How Many Syns In A Mini Meringue? Are They Slimming World Friendly?

Whether you are craving an Eton mess for dessert or feel like baking with some mini meringues, it's important to track the syns in these sweet desserts to stay on track with your weight loss.

Mini meringues have around 0.5 syns per meringue making them a great low-syn dessert to have on the slimming world plan.

We've discussed in more detail why mini meringues are so low in syns, some syn values of varying brands and our syn free recipe for making meringues at home!

Why Are Mini Meringues Low In Syns?

At 0.5 syns for a mini meringue, you could have up to thirty mini meringues on the slimming world plan before using all your 15 syn daily allowance making them very low in syns!

Mini meringues are very low in syns due to their small size and ingredients, consisting mainly of egg whites and sugar. Although low in syns, meringues can be high in syns due to their high sugar content, having 4g of sugar per meringue.

Compare to mini meringues, regular-sized meringues have 2.5 syns per meringue, meaning you could have up to 8 before using all your 15 syns, these syns can change according to the flavour you choose.

Syn Values Of Mini Meringues

Mini meringues have varying syns according to the flavour and brand, to help you compare syns, we've listed some syn values of mini meringues down below.

• Aldi The Pantry Mini Raspberry Meringues 70g - 1.5 syns for three.
• Aldi The Pantry Lemon Mini Meringues 70g - 1.5 syns for three.
• ASDA Extra Special 12 Mini Meringues - 1 syn per one.
• Morrisons The Best 12 Mini Meringues - 1 syn.
• Aldi The Pantry Mini Meringues Caramel Flavour Dipped In Milk Chocolate 100g - 0.5 syns.
• M&S Food Mini Meringues 52g - 0.5 syns.
• Fundiez Mini Meringues Vanilla Flavour 90g - 0.5 syns.
• Aldi The Pantry Mini Meringues Dipped in Chocolate 100g - 2 syns for three.
• Aldi The Pantry Plain Mini Meringues 70g - 1.5 syns for three.
• Waitrose Cooks' Ingredients Mini Eton Mess 12 Meringues - 1 syn.
• Sainsbury's Taste the Difference 12 Mini Meringues - 1 syn.
• Sainsbury's Mini Raspberry Meringues 22g - 1 syn.
• M&S Food Mini Coconut Meringues 35g - 7.5 syns for a pack.
• Pimlico Lemon Mini Meringues 90g - 4.5 syns.

How To Make Your Own SW Meringues

If you want to enjoy your meringues completely syn free, why not make your own at home with some sweetener? This can help to eliminate the syns from regular sugar.

We've listed how to make your SW meringue down below.

Ingredients

• Two egg whites.
• 95g of sweetener.

Method

1. To make your meringues, start by whisking the egg whites until they become stiff then add your sweetener one spoon at a time while whisking.
2. Pour the mix into a baking tray then bake for 20 minutes at 130 degrees then cool for 15 minutes.

Last Words

To conclude, mini meringues are low in syns, having 0.5 syns per meringue meaning you could have up to 30 before using all your 15 syn daily allowances, regular meringues have around 2.5 syns per one. To save syns, we recommend making your own meringue at home with sweetener for a syn-free dessert!

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.