{"id":4647,"date":"2024-03-03T11:26:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T11:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=4647"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:49:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:49:59","slug":"slimming-world-afternoon-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-afternoon-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Slimming World afternoon tea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With lovely light sponges, scrumptious scones and other delightfully sweet morsels, an afternoon tea is very tempting indeed. And with Slimming World, you really don\u2019t have to resist. Our flexible Food Optimising eating plan is beautifully balanced to ensure that you can enjoy delicious teatime treats, completely guilt-free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more than 2,000 recipes on the Slimming World member app and website, including plenty of beautiful bakes, cakes, puddings and desserts. These tried-and-tested recipes will hit that sweet spot while still fitting perfectly into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/personalise-your-weight-loss-plan-with-slimming-world\/\">Food Optimising plan<\/a> and helping you get the weight loss you want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/generic-CTA-join-group-Red-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6905\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"slimming-world-afternoon-tea-recipes\">Slimming World afternoon tea recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sample a slice of the Slimming World recipe collection and take \u2018cake and a cuppa\u2019 to the next extra-special level&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cheesecake-pots\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/blueberry-muffin-cheesecake\">Blueberry muffin cheesecake<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/blueberry-muffin-cheesecake\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/blueberry-cheesecake-square-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"blueberry-cheesecake-square-slimming-world-blog\" class=\"wp-image-2268\" style=\"width:500px;height:500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These tempting-looking squares have a crunchy cinnamon crumb rather than a biscuit base, for a sweet, crumbly base, without the Swips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/crustless-red-onion-and-courgette-quiche\">Slimming World quiche<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div 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src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/strawberry-cupcakes-keeping-busy-at-home-slimming-world-blog.jpg\" alt=\"strawberry-cupcakes-keeping-busy-at-home-slimming-world-blog\" class=\"wp-image-1446\" style=\"width:500px;height:500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>These cute strawberry cupcakes are perfect for picnics, parties or enjoying with a cuppa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/new-slimming-world-flapjacks\/\">Flapjacks<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/new-slimming-world-flapjacks\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/flapjacks-header_sw_blog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World flapjacks\" class=\"wp-image-7499\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve skipped the butter, sugar and golden syrup to make a sweet, sticky flapjack that&#8217;s Food Optimising-friendly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/st-clements-cupcakes\/\">St Clement&#8217;s cupcakes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/st-clements-cupcakes_sw_blog-e1721309608716.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6454\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With a lovely light orange and lemon sponge and a luscious lemon curd icing, these cakes are simply the zest!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meringue-kisses\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-victoria-sponge-cake\/\">Slimming World Victoria sponge<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-victoria-sponge-cake\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/SpongeCake-EtonMess-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Slimming World strawberry sponge cake\" class=\"wp-image-3258\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;This simple 3-step recipe for a classic strawberries and cream sponge that pairs perfectly with a cuppa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scones-3-ways\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-scones-3-ways\/\">Scones \u2013 3 ways<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/slimming-world-scones-3-ways\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Body-3WayScones_SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"3 way scones 2025\" class=\"wp-image-12153\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether you prefer plain, cheesy or something a bit different these traditional treats will be <em>scone<\/em> in a flash!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fancy an extra slice?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/MoreForMembers-StClements-SlimmingWorldBlog.png\" alt=\"A selection of Slimming World cakes\" class=\"wp-image-6445\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you been bitten by the baking bug? 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