack Aldi Harvest Morn Wheat Shreds Bitesize Cereal (45g = 7.5 syns)
• Dried Aldi Harvest Morn Instant Apple & Blueberry Oats (57g = 10.5 syns)
• Dried Aldi Harvest Morn Instant Golden Syrup Oats (57g = 11 syns)
• Dried Aldi Harvest Morn Instant Sweet Cinnamon Oats (57g = 11 syns)

16. Breakfast Potatoes

This does take about 40 minutes to cook but is a really filling breakfast for the whole family. You can use your air fryer to cook your potatoes or the oven. This is for four people and we have ours with eggs as they are syn free.

300g potatoes (0 syns)

1 tbsp Paprika (0 syns)

1 tbsp Salt (0 syns)

1 tbsp Oregano (0 syns)

1 tbsp Pepper (0 syns)

200g frozen mushrooms (0 syns)

200g frozen peppers (0 syns)

200g frozen onions (0 syns)

100g spinach (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by setting the oven or air fryer to 185 degrees. Cut the potatoes into quarters, this helps them cook quicker. Add the potatoes to a bowl with the Paprika, Salt, Oregano and pepper. With a spoon, stir all the ingredients together so the potatoes are covered.
• Then, cut the mushrooms into quarters, all the frozen peppers, frozen onions and a handful of spinach.
• Spray it all in the pan with some low fat cooking spray.
• If you are using stock, then add it now to the deep pan. If you are using your air fryer, you probably don’t need the stock.
• You can eat this with eggs or with your cooked breakfast.

17. Hashbrown Frittata

We love this Hashbrown Frittata as it’s really easy to make a you can chuck in whatever you have left in the fridge or freezer.

We tend to use frozen vegetables but you can use fresh as well.

6 eggs (0 syns)

250g sweet potato (0 syns)

100g frozen onion (0 syns)

100g frozen peppers (0 syns)

50g spinach (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by whisking the eggs in a bowl. Then add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
• In a deep frying pan, spray the bottom with some low cal spray then add. Fry for a few minutes until the eggs are all cooked through.

18. Baked Eggs

This is a really easy breakfast recipe that is very filling. You can add pretty much anything to this to make it yummy.

It does take about 25 minutes to cook but is worth it. This recipe makes two.

100g frozen onion (0 syns)

6 tomatoes (0 syns)

1 tsp tomato paste (0 syns)

1 clove of garlic (0 syns)

50g spinach(0 syns)

100g vegetable stock (0 syns)

2 eggs (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by pre-heating your oven to 180 degrees. Add the garlic, tomatoes and onions to a pan and fry lightly. Add the tomato paste and boil until it looks like a sauce.
• Stir in the spinach for a minute or two.
• Using two small deep dishes, add the sauce then crack an egg in the middle.
• Add to the oven and cook for around 15 minutes if you are looking for a soft runny yolk.

19. Pan Oat Pancakes

This is a really easy no flipping pancake recipe that you can make and chuck in the oven while you get ready.

You can add any fruit to this at all. Our kids favourites are bananas and frozen mixed berries.

100g rolled porridge oats (Free if it comes under your healthy B)

2 tsp baking powder (0 syns)

150g plain fat free yogurt (0 syns)

2 eggs (0 syns)

5g cinnamon (0 syns)

1 tsp of vanilla extract (0 syns)

200g frozen berries (0 syns)

100g banana (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by pre-heating your oven to 180 degrees.
• Blend the porridge oats till they are small, as this gives you soft no lump pancakes.
• Add the baking powder, salt and cinnamon to the mix.
• Then add the egg, vanilla and yoghurt and put this with the oat mixture. Leave it all to sit together for about 15 minutes as this lets the oats suck it all in.
• In a small baking tray, add some baking paper, and put the mixture in. Add your fruit at this point by sprinkling it on the top.
• Add to the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown on the top.
• Let it sit for a few minutes before you cut as it’s very hot.

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20. Eggy cheese crumpets

These eggy cheese crumpets can be grilled once submerged in the egg mixture. They make a great treat lunch for the whole family.

