Aldi High-Variety High-Protein Vegetarian Plan — 1,800 kcal

High-protein meat-free eating. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 119g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for an estimated £40–70/week. Meals deliberately rotate protein sources and formats across the week — this plan avoids repeating the same protein twice in one day so the week does not feel monotonous.

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Plan summary

1 person
SupermarketAldi
GoalHigh Protein Vegetarian
Weekly cost£40–70/week estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,796 kcal119g protein218g carbs50g fat39g fibre

Individual days vary around these figures.

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Your 7-Day Meal Plan

Monday

1800 kcal per person132g protein · 228g carbs per person
Breakfast347 kcal · 29g protein · 43g carbs · 5 min

High-Protein Skyr with Granola and Berries

Made with skyr, low-sugar granola, frozen berries.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 200g skyr
  • 40g low-sugar granola
  • 90g frozen berries

Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Check the label for: Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Combine skyr, low-sugar granola and frozen berries in a bowl or lidded container.
Lunch496 kcal · 38g protein · 67g carbs · 20 min

Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl

Made with cottage cheese, courgette, red pepper.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 200g cottage cheese
  • 1 courgette, roasted
  • 1 red pepper, roasted
  • 9 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
  1. Warm the roasted courgette and roasted red pepper through, or use them cold. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Put the vegetables in a bowl, top with the cottage cheese and sprinkle over the mixed herbs.
  3. Toast the wholemeal pitta, cut it into strips and serve alongside.
Dinner804 kcal · 49g protein · 103g carbs · 20 min

Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli

Made with firm tofu, brown rice, broccoli.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 200g firm tofu
  • 100g brown rice (dry weight)
  • ¾ small head of broccoli (about 200g)
  • 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 spring onions

Allergens in this meal: Sesame, Soybeans. Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring, until browned and hot through. Add a small head of broccoli and spring onions and cook until tender.
  3. Fold the cooked rice through the pan, stir in teriyaki sauce, and heat through before serving with sesame seeds scattered over.
Snack153 kcal · 16g protein · 15g carbs · 2 min

Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Berries

Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen mixed berries.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 150g low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 90g frozen mixed berries

Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Put low-fat Greek yogurt in a bowl.
  2. Top with frozen mixed berries.
  3. Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.

Weekly Shopping List

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Estimated cost: £40–70/week for 1 person from Aldi. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.

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The One Tool This Plan Assumes

The protein and calorie figures on this plan are calculated from weighed portions. Estimating by eye is where most high-protein plans quietly drift, so a set of digital scales is the difference between following this plan and approximating it. Any scale works — this is simply a cheap, accurate one.

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Salter Arc Digital Kitchen Scale

A slim, add-and-weigh digital scale with a 3kg capacity, useful for portioning rice, protein and vegetables precisely rather than guessing by eye.

Best forWeighing portions accurately for calorie or macro tracking

Good to knowNo liquid measurement mode; for sauces and liquids, a scale with an Aquatronic function is more useful.

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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.

The Assumptions Behind This Plan

Every plan is built on four decisions. If one of them does not match your week, that is the part to change - the swaps below cover the common cases.

DecisionThis plan usesWhy it matters
Calorie targetBuilt around roughly 1,800 kcal per dayModerate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction.
SupermarketAldiAldi pages lean on own-brand staples, simple proteins, frozen veg and budget-friendly repeats.
Budget£40–70/week estimateVery cheap plans repeat staples and avoid niche products.
Prep styleHigher varietyHigh-variety plans trade extra decisions for less repetition.

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

  • Add a handful of nuts or seeds to a salad or bowl for a different protein source and texture
  • Swap one dairy-based snack for a plant-based one (edamame, hummus) to keep variety going
  • 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 high protein vegetarian plan cost per week?

This plan is designed for Aldi and is estimated at £40–70 per week for one person at typical UK prices, 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 119g 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 high protein vegetarian plan?

Plenty of high protein vegetarian plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that the meal rotation actively avoids repeating the same protein twice in one day.

Can I print this high protein vegetarian 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 vegetarian eaters?

Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.

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