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Aldi Lower-Sugar Weekly Vegan Low Calorie Plan — 1,800 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily calories, protein totals and the weekly shopping list.
Made with rolled oats, oat milk, walnuts. Ready in 7 min — 498 kcal, 18g protein.
Recipe
Lay out the ingredients: Rolled oats 100g, Oat milk 380ml, Walnuts 25g, Cinnamon 0.75 tsp, Maple syrup 1.25 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.
Lunch523 kcal · 23g protein · 25 min
Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl
Made with green lentils, sweet potato, baby spinach. Ready in 25 min — 523 kcal, 23g protein.
Recipe
Wash and chop the salad or vegetable ingredients: Green lentils 130g dry, Sweet potato 260g, Baby spinach 75g, Tahini 25g, Lemon juice, Cumin 1.25 tsp.
Cook or warm any protein or grains listed, then let them cool slightly.
Combine everything in a bowl, season, and pack dressing separately if meal prepping.
Dinner485 kcal · 18g protein · 30 min
Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread
Made with butternut squash, red lentils, onion. Ready in 30 min — 485 kcal, 18g protein.
Recipe
Prep the listed ingredients: Butternut squash 500g, Red lentils 130g, Onion 1, Garlic 3 cloves, Vegetable stock 900ml, Wholemeal roll 1.
Cook the protein and firmer vegetables in a pan for 5-8 minutes.
Add sauces, tins, stock, or pulses from the ingredient list and simmer until hot and thickened.
Snack294 kcal · 10g protein · 1 min
Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips
Made with pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate chips. Ready in 1 min — 294 kcal, 10g protein.
Recipe
Lay out the ingredients: Pumpkin seeds 40g, Dark chocolate chips 20g.
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
Estimated cost: £20–30/week for one person from Aldi.
Protein
Green lentils 130g dry
Red lentils 130g
Firm tofu 235g
Tinned chickpeas 525g
Silken tofu 180g
Green lentils tinned 260g
Black beans tinned 240g
Green lentils 120g
Carbs & Grains
Rolled oats 100g
Wholemeal roll 1
Soba noodles 95g dry
Rice noodles 95g dry
Brown rice 105g dry
Oat biscuits 5
Wholemeal pitta 1
Vegetables
Sweet potato 260g
Baby spinach 75g
Onion 1
Edamame beans 120g
Cucumber half
Red pepper 1
Spring onion 4
Peanuts 25g
Tinned tomatoes 525g
Courgette 1 roasted
Red pepper 1 roasted
Spinach 40g
Mushrooms 260g
Carrot 3
Sweet potato mash 320g
Sweetcorn 70g
Courgette 1
Broccoli 240g
Dairy & Eggs
Oat milk 380ml
Butternut squash 500g
Coconut milk light 260ml
Peanut butter 1.25 tbsp
Extras & Condiments
Walnuts 25g
Cinnamon 0.75 tsp
Maple syrup 1.25 tsp
Tahini 25g
Lemon juice
Cumin 1.25 tsp
Garlic 3 cloves
Vegetable stock 900ml
Pumpkin seeds 40g
Dark chocolate chips 20g
Soy sauce 1.25 tbsp
Sesame oil 1.25 tsp
Ginger 1.25 tsp
Beansprouts 120g
Tamari 2.25 tbsp
Lime juice
Almonds 30g
Dried cranberries 25g
Cannellini beans tinned 260g
Basil
Curry paste 40g
Miso paste 1.25 tbsp
Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp
Garam masala 2.5 tsp
Dried blueberries 25g
Hummus 100g
Smoked paprika 1.25 tsp
Olive oil 1.25 tsp
Banana 1
Salsa 60g
Coriander fresh
Mixed beans tinned 480g
Chilli powder 1.25 tsp
Teriyaki sauce 50g
Honey 1.25 tbsp
Chia seeds 1.25 tsp
Containers for this meal prep plan
Batch cooking this week? Compare meal prep boxes, tubs and glass containers before you portion the shopping list into lunches and dinners.
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 vegan low calorie plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Aldi and typically costs £20–30 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 vegan low calorie 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 vegan eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegan, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
