Low Syn Supermarket Finds

Every so often, you'll discover something new that is delightfully low in syns, be it in in a chat group or otherwise. As I stroll through the supermarkets or browse online, I tend to look out for low syn, low sugar items with a free food as the main ingredient. This way, I am guaranteed to find some exciting  and low syn items to share with the slimming world community. 

1. Tesco Finest Chicken in Cabernet Sauvignon Wine - 3 syns per serving

Tesco's Finest Range offers slightly more gourmet offerings, and this tends to mean gorgeous rich ingredients. So when one of these options ends up being low-syn it's a great day for those on slimming world. A half pack of this Chicken and mushroom in a rich wine gravy is just 3 syns, and is a hearty wintery easy meal, perfect with a side of slimming world oxo roasties. 

3 syns per half pack

2. Marks and Spencers extremely chocolatey brownie mini bites - 2.5 syns each

This tub of chocolatey brownie bites from M&S look promising! With the promise of rich, indulgent and fudgy brownies at just 2.5 syns, we are reminded just what an empowering plan slimming world is :)

3. Mattesons Fridge Raiders Smokin' BBQ Chicken Bites - 3.5 syns per pack

A savoury fix is an essential to have on standby. There are plenty of low-syn crisps out there, but in my experience they tend to be airy and light, not a great combination if you want to feel satisfied after eating them. This 60g pack of 100% chicken breast bites will give you the flavour burst you might crave, but will keep you fuller longer. 

4. Heinz Creationz Lentil Curry - Free

Heinz creations have developed this vegetarian lentil curry, which is totally syn free. Add chicken or beef if you fancy it, and serve with rice or these syn free onion bhajis.

5. Aldi Corale Beef Ravioli - 2 syns

Ravioli is almost a meal in itself,  and I'd recommend pairing this with some roasted vegetables or a salad. To get a proper fill it can also be enjoyed as a side dish.

Have you tried any of the above low-syn supermarket finds or come across something new and interesting that you fellow slimmers can enjoy? Let us know in the comments below! 

Remember, we have curated slimming world shopping lists for all of the supermarkets mentioned here and more. You can view these here. 

Low Syn Classic Cocktails (All 5 syns or under)

Cocktail season is well underway (woohoo!) There is just one issue with this. Cocktails usually equate to an absolute ton of sugar. If you make them yourself its another story! So why not rally up your mates, whack on a barbeque and rustle up some of these babies!

The recipes below are a twist on the classics.  Using some clever swaps along the way, we capture the essence of our favourites without breaking the syn bank.

Mojito - 5 syns

Ingredients:

• 35ML Rum
• tsp Sweetener
• Fresh mint leaves
• Lime wedges
• Soda Water
• Ice (preferably crushed)

Method:

1. Muddle the mint leaves, lime wedges and sweetener in a glass
2. Pour in the rum and soda water.
3. Stir with a spoon
4. Add a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.

Cape Cod - 3 syns

Ingredients:

• Vodka (25ml=3 syns)
• 100mls light cranberry juice (0.5 syns)
• 2 Lime Wedges
   

Method:

1. Squeeze a wedge of lime into the glass of crushed ice.
2. Swill the ice around the glass a bit to distribute the lime juice
3. Pour in the vodka and cranberry juice.
4. Add a lime wedge to serve.

Caiprinha - 5 syns

Ingredients:

• 50ml Cachaca (Brazilian white rum) 5 syns
• 1 teaspoon or sachet of sweetener
• 2 qtrs of Lime
• rushed ice
• fun little flags (optional)

Method: 

Muddle lime and Sweetener in the glass. Add Cachaca and ice. Stir and serve.

Tequila sunrise - 4.5 syns

Ingredients:

• 35ml Tequila (4 syns)
• 20ml of no added sugar orange squash, undiluted
• 125ml ocean spray blueberry juice drink (0.5 syns)
• Orange Slice to Garnish (optional)
• Ice cubes

Method:

1. Pour Tequila and blueberry juice into a glass.
2. Add the ice cubes
3. Pour orange squash on top of the ice
4. Garnish with orange slice
5. Stir before drinking.

Espresso Martini - 5 syns

Ingredients

• 25ml vodka (3 syns)
• 2 drops of vanilla essence
• 1 shot of chilled espresso coffee
• 1  level tablespoon of single cream (1.5 syns)
• Splash of milk (0.5 syns)
• Garnish: Whole coffee beans

Method

Note: You need a cocktail shaker and espresso maker/french press for this one but its worth it! 
Pour vodka, vanilla essence, espresso, cream and milk into the shaker and shake very well. (This gives it the lovely foamy head!). Garnish with 3 whole coffee beans.

Well there you are, five spins on the classics. I'd love to hear how you get on making these! Let me know in the comments, or if you have other suggestions!