3 eggs (0 syns)

50ml semi-skimmed milk (0.5 syns)

6 Aldi crumpets (1 crumpet = 6 syns)

250g cherry tomatoes (0 syns)

40g Aldi cheddar cheese (6 syns)

Instructions

• Start by mixing the eggs, milk and tomatoes.
• Add in the crumpets and leave for 5 minutes to suck all the mixture in.
• Add the grated cheese to the crumpets.
• Add to a baking tray on grill for a few minutes until golden brown.

21. Spicy mixed bean tortillas

These Spicy mixed bean tortillas are great for weekend days when you want something quick and easy. All of these ingredients come from tins or the freezer.

8 Aldi Village Bakery 8 White Tortilla Wraps (2.5 syns = 1 wrap)

200g frozen onion (0 syns)

1 tin of carrots (0 syns)

400g can chopped tomatoes (0 syns)

400g can kidney beans (0 syns)

400g can of mixed beans in a mild chilli sauce (3 syns)

100g mature cheddar cheese (14 syns)

Instructions

• Start by frying off by the onions, carrots, chopped tomatoes, kidney beans and mixed beans.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the mixture in the wrap.
• Wrap them into triangles.
• Add them to the air fryer for a few minutes then turn over so they are cooked all the way around.

22. Smoky beans on toast

This is such a easy recipe that is great for the whole family. We like ours spicy but you can easily tone down the spices and mustard if you prefer.

150g Aldi back bacon (6 syns)

100g frozen onion (0 syns)

400g can Aldi baked beans (0 syns)

1 teaspoon brown sugar (1 syn)

1 teaspoon English mustard (0.5 syns)

1 teaspoon smoked paprika (0 syns)

1 teaspoon ground cumin (0 syns)

10g chopped chilli (0 syns)

4 slices of bread (2 syns = 1 slice)

Instructions

• Start by lightly frying bacon, onion, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, cumin and the optional chillis.
• Cook the baked beans for a minute, stir, then cook again for 45 minutes.
• Toast the bread.
• Add it all to the toast and serve.

23. Pizza roll-ups

These pizza roll ups are great for lunchboxes and great for fussy eaters.

375g Ready-made pastry (20 syns = 100g)

100g puree (0 syns)

100g mature cheddar cheese (14 syns)

Instructions

• Start by getting the pastry out of the fridge so it can come up to room temp.
• When ready, spread the puree over the pastry and add the grated cheese.
• Cut the pastry into lines then shape into circles.
• Cook for 20 minutes on 180 degrees fan.

24. Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

This sweet potato carrot soup recipe is really easy to make and is great for weekend lunches. Everything you need should be in your cupboard or freezer. This soup is for 4 people so please remember to adjust the syns.

Read how we make our Sweet Potato Carrot Soup Recipe here.

The roasted sweet potatoes taste really nice in this soup.

500g chopped and cubed sweet potatoes (0 syns)

400g tin carrots (0 syns)

100g frozen onion (0 syns)

2 garlic cloves (0 syns)

1L vegetable stock (0 syns)

100ml tin coconut milk (8 syns)

10g pinch chilli flakes (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by cooking the sweet potatoes until they are soft.
• Cook the carrots, inions, garlic cloves and a few chilli flakes.
• Add the potatoes and the above mix together.
• Add the coconut milk and stock.
• Turn the heat up to boil and then turn it down to shimmer.
• This may take 20 minutes to thicken it up.
• You will then need a hand blender to blend it all together.
• This is when you can make it as smooth as you like.

25. Carrot & lentil soup

This is great slow cooker soup recipe that can be made in the morning and ready for when you get home.

2 tsp cumin seeds (0 syns)

1 pinch chilli flakes (0 syns)

600g fresh carrots (0 syns)

140g tin red lentils (0 syns)

1l hot vegetable stock (0 syns)

125ml semi skimmed milk (1.5 syns)

Instructions

• Start by chopping the carrots into small chucks. This is so they cook a little quicker.
• Then add the rest of the ingredients to the same pan.
• This does need to be cooked from about 4 hours to 6 hours or until they are soft.
• Once cooked through, get the hand blender and blend it all together to serve.

