Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Aldi. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
Protein
Eggs 11
Tinned chickpeas 420g
Tinned tuna in spring water 120g
Salmon fillet 330g
Tinned sardines in spring water 75g
Black beans tinned 190g
Tuna steak 190g
Firm tofu 145g
Falafel 3 baked
Quorn mince 165g
Carbs & Grains
Sourdough bread 1 slice
Brown rice 550g dry
Sourdough bread 8 slices
Soba noodles 75g dry
Wholemeal pitta 2
Rolled oats 130g
Wholemeal pasta 75g dry
Vegetables
Mushrooms 800g
Baby spinach 175g
Tinned tomatoes 1300g
Onion 5
Edamame beans 65g
Spring onion 2
Pak choi 125g
Red pepper 1
Sweetcorn 55g
Asparagus 140g
Celery sticks 4
Courgette 1 roasted
Red pepper 1 roasted
Cherry tomatoes 8
Sweet potato 190g
Broccoli 190g
Roasted mixed veg 125g
Frozen peas 80g
Mixed leaves 35g
Tomato 1
Cucumber 3 slices
Dairy & Eggs
Coconut milk light 140ml
Semi-skimmed milk 250ml
Almond butter 1 tbsp
Cottage cheese 190g
Skyr 145g
Oat milk 490ml
Parmesan 15g
Fruit
Raisins 15g
Herbs & Spices
Garlic 5 cloves
Parsley pinch x5
Curry powder 1.5 tsp
Garlic 7 cloves
Basil
Chilli powder 0.75 tsp
Cumin 0.75 tsp
Coriander fresh
Mixed herbs 1.75 tsp
Dill 1 tsp
Cinnamon 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
Olive oil 5.25 tsp
Curry paste 20g
Soy sauce 2.5 tbsp
Sesame oil 0.75 tsp
Miso paste 0.75 tbsp
Vegetable stock 650ml
Salsa 45g
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Tahini 15g
Hummus 35g
Tins & Jars
Cannellini beans tinned 170g
Mixed beans tinned 340g
Extras
Mixed nuts 20g
Sesame seeds 1.5 tsp
Whey protein powder 25g
Rye crackers 3
Lime juice
Lemon juice x2
Lemon 1
Walnuts 30g
Maple syrup 1.5 tsp
Pumpkin seeds 25g
Dark chocolate chips 10g
SupermarketAldi
Cooking for1 person
Cook amount1 portions
Calorie target~1800 kcal/day per person
Weekly budget£30–40 total
Prep difficultyLow (10–20 min/day)
Best forBody recomposition with high protein and slightly higher calories
DietPescatarian
Estimated Daily Macros Per Person
Protein
104g
Carbs
232g
Fats
53g
Fibre
35g
Plan Details And Assumptions
Aldi Shopping Evidence Notes
These basket notes explain why this plan is shaped around certain ingredients and swaps before you open the shopping list.
Best for repeatable low-cost staples such as oats, rice, eggs, tins, frozen vegetables, chicken and Greek-style yogurt.
Batch-cook plans suit Aldi well because fewer niche products means fewer swaps when ranges change.
Use the same protein across lunches or dinners if a pack size is larger than one meal needs.
Why This Exact Plan Exists
This page is not only a title-and-macros variant. The calorie target, supermarket, diet type, budget and prep style all change the meals, shopping-list assumptions and swaps.
Search Intent
A Aldi body recomposition plan at 1,800 calories is useful when someone wants a printable week before shopping, not just a generic diet article.
Shopping Logic
The list favours repeatable UK supermarket staples, grouped by protein, carbs, vegetables, dairy and extras so the basket can be checked before buying.
Practical Swaps
The swap section keeps the page usable if a product is out of stock, too expensive, or not right for the reader's diet.
Decision
This plan uses
Why it matters
Calorie target
Built around roughly 1,800 kcal per day
Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction.
Supermarket
Aldi
Aldi pages lean on own-brand staples, simple proteins, frozen veg and budget-friendly repeats.
Budget
£30–40/week estimate
Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients.
Prep style
Low (10–20 min/day)
Low-effort plans keep daily cooking short while preserving enough variety.
