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Aldi High-Carb Fuel Weekly Budget Bodybuilding Plan — 3,500 kcal
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
3500 kcal per person187g protein · 521g carbs per person
Breakfast714 kcal · 15g protein · 141g carbs · 8 min
Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds
Made with banana, medjool dates, oat milk. Ready in 8 min — 714 kcal, 15g protein, 141g carbs.
Recipe
- Add Banana 3, Medjool dates 3, Oat milk 130ml, Hemp seeds 1.25 tbsp, Low-sugar granola 25g to a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding a splash more milk or water if needed.
- Pour into a glass or shaker and serve cold.
Lunch538 kcal · 64g protein · 45g carbs · 15 min
Grilled Chicken and Chickpea Power Salad
Made with chicken breast, tinned chickpeas, mixed leaves. Ready in 15 min — 538 kcal, 64g protein, 45g carbs.
Recipe
- Wash and chop the salad or vegetable ingredients: Chicken breast 205g, Tinned chickpeas 190g, Mixed leaves 100g, Cherry tomatoes 10, Cucumber 65g, Lemon dressing 20g.
- Cook or warm any protein or grains listed, then let them cool slightly.
- Combine everything in a bowl, season, and pack dressing separately if meal prepping.
Dinner1077 kcal · 53g protein · 200g carbs · 25 min
Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice
Made with red lentils, tinned tomatoes, onion. Ready in 25 min — 1077 kcal, 53g protein, 200g carbs.
Recipe
- Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Red lentils 155g, Tinned tomatoes 260g, Onion 1, Garlic 4 cloves, Ginger 1.25 tsp, Garam masala 2.5 tsp, Brown rice 100g dry.
- Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Snack201 kcal · 19g protein · 23g carbs · 5 min
Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen berries, honey. Ready in 5 min — 201 kcal, 19g protein, 23g carbs.
Recipe
- Add the base ingredients to a bowl: Low-fat Greek yogurt 190g, Frozen berries 75g, Honey 1.25 tsp.
- Top with the fruit, nuts, seeds, or honey listed.
- Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
Snack332 kcal · 22g protein · 31g carbs · 5 min
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers
Made with smoked salmon, light cream cheese, rye crackers. Ready in 5 min — 332 kcal, 22g protein, 31g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Smoked salmon 75g, Light cream cheese 40g, Rye crackers 4.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Snack293 kcal · 5g protein · 23g carbs · 1 min
Walnuts and Dried Blueberries
Made with walnuts, dried blueberries. Ready in 1 min — 293 kcal, 5g protein, 23g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Walnuts 30g, Dried blueberries 25g.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Snack345 kcal · 9g protein · 58g carbs · 3 min
Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes
Made with banana, peanut butter, rice cakes. Ready in 3 min — 345 kcal, 9g protein, 58g carbs.
Recipe
- Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Banana 1, Peanut butter 1.25 tbsp, Rice cakes 3.
- Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Weekly Shopping List
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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
- Chicken breast 440g
- Tinned chickpeas 340g
- Red lentils 280g
- Smoked salmon 220g
- Salmon fillet 410g
- Cod fillet 250g
- Smoked mackerel fillet 100g
- Lean beef strips 290g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 190g
- Firm tofu 260g
- Lean beef jerky 55g
- Mackerel fillet 260g
- Chicken breast 170g cooked
- Eggs 6
- Chicken thighs 320g
- Chicken stock 900ml
Carbs & Grains
- Low-sugar granola 135g
- Brown rice 340g dry
- Rice cakes 6
- Quinoa 215g dry
- New potatoes 950g
- Oatcakes 4
- Rolled oats 100g
- Wholemeal pitta 1
- Rice noodles 105g dry
- Wholemeal flour 215g
- Wholemeal couscous 115g dry
- Wholemeal roll 2
Vegetables
- Mixed leaves 185g
- Cherry tomatoes 10
- Cucumber 130g
- Tinned tomatoes 550g
- Onion 4
- Peanut butter 4.25 tbsp
- Baby spinach 75g
- Frozen edamame beans 625g
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
- Spinach 170g
- Celery sticks 20
- Edamame beans 105g
- Spring onion 11
- Peanuts 25g
- Pea protein powder 125g
- Cucumber 3/4
- Watercress 55g
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
- Carrot 5
- Celery 6 stalks
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 1675ml
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 725g
- Light cream cheese 65g
- Skyr 675g
- Semi-skimmed milk 650ml
- Almond butter 4.25 tbsp
- Low-fat yogurt 270g
Fruit
- Banana 21 3/4
- Medjool dates 15
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 7 cloves
- Ginger 2.75 tsp
- Garam masala 2.5 tsp
- Parsley
- Dill 3 tsp
- Garlic clove 3/4
Condiments & Oils
- Lemon dressing 40g
- Honey 3.75 tsp
- Olive oil 2.75 tsp
- Hummus 115g