26. Parsnip soup

We love this easy parship soup as it can be eaten chunky or smooth. It is really easy to make and tastes great the next day as well. This makes enough for four people but you can double it to make extras for leftovers.

2 tbsp butter (8 syns)

50g frozen onion (0 syns)

1 crush garlic clove (0 syns)

500g parsnips (0 syns)

500ml vegetable stock (0 syns)

225ml semi skimmed milk (6 syns)

Instructions

• This is another really good slow cooker recipe. Start by peeling the parsnips and cut them up into small blocks.
• Add them and the best of the ingredients to the slow cooker.
• This will look like it has a lot of liquid in but it does burn off.
• If you find it is still full of liquid after 4-6 hours in the slow cooker, I would take the lid off for an extra 30 minutes to help the steam leave.
• Then using a hand blender, blend it all together until you like the thickness.

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27. Veggie Stir Fry

Simple and quick, just chuck what ever you have in. I use rice noodles, as you can chuck them in with a sauce and just fry it all together, but any will do.

3x Tomatoes (0 syns)

200g Frozen Peppers (0 syns)

100g frozen Onion (0 syns)

100g stir fry vegetables (0 syns)

Instructions

• In a frying pan, fry off the onions, peppers, tomatoes and stir fry vegetables.
• This will not take long, around 5 minutes max.
• Then serve.

28. Quorn Spaghetti Bolognese

This easy Quorn bolognese recipe comes in at under £1 a head and is great if you are vegetarian or if you are trying to cut down on how much meat you buy.

Read how to cook our Quorn spaghetti Bolognese here.

1 onion chopped (0 syns)

1 tbsp tomato puree (0 syns)

2 tins chopped tomato (0 syns)

1 celery stick chopped (0 syns)

Quorn Mince Frozen (0 syns)

1 carrot chopped (0 syns)

2 cloves garlic chopped (0 syns)

1 tsp oregano (0 syns)

2 large mushrooms chopped (0 syns)

1 vegetable stock cubes (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by lightly frying off the mince.
• Add all the vegetables for a free minutes to start cooking off. This will help them get softer.
• Add the stock cubes and puree.
• Leave to shimmer until a log of the liquid has gone.
• Boil the pasta. We normally do 75g per person. Please read the packet as they tend to vary.

29. Baked Chilli Chicken

This baked chicken chilli recipe is really easy to make. It is full of vegetables which are free on Slimming World.

This is for four people.

Read how to make our Baked Chilli Chicken recipe is here.

25g flour (4.5 syns)

1 garlic clove (0 syns)

1 tsp chilli flakes (0 syns)

2 chicken breasts (0 syns)

Stir fry vegetables (0 syns)

4 spring onions (0 syns)

10g rice wine vinegar (0 syns)

1 tsp ground ginger (0 syns)

2 tsp tomato puree (0 syns)

1 tbsp honey (2.5 syns)

Instructions

• To start, defrost your chicken breasts. We use frozen as it means that we can use as much or as little as we like. Chop it into finger sized pieces and coat with corn flour. 
• Heat a large wok and fry the chicken so it’s golden on the outside. Please try not to overcook it as it’s going to go into the oven for 15 minutes as well. 
• Baking at 200°C (400°F) ensures that the outside becomes crispy while keeping the inside juicy. It typically takes around 30-40 minutes for the chicken to cook through completely; checking with a meat thermometer will confirm it has reached an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) but because it has been fried it should be ok. Please check before eating. it should be completely white inside.
• Next, make the sauce. Add the rice wine vinegar, ground ginger, tomato puree and honey. Mix together then heat gently over the stove. Take off heat when it starts to boil.
• Add your vegetables to the same wok but don’t add the noddles until the end as they only take a few minutes to cook. 
• When the vegetables have soften, add the noodles and the chicken back to the pan. Then add the sauce. Make sure it covers everything. then serve. 

30. Peach Chicken

This is a really easy slow cooker recipe that is great for evening when your family need a hot meal. You just throw it all in and leave it to cook. This makes enough for four people.

Read how to make our peach chicken here.

