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Aldi Cheap High Protein Plan — 1,800 kcal
Maximum protein on a tight budget. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 136g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £20–30/week. Meals lean on lower-fat protein — chicken breast, white fish, egg whites, low-fat dairy — so each meal carries more protein for the calories it costs, leaving room to hit the day's target without relying on volume alone.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketAldi
GoalCheap High Protein
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,801 kcal136g protein199g carbs51g fat34g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1799 kcal per person131g protein · 205g carbs per person
Breakfast488 kcal · 28g protein · 46g carbs · 8 min
Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast
Made with eggs, rye bread, turmeric. Ready in 8 min — 488 kcal, 28g protein, 46g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 slices of rye bread
- ½ tsp turmeric
- black pepper, to taste
- 4g butter
- 1 generous handful baby spinach (about 30g)
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop black pepper, to taste and baby spinach, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, then cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring gently until softly set.
- Toast rye bread, then serve with the eggs and turmeric and butter.
Lunch459 kcal · 32g protein · 46g carbs · 12 min
Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Salad
Made with smoked salmon, quinoa, cucumber. Ready in 12 min — 459 kcal, 32g protein, 46g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g smoked salmon
- 70g quinoa (dry weight)
- ½ cucumber
- 1 tsp dill
- lemon juice, to taste
- 2 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 50g)
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the quinoa according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- Rinse mixed leaves, then slice or chop cucumber.
- Arrange smoked salmon, quinoa (dry weight), cucumber, dill, lemon juice, to taste and mixed leaves in a bowl.
Dinner708 kcal · 59g protein · 101g carbs · 35 min
Chicken Tagine with Wholemeal Couscous
Made with chicken thighs, wholemeal couscous, tinned tomatoes. Ready in 35 min — 708 kcal, 59g protein, 101g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g chicken thighs
- 70g wholemeal couscous (dry weight)
- ½ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- 90g chickpeas, drained
- 1 onion
- 1¾ tsp ras el hanout
- 1 lemon
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Peel and chop onion and tomatoes into even pieces. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs with onion for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in ras el hanout, then add chickpeas and the juice of the lemon with enough water to cover and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the couscous according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Snack144 kcal · 12g protein · 12g carbs · 1 min
Lean Beef Jerky
Made with lean beef jerky. Ready in 1 min — 144 kcal, 12g protein, 12g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 25g lean beef jerky
Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- No preparation needed — eat as it comes.
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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 | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Aldi Cheap High Protein 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
1799 kcal - 131g protein, 205g carbs, 51g fat, 30g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (488 kcal, 28g protein, 46g carbs, 22g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Salad (459 kcal, 32g protein, 46g carbs, 12g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Tagine with Wholemeal Couscous (708 kcal, 59g protein, 101g carbs, 13g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Snack: Lean Beef Jerky (144 kcal, 12g protein, 12g carbs, 4g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1816 kcal - 131g protein, 194g carbs, 57g fat, 30g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (527 kcal, 29g protein, 52g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (497 kcal, 31g protein, 83g carbs, 3g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Mackerel with Warm Potato Salad (553 kcal, 39g protein, 43g carbs, 25g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (239 kcal, 32g protein, 16g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1790 kcal - 148g protein, 173g carbs, 56g fat, 40g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (632 kcal, 36g protein, 59g carbs, 28g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: King Prawn and Avocado Salad (282 kcal, 36g protein, 11g carbs, 12g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Turkey Mince Stuffed Peppers (724 kcal, 62g protein, 85g carbs, 13g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (152 kcal, 14g protein, 18g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Thursday
1801 kcal - 129g protein, 195g carbs, 61g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (528 kcal, 29g protein, 52g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Cod with Sweet Potato Wedges (374 kcal, 35g protein, 49g carbs, 7g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Pork Loin with Roasted Root Vegetables (652 kcal, 47g protein, 65g carbs, 25g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Snack: Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola (247 kcal, 18g protein, 29g carbs, 6g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Friday
1796 kcal - 128g protein, 245g carbs, 35g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Turmeric Scrambled Eggs on Rye Toast (489 kcal, 28g protein, 46g carbs, 22g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (551 kcal, 49g protein, 65g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (552 kcal, 29g protein, 108g carbs, 2g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tuna on Rye Crackers (204 kcal, 22g protein, 26g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Saturday
1789 kcal - 156g protein, 206g carbs, 33g fat, 37g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (197 kcal, 27g protein, 16g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Sardine and Wholemeal Pasta Salad (598 kcal, 44g protein, 68g carbs, 15g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (819 kcal, 68g protein, 102g carbs, 13g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (175 kcal, 17g protein, 20g carbs, 4g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Sunday
1816 kcal - 129g protein, 173g carbs, 63g fat, 24g fibre- Breakfast: Egg White Omelette with Peppers (161 kcal, 21g protein, 15g carbs, 1g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (593 kcal, 41g protein, 44g carbs, 26g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Coconut Milk Curry with Brown Rice (831 kcal, 52g protein, 92g carbs, 28g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers (231 kcal, 15g protein, 22g carbs, 8g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 15
- Smoked salmon 150g
- Chicken thighs 200g
- Tinned chickpeas 90g
- Lean beef jerky 35g
- Green lentils 280g
- Mackerel fillet 170g
- Whey protein powder 30g
- King prawns 180g
- Turkey mince lean 470g
- Cod fillet 180g
- Pork loin 200g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 210g
- Egg whites 400g
- Tinned sardines 140g
- Salmon fillet 140g
- Chicken breast 180g
Carbs & Grains
- Rye bread 10 slices
- Quinoa 140g
- Wholemeal couscous 70g
- New potatoes 240g
- Brown rice 250g
- Low-sugar granola 30g
- Wholemeal pasta 200g
Vegetables
- Baby spinach 250g
- Cucumber 1 (269g required)
- Mixed leaves 150g
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (1037g required)
- Onion 8
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Spring onion 5
- Watercress 40g
- Avocado 1
- Cherry tomatoes 2 x 300g packs (353g required)
- Mixed peppers 925g
- Carrot 330g
- Celery 3 sticks
- Sweet potato 340g
- Parsnip 150g
- Edamame beans 75g
- Mushrooms 180g
- Sweet potato mash 230g
Dairy & Eggs
- Butter 24g
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (283ml required)
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 430g
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (175ml required)
- Light cream cheese 30g
Fruit
- berries 70g
Herbs & Spices
- Turmeric 2.5 tsp
- Black pepper, optional to taste x5
- Dill 2.25 tsp
- Cumin 1 tsp
- Garlic 9 cloves
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Rosemary 1 tsp
- Mixed herbs 1.25 tbsp
Condiments & Oils
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 651ml required)
- Mustard dressing 19g
- Lemon dressing 35g
- Olive oil 1.5 tbsp
- Honey 2.25 tsp
- Soy sauce 2.75 tsp
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Olive oil spray, optional light coating x2
- Curry paste 30g
Extras
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x2
- Ras el hanout 1.75 tsp
- Lemon 2
- Rye 7 crackers
- Lemon juice 1.5 tbsp
- Pumpkin seeds 9g
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
- Add extra egg whites (3–4) to a breakfast instead of whole eggs — protein without the extra fat
- Swap a carb portion for extra chicken breast or white fish on higher-hunger days
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark instead of standard yogurt for the same volume, far more protein
🥦 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 cheap high protein 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 136g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — well above general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic cheap high protein plan?
Plenty of cheap high protein plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that the meal selection is biased toward lower-fat protein sources rather than just hitting a protein number however it can.
Can I print this cheap high protein 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?
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. Recipes are rated Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at Aldi — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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