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elfy66
elfy66 Posts: 138 Member
edited October 5 in Social Groups
Christmas is coming!! And I love a mice pie.

Does anyone have any good, healthy ideas for swaps?

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  • yesiamaduck
    yesiamaduck Posts: 531 Member
    Is a Mince Pie healthy?

    I love Baileys but was appalled to find out one bottle has like 4,000 calories in it (I've had a whole bottle a few times over the course of a day at Christmas due to my love for Baileys + Coffee!
  • Cloupe
    Cloupe Posts: 20
    I don't think mince pies could ever be healthy but u could try an open topped filo pastry mince pie if u didn't mind getting your hands dirty.... or get 2 vanilla muller light yogurts mix in some mince pie filling from a jar (2 tbsp at a guess) and freeeeeeeeeeeeeeze! oh and don't freeze it for more than 4 or so hrs because it becomes like ice!!!!
  • Kirsty_UK
    Kirsty_UK Posts: 964 Member
    mince pie + rum butter = heaven

    I dont care what cals they cost :P
  • castadiva
    castadiva Posts: 2,016 Member
    Oh, me too! And the Pret Crimble Crumble... Just trying to hold out until December 1st, and then keep to one or two a week, rather than one or two boxes a week...
  • SCC88
    SCC88 Posts: 215 Member
    I live and breathe for mince pies! I'm also a Christmas lover, I don't think there's a good alternative but I'll be having them anyway and worrying about the damage caused after LOL! Mmmmm mince pies and couvoisier cream :-D
    There's about 250kcals in a deep filled mince pie and about 230 in a iced top one. But following someone's suggestion I know Iceland sell mince pie filo pastry parcels as party food, they're to die for but not sure on the kcals - will be less tho xx
  • bigfluffyjujubird
    bigfluffyjujubird Posts: 36
    i would rather eat one enjoy them and then go for a walk or a run than give them up! some things can't be substituted.... om nom nom nom
  • elfy66
    elfy66 Posts: 138 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions, I think I'll have a go at making some....see how I get on.
  • Andylee63
    Andylee63 Posts: 154 Member
    Christmas is such bliss to food lovers..
    And I am not a party pooper, but don't you think we become gluttens at Christmas?
    Yes I love mince pies...

    Christmas, such a happy time and a time to go out and meet friends and get pissed..
    Over indulge at parties and stuff our faces with food..

    But.....
    We look on the bright side of life don't we?
    We have a strict portion and calorie control and we know what we are putting in our mouths..
    We now know what empty calories are, and how hard we have to train to burn 1lb of fat..

    So come on guys, lets eat drink and be merry..
    But in little portions eh lol

    Does anyone know where I can get low calorie Jam and Lemon Curd... Love those tarts too..
    What is the best low fat Butter/Marge to use for pastry?

    I can feel a baking session coming on tomorrow....
  • julespickles
    julespickles Posts: 28 Member
    I use veggie reduced fat suet in my mincemeat, and for pastry roll as thin as I can, but that's my only concession to healthiness when it comes to mincers :)

    This year I've delayed making my mincemeat (doing it on Saturday) so it won't be ready to use until a week before Christmas, and I'll only make 1-2 batches of pies, instead of 2-3 a week from the start of December. The rest of the mincemeat can keep til next year. No compromise on the rum butter though, it's an essential, so I'll have to go to lots of extra aerobics to compensate!
  • Dizzle_65
    Dizzle_65 Posts: 249 Member
    Oh, me too! And the Pret Crimble Crumble... Just trying to hold out until December 1st, and then keep to one or two a week, rather than one or two boxes a week...

    They are the Devil's work, I could happily eat one every day! Managed to have only two so far this year though!
  • marianne_s
    marianne_s Posts: 983 Member
    Oh, me too! And the Pret Crimble Crumble... Just trying to hold out until December 1st, and then keep to one or two a week, rather than one or two boxes a week...

    They are the Devil's work, I could happily eat one every day! Managed to have only two so far this year though!

    OMG......!!!! They are definitely the DEVIL's work....!
    I didn't know there were so many calories in those little things....!

    No More...!!! :(

    Oh... maybe one on Xmas day....!
  • castadiva
    castadiva Posts: 2,016 Member
    I had a Starbucks mince pie yesterday - a freebie with my coffee - and was disappointed. Too much pastry, too little mince - filled only halfway up the deep pastry cup. Do not waste your calories on this one. The pick of the bunch, in my opinion, are the St Clements' Mince Pies from Fortnum & Mason. Expensive, but worth every penny, and every calorie too!
  • Andylee63
    Andylee63 Posts: 154 Member
    Got a party to go to tonight so baking some right now..
    Using low fat everything for mine, but full fat everything for everyone else..