2 chicken breasts (0 syns)

400g tin peaches in water (0 syns)

200g frozen peppers (0 syns)

1 red onion (0 syns)

2 tbsp brown sugar (10 syns)

4 tbsp soy sauce (0 syns)

1 tbsp ground ginger (0 syns)

250g rice (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by cutting up the chicken thighs or chicken breast into chunks. There is no need to pre-cook the chicken. 
• Then cut up the peppers if needed. We use frozen peppers so they are already all cut up. 
• Measure out the other ingredients and add them all to the slow cooker including the tinned peaches and the juices. 
• Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 – 8 hours.
• When you are ready, take the lid off and cook the rice as per the packet instructions. 

31. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

This is a great recipe if you need to feed a lot of people quickly. Make this in the morning and just chuck it in the oven when you need it.

Read how to make our vegan shepherd’s pie here.

400g tin chickpeas (0 syns)

400g tin lentils (0 syns)

2 large potatoes (0 syns)

3 sweet potatoes (0 syns)

125g frozen onion (0 syns)

4 sun-dried tomatoes (0 syns)

2 carrots (0 syns)

5 mushrooms (0 syns)

2 celery sticks (0 syns)

2 garlic cloves (0 syns)

300ml vegan stock (0 syns)

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (0 syns)

2 tbsp tomato puree (0 syns)

2 tbsp low cal spray (0 syns)

Instructions

• Peel and chop your potatoes. Boil them for about 12 minutes or until soft. Then drain.
• Heat some low cal spray over medium heat. Add your chopped carrots, onions and celery. Make sure they are cut in chucks. Cook for about 10 minutes or in till soft and tender.
• Add the mushrooms, tomatoes and the chopped garlic. Fry them all off and add the puree and balsamic vinegar. Cook it all for 5 minutes.
• Add lentils and chickpeas with the stock and cook for two minutes. Turn the heat off and add the lentil mix.
• Make sure the oven is set to 200 degrees. Mash the potatoes with vegan butter and salt. Mash the potatoes over the lentil mix and fork the potatoes over.
• Put it in the oven for 10 minutes. Then grill for 2 or 3 minutes in till the top is crispy.

32. Vegan tacos

These vegan tacos are really easy to make. They aren’t spicy at all, and the homemade salsa is really fruity.

Read how to make our vegan tacos here.

175g pack baby corn (0 syns)

190g frozen red onion (0 syns)

100g frozen peppers (0 syns)

½ tsp cumin seeds (0 syns)

110g kiwi (0 syns)

400g tin tomato (0 syns)

100g wholemeal flour (0 syns)

1 large garlic clove (0 syns)

5g dried coriander (0 syns)

1 tsp vegan bouillon powder (0 syns)

½ tsp smoked paprika (0 syns)

85g red cabbage (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by heating the oven at 200 degrees fan. Put the baby corn, red onion, and pepper into a roasting tin and add the cumin and oil over the top.
• Add the kiwi and tomatoes on the side of the roasting tin, as these will need to be taken out before the other roasted vegetables. Put all this into the oven for 20 minutes.
• If you are making your own tortillas, mix 60ml of water into the flour and make a dough. Knead until the dough is smooth and cut it into four. Roll out each piece onto a floured surface. Once ready, shape into a 16cm round tortilla. Once ready, cover with a tea towel as this will stop them from drying out.
• After 20 minutes, take the tomato and kiwi out of the tin and put the rest of the vegetables back into the oven for a further 10 minutes. You could also add pickled onions or a tin of black beans at this point.
• While the vegetables are cooking, skin the kiwi and get as much of the inside of it out as you can into the bowl. It may still be hot though so be careful. Add the cooked tomatoes, garlic, some coriander, the bouillon, and paprika. Use a hand whisk or blender to make the salsa smooth.
• You can also swap the kiwi fruit for jackfruit tacos instead if you prefer. 
• Heat a wok or a large pan and cook the tortillas one at a time for a minute or two on each side. You won’t need any oil at all as the temperature of the pan will be hot. They will only need about a minute or two until you see them puff up.
• If you have brought pre-made tacos or tortillas then add them to a pan and roast lightly for a minute or two. Just so they get warm.
• Once ready, add the salsa and cabbage to the tortilla then add the roasted vegetables. Then serve.

