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Aldi Vegetarian Training Day Weekly Budget Bodybuilding Plan — 2,000 kcal
Free printable vegetarian UK budget bodybuilding meal plan for Aldi: 7 days at ~2,000 kcal/day, £30–40/week estimate, macros and shopping list.
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2000 kcal per person127g protein · 248g carbs per person
Breakfast208 kcal · 21g protein · 24g carbs · 3 min
Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen mixed berries, honey. Ready in 3 min — 208 kcal, 21g protein, 24g carbs.
Recipe
- Add the base ingredients to a bowl: Low-fat Greek yogurt 200g, Frozen mixed berries 100g, Honey 1 tsp.
- Top with the fruit, nuts, seeds, or honey listed.
- Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
Lunch661 kcal · 34g protein · 102g carbs · 25 min
Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl
Made with green lentils, sweet potato, baby spinach. Ready in 25 min — 661 kcal, 34g protein, 102g carbs.
Recipe
- Wash and chop the salad or vegetable ingredients: Green lentils 100g dry, Sweet potato 200g, Baby spinach 60g, Tahini 20g, Lemon juice, Cumin 1 tsp.
- 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.
Dinner751 kcal · 46g protein · 95g carbs · 20 min
Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli
Made with firm tofu, brown rice, broccoli. Ready in 20 min — 751 kcal, 46g protein, 95g carbs.
Recipe
- Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Firm tofu 200g, Brown rice 90g dry, Broccoli 200g, Teriyaki sauce 40g, Sesame seeds 1 tsp, Spring onion 2.
- Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Snack238 kcal · 10g protein · 13g carbs · 1 min
Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips
Made with pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate chips. Ready in 1 min — 238 kcal, 10g protein, 13g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Pumpkin seeds 30g, Dark chocolate chips 15g.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Snack142 kcal · 16g protein · 14g carbs · 2 min
Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Berries
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen mixed berries. Ready in 2 min — 142 kcal, 16g protein, 14g carbs.
Recipe
- Add the base ingredients to a bowl: Low-fat Greek yogurt 150g, Frozen mixed berries 80g.
- Top with the fruit, nuts, seeds, or honey listed.
- Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
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
- Green lentils 100g dry
- Firm tofu 200g
- Red lentils 215g
- Tinned chickpeas 725g
- Falafel 4 baked
- Eggs 3
- Silken tofu 150g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 420g dry
- Wholemeal pitta 2
- Wholemeal roll 2
- Soba noodles 65g dry
- Oatcakes 4
- Rolled oats 155g
- Wholemeal pasta 85g dry
Vegetables
- Sweet potato 450g
- Baby spinach 330g
- Broccoli 200g
- Spring onion 2
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
- Cherry tomatoes 16
- Tinned tomatoes 775g
- Onion 4
- Mixed leaves 100g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 4 slices
- Spinach 185g
- Edamame beans 180g
- Cucumber 1
- Red pepper 2
- Pea protein powder 25g
- Courgette 1
- Mushrooms 205g
- Frozen peas 105g
- Frozen edamame beans 155g
- Peanut butter 2 tbsp
- Celery sticks 6
- Carrot 2
- Celery 2 stalks
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
Dairy & Eggs
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 1375g
- Cottage cheese 350g
- Reduced-fat feta 60g
- Coconut milk light 165ml
- Oat milk 800ml
- Halloumi 105g
- Parmesan 35g
- Ricotta 95g
Fruit
- Banana 1 1/2
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Cumin 2.5 tsp
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Garlic 7 cloves
- Ginger 1.75 tsp
- Garam masala 2 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Garlic clove 1/2
- Dill 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 5.75 tsp
- Tahini 20g
- Teriyaki sauce 40g
- Olive oil 2 tsp
- Hummus 40g
- Soy sauce 1.75 tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.75 tsp
- Curry paste 25g
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 1100ml
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
Extras
- Frozen mixed berries 725g
- Lemon juice
- Sesame seeds 2 tsp
- Pumpkin seeds 30g
- Dark chocolate chips 15g
- Frozen berries 60g
- Almonds 60g
- Dried cranberries 20g
- Dark chocolate 70% 25g
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Sea salt pinch
- Reduced-fat cheddar 40g
- Walnuts 20g
SupermarketAldi
Cooking for1 person
Cook amount1 portions
Calorie target~2000 kcal/day per person
Weekly budget£30–40 total
Prep difficultyStandard (20–30 min/day)
Best forBudget-focused muscle building
DietVegetarian
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 2,000 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 | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Aldi Vegetarian Training Day Weekly Budget Bodybuilding Plan — 2,000 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
