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Aldi Pescatarian High-Carb Fuel Weekly Endurance Athlete Plan — 2,000 kcal
Free printable pescatarian UK endurance & running 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 person134g protein · 249g carbs per person
Breakfast228 kcal · 10g protein · 27g carbs · 3 min
Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds
Made with plain kefir, frozen mixed berries, chia seeds. Ready in 3 min — 228 kcal, 10g protein, 27g carbs.
Recipe
- Add Plain kefir 210ml, Frozen mixed berries 105g, Chia seeds 1 tbsp, Honey 1 tsp to a lidded container.
- Stir well, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir again before eating and add a splash of milk if it is too thick.
Lunch624 kcal · 45g protein · 76g carbs · 15 min
Tofu and Noodle Stir-Fry with Soy
Made with firm tofu, wholewheat noodles, broccoli. Ready in 15 min — 624 kcal, 45g protein, 76g carbs.
Recipe
- Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Firm tofu 190g, Wholewheat noodles 85g dry, Broccoli 105g, Soy sauce 2 tbsp, Ginger 1 tsp, Garlic 2 cloves.
- Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Dinner754 kcal · 68g protein · 94g carbs · 30 min
Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake
Made with tinned tuna in spring water, wholemeal pasta, sweetcorn. Ready in 30 min — 754 kcal, 68g protein, 94g carbs.
Recipe
- Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Tinned tuna in spring water 150g, Wholemeal pasta 105g dry, Sweetcorn 105g, Tinned tomatoes 210g, Cheddar reduced-fat 30g.
- Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Snack113 kcal · 4g protein · 5g carbs · 3 min
Almond Butter with Celery Sticks
Made with almond butter, celery sticks. Ready in 3 min — 113 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Almond butter 1 tbsp, Celery sticks 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.
Snack281 kcal · 7g protein · 47g carbs · 3 min
Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes
Made with banana, peanut butter, rice cakes. Ready in 3 min — 281 kcal, 7g protein, 47g carbs.
Recipe
- Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Banana 1, Peanut butter 1 tbsp, Rice cakes 2.
- 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
- Firm tofu 950g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 150g
- Salmon fillet 300g
- Tinned chickpeas 90g
- Quorn mince 220g
- Tinned sardines 160g
- Tinned tuna 195g
- Egg 1
- King prawns 160g
- Eggs 6
- Green lentils 110g dry
- Cod fillet 220g
- Falafel 4 baked
- Smoked salmon 75g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholewheat noodles 85g dry
- Wholemeal pasta 310g dry
- Rice cakes 5
- New potatoes 460g
- Brown rice 70g dry
- Wholemeal pitta 2
- Oat biscuits 4
- Quinoa 90g dry
- Wholemeal roll 1
- Rice noodles 75g dry
Vegetables
- Broccoli 105g
- Sweetcorn 105g
- Tinned tomatoes 650g
- Celery sticks 10
- Peanut butter 3.75 tbsp
- Mixed frozen veg 180g
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
- Spinach 100g
- Onion 1
- Cucumber 1 1/2
- Cherry tomatoes 22
- Baby spinach 185g
- Sweet potato 270g mashed
- Spring onion 6
- Mixed leaves 115g
- Romaine lettuce leaves 5
- Cucumber 55g
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
- Carrot 1
- Mixed peppers 200g
- Sweet potato 220g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 4 slices
- Peanuts 20g
Dairy & Eggs
- Plain kefir 1100ml
- Almond butter 1 tbsp
- Tinned coconut milk light 180ml
- Cottage cheese 260g
- Reduced-fat feta 65g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 280g
- Skyr 165g
Fruit
- Banana 2
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Garlic 5 cloves
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Garlic clove 1/2
- Dill 1 tsp
- Turmeric 1 tsp
- Cumin 2 tsp
- Parsley
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 6.25 tsp
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 5 tsp
- Curry paste 25g
- Hummus 125g
- Lemon dressing 35g
- Light mayo 20g
- Tahini 20g
- Tamari 1.75 tbsp
Extras
- Frozen mixed berries 550g
- Chia seeds 5.25 tbsp
- Cheddar reduced-fat 30g
- Green beans 260g
- Lemon 2
- Almonds 20g
- Lemon juice 1.25 tbsp
- Lemon juice x2
- Pumpkin seeds 10g
- Frozen berries 65g
- Walnuts 20g
- Beansprouts 90g
- Lime juice
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 forFuelling running and endurance training with higher-carb meals
DietPescatarian
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 Pescatarian High-Carb Fuel Weekly Endurance Athlete 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 - 134g protein, 249g carbs, 55g fat, 38g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (228 kcal, 10g protein, 27g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tofu and Noodle Stir-Fry with Soy (624 kcal, 45g protein, 76g carbs, 18g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake (754 kcal, 68g protein, 94g carbs, 11g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (113 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs, 9g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (281 kcal, 7g protein, 47g carbs, 9g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2000 kcal - 107g protein, 208g carbs, 86g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (199 kcal, 9g protein, 24g carbs, 7g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Salmon Fillet with New Potatoes and Green Beans (476 kcal, 33g protein, 41g carbs, 23g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (942 