33. Chicken Doner Kebabs

This is a great Friday or Saturday night fakeaway idea that is low in syns and low in price. This is based on 4 people.

Learn how to make our doner kebabs here.

50g low-fat natural yogurt (0 syns)
5g curry powder (0 syns)
5g chilli powder (0 syns)
10g lime or lemon juice (0 syns)
10g dried chopped coriander (0 syns)
10g red chilli (0 syns)
300g chicken breasts (0 syns)
100g green salad (0 syns)
4 pitta breads (7.5 syns = 1 pitta bread)

Instructions

• Start by mixing together the yogurt, curry powder, lime juice, dried coriander, and chili.
• Add the chicken breasts to the mixture and leave while the grill is heating up.
• Heat the grill and add the chicken to metal skewers or bamboo ones. We put our chicken on greaseproof paper so it doesn’t stick to the pan.
• Cook the chicken doner kebabs in the grill for about 20 minutes or until they are cooked all the way through. The chicken needs to be white inside and tender.
• When cooked, serve with the pitta bread. You may want to grill the pitta bread for one or two minutes to warm it up.

34. Chicken Fajitas

This is the best chicken fajitas recipe that you will find online! It is really easy to make and tastes great after a long day out of the house. This makes enough for four people and we use frozen vegetables but you can easily use fresh if you prefer. You may just need to cook them for a little longer in the wok.

Read how to make our perfect chicken fajitas here.

Seasoning:

1 tbsp chilli powder (0 syns)

2 tbsp smoked paprika (0 syns)

1 tbsp ground cumin (0 syns)

1 tbsp garlic powder (0 syns)

½ tbsp ground coriander (0 syns)

1 heaped tbsp dried oregano (0 syns)

Instructions

• Add all the seasoning into a small bowl and stir.
• You don’t have to use this as it can make the chicken spicy.

You can also use the Spicentice fajita mix which is free on Slimming World.

3 chicken breasts £2

1 onion 8p

2 garlic cloves 50p

150g frozen mixed peppers 75p

50ml lime juice 7p

1 tsp salt 2p

10g fajita seasoning 35p

Instructions

• Cut the chicken into strips.
• Add the frozen onion and the chicken into the wok.
• Make the seasoning to the above if using and leave it while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
• Add the garlic and fry it for a second, then add the frozen peppers.
• Cook the chicken, peppers and onions until they are tender. Taste before dishing up to make sure it’s not too spicy or to add more seasoning.
• You may need to add a tiny bit of water if the seasoning sticks to the bottom of the pan.

35. Vegan Lasagna

This lasagna will get the whole family asking for more. It does take a while to make the white sauce as it needs to thicken. Once both sauces are ready then layer it up with the sliced tomatoes on top. We cook it until the white sauce has set so about 20 minutes for us.

This is for four people so divide the syns accordingly.

For the lasagna:

4 Aldi lasagna sheets (3.5 syns per sheet)

140g quorn mince (0 syns)

100g frozen onion (0 syns)

3 garlic cloves (0 syns)

2g dried oregano (0 syns)

100g mushrooms (0 syns)

225g frozen spinach (0 syns)

1 tin chopped tomatoes (0 syns)

1 tbsp tomato puree (0 syns)

White sauce:

100g all-purpose flour (18 syns)

50g no added sugar almond milk (0 syns)

5g. nutritional yeast (4 sysn)

Instructions

• Start by making the white sauce. Lightly heat the almond milk and slowly add the yeast and flour. Keep stirring as this can go lumpy very quickly!! It goes take about 10 minutes to bubble and to start reducing but keep an eye on it, as it will go lumpy.
• Once it is at a creamy consistency, turn off the hob and leave until the next step.
• Add the mince to the the wok with any of the veg and the tinned tomatoes and puree.
• Leave to shimmer until most of the liquid has reduced.
• In a large oven proof bowl, add half the mince mixture and lay 2 pasta sheets on top. Pour on half of the white sauce mixture on top, making sure to cover the pasta sheets.
• Add more mince mixture on top.
• Two more pasta sheets and then the rest of the cheese sauce.
• It will look like it is full of liquid but this burns away in the oven and helps the pasta sheets to get soft.
• Cook for around 25 minutes at 200 degrees. Make sure it is pipping hot inside before you serve.