2000 kcal - 127g protein, 248g carbs, 61g fat, 37g fibre- Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries (208 kcal, 21g protein, 24g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (661 kcal, 34g protein, 102g carbs, 14g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (751 kcal, 46g protein, 95g carbs, 22g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (238 kcal, 10g protein, 13g carbs, 18g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Berries (142 kcal, 16g protein, 14g carbs, 3g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2000 kcal - 129g protein, 304g carbs, 32g fat, 48g fibre- Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries (212 kcal, 21g protein, 24g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (486 kcal, 36g protein, 68g carbs, 11g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (848 kcal, 41g protein, 157g carbs, 4g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (158 kcal, 15g protein, 18g carbs, 3g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (296 kcal, 16g protein, 37g carbs, 10g fat, 11g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2000 kcal - 100g protein, 203g carbs, 89g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries (217 kcal, 22g protein, 25g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (707 kcal, 27g protein, 89g carbs, 29g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Egg Omelette with Feta and Vegetables (631 kcal, 41g protein, 41g carbs, 33g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (228 kcal, 5g protein, 29g carbs, 10g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (217 kcal, 5g protein, 19g carbs, 13g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Thursday
2000 kcal - 105g protein, 255g carbs, 67g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries (172 kcal, 17g protein, 20g carbs, 3g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (409 kcal, 21g protein, 64g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry (940 kcal, 39g protein, 135g carbs, 30g fat, 24g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (242 kcal, 6g protein, 9g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (237 kcal, 22g protein, 27g carbs, 5g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Friday
2000 kcal - 116g protein, 211g carbs, 79g fat, 31g fibre- Breakfast: Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries (217 kcal, 22g protein, 25g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (549 kcal, 27g protein, 20g carbs, 39g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (696 kcal, 31g protein, 119g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (191 kcal, 18g protein, 13g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (347 kcal, 18g protein, 34g carbs, 19g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Saturday
2000 kcal - 81g protein, 292g carbs, 61g fat, 53g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (471 kcal, 14g protein, 75g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Miso Tofu and Edamame Bowl (557 kcal, 29g protein, 77g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (569 kcal, 27g protein, 110g carbs, 8g fat, 24g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (207 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs, 13g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (196 kcal, 8g protein, 8g carbs, 16g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Sunday
2000 kcal - 107g protein, 264g carbs, 55g fat, 47g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (458 kcal, 13g protein, 73g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll (595 kcal, 33g protein, 103g carbs, 4g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (664 kcal, 31g protein, 65g carbs, 31g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (124 kcal, 12g protein, 15g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (159 kcal, 18g protein, 8g carbs, 7g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Green lentils 100g dry
- Firm tofu 200g
- Red lentils 215g
- Tinned chickpeas 725g
- Falafel 4 baked
- Eggs 3
- Silken tofu 150g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 420g dry
- Wholemeal pitta 2
- Wholemeal roll 2
- Soba noodles 65g dry
- Oatcakes 4
- Rolled oats 155g
- Wholemeal pasta 85g dry
Vegetables
- Sweet potato 450g
- Baby spinach 330g
- Broccoli 200g
- Spring onion 2
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
- Cherry tomatoes 16
- Tinned tomatoes 775g
- Onion 4
- Mixed leaves 100g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 4 slices
- Spinach 185g
- Edamame beans 180g
- Cucumber 1
- Red pepper 2
- Pea protein powder 25g
- Courgette 1
- Mushrooms 205g
- Frozen peas 105g
- Frozen edamame beans 155g
- Peanut butter 2 tbsp
- Celery sticks 6
- Carrot 2
- Celery 2 stalks
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
Dairy & Eggs
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 1375g
- Cottage cheese 350g
- Reduced-fat feta 60g
- Coconut milk light 165ml
- Oat milk 800ml
- Halloumi 105g
- Parmesan 35g
- Ricotta 95g
Fruit
- Banana 1 1/2
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Cumin 2.5 tsp
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Garlic 7 cloves
- Ginger 1.75 tsp
- Garam masala 2 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Garlic clove 1/2
- Dill 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 5.75 tsp
- Tahini 20g
- Teriyaki sauce 40g
- Olive oil 2 tsp
- Hummus 40g
- Soy sauce 1.75 tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.75 tsp
- Curry paste 25g
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 1100ml
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
Extras
- Frozen mixed berries 725g
- Lemon juice
- Sesame seeds 2 tsp
- Pumpkin seeds 30g
- Dark chocolate chips 15g
- Frozen berries 60g
- Almonds 60g
- Dried cranberries 20g
- Dark chocolate 70% 25g
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Sea salt pinch
- Reduced-fat cheddar 40g
- Walnuts 20g
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 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 vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
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