kcal, 47g protein, 95g carbs, 42g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (183 kcal, 13g protein, 23g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (200 kcal, 5g protein, 25g carbs, 9g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2000 kcal - 115g protein, 271g carbs, 58g fat, 57g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (240 kcal, 11g protein, 28g carbs, 9g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (423 kcal, 19g protein, 70g carbs, 11g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (745 kcal, 55g protein, 118g carbs, 9g fat, 31g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (412 kcal, 9g protein, 46g carbs, 21g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (180 kcal, 21g protein, 9g carbs, 8g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Thursday
2000 kcal - 180g protein, 183g carbs, 62g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (291 kcal, 13g protein, 35g carbs, 11g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Sardine and Wholemeal Pasta Salad (707 kcal, 52g protein, 80g carbs, 17g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad (604 kcal, 66g protein, 64g carbs, 12g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (178 kcal, 29g protein, 3g carbs, 7g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs (220 kcal, 20g protein, 1g carbs, 15g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Friday
2000 kcal - 138g protein, 168g carbs, 84g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (244 kcal, 11g protein, 29g carbs, 9g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (754 kcal, 52g protein, 56g carbs, 33g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Egg Omelette with Feta and Vegetables (683 kcal, 45g protein, 45g carbs, 36g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (144 kcal, 13g protein, 18g carbs, 3g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (175 kcal, 17g protein, 20g carbs, 3g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Saturday
2000 kcal - 146g protein, 221g carbs, 62g fat, 43g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (420 kcal, 37g protein, 14g carbs, 24g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (741 kcal, 38g protein, 114g carbs, 16g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Cod with New Potatoes and Green Beans (501 kcal, 49g protein, 62g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (106 kcal, 19g protein, 7g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (232 kcal, 3g protein, 24g carbs, 14g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Sunday
2000 kcal - 123g protein, 177g carbs, 92g fat, 31g fibre- Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Peppers (344 kcal, 30g protein, 12g carbs, 20g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (622 kcal, 24g protein, 78g carbs, 25g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (688 kcal, 44g protein, 74g carbs, 25g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slices (166 kcal, 18g protein, 6g carbs, 7g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (180 kcal, 7g protein, 7g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Firm tofu 950g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 150g
- Salmon fillet 300g
- Tinned chickpeas 90g
- Quorn mince 220g
- Tinned sardines 160g
- Tinned tuna 195g
- Egg 1
- King prawns 160g
- Eggs 6
- Green lentils 110g dry
- Cod fillet 220g
- Falafel 4 baked
- Smoked salmon 75g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholewheat noodles 85g dry
- Wholemeal pasta 310g dry
- Rice cakes 5
- New potatoes 460g
- Brown rice 70g dry
- Wholemeal pitta 2
- Oat biscuits 4
- Quinoa 90g dry
- Wholemeal roll 1
- Rice noodles 75g dry
Vegetables
- Broccoli 105g
- Sweetcorn 105g
- Tinned tomatoes 650g
- Celery sticks 10
- Peanut butter 3.75 tbsp
- Mixed frozen veg 180g
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
- Spinach 100g
- Onion 1
- Cucumber 1 1/2
- Cherry tomatoes 22
- Baby spinach 185g
- Sweet potato 270g mashed
- Spring onion 6
- Mixed leaves 115g
- Romaine lettuce leaves 5
- Cucumber 55g
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
- Carrot 1
- Mixed peppers 200g
- Sweet potato 220g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 4 slices
- Peanuts 20g
Dairy & Eggs
- Plain kefir 1100ml
- Almond butter 1 tbsp
- Tinned coconut milk light 180ml
- Cottage cheese 260g
- Reduced-fat feta 65g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 280g
- Skyr 165g
Fruit
- Banana 2
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Garlic 5 cloves
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Garlic clove 1/2
- Dill 1 tsp
- Turmeric 1 tsp
- Cumin 2 tsp
- Parsley
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 6.25 tsp
- Soy sauce 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 5 tsp
- Curry paste 25g
- Hummus 125g
- Lemon dressing 35g
- Light mayo 20g
- Tahini 20g
- Tamari 1.75 tbsp
Extras
- Frozen mixed berries 550g
- Chia seeds 5.25 tbsp
- Cheddar reduced-fat 30g
- Green beans 260g
- Lemon 2
- Almonds 20g
- Lemon juice 1.25 tbsp
- Lemon juice x2
- Pumpkin seeds 10g
- Frozen berries 65g
- Walnuts 20g
- Beansprouts 90g
- Lime juice
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 endurance & running 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 endurance & running 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 pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
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