36. Chinese Chicken Curry

This is a great non-spicy curry for the whole family. It is really easy to make and you can use your frozen or tin vegetables as well. This is for 4 people so remember to divide the syns equally.

Read how to make our Chinese chicken curry recipe here.

All the spice mixture ingredients are syn free but you can also buy these mixture from Spicentice* if you prefer. It is called Chinese Chicken Curry mixture on the website.

Spice mixture ingredients

1tsp ground coriander (0 syns)

1tsp ground cumin (0 syns)

1tsp ground sea salt (0 syns)

1tsp ground chilli flakes (0 syns)

1tsp ground fenugreek (0 syns)

1tsp ground paprika (0 syns)

1tsp ground turmeric (0 syns)

1tsp ground cinnamon (0 syns)

1tsp ground black pepper (0 syns)

1tsp ground cardamom (0 syns)

1tsp ground star anise(0 syns)

1tsp ground fennel (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by putting all the dried ingredients into a small bowl.
• Mix these up and put them to one side as you will need these later.

The curry recipe

2 chicken breasts (0 syns)

200g frozen onions (0 syns)

2 tsp ground ginger (0 syns)

2 garlic cloves (0 syns)

400ml Aldi chicken stock (0 syns)

3 tbsp plain flour (10.5 syns)

1 tsp sugar (0.5 syns)

180g Rice (2.5 syns)

Instructions

• If you decide to use frozen chicken breasts like we did then start by defrosting them. You could put them in the fridge the night before to make sure they have fully defrosted.
• Once you’ve chopped them into squares, slice the onion, ginger and garlic. Chop or grate it as small as possible.
• Prepare the stock by filling a jug with 400ml of hot water. Mix in the plain flour and the spice mixture, whichever one you are using.
• Whisk it so it’s as smooth as possible. You don’t want any lumps at all. This could take a few minutes and if you need to add a little extra flour then do so.
• Leave the sauce to one side for a few minutes.
• Start to fry the chicken int ill it’s lightly coloured.
• Add in the ginger and garlic pieces then add the onion. Fry in till the onion are clear.
• Stir fry it all together then add your liquid mixture. Reduce the heat to a shimmer.
• This is when you can add any of your extra or favourite vegetables like peas or peppers. Add the sugar in and keep simmering away for around 10 – 15 minutes. Stir it if needed.
• This is when you would cook your rice if using as it normally takes about 15 minutes to cook. If you are using noodles then wait right up in till you are ready to serve as they only take a few minutes to cook through.

37. Chicken and Pepper Pasta

This is a really quick and easy pasta recipe that you can fill with frozen vegetables. We have this on a Monday night when the kids come in from clubs. This is made for 4 people.

Read how to make our chicken and pepper pasta here.

100g Lightest Philadelphia (4 syns)
125g Wholemeal pasta (0 syns)
125g Frozen peppers (0 syns)
125g Cherry tomatoes (0 syns)
10g Garlic (0 syns)

Instructions

• Start by boiling your pasta. Read the packet for boiling instructions but we normally boil ours for twelve minutes.
• Defrost the chicken and chop it into chunks. Next, start to fry the chicken with a little water. Add some salt and pepper and garlic.
• Once the chicken is brown, add the cherry tomatoes and frozen peppers. Leave to simmer for a little bit. You want the peppers to be soft.
• When the peppers are soft and the chicken is white all the way through, turn off the heat.
• Drain your pasta and add it to the chicken pan.
• Add the Lightest Philadelphia or any other cream cheese you have to the pan and mix so the cheese is mixed throughout the dish.

38. Chilli Con Carne

This is a non-spicy chilli con carne dish that can be made in advance. You can have this with jacket potato, rice or tacos. This is a made for four people.

You can even make extra for leftovers the next day.

