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Aldi Vegetarian Endurance Plan — 2,000 kcal
Fuelling running and endurance training with higher-carb meals. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 104g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £30–40/week. Protein comes from whole foods — eggs, dairy, pulses and tofu — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketAldi
GoalEndurance & Running
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,995 kcal104g protein237g carbs69g fat43g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1997 kcal per person112g protein · 232g carbs per person
Breakfast408 kcal · 26g protein · 32g carbs · 10 min
Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast
Made with eggs, wholemeal bread, butter. Ready in 10 min — 408 kcal, 26g protein, 32g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 4g butter
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp semi-skimmed milk
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season lightly and whisk with a fork.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, then cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring gently until softly set.
- Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and butter and semi-skimmed milk.
Lunch615 kcal · 34g protein · 65g carbs · 20 min
Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl
Made with firm tofu, brown rice, roasted mixed veg. Ready in 20 min — 615 kcal, 34g protein, 65g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g firm tofu
- 70g brown rice (dry weight)
- 125g roasted mixed veg
- 1 tbsp tahini
- lemon juice, to taste
- ¾ tsp sesame seeds
Allergens in this meal: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Bake the tofu for 12-18 minutes, Until cooked through and it flakes or slices easily. Rest briefly before slicing if needed.
- Arrange firm tofu, brown rice (dry weight), roasted mixed veg, lemon juice, to taste and sesame seeds in a bowl and finish with tahini.
Dinner495 kcal · 26g protein · 97g carbs · 40 min
Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie
Made with green lentils tinned, mushrooms, onion. Ready in 40 min — 495 kcal, 26g protein, 97g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ of a standard tin of green lentils, drained
- 175g mushrooms
- ¾ onion
- 2 carrot
- 200g sweet potato mash
- 175ml vegetable stock
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Cook green lentils, mushrooms, onion and carrot in a pan over medium heat until softened and hot through.
- Add vegetable stock and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the filling has thickened and is no longer loose.
- Season the filling, then tip it into an ovenproof dish and level the surface.
- Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top, right to the edges so the filling is sealed in, and rough up the surface with a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Snack236 kcal · 5g protein · 9g carbs · 1 min
Dark Chocolate and Almonds
Made with dark chocolate, almonds. Ready in 1 min — 236 kcal, 5g protein, 9g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 25g dark chocolate 70%
- 15g almonds
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Check the label for: Milk, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Combine dark chocolate 70% and almonds in a bowl or lidded container.
Snack243 kcal · 21g protein · 29g carbs · 5 min
Pea Protein Green Smoothie
Made with pea protein powder, oat milk, spinach. Ready in 5 min — 243 kcal, 21g protein, 29g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 25g pea protein powder
- 200ml oat milk
- 1 generous handful spinach (about 25g)
- 1 banana
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put pea protein powder, oat milk, spinach and banana in a blender, or in a jug if you are using a stick blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, adding a small splash of water or milk only if needed.
- Pour into a glass or shaker and serve cold.
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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.
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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.
- 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 Endurance 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
1997 kcal - 112g protein, 232g carbs, 69g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (408 kcal, 26g protein, 32g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (615 kcal, 34g protein, 65g carbs, 25g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (495 kcal, 26g protein, 97g carbs, 2g fat, 24g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (236 kcal, 5g protein, 9g carbs, 18g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (243 kcal, 21g protein, 29g carbs, 5g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2002 kcal - 109g protein, 207g carbs, 82g fat, 40g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (409 kcal, 26g protein, 32g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (616 kcal, 34g protein, 65g carbs, 25g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (552 kcal, 41g protein, 87g carbs, 6g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (183 kcal, 3g protein, 14g carbs, 13g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (242 kcal, 5g protein, 9g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1999 kcal - 106g protein, 247g carbs, 66g fat, 50g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (364 kcal, 23g protein, 27g carbs, 18g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (578 kcal, 32g protein, 61g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (680 kcal, 32g protein, 124g carbs, 5g fat, 29g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (153 kcal, 7g protein, 6g carbs, 12g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (224 kcal, 12g protein, 29g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Thursday
1994 kcal - 102g protein, 227g carbs, 71g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (409 kcal, 26g protein, 32g carbs, 19g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (621 kcal, 34g protein, 66g carbs, 25g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (627 kcal, 31g protein, 108g carbs, 3g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (174 kcal, 4g protein, 14g carbs, 11g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (163 kcal, 7g protein, 7g carbs, 13g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Friday
1996 kcal - 118g protein, 267g carbs, 48g fat, 41g fibre- Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (438 kcal, 28g protein, 32g carbs, 21g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (377 kcal, 17g protein, 64g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (790 kcal, 38g protein, 147g carbs, 4g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (268 kcal, 24g protein, 9g carbs, 12g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (123 kcal, 11g protein, 15g carbs, 2g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Saturday
1998 kcal - 110g protein, 226g carbs, 71g fat, 50g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (274 kcal, 13g protein, 33g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (482 kcal, 22g protein, 81g carbs, 12g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (626 kcal, 40g protein, 73g carbs, 17g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (261 kcal, 4g protein, 28g carbs, 17g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (355 kcal, 31g protein, 11g carbs, 15g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Sunday
1979 kcal - 73g protein, 255g carbs, 74g fat, 39g fibre- Breakfast: Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds (244 kcal, 11g protein, 29g carbs, 9g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (403 kcal, 18g protein, 66g carbs, 11g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (746 kcal, 33g protein, 127g carbs, 10g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (255 kcal, 4g protein, 20g carbs, 18g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (331 kcal, 7g protein, 13g carbs, 26g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 15
- Firm tofu 600g
- Green lentils 170g
- Pea protein powder 24g
- Quorn mince 170g
- Tinned chickpeas 160g
- Red lentils 200g
- Beef tomato 3
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 11 slices
- Brown rice 525g
- Wholemeal pasta 75g
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Wholemeal 4 pittas
Vegetables
- mixed veg 490g
- Mushrooms 390g
- Onion 5
- Carrot 3
- Sweet potato mash 210g
- Spinach 130g
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (820g required)
- Red pepper 4
- Celery 8 sticks
- Butternut squash 330g
- Courgette 4
- Cucumber 1 (75g required)
- peas 120g
Dairy & Eggs
- Butter 21g
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (125ml required)
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (204ml required)
- Light mozzarella 220g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 95g
- Plain kefir 480ml
- Parmesan 22g
Fruit
- Banana 1
- Dried blueberries 40g
- mixed berries 240g
- Apple 2
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 10 cloves
- Mixed herbs 1 tsp
- Chilli powder 0.75 tsp
- Cumin 1.25 tsp
- Smoked paprika 0.75 tsp
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Garam masala 2 tsp
- Basil, optional to taste x2
- Dill 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Tahini 65g
- Vegetable stock 3 cubes (makes 1500ml; 1411ml required)
- Peanut butter 55g
- Olive oil 0.75 tsp
- Hummus 270g
- Honey 2.5 tsp
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 310g
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 260g
Extras
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x4
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tbsp
- Dark chocolate 70% 85g
- Almonds 75g
- Walnuts 75g
- Dried cranberries 16g
- Balsamic glaze 2.25 tsp
- Chia seeds 40g
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
- 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
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark in place of standard yogurt — same volume, far more protein
💪 Increase protein
- Use extra eggs or cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up between meals
- Swap a processed snack for a handful of nuts and a boiled egg to keep protein whole-food
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
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 and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 104g 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 endurance & running plan?
Plenty of endurance & running plans share the same 2,000 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
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 all 7 days at 2,000 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 vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
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