- Soy sauce 4.25 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1.25 tsp
- Tamari 2.75 tbsp
- Mustard dressing 30g
- Vegetable stock 625ml
Extras
- Hemp seeds 6.75 tbsp
- Frozen berries 230g
- Rye crackers 4
- Walnuts 95g
- Dried blueberries 80g
- Pumpkin seeds 15g
- Green beans 340g
- Lemon 3
- Sea salt pinch x3
- Lemon juice 1.25 tsp
- Frozen stir-fry veg 290g
- Beansprouts 130g
- Lime juice
- Lemon juice x2
- Blueberries 135g
- Ras el hanout 2.75 tsp
- Almonds 25g
SupermarketAldi
Cooking for1 person
Cook amount1 portions
Calorie target~3500 kcal/day per person
Weekly budget£30–40 total
Prep difficultyStandard (20–30 min/day)
Best forBudget-focused muscle building
DietAll diets
Estimated Daily Macros Per Person
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.
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 3,500 kcal per day | High-calorie days need snacks and carbohydrate portions rather than one oversized dinner. |
| 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 | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
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Aldi High-Carb Fuel Weekly Budget Bodybuilding Plan — 3,500 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily macros and the weekly shopping list.
7-day meal plan
Monday
3500 kcal - 187g protein, 521g carbs, 80g fat, 77g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (714 kcal, 15g protein, 141g carbs, 15g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken and Chickpea Power Salad (538 kcal, 64g protein, 45g carbs, 12g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (1077 kcal, 53g protein, 200g carbs, 5g fat, 28g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (201 kcal, 19g protein, 23g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers (332 kcal, 22g protein, 31g carbs, 12g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (293 kcal, 5g protein, 23g carbs, 20g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (345 kcal, 9g protein, 58g carbs, 12g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Tuesday
3500 kcal - 221g protein, 402g carbs, 119g fat, 62g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (701 kcal, 15g protein, 138g carbs, 15g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (851 kcal, 59g protein, 63g carbs, 38g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Cod with New Potatoes and Green Beans (568 kcal, 55g protein, 71g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (233 kcal, 21g protein, 16g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Oatcakes (555 kcal, 26g protein, 33g carbs, 37g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mini Protein Overnight Oats (394 kcal, 26g protein, 58g carbs, 6g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (198 kcal, 19g protein, 23g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
3500 kcal - 173g protein, 506g carbs, 101g fat, 78g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (808 kcal, 17g protein, 159g carbs, 17g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (560 kcal, 25g protein, 93g carbs, 14g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice and Frozen Veg (1068 kcal, 84g protein, 128g carbs, 20g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (157 kcal, 6g protein, 7g carbs, 13g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (390 kcal, 10g protein, 65g carbs, 13g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (249 kcal, 6g protein, 35g carbs, 12g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (268 kcal, 25g protein, 19g carbs, 12g fat, 12g fibre per person)
Thursday
3500 kcal - 229g protein, 442g carbs, 97g fat, 52g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (737 kcal, 16g protein, 146g carbs, 16g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (812 kcal, 71g protein, 95g carbs, 15g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (1002 kcal, 64g protein, 107g carbs, 37g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (381 kcal, 36g protein, 44g carbs, 8g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (208 kcal, 20g protein, 24g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Lean Beef Jerky (217 kcal, 17g protein, 19g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (143 kcal, 5g protein, 7g carbs, 12g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Friday
3500 kcal - 269g protein, 373g carbs, 102g fat, 56g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (801 kcal, 17g protein, 158g carbs, 17g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Salad (752 kcal, 53g protein, 75g carbs, 20g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Mackerel with Warm Potato Salad (847 kcal, 59g protein, 65g carbs, 39g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (136 kcal, 24g protein, 9g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (266 kcal, 24g protein, 19g carbs, 11g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Sliced Cooked Chicken Breast (284 kcal, 53g protein, 0g carbs, 6g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (414 kcal, 39g protein, 47g carbs, 9g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Saturday