Breakfast: Porridge with Walnuts and Cinnamon (488 kcal, 14g protein, 62g carbs, 19g fat, 11g fibre per person)
Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (560 kcal, 21g protein, 70g carbs, 23g fat, 12g fibre per person)
Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (556 kcal, 41g protein, 88g carbs, 7g fat, 23g fibre per person)
Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (196 kcal, 8g protein, 11g carbs, 15g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
Eggs 11
Tinned chickpeas 420g
Tinned tuna in spring water 120g
Salmon fillet 330g
Tinned sardines in spring water 75g
Black beans tinned 190g
Tuna steak 190g
Firm tofu 145g
Falafel 3 baked
Quorn mince 165g
Carbs & Grains
Sourdough bread 1 slice
Brown rice 550g dry
Sourdough bread 8 slices
Soba noodles 75g dry
Wholemeal pitta 2
Rolled oats 130g
Wholemeal pasta 75g dry
Vegetables
Mushrooms 800g
Baby spinach 175g
Tinned tomatoes 1300g
Onion 5
Edamame beans 65g
Spring onion 2
Pak choi 125g
Red pepper 1
Sweetcorn 55g
Asparagus 140g
Celery sticks 4
Courgette 1 roasted
Red pepper 1 roasted
Cherry tomatoes 8
Sweet potato 190g
Broccoli 190g
Roasted mixed veg 125g
Frozen peas 80g
Mixed leaves 35g
Tomato 1
Cucumber 3 slices
Dairy & Eggs
Coconut milk light 140ml
Semi-skimmed milk 250ml
Almond butter 1 tbsp
Cottage cheese 190g
Skyr 145g
Oat milk 490ml
Parmesan 15g
Fruit
Raisins 15g
Herbs & Spices
Garlic 5 cloves
Parsley pinch x5
Curry powder 1.5 tsp
Garlic 7 cloves
Basil
Chilli powder 0.75 tsp
Cumin 0.75 tsp
Coriander fresh
Mixed herbs 1.75 tsp
Dill 1 tsp
Cinnamon 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
Olive oil 5.25 tsp
Curry paste 20g
Soy sauce 2.5 tbsp
Sesame oil 0.75 tsp
Miso paste 0.75 tbsp
Vegetable stock 650ml
Salsa 45g
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Tahini 15g
Hummus 35g
Tins & Jars
Cannellini beans tinned 170g
Mixed beans tinned 340g
Extras
Mixed nuts 20g
Sesame seeds 1.5 tsp
Whey protein powder 25g
Rye crackers 3
Lime juice
Lemon juice x2
Lemon 1
Walnuts 30g
Maple syrup 1.5 tsp
Pumpkin seeds 25g
Dark chocolate chips 10g
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
Buy store-brand rolled oats, rice, and pasta — nutritionally identical to branded
Use frozen chicken breast instead of fresh (saves ~£1.50/week, same protein)
Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
Buy pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) dried and cook in bulk
💪 Increase protein
Add a scoop of unflavoured whey or plant protein to porridge or smoothies
Replace rice or pasta with extra protein (an additional chicken breast or 2 boiled eggs)
Use Skyr or Quark instead of standard yogurt (roughly 2× the protein)
Add a hard-boiled egg as an afternoon snack on rest days
Swap rice cakes or crackers for a protein bar (aim for 20g+ protein, under 200 kcal)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this body recomposition plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Aldi and typically costs £30–40 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk, choosing own-brand items, and batch cooking can reduce the cost further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This is a high-protein plan. Most days target 140–180g of protein, which supports muscle retention during a calorie deficit and helps manage hunger.
Can I swap meals I don't like?
Yes. Use the AI edit button on any meal to swap it out. Common requests include swapping chicken for turkey, replacing salmon with tinned tuna, or making a day vegetarian. The shopping list updates automatically.
Can I print this body recomposition meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises the full 7-day meal plan and includes the weekly shopping list.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
Most recipes in this plan scale well and reheat easily. Soups, stews, and grain dishes are ideal for making in larger batches to save time midweek.
Is this plan suitable for pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
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