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Aldi High-Protein High-Carb Weekly Cheap High Protein Plan — 2,000 kcal
Free printable UK cheap high protein 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 person153g protein · 179g carbs per person
Breakfast452 kcal · 39g protein · 30g carbs · 15 min
Light Full English Breakfast
Made with back bacon rashers, eggs, reduced-sugar baked beans. Ready in 15 min — 452 kcal, 39g protein, 30g carbs.
Recipe
- Prepare the ingredients: Back bacon rashers 2, Eggs 2, Reduced-sugar baked beans 95g, Mushrooms 75g, Wholemeal bread 1 slice, Olive oil spray.
- Cook the main protein or vegetables in a pan over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add the remaining ingredients, heat until piping hot, season to taste, and serve.
Lunch332 kcal · 27g protein · 31g carbs · 5 min
Turkey and Avocado Wholemeal Wrap
Made with turkey breast slices, avocado, wholemeal tortilla. Ready in 5 min — 332 kcal, 27g protein, 31g carbs.
Recipe
- Toast or warm the bread, bagel, wrap, or pitta if preferred.
- Prepare the filling ingredients: Turkey breast slices 95g, Avocado 1/2, Wholemeal tortilla 1, Baby spinach 30g, Mustard 1 tsp.
- Layer the filling evenly, season to taste, and serve or wrap tightly for later.
Dinner774 kcal · 55g protein · 78g carbs · 20 min
Grilled Lean Sirloin Steak with Brown Rice and Roasted Veg
Made with lean sirloin steak, brown rice, courgette. Ready in 20 min — 774 kcal, 55g protein, 78g carbs.
Recipe
- Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Lean sirloin steak 205g, Brown rice 85g dry, Courgette 1, Red pepper 1, Olive oil 1 tbsp.
- Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Snack226 kcal · 9g protein · 12g carbs · 1 min
Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips
Made with pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate chips. Ready in 1 min — 226 kcal, 9g protein, 12g 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.
Snack216 kcal · 23g protein · 28g carbs · 5 min
Tuna on Rye Crackers
Made with tinned tuna in spring water, rye crackers, lemon juice. Ready in 5 min — 216 kcal, 23g protein, 28g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Tinned tuna in spring water 75g, Rye crackers 4, Lemon juice 1 tsp.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
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
- Eggs 24
- Turkey breast slices 95g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 230g
- Red lentils 180g
- Turkey mince lean 370g
- Tinned chickpeas 370g
- Firm tofu 170g
- Tinned mackerel in brine 115g
- Chicken thighs 210g
- Green lentils 95g
- Smoked salmon 60g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 5 slices
- Wholemeal tortilla 1
- Brown rice 240g dry
- Baking potato 210g
- Wholemeal roll 2
- Low-sugar granola 30g
- Wholewheat noodles 75g dry
- Brown rice 75g cooked
- Wholemeal bread 4 slices
- Wholemeal pitta 1
Vegetables
- Mushrooms 380g
- Avocado 1/2
- Baby spinach 30g
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 2
- Sweetcorn 65g
- Spinach 250g
- Cherry tomatoes 16
- Cucumber 1/2 grated
- Carrot 3
- Celery sticks 4
- Onion 5
- Celery 2 stalks
- Sweet potato 225g
- Tinned tomatoes 1300g
- Peanut butter 1 tbsp
- Broccoli 95g
- Mixed peppers 4
- Cucumber 1/2
- Red onion 1/2
- Black pepper pinch x2
- Mixed leaves 55g
- Frozen mixed veg 190g
- Spring onion 2
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
Dairy & Eggs
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 525g
- Reduced-fat feta 65g
- Skyr 135g
- Butter 10g
- Halloumi 95g
- Cottage cheese 190g
- Light cream cheese 30g
Fruit
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Garlic clove 1
- Dill 2 tsp
- Garlic 13 cloves
- Paprika 3 tsp
- Smoked paprika 2 tsp
- Cumin 2 tsp
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil spray x5
- Mustard 1 tsp
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 3 tsp
- Honey 2 tsp
- Vegetable stock 450ml
- Soy sauce 4 tbsp
- Lemon dressing 15g
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 480g
Extras
- Back bacon rashers 10
- Lean sirloin steak 205g
- Pumpkin seeds 60g
- Dark chocolate chips 30g
- Rye crackers 7
- Lemon juice 1 tsp
- Lean lamb shoulder 180g
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Frozen berries 55g
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 forMaximum protein on a tight budget
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 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 High-Protein High-Carb Weekly Cheap High Protein 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 - 153g protein, 179g carbs, 77g fat, 28g fibre- Breakfast: Light Full English Breakfast (452 kcal, 39g protein, 30g carbs, 19g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Turkey and Avocado Wholemeal Wrap (332 kcal, 27g protein, 31g carbs, 13g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Lean Sirloin Steak with Brown Rice and Roasted Veg (774 kcal, 55g protein, 78g carbs, 27g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (226 kcal, 9g protein, 12g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tuna on Rye Crackers (216 kcal, 23g protein, 28g carbs, 1g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2000 kcal - 167g protein, 180g carbs, 68g fat, 27g fibre- Breakfast: Light Full English Breakfast (508 kcal, 43g protein, 34g carbs, 21g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Sweetcorn Jacket Potato (439 kcal, 49g protein, 55g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Egg Omelette with