500g under 5% fat minced meat (0 syns)

4 frozen onions (0 syns)

3 garlic cloves (0 syns)

300ml chopped tinned tomatoes (0 syns)

400g tinned kidney beans (0 syns)

3 tbsp tomato puree (0 syns)

Half a lime (0 syns)

220ml stock (0 syns)

1 tsp salt (0 syns)

Half tsp sugar (0.5 syns)

180g Rice (2.5 syns)

Instructions

• Start by finely chopping the garlic and onion. Drain the kidney beans in a sieve and then rinse with cold water.
• Blend them with the chopped tinned tomatoes. Heat the low cal spray in a wok. Add the onions and fry them. Then add the garlic.
• Stir in the mincemeat and cook it for ten minutes or in till it’s brown. Add the tinned tomatoes, 1 tsp of salt, small tsp of sugar. Add any other spices you like here. You can add ground black pepper or ground cumin.
• Stir in 3 tbsp of tomato puree and the juice of the lime. Add the kidney beans and leave them to cook till soft. This will properly take about 5 minutes.
• Add in the 220ml of stock. Keep the lid on for about 15 to 20 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
• This is the point you want to start cooking the rice or any of your side dishes. Serve hot in large bowls.

39. Beef burgers

These are a great Friday night treat that are great for the whole family. You can have a jacket potato with them or salad to help keep you full. This is based on four people and one burger each.

Get our full burger recipe here.

500g under 5% fat minced meat (0 syns)

100g frozen onion (0 syns)

2 garlic cloves (0 syns)

1 egg (0 syns)

1tbsp salt (0 syns)

6 burger buns (8 syns = 1 bun)

Lettuce (0 syns)

Tomato (0 syns)

4 x Cheese slices (1 slice = 2.5 syns)

Instructions

• Finely grate the onion and garlic then fry it off for a minute or two.
• In a large bowl add the mince, the cooked onion and garlic, egg and any spices you want to use. Remember if you want some spicy and some plain to use two different bowls to separate the mixture.
• Mix it all together with your hands. It will seem sloppy at first but keep going in till it all comes together in a big ball.
• Make six to eight round balls, depending on how big you would like the burgers. We make them the size of golf balls as they are easy to flatten but whatever size will work for you. Flatten the balls into burger shapes.
• If you are cooking these later or on the bbq then cover the burgers and chill for 30 minutes or overnight.
• Heat up your bbq or grill. If you prefer to oven bake then heat up the oven to 200 degrees.
• Cook the burgers on both sides. They should take about 4 minutes on either side.

40. Chickpea Curry

This is a really easy chickpea curry that is perfect for the whole family. It costs under £1 a head for 4 people and you can use all your cupboard staples with it including tins of chickpeas, tomatoes, and loads of ground spices.

Read how to make our chickpea curry here.

Cook time for this simple chickpea curry is about 20 minutes depending on how you like your chickpeas. We like ours really soft so tend to wait until the liquid has reduced quite a lot. If you like your curry spicy then you could add some curry powder or red pepper.

To help make this creamy you could add yogurt as well as coconut milk. You could also add a dash of lime juice. If you are using the slow cooker then we would suggest you make the paste as below and then add everything to the slow cooker.

Put it on high heat for 6 – 8 hours as the liquid does need to reduce.

For the paste:

100g frozen onion (0 syns)

5g dried chilli (0 syns)

9 garlic cloves (0 syns)

5g ground ginger (0 syns)

5g ground coriander (0 syns)

7g ground cumin (0 syns)

5g garam masala (0 syns)

10g tomato purée (0 syns)

For the curry:

2 x 400g tin chickpeas (0 syns)

400g tin canned tomatoes (0 syns)

100g tin coconut milk (3 syns)

100g spinach (optional) (0 syns)

250g rice (2 syns)

Instructions

• Start by making the paste. Add the oil then fry off over medium heat with the onion and chili flakes until the onion is clear.
• This is when you want to put the rice on as per the packet instructions.
• Whizz up the garlic cloves, ginger, coriander, cumin, garam masala, tomato purée, and salt. Once it’s turned into a smooth paste, add it to the pan. Stirring occasionally will help the paste not stick to the pan or wok.
• Drain the chickpeas and add them and the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes. This will help all the liquid to reduce down.
• If you like your curry creamy, then add the coconut milk and keep reducing it down for another 5-10 minutes. When the curry is ready, add the spinach.
• If the kids prefer it smooth then use a hand blender to make the curry more like a paste.

