Muscle building, at a higher daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 2,500 kcal/day and averages 121g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for an estimated £45–80/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.
Individual days vary around these figures.
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Made with skyr, low-sugar granola, 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.
Made with falafel, wholemeal pitta, hummus.
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Made with butternut squash, red lentils, onion.
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Celery, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Made with oat biscuits, peanut butter.
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Peanuts. Check the label for: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Made with banana, almonds.
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
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Estimated cost: £45–80/week for 1 person from Aldi. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
This plan has about 18 prep-friendly meals. Start with 10 main containers, 4 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 2 five-container glass packs to provide at least 10 main meal spaces, then add the separate small tubs shown above.
Best for regular weekday lunches, reheating at work, curry, chilli, pasta, and repeat washing.
This plan includes saucy or reheated meals, so choose containers with secure, leak-resistant lids. If using plastic, check that it is suitable for reheating and follow the product instructions.
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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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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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| Decision | This plan uses | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie target | Built around roughly 2,500 kcal per day | Higher targets leave more room for training fuel, snacks and larger carbohydrate portions. |
| Supermarket | Aldi | Aldi pages lean on own-brand staples, simple proteins, frozen veg and budget-friendly repeats. |
| Budget | £45–80/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. |
A limited-range discounter: fewer lines per category, but consistently among the cheapest UK baskets.
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.
This plan is designed for Aldi and is estimated at £45–80 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.
This plan averages 121g 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.
Plenty of muscle gain plans share the same 2,500 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 2,500 kcal/day, the Aldi shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
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.
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
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