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Aldi High-Fibre Weight Loss Plan — 1,500 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,500 kcal/day and averages 103g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £20–30/week. Protein comes from whole foods — fish, eggs, dairy, legumes — 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
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,500 kcal103g protein204g carbs30g fat36g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1501 kcal per person112g protein · 222g carbs per person
Breakfast299 kcal · 16g protein · 51g carbs · 5 min
Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast
Made with reduced-sugar baked beans, wholemeal bread. Ready in 5 min — 299 kcal, 16g protein, 51g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g reduced-sugar baked beans
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
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.
Method
- Toast or warm wholemeal bread.
- Heat reduced-sugar baked beans through in a pan or the microwave.
- Layer reduced-sugar baked beans evenly and season to taste.
Lunch462 kcal · 34g protein · 65g carbs · 20 min
Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl
Made with cottage cheese, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 20 min — 462 kcal, 34g protein, 65g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g cottage cheese
- 1 courgette, roasted
- 1 red pepper, roasted
- 7 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
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cut cherry tomatoes into even pieces and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and lightly browned, then leave to cool slightly.
- Toast or warm wholemeal pitta just before serving.
- Arrange roasted courgette, roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes, mixed herbs and wholemeal pitta in a bowl and finish with cottage cheese.
Dinner740 kcal · 62g protein · 106g carbs · 35 min
Chicken Tagine with Wholemeal Couscous
Made with chicken thighs, wholemeal couscous, tinned tomatoes. Ready in 35 min — 740 kcal, 62g protein, 106g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g chicken thighs
- 70g wholemeal couscous (dry weight)
- ½ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- 90g chickpeas, drained
- 1 onion
- 1¾ tsp ras el hanout
- 1 lemon
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Peel and chop onion and tomatoes into even pieces. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs with onion for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in ras el hanout, then add chickpeas and the juice of the lemon with enough water to cover and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the couscous according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
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Estimated cost: £20–30/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.
- 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 1,500 kcal per day | Lower-calorie days need protein, fibre and vegetables so the plan still feels like meals. |
| Supermarket | Aldi | Aldi pages lean on own-brand staples, simple proteins, frozen veg and budget-friendly repeats. |
| Budget | £20–30/week estimate | Very cheap plans repeat staples and avoid niche products. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Aldi High-Fibre Weight Loss Plan — 1,500 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
1501 kcal - 112g protein, 222g carbs, 25g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (299 kcal, 16g protein, 51g carbs, 2g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (462 kcal, 34g protein, 65g carbs, 10g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Tagine with Wholemeal Couscous (740 kcal, 62g protein, 106g carbs, 13g fat, 15g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1501 kcal - 121g protein, 179g carbs, 35g fat, 41g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (298 kcal, 16g protein, 51g carbs, 2g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Salmon Fillet with New Potatoes and Green Beans (480 kcal, 33g protein, 41g carbs, 22g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Lentil One-Pot Stew (723 kcal, 72g protein, 87g carbs, 11g fat, 22g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1500 kcal - 122g protein, 188g carbs, 28g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (334 kcal, 18g protein, 58g carbs, 3g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken Tikka Wholemeal Wrap (428 kcal, 44g protein, 37g carbs, 13g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (738 kcal, 60g protein, 93g carbs, 12g fat, 17g fibre per person)
Thursday
1500 kcal - 99g protein, 225g carbs, 25g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (341 kcal, 18g protein, 59g carbs, 3g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (692 kcal, 35g protein, 107g carbs, 15g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Cod with New Potatoes and Green Beans (467 kcal, 46g protein, 59g carbs, 7g fat, 10g fibre per person)
Friday
1498 kcal - 103g protein, 209g carbs, 25g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (301 kcal, 16g protein, 52g carbs, 2g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Miso Tofu and Edamame Bowl (525 kcal, 27g protein, 73g carbs, 13g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake (672 kcal, 60g protein, 84g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
Saturday
1501 kcal - 87g protein, 195g carbs, 41g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (440 kcal, 13g protein, 70g carbs, 9g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (383 kcal, 22g protein, 32g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Beef and Sweet Potato Stew (678 kcal, 52g protein, 93g carbs, 14g fat, 16g fibre per person)
Sunday
1499 kcal - 75g protein, 213g carbs, 33g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (405 kcal, 12g protein, 64g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Salmon Fillet with New Potatoes and Green Beans (446 kcal, 31g protein, 38g carbs, 21g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (648 kcal, 32g protein, 111g carbs, 3g fat, 19g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Chicken thighs 410g
- Tinned chickpeas 95g
- Salmon fillet 270g
- Green lentils 200g
- Chicken tikka 150g
- Turkey mince lean 200g
- Cod fillet 210g
- Silken tofu 140g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 140g
- Eggs 2
- Lean stewing beef 190g
- Red lentils 90g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 11 slices
- Wholemeal 1 pitta
- Wholemeal 1 tortilla
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Wholemeal couscous 75g
- New potatoes 625g
- Wholemeal pasta 190g
- Brown rice 75g
- Rolled oats 150g
Vegetables
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (123g required)
- Tinned tomatoes 4 x 400g tins (1504g required)
- Onion 5
- Green beans 340g
- Spinach 95g
- Lettuce 40g
- Cucumber 1 (50g required)
- Sweet potato 440g
- Baby spinach 65g
- Edamame beans 95g
- Watercress 30g
- Carrot 2
- Butternut squash 350g
Dairy & Eggs
- Cottage cheese 190g
- Mint yogurt sauce 30g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (535ml required)
Fruit
- mixed berries 150g
Herbs & Spices
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Garlic 11 cloves
- Paprika 2 tsp
- Cumin 1.25 tsp
- Parsley, optional to taste
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Tahini 21g
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
- Soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Light mayo 19g
- Mustard 1 tsp
- Beef stock 280ml
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 599ml required)
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 975g
Extras
- Ras el hanout 2 tsp
- Lemon 4
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Sweetcorn 95g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 30g
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
- Large fresh meat and mince packs that portion well for batch cooking.
- 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
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- 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)
💪 Increase protein
- Add an extra tin of fish (mackerel, sardines, tuna) rather than reaching for a protein bar
- 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
🥦 Make it vegetarian
- Replace chicken with Quorn fillets or diced firm tofu
- Swap beef mince for tinned green lentils or plant-based mince
- Use halloumi or feta instead of meat in lunch salads
- Substitute eggs or cottage cheese for fish-based meals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this weight loss 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 and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 103g 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 weight loss plan?
Plenty of weight loss plans share the same 1,500 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this weight loss 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 1,500 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 beginners?
Yes. Recipes are rated Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at Aldi — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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