Slimming World meal plan tips

Being able to stick to the Slimming World plan is essential to success. We’ve come up with some ways that helped us as a family when we were all following Slimming World.

Slimming World shopping can really be done in any supermarket but we favour shopping at Aldi.

1. Work out your first shop by using our Aldi Slimming World shopping list as a guide here. Check your fridge, freezer and cupboards and check off what you already have.

2. You can still eat healthy if you are vegan or vegetarian. Use our ideas here:

75 Slimming World Vegetarian Recipes That The Whole Family Will Enjoy

71 Budget Vegan Slimming World Recipes for the Whole Family

3. Try and get into a routine. If you know you’re bad in the mornings then plan the night before. Use one of our leftover packed lunch ideas below so you can fly out the door.

4. Use the Slimming World book to really get your head around Free Food and Speed Food. This will help you get the balance right.

5. Trust the plan. It does seem like you’re eating a lot but if you stick to it then you’re eating a great variety of food that can help you lead a healthy lifestyle. Give it time.

Slimming World weekly 7 day menu

If you’re looking for an example of what a family Slimming World meal plan looks like then we have one below.

These and the shopping list are for four, two adults and two children unless stated. All meals can be frozen or bulked up for more people. Most can also be made in advance if you know you’re going to be in late.

All of the below shopping list can brought at Iceland or at any discount store.

Don’t forget the quote “Eat Breakfast like a KING, Lunch like a Prince and Dine like a Pauper”

Monday

Frozen mixed summer fruits (raspberries, strawberries and blackberries) covered in fat free natural yogurt.

3 egg omelette with your choice of filling (Bacon, Ham, Spinach, Tomatoes, Mushroom, Onion)

Syn free tomato and garlic pasta

Tuesday

Poached eggs and bacon with a syn free Hash Brown

Sweet baked potato, sliced ham, beetroot and a salad

Syn free butternut squash lasagna

Wednesday

Sliced pear, honeydew melon, strawberries and fat free Greek style yogurt

A baked potato with choice of toppings

Syn free bacon cheesy tomato pasta

Thursday

2 syn free hash browns, 1/2 tin of baked beans and scrambled eggs

Slimming World Creamy tomato sauce from Iceland mixed with cooked pasta

Syn free pizza

Friday

Sliced banana topped with a syn free Mullerlight yogurt.

Slimming World quarter pounder burger from Iceland with a salad.

Syn free sausage casserole

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Saturday

Fried breakfast using Frylight: 6 eggs, 6 Slimming World sausages, 6 bacon medallions, 8 cherry tomatoes, 6 mushrooms and 2 tins of baked beans.

Slimming World Smoky tomato, bean and chorizo sausage soup (from Iceland)

Syn free vegetarian chickpea curry

Sunday

Omelette with your choice of Syn free toppings. (Ham, bacon, spinach, mushrooms etc.)

Slimming World mushroom sauce mixed with cooked pasta

Syn free cottage pie

You can print this off below too if you prefer.

Slimming World 7 day budget menu

This shopping list makes the above meal plan for four people. It’s a budget shopping list but can help if you need to keep your food bill low for a month.

Frozen mixed summer fruits (raspberries, strawberries and blackberries)

Frozen chicken breasts

Frozen mixed peppers

Frozen mushrooms

Frozen onion

Frozen mixed vegetables

Fat free natural yogurt

Fat free Greek style yogurt

15 Eggs

15 pack of Bacon

6 Tomatoes

Pasta

Iceland Hash Brows

6 Sweet baked potatoes

Beetroot

Salad

Butternut squash lasagna pasta sheets

Pears

Honeydew melon

Potatoes 4 pack of beans

Bananas

4 Mullerlight yogurts

Slimming World quarter pounder burger from Iceland

Frylight

6 Slimming World sausages

Pack of cherry tomatoes

Chorizo sausage soup from Iceland1 Leek

Dried mixed herbs

1 Garlic

4 tins of chopped tomatoes

Vegetable stock

Pasata

Garam Masala

Tomato Puree

Wholemeal bread mix

50g Half fat mozzarella

2 tins of Slimming World Smoky tomato, bean and chorizo sausage soup

Laura x

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