3500 kcal - 253g protein, 390g carbs, 119g fat, 62g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (805 kcal, 52g protein, 99g carbs, 23g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Salmon Fillet with New Potatoes and Green Beans (752 kcal, 52g protein, 64g carbs, 36g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Tagine with Wholemeal Couscous (1139 kcal, 96g protein, 162g carbs, 20g fat, 23g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (328 kcal, 6g protein, 26g carbs, 23g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (155 kcal, 6g protein, 7g carbs, 13g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (185 kcal, 17g protein, 23g carbs, 4g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (136 kcal, 24g protein, 9g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Sunday
3500 kcal - 227g protein, 462g carbs, 81g fat, 74g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (713 kcal, 46g protein, 88g carbs, 20g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll (783 kcal, 43g protein, 136g carbs, 5g fat, 24g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Vegetable Broth with Bread (672 kcal, 66g protein, 79g carbs, 9g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mini Protein Overnight Oats (397 kcal, 27g protein, 58g carbs, 6g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (365 kcal, 34g protein, 42g carbs, 8g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (280 kcal, 6g protein, 36g carbs, 13g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (290 kcal, 5g protein, 23g carbs, 20g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Chicken breast 440g
- Tinned chickpeas 340g
- Red lentils 280g
- Smoked salmon 220g
- Salmon fillet 410g
- Cod fillet 250g
- Smoked mackerel fillet 100g
- Lean beef strips 290g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 190g
- Firm tofu 260g
- Lean beef jerky 55g
- Mackerel fillet 260g
- Chicken breast 170g cooked
- Eggs 6
- Chicken thighs 320g
- Chicken stock 900ml
Carbs & Grains
- Low-sugar granola 135g
- Brown rice 340g dry
- Rice cakes 6
- Quinoa 215g dry
- New potatoes 950g
- Oatcakes 4
- Rolled oats 100g
- Wholemeal pitta 1
- Rice noodles 105g dry
- Wholemeal flour 215g
- Wholemeal couscous 115g dry
- Wholemeal roll 2
Vegetables
- Mixed leaves 185g
- Cherry tomatoes 10
- Cucumber 130g
- Tinned tomatoes 550g
- Onion 4
- Peanut butter 4.25 tbsp
- Baby spinach 75g
- Frozen edamame beans 625g
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
- Spinach 170g
- Celery sticks 20
- Edamame beans 105g
- Spring onion 11
- Peanuts 25g
- Pea protein powder 125g
- Cucumber 3/4
- Watercress 55g
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
- Carrot 5
- Celery 6 stalks
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 1675ml
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 725g
- Light cream cheese 65g
- Skyr 675g
- Semi-skimmed milk 650ml
- Almond butter 4.25 tbsp
- Low-fat yogurt 270g
Fruit
- Banana 21 3/4
- Medjool dates 15
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 7 cloves
- Ginger 2.75 tsp
- Garam masala 2.5 tsp
- Parsley
- Dill 3 tsp
- Garlic clove 3/4
Condiments & Oils
- Lemon dressing 40g
- Honey 3.75 tsp
- Olive oil 2.75 tsp
- Hummus 115g
- Soy sauce 4.25 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1.25 tsp
- Tamari 2.75 tbsp
- Mustard dressing 30g
- Vegetable stock 625ml
Extras
- Hemp seeds 6.75 tbsp
- Frozen berries 230g
- Rye crackers 4
- Walnuts 95g
- Dried blueberries 80g
- Pumpkin seeds 15g
- Green beans 340g
- Lemon 3
- Sea salt pinch x3
- Lemon juice 1.25 tsp
- Frozen stir-fry veg 290g
- Beansprouts 130g
- Lime juice
- Lemon juice x2
- Blueberries 135g
- Ras el hanout 2.75 tsp
- Almonds 25g
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)
🥦 Make it vegetarian
- Replace chicken with Quorn fillets or diced firm tofu
- Swap beef mince for tinned green lentils or plant-based mince
- Use halloumi or feta instead of meat in lunch salads
- Substitute eggs or cottage cheese for fish-based meals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this budget bodybuilding 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?
Protein is balanced across the week. Most days provide 100–130g, which meets general UK dietary guidelines for active adults.
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 budget bodybuilding 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 beginners?
Yes. The meals use widely available ingredients and straightforward cooking methods. No specialist equipment or culinary experience is needed.
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