    Also making a Chocolate Roulade... With full fat whipped cream and 70% Cocoa and a full bar of Chocolate..
    I mean a big one...
    There is going to be loads of calories thrown around tonight, but lucky for me, I have my own low calorie treats..

    Don't ya just love baking and knowing exactly what is going in your food...
    Having a good burn session before I go out though, and will have a good burn session in the morning..
  • missdaisy79
    missdaisy79 Posts: 566 Member
    Had my first mince pie of the season the other day, and enjoyed every calorific crumb of it! :bigsmile:
  • Andylee63
    Andylee63 Posts: 154 Member
    Had my first mince pie of the season the other day, and enjoyed every calorific crumb of it! :bigsmile:

    LOL:laugh:
  • kyle4jem
    kyle4jem Posts: 1,400 Member
    Mince Pie straight out of the oven with lashings of custard... or a scoop of Carte d'Or Vanilla on the side :tongue:

    Thankfully, I don't really crave them nor anything like that at the moment... methinks I've kicked my sugar habit :bigsmile:
  • AH2013
    AH2013 Posts: 385 Member
    I made these last week as a test for Christmas......they are amazing, everyone went nuts for them! I made the pastry too thick though so make sure you roll it out quite thin. If you make mini ones they aren't too bad calorie wise. I made them in a mini muffin tin....but one or two really good mince pies at Christmas wont hurt........?

    http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipe/6289/mince-pies-with-orange-and-cinnamon-pastry.aspx
  • TonyStark30
    TonyStark30 Posts: 497 Member
    Its christmas, everyone should be able to fit one a day into their calories just to feel good!
  • SkyPixie
    SkyPixie Posts: 224
    Tescos Finest Mini Mince Pies only 90 cals each :happy:
  • marianne_s
    marianne_s Posts: 983 Member
    Tescos Finest Mini Mince Pies only 90 cals each :happy:


    REALLY.....!!!
    I'm going to check this out....


    Edit....
    Don't where you got this info from, but just checked online and they're 255 calories....!
  • SkyPixie
    SkyPixie Posts: 224
    You need to make sure you are looking at the mini ones :happy:

    http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=254082144
  • marianne_s
    marianne_s Posts: 983 Member
    You need to make sure you are looking at the mini ones :happy:

    http://www.tesco.com/groceries/Product/Details/?id=254082144


    Mini ones.....!!!!!
    Ach.... what's the point.... the normal ones are small enough as it is...!
    Lol...
  • SkyPixie
    SkyPixie Posts: 224
    I'm trying to kid myself that despite being a complete mince pie monster quality over quantity might win through this year :laugh:
  • revjames
    revjames Posts: 75 Member
    I have only been at this (losing weight) since April and previously never been calorie concious at all. But now I am! I view everything with suspicion especially anything in pastry so I tend to avoid. I have made good progress but don't want to risk jeopardising that progress. I will probably spend an hr running on my treadmill to 'make room' for a few extras on Christmas day. Sad I know but thats the way I have to do it. I can't take a 'day off' being in a healthy lifestyle. I will enjoy a large roast dinner (probably lamb) and a dessert as well as a few treats but will still be logginig them!
  • AtticusFinch
    AtticusFinch Posts: 1,262 Member
    I love them, particularly the big flaky pastry variety that look like small sugar crusted hats !

    In Christmas season sod the calories - that's what the rest of the year is for :drinker:

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  • vanessaclarkgbr
    vanessaclarkgbr Posts: 731 Member
    Eat the mini ones, don't eat the lids, or try these - I'm having a go at them this weekend I've I'm not too ruined with the drink :-) (Just call me Nigella):

    http://www.lowfatveggiefood.co.uk/mincemeat.htm - mincemeat
    http://www.lowfatveggiefood.co.uk/mincepies.htm - mince pies
  • AtticusFinch
    AtticusFinch Posts: 1,262 Member
    Christmas is coming!! And I love a mice pie.

    Not eating at your place this Crimbo Elfy

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  • elfy66
    elfy66 Posts: 138 Member
    Christmas is coming!! And I love a mice pie.

    Not eating at your place this Crimbo Elfy

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    Atticus, the only good mouse is one you can eat....Cheeky :)
  • elfy66
    elfy66 Posts: 138 Member
    Eat the mini ones, don't eat the lids, or try these - I'm having a go at them this weekend I've I'm not too ruined with the drink :-) (Just call me Nigella):

    http://www.lowfatveggiefood.co.uk/mincemeat.htm - mincemeat
    http://www.lowfatveggiefood.co.uk/mincepies.htm - mince pies

    Hmmm thanks, the mincemeat sounds lovely. I might give it a go :)
  • jessicasloan91
    jessicasloan91 Posts: 184 Member
    I don't really enjoy the pastry I might just have a little pot of the filling stuff mmmm
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