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Aldi Batch Cook Budget Fat Loss Plan — 1,800 kcal
Budget-conscious fat loss on ~£30/week. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 124g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £20–30/week. Meals are chosen to hold up after a few days in the fridge or freezer — stews, chillies, tray bakes and grain bowls — rather than anything that goes soggy or dries out on reheating.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketAldi
GoalBudget Fat Loss
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,802 kcal124g protein230g carbs42g fat34g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1798 kcal per person109g protein · 263g carbs per person
Breakfast451 kcal · 14g protein · 72g carbs · 7 min
Oat Porridge with Berries
Made with rolled oats, oat milk, frozen mixed berries. Ready in 7 min — 451 kcal, 14g protein, 72g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 80g rolled oats
- 275ml oat milk
- 80g frozen mixed berries
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put rolled oats and oat milk in a small saucepan and stir to combine.
- Simmer gently for 4-6 minutes, stirring, until the oats are soft and creamy.
- Spoon into a bowl and top with frozen mixed berries.
Lunch469 kcal · 35g protein · 66g carbs · 20 min
Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl
Made with cottage cheese, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 20 min — 469 kcal, 35g protein, 66g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g cottage cheese
- 1 courgette, roasted
- 1 red pepper, roasted
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp mixed herbs
- 1 wholemeal pitta
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cut cherry tomatoes into even pieces and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, then leave to cool slightly.
- Toast or warm wholemeal pitta just before serving.
- Arrange roasted courgette, roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes, mixed herbs and wholemeal pitta in a bowl and finish with cottage cheese.
Dinner639 kcal · 28g protein · 109g carbs · 35 min
Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto
Made with brown rice, mushrooms, frozen peas. Ready in 35 min — 639 kcal, 28g protein, 109g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 90g brown rice (dry weight)
- 200g mushrooms
- 90g frozen peas
- 1 onion
- 575ml vegetable stock
- 20g parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Soften onion and garlic in a wide pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the brown rice (dry weight) and cook for 1 minute so the grains are coated.
- Add the vegetable stock a ladleful at a time, stirring often and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next. This takes about 18-20 minutes, until the rice is creamy but still has a little bite.
- Stir through mushrooms, frozen peas and parmesan, season to taste and serve straight away.
Snack239 kcal · 32g protein · 16g carbs · 3 min
Chocolate Protein Shake
Made with whey protein powder, semi-skimmed milk. Ready in 3 min — 239 kcal, 32g protein, 16g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 30g whey protein powder
- 275ml semi-skimmed milk
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put whey protein powder in a bowl or lidded container, adding semi-skimmed milk just before eating.
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Estimated cost: £20–30/week for 1 person from Aldi. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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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 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 | £20–30/week estimate | Very cheap plans repeat staples and avoid niche products. |
| Prep style | Batch cook (prep on Sunday) | Batch plans repeat weekday bases so Sunday prep genuinely saves time. |
Sunday Batch-Cook Plan
This plan uses repeated weekday bases so the Sunday prep instruction matches the actual meals.
- Prepare five portions of Oat Porridge with Berries for quick breakfasts.
- Cook and portion five lunches of Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl.
- Batch cook Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto and Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta as the main dinner bases, then alternate them Monday to Friday.
- Portion snacks in advance: Chocolate Protein Shake.
- Cool everything quickly and get it into the fridge within one to two hours.
- Refrigerate only the portions you will eat within two days — freeze the rest straight away, and move each one to the fridge the night before you need it. Freezing the later part of the week is a food-safety step, not a freshness preference.
