All the Convenience Without Compromise

We all have days when we look to those store cupboard staples and short cuts that make preparing a meal quick and easy, or snacks that can keep you going until the next mealtime, but we still want to eat healthily. We've rounded up some options that don't compromise on quality, taste or convenience.

Flava It/Pinch of Nom Sachets

Summer just got tastier … and simpler… thanks to Flava It! and best selling healthy cookbook brand Pinch of Nom. Their new recipe mix sachets available from are designed to help busy health-conscious cooks whip up delicious dinners that are super tasty, affordable and fit wellness goals, whether you’re planning a quick midweek meal or trying to cut back on heavy takeaways.

The range includes two easy-to-use multipacks featuring dishes inspired by Pinch of Nom’s bestselling cookbooks:

• Fan-Favourite Recipe Mixes – featuring Cajun-Style Dirty Rice, Creamy Garlic Chicken, Campfire Stew, and Mediterranean-Style Traybake 

• Fakeaway Favourites Seasoning Sachets – including Burger & Kebab, Salt and Pepper Chips, Crispy Southern Coater, and Chip Shop Curry Sauce

Just add fresh ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and enjoy lighter meals that still pack serious flavour.

RRP: from £3.00 for 4 sachets

Available from: Morrisons, Tesco, and Amazon

Cypressa Storecupboard Staples

If you're following a Mediterranean diet, or just have the post-holiday blues, Cypressa is perfect for adding sun-drenched flavours to your home-cooked dishes. From tahini to Kalamata olives and halloumi to ancient grains, Cypressa sources the finest authentic foods from like-minded growers to bring the foods and flavours of the Mediterranean from your storecupboard to your plate in minutes. 

Also ideal for picnics and snacks on the go, Cypressa’s pitted olive pouches are a deliciously simple option for enjoying rich and intense Mediterranean flavours without the fuss. The 50g packs are a great size for throwing in a picnic hamper or rucksack and are resealable to limit spillages and ensure your food stays fresh. Cypressa’s ambient snack pouches don’t need to be chilled, so you can relax knowing you have a healthy snack that will last throughout your summer days out. 

RRP: from £1.35

Available from selected retailers

Real Good Ketchup

Crafted from 100% natural ingredients and free from added sugar, artificial sweeteners and preservatives, Real Good Ketchup is a deliciously healthy option that all ages will love. It is 14-listed allergen-free and only 10 calories per 15g serve, with 75% less sugar and 80% less salt than regular ketchups. It can also be used as a cook-in sauce, marinade or rub too; you can be sure that all ages will love the authentic rich taste from the flavoursome Mediterranean tomatoes.

RRP: £2.40

Available from selected retailers

Field Goods/Wildfarmed Bread & Butter Pudding

On a mission to redefine and elevate the humble ready meal, FieldGoods has joined forces with regenerative farming pioneers Wildfarmed, to give the nostalgic bread and butter pudding a transformative upgrade.

Chunks of white chocolate and tart raspberries are layered between slices of Wildfarmed’s Seeded Loaf, then baked together in a golden, creamy custard.  Wildfarmed’s Seeded Loaf is made with 100% regenerative flour, grown in a way that actively restores soil and landscapes. Free from palm oil, fat and artificial preservatives, it’s packed with six types of seeds and slow-fermented, using a traditional method, for a nutty, malty flavour. It’s the superpower behind this ultimate Bread & Butter Pudding. 

RRP: £5.45

Available from: direct from www.fieldgoods.co.uk or selected retailers.

Raise Nut and Seed Clusters

Packed with a combination of almonds, cashews and pecans, Raise snacks are carefully crafted to taste amazing, whilst providing a great source of protein, fibre and antioxidants, helping you feel fuller for longer, aiding digestion, providing energy and boosting your mood. Each 35g pack has under 5g of sugar, plus they are suitable for those following a gluten free or vegan diet. There are six deliciously nutritious flavours in the range: four seed & nut clusters - dark chocolate & sea salt, dark chocolate & orange, maple pecan and caramel sea salt - plus two nut clusters - raspberry, and coconut & almond.

Raise is about more than just elevating the snacking experience; it also donates 1% of every sale to Magic Breakfast via Work for Good, providing over 200,000 daily nutritious breakfasts to children and young people in schools across England and Scotland. 

RRP: from £1.35

Available from: Sainsbury’s and Ocado

Bodega Snacking Pots

Bodega’s perfectly-portioned snack pots are in a convenient portable format, ideal for protein-packed snacking on the go, whether you’re between appointments, commuting or spending the day in the great outdoors. 

The new continental snacking collection includes; Smoky Salami & Cheddar Cheese, Chorizo & Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Coated Saucisson Sec Salami, Parmesan Coated Saucisson Sec Salami, Chorizo Coins and Fuet Salami. The new snack pots from Bodega boast a great source of natural protein with each pack containing up to 26g.

RRP: from £2.25

Available from: Sainsbury's

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