Feta and Vegetables (646 kcal, 42g protein, 42g carbs, 34g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (136 kcal, 13g protein, 17g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola (271 kcal, 20g protein, 32g carbs, 7g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2000 kcal - 135g protein, 263g carbs, 48g fat, 52g fibre- Breakfast: Light Full English Breakfast (433 kcal, 37g protein, 29g carbs, 18g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll (555 kcal, 31g protein, 96g carbs, 4g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince and Sweet Potato Bake (594 kcal, 49g protein, 83g carbs, 10g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (263 kcal, 14g protein, 33g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (155 kcal, 4g protein, 22g carbs, 7g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Thursday
2000 kcal - 154g protein, 182g carbs, 74g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Light Full English Breakfast (460 kcal, 39g protein, 31g carbs, 19g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tofu and Noodle Stir-Fry with Soy (572 kcal, 41g protein, 70g carbs, 16g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Turkey Mince Stuffed Peppers (580 kcal, 50g protein, 68g carbs, 11g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs (159 kcal, 14g protein, 1g carbs, 11g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (229 kcal, 10g protein, 12g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Friday
2000 kcal - 157g protein, 196g carbs, 60g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Light Full English Breakfast (435 kcal, 37g protein, 29g carbs, 18g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Mackerel and Brown Rice Salad (533 kcal, 29g protein, 66g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Slow-Cooked Lamb and Red Lentil Stew (829 kcal, 65g protein, 82g carbs, 24g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (86 kcal, 15g protein, 5g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (117 kcal, 11g protein, 14g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Saturday
2000 kcal - 109g protein, 186g carbs, 87g fat, 31g fibre- Breakfast: Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast (372 kcal, 21g protein, 32g carbs, 16g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (508 kcal, 25g protein, 18g carbs, 36g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Egg Fried Brown Rice with Frozen Vegetables (690 kcal, 34g protein, 84g carbs, 22g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (150 kcal, 14g protein, 17g carbs, 3g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (280 kcal, 15g protein, 35g carbs, 10g fat, 11g fibre per person)
Sunday
2000 kcal - 162g protein, 211g carbs, 59g fat, 43g fibre- Breakfast: Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast (373 kcal, 21g protein, 33g carbs, 16g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (462 kcal, 35g protein, 64g carbs, 11g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Lentil One-Pot Stew (757 kcal, 76g protein, 90g carbs, 12g fat, 23g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers (249 kcal, 16g protein, 23g carbs, 9g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs (159 kcal, 14g protein, 1g carbs, 11g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 24
- Turkey breast slices 95g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 230g
- Red lentils 180g
- Turkey mince lean 370g
- Tinned chickpeas 370g
- Firm tofu 170g
- Tinned mackerel in brine 115g
- Chicken thighs 210g
- Green lentils 95g
- Smoked salmon 60g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 5 slices
- Wholemeal tortilla 1
- Brown rice 240g dry
- Baking potato 210g
- Wholemeal roll 2
- Low-sugar granola 30g
- Wholewheat noodles 75g dry
- Brown rice 75g cooked
- Wholemeal bread 4 slices
- Wholemeal pitta 1
Vegetables
- Mushrooms 380g
- Avocado 1/2
- Baby spinach 30g
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 2
- Sweetcorn 65g
- Spinach 250g
- Cherry tomatoes 16
- Cucumber 1/2 grated
- Carrot 3
- Celery sticks 4
- Onion 5
- Celery 2 stalks
- Sweet potato 225g
- Tinned tomatoes 1300g
- Peanut butter 1 tbsp
- Broccoli 95g
- Mixed peppers 4
- Cucumber 1/2
- Red onion 1/2
- Black pepper pinch x2
- Mixed leaves 55g
- Frozen mixed veg 190g
- Spring onion 2
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
Dairy & Eggs
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 525g
- Reduced-fat feta 65g
- Skyr 135g
- Butter 10g
- Halloumi 95g
- Cottage cheese 190g
- Light cream cheese 30g
Fruit
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Garlic clove 1
- Dill 2 tsp
- Garlic 13 cloves
- Paprika 3 tsp
- Smoked paprika 2 tsp
- Cumin 2 tsp
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil spray x5
- Mustard 1 tsp
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 3 tsp
- Honey 2 tsp
- Vegetable stock 450ml
- Soy sauce 4 tbsp
- Lemon dressing 15g
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 480g
Extras
- Back bacon rashers 10
- Lean sirloin steak 205g
- Pumpkin seeds 60g
- Dark chocolate chips 30g
- Rye crackers 7
- Lemon juice 1 tsp
- Lean lamb shoulder 180g
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Frozen berries 55g
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 cheap high protein 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 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 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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