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Aldi Vegetarian Balanced Plate Weekly Weight Loss Plan — 1,500 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,500 kcal/day and averages 78g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £20–30/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
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,494 kcal78g protein207g carbs40g fat35g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1476 kcal per person73g protein · 165g carbs per person
Breakfast305 kcal · 23g protein · 37g carbs · 5 min
Cottage Cheese on Wholemeal Toast with Tomato
Made with cottage cheese, wholemeal bread, cherry tomatoes. Ready in 5 min — 305 kcal, 23g protein, 37g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g cottage cheese
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 5 cherry tomatoes
- black pepper, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Toast or warm wholemeal bread.
- Slice cherry tomatoes.
- Layer cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes and black pepper, to taste evenly.
Lunch575 kcal · 22g protein · 70g carbs · 10 min
Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta
Made with falafel, wholemeal pitta, hummus. Ready in 10 min — 575 kcal, 22g protein, 70g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 falafel, baked
- 1 wholemeal pitta
- 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp hummus
- 1 generous handful mixed leaves (about 40g)
- 1 tomato
- 4 cucumber slices
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Toast or warm wholemeal pitta.
- Warm the baked falafel through in a non-stick pan or oven until piping hot.
- Layer baked falafel, hummus, mixed leaves, tomato and cucumber evenly and season to taste. Roll it up tightly if you are taking it with you.
Dinner596 kcal · 28g protein · 58g carbs · 20 min
Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta
Made with ricotta, wholemeal pasta, baby spinach. Ready in 20 min — 596 kcal, 28g protein, 58g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 90g ricotta
- 80g wholemeal pasta (dry weight)
- 4 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 125g)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 15g parmesan
- ¾ tbsp olive oil
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Check the label for: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, prepare ricotta, baby spinach, garlic, parmesan and olive oil and warm everything gently in a pan.
- Fold the cooked pasta through the pan, stir in parmesan and olive oil, and heat through before serving.
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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.
- 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 Vegetarian Balanced Plate Weekly 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
1476 kcal - 73g protein, 165g carbs, 60g fat, 27g fibre- Breakfast: Cottage Cheese on Wholemeal Toast with Tomato (305 kcal, 23g protein, 37g carbs, 8g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (575 kcal, 22g protein, 70g carbs, 25g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (596 kcal, 28g protein, 58g carbs, 27g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1500 kcal - 101g protein, 227g carbs, 27g fat, 48g fibre- Breakfast: Cottage Cheese on Wholemeal Toast with Tomato (384 kcal, 29g protein, 48g carbs, 9g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (395 kcal, 18g protein, 65g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (721 kcal, 54g protein, 114g carbs, 8g fat, 29g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1485 kcal - 80g protein, 187g carbs, 45g fat, 28g fibre- Breakfast: Cottage Cheese on Wholemeal Toast with Tomato (305 kcal, 23g protein, 37g carbs, 8g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (452 kcal, 22g protein, 15g carbs, 33g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice (728 kcal, 35g protein, 135g carbs, 4g fat, 19g fibre per person)
Thursday
1497 kcal - 83g protein, 184g carbs, 49g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Cottage Cheese on Wholemeal Toast with Tomato (344 kcal, 26g protein, 42g carbs, 8g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (658 kcal, 25g protein, 84g carbs, 27g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (495 kcal, 32g protein, 58g carbs, 14g fat, 13g fibre per person)
Friday
1499 kcal - 82g protein, 214g carbs, 34g fat, 40g fibre- Breakfast: Cottage Cheese on Wholemeal Toast with Tomato (262 kcal, 20g protein, 32g carbs, 6g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (568 kcal, 31g protein, 60g carbs, 23g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (669 kcal, 31g protein, 122g carbs, 5g fat, 28g fibre per person)
Saturday
1499 kcal - 62g protein, 239g carbs, 31g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Peanut Butter Porridge (505 kcal, 15g protein, 77g carbs, 14g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (493 kcal, 25g protein, 77g carbs, 10g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto (501 kcal, 22g protein, 85g carbs, 7g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Sunday
1499 kcal - 66g protein, 230g carbs, 32g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Peanut Butter Porridge (505 kcal, 15g protein, 77g carbs, 14g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (429 kcal, 17g protein, 81g carbs, 2g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (565 kcal, 34g protein, 72g carbs, 16g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Falafel 8
- Quorn mince 220g
- Red lentils 110g
- Eggs 2
- Firm tofu 290g
- Green lentils 75g
- Black beans 150g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 12 slices
- Wholemeal 3 pittas
- Wholemeal pasta 180g
- Brown rice 390g
- Rolled oats 140g
Vegetables
- Cherry tomatoes 2 x 300g packs (463g required)
- Mixed leaves 130g
- Tomato 2
- Cucumber 1 (36g required)
- Baby spinach 180g
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 3
- Spinach 35g
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (901g required)
- Onion 4
- mixed veg 120g
- Sweet potato 150g
- Mushrooms 150g
- peas 75g
- Broccoli 150g
- Spring onion 2
Dairy & Eggs
- Cottage cheese 700g
- Ricotta 90g
- Parmesan 30g
- Halloumi 90g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (446ml required)
Fruit
- Banana 2
Herbs & Spices
- Black pepper, optional to taste x5
- Garlic 9 cloves
- Mixed herbs 1.25 tsp
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Garam masala 1.75 tsp
- Chilli powder 0.75 tsp
- Cumin 1.5 tsp
- Coriander, optional to taste
Condiments & Oils
- Hummus 160g
- Olive oil 1.75 tbsp
- Tahini 30g
- Peanut butter 24g
- Vegetable stock 1 cube (makes 500ml; 447ml required)
- Salsa 40g
- Teriyaki sauce 30g
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 200g
- Mixed beans 300g
Extras
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x2
- Sesame seeds 1.5 tsp
- Sweetcorn 45g
- Lime juice, optional to taste
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 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 78g 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 vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Aldi.
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