Weight Watchers from Heinz Balance frozen meals review

Christmas is on the way and, as the song says, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Sadly, it's also the most hectic time of the year at work, with a whole week full of after-school meetings. Getting home at 7-8pm at night, I really can't be bothered to start cooking a complete meal from scratch, but I don't want to spend the whole week eating junk food either. Luckily, Heinz picked the perfect time to send me through some vouchers to try out the new Weight Watchers from Heinz Balance range, with its collection of eight recipes inspired by world flavours. Each meal is under 500 calories, low in saturated fat and a source of protein, as well as clearly marked with the Weight Watchers SmartPoints® value to easily keep track of your daily allowance.

They are not all currently available in all supermarkets, so you may have to plan your shopping trips in advance if you want to try them all. Which one appeals to you the most?

Chicken and Roasted Vegetable Jalfrezi (347 calories - available exclusively in ASDA) – Tender chicken pieces & roasted vegetables in an aromatic curry sauce with a fiery chilli kick

Chicken and Chorizo Paella (437 calories - available in ASDA, Tesco and Sainsbury’s) – A Mediterranean inspired paella with tender chicken, smoky chorizo and roasted vegetables.

Chicken Tikka Masala (355 calories - available in ASDA, Tesco and Sainsbury’s) – Tender chicken pieces and lentils combined with a blend of warming Indian spices and a creamy tikka masala sauce.

 Chinese Style Chicken Noodles (450 calories - available in ASDA, Tesco and Sainsbury’s) – A delicious fusion of seared chicken with crunchy vegetable and noodles coated in an oriental style sauce.

Creamy King Prawn Pasta (395 calories - available in ASDA, Tesco and Sainsbury’s) – Juicy king prawns, garden vegetables and tagliatelle tossed in a delicious creamy sauce.

Mediterranean Chicken Pasta (396 calories - available exclusively in Tesco) – Tender chicken pieces & roasted vegetables cooked with spirali pasta in a rich tomato & herb sauce

Meatball Penne in spicy tomato sauce (443 calories - available in ASDA, Tesco and Sainsbury’s) – Beef meatballs with penne pasta in an arrabiata sauce, with cherry tomatoes, Italian herbs and a kick of fiery chilli.

South Indian Vegetable Curry (256 calories - available in ASDA, Tesco and Sainsbury’s) – An aromatic dish of chickpeas and vegetables, with a mix of warming Indian spices.

The Weight Watchers from Heinz Balance range is available in stores now, with a RRP of £2.79.

Disclosure : I received some vouchers to try out the range.