Printable meal plan PDF
Aldi Batch Cook Budget Fat Loss Plan — 1,800 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
1798 kcal - 109g protein, 263g carbs, 34g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (451 kcal, 14g protein, 72g carbs, 9g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (469 kcal, 35g protein, 66g carbs, 11g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (639 kcal, 28g protein, 109g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (239 kcal, 32g protein, 16g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1801 kcal - 133g protein, 235g carbs, 36g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (433 kcal, 13g protein, 69g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (460 kcal, 34g protein, 65g carbs, 10g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (677 kcal, 55g protein, 86g carbs, 11g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (231 kcal, 31g protein, 15g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1798 kcal - 109g protein, 263g carbs, 34g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (451 kcal, 14g protein, 72g carbs, 9g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (469 kcal, 35g protein, 66g carbs, 11g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (639 kcal, 28g protein, 109g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (239 kcal, 32g protein, 16g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Thursday
1801 kcal - 133g protein, 235g carbs, 36g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (433 kcal, 13g protein, 69g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (460 kcal, 34g protein, 65g carbs, 10g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (677 kcal, 55g protein, 86g carbs, 11g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (231 kcal, 31g protein, 15g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Friday
1798 kcal - 109g protein, 263g carbs, 34g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (451 kcal, 14g protein, 72g carbs, 9g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (469 kcal, 35g protein, 66g carbs, 11g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (639 kcal, 28g protein, 109g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (239 kcal, 32g protein, 16g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Saturday
1818 kcal - 128g protein, 186g carbs, 57g fat, 40g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (199 kcal, 9g protein, 24g carbs, 7g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (617 kcal, 42g protein, 45g carbs, 27g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lentil and Turkey Sausage Casserole (796 kcal, 58g protein, 88g carbs, 21g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Snack: Turkey Breast Slices with Rye Crackers (206 kcal, 19g protein, 29g carbs, 2g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Sunday
1799 kcal - 145g protein, 168g carbs, 60g fat, 28g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (262 kcal, 12g protein, 31g carbs, 10g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (803 kcal, 55g protein, 59g carbs, 35g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad (548 kcal, 60g protein, 57g carbs, 11g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (186 kcal, 18g protein, 21g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Whey protein powder 140g
- Turkey mince lean 370g
- Salmon fillet 320g
- Turkey 4 sausages
- Red lentils 95g
- Turkey breast slices 75g
- Tinned tuna 180g
- Egg 2
Carbs & Grains
- Rolled oats 380g
- Wholemeal 5 pittas
- Brown rice 290g
- Wholemeal pasta 170g
- Quinoa 170g
Vegetables
- Courgette 5
- Red pepper 5
- Cherry tomatoes 3 x 300g packs (629g required)
- Mushrooms 575g
- peas 290g
- Onion 6
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (1092g required)
- Baby spinach 130g
- Cucumber 1 (105g required)
- Celery 2 stalks
- Sweet potato 240g
- Spring onion 3
- Mixed leaves 75g
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 2 x 1L cartons (1395ml required)
- Cottage cheese 950g
- Parmesan 60g
- Semi-skimmed milk 2 x 1L cartons (1395ml required)
- Plain kefir 420ml
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 180g
Fruit
- mixed berries 600g
- berries 75g
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2.25 tbsp
- Garlic 12 cloves
- Paprika 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Vegetable stock 4 cubes (makes 2L; 1698ml required)
- Honey 1.25 tbsp
- Lemon dressing 50g
- Mustard 1 tsp
Extras
- Chia seeds 35g
- Pumpkin seeds 21g
- Rye 4 crackers
Shopping This Plan At Aldi
A limited-range discounter: fewer lines per category, but consistently among the cheapest UK baskets.
Value rangeEveryday Essentials
What Aldi is good for here
- Large fresh meat and mince packs that portion well for batch cooking.
- Cheap frozen vegetables and fruit, which keep weekly costs stable.
- Own-brand dairy — Greek-style yogurt, cottage cheese, skyr — at discounter prices.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Ranges rotate and stock varies by store, so plan a fallback for any single named product.
- Fewer speciality and free-from lines than the big four, which matters for restrictive diets.
Retailer details checked 2026-07-20. Ranges and loyalty schemes change — the weekly cost estimate above is based on the plan's budget tier, not on live prices at this store.
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Buy Aldi's Everyday Essentials range for rice, pasta, oats and tins — nutritionally identical to standard lines, at the lowest price point in store
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- 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)
💪 Increase protein
- Cook an extra portion of mince or beans into the weekly batch — cheap to add, keeps well
- Add tinned beans or lentils to a batch-cooked chilli or curry for extra protein at low cost
- Portion cooked chicken thighs into the freezer in 100g bags to add to any meal without extra cooking
🥦 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 fat loss plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Aldi and typically costs £20–30 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 124g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — in line with general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic budget fat loss plan?
Plenty of budget fat loss plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that meals are filtered for how well they hold up over several days, not just for taste on day one.
Can I print this budget fat loss meal plan or save it as a PDF?
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 1,800 kcal/day, the Aldi shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
Yes — this plan is specifically designed for batch cooking. Prep everything on Sunday in 60–90 minutes and portion into containers for the week ahead.
Is this plan suitable for beginners?
Yes. Recipes are rated Batch cook (prep on Sunday) and use ingredients available at Aldi — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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