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Aldi Weight Loss Meal Plan — 1,800 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 126g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £20–30/week. Meals lean on lower-fat protein — chicken breast, white fish, egg whites, low-fat dairy — so each meal carries more protein for the calories it costs, leaving room to hit the day's target without relying on volume alone.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketAldi
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,799 kcal126g protein207g carbs52g fat29g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1800 kcal per person119g protein · 231g carbs per person
Breakfast282 kcal · 12g protein · 54g carbs · 3 min
Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries
Made with bran flakes, semi-skimmed milk, frozen mixed berries. Ready in 3 min — 282 kcal, 12g protein, 54g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 40g bran flakes
- 200ml semi-skimmed milk
- 80g frozen mixed berries
- 1 tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Check the label for: Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put bran flakes and semi-skimmed milk in a bowl.
- Top with frozen mixed berries and honey.
- Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
Lunch652 kcal · 49g protein · 71g carbs · 20 min
Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice
Made with lean beef strips, brown rice, frozen stir-fry veg. Ready in 20 min — 652 kcal, 49g protein, 71g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g lean beef strips
- 80g brown rice (dry weight)
- 150g frozen stir-fry veg
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat and stir-fry the lean beef strips for 3-4 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Add frozen stir-fry veg and stir-fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes, keeping everything moving so it stays crisp.
- Stir in soy sauce, toss to coat and serve with the rice.
Dinner432 kcal · 43g protein · 55g carbs · 25 min
Baked Cod with New Potatoes and Green Beans
Made with cod fillet, new potatoes, green beans. Ready in 25 min — 432 kcal, 43g protein, 55g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g cod fillet
- 250g new potatoes
- 150g green beans
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- parsley, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Boil the new potatoes in lightly salted water until tender, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Bake the cod fillet for 12-18 minutes, until cooked through and it flakes or slices easily. Add green beans and cook until tender.
- Serve the new potatoes with cod fillet, green beans, lemon, olive oil and parsley, to taste, then season to taste.
Snack434 kcal · 15g protein · 51g carbs · 10 min
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Protein Balls
Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, honey. Ready in 10 min — 434 kcal, 15g protein, 51g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 50g rolled oats
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Peanuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put rolled oats, peanut butter, honey and chia seeds in a bowl and mix to a thick, sticky dough that holds together when pressed.
- If the mixture is too dry to hold, add a teaspoon of water or milk at a time; if too wet, add a little more oats.
- Roll into even balls, roughly a heaped tablespoon each.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set without any baking.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and eat within 5 days.
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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 1,800 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| 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. |
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Aldi Weight Loss Meal Plan — 1,800 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
1800 kcal - 119g protein, 231g carbs, 46g fat, 30g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (282 kcal, 12g protein, 54g carbs, 5g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice (652 kcal, 49g protein, 71g carbs, 16g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Cod with New Potatoes and Green Beans (432 kcal, 43g protein, 55g carbs, 6g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Protein Balls (434 kcal, 15g protein, 51g carbs, 19g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1800 kcal - 104g protein, 227g carbs, 53g fat, 28g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (327 kcal, 14g protein, 63g carbs, 5g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (439 kcal, 24g protein, 41g carbs, 19g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (849 kcal, 51g protein, 108g carbs, 24g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Lean Beef Jerky (185 kcal, 15g protein, 15g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1795 kcal - 147g protein, 188g carbs, 53g fat, 29g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (404 kcal, 17g protein, 77g carbs, 6g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef Mince Lettuce Wraps (390 kcal, 56g protein, 10g carbs, 11g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Dinner: King Prawn and Cherry Tomato Wholemeal Pasta (855 kcal, 69g protein, 94g carbs, 24g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (146 kcal, 5g protein, 7g carbs, 12g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Thursday
1805 kcal - 151g protein, 207g carbs, 37g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (312 kcal, 13g protein, 60g carbs, 5g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (649 kcal, 57g protein, 76g carbs, 12g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Vegetable Broth with Bread (544 kcal, 54g protein, 62g carbs, 7g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (300 kcal, 27g protein, 9g carbs, 13g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Friday
1797 kcal - 94g protein, 198g carbs, 74g fat, 26g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (359 kcal, 15g protein, 69g carbs, 6g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (468 kcal, 25g protein, 46g carbs, 20g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Grilled Mackerel with Warm Potato Salad (716 kcal, 50g protein, 55g carbs, 32g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (254 kcal, 4g protein, 28g carbs, 16g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Saturday
1800 kcal - 148g protein, 196g carbs, 44g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (581 kcal, 37g protein, 72g carbs, 17g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef Mince Lettuce Wraps (296 kcal, 42g protein, 7g carbs, 8g fat, 2g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (769 kcal, 63g protein, 96g carbs, 13g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (154 kcal, 6g protein, 21g carbs, 6g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Sunday
1797 kcal - 118g protein, 203g carbs, 55g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (491 kcal, 31g protein, 60g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna and Edamame Brown Rice Bowl (535 kcal, 47g protein, 63g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (599 kcal, 28g protein, 59g carbs, 27g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (172 kcal, 12g protein, 21g carbs, 4g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Lean beef strips 180g
- Cod fillet 200g
- Eggs 8
- Firm tofu 230g
- Lean beef jerky 45g
- Lean beef mince 440g
- King prawns 280g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 280g
- Chicken breast 190g
- Beef tomato 1
- Mackerel fillet 220g
- Turkey mince lean 210g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 340g
- New potatoes 550g
- Rolled oats 50g
- Wholemeal bread 5 slices
- Wholemeal pasta 300g
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Wholemeal flour 160g
- Rice 3 cakes
Vegetables
- Green beans 150g
- Watercress 120g
- Broccoli 230g
- Spring onion 15
- Romaine lettuce 100g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (275g required)
- Celery 6 sticks
- Celery 2 stalks
- Edamame beans 160g
- Carrot 4
- Onion 2
- Tinned tomatoes 2 x 400g tins (418g required)
- Baby spinach 140g
Dairy & Eggs
- Semi-skimmed milk 2 x 1L cartons (1436ml required)
- Light mozzarella 110g
- Low-fat yogurt 200g
- Ricotta 90g
- Parmesan 13g
- Cottage cheese 90g
Fruit
- mixed berries 460g
- Apple 2
- Blueberries 100g
Herbs & Spices
- Parsley, optional to taste
- Garlic 14 cloves
- Ginger 2.5 tsp
- Basil, optional to taste x2
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste
- Mixed herbs 1.25 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Honey 3 tbsp
- Soy sauce 6.5 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 tbsp
- Olive oil 2.75 tbsp
- Peanut butter 30g
- Light mayo 50g
- Mustard 2.5 tsp
- Teriyaki sauce 45g
- Almond butter 1.5 tbsp
- Chicken stock 750ml
- Mustard dressing 24g
- Hummus 65g
Extras
- Bran Flakes 260g
- stir-fry veg 150g
- Lemon 1
- Chia seeds 5g
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp
- Balsamic glaze 1.25 tsp
- Lemon juice, optional to taste
- Walnuts 24g
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 extra egg whites (3–4) to a breakfast instead of whole eggs — protein without the extra fat
- Swap a carb portion for extra chicken breast or white fish on higher-hunger days
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark instead of standard yogurt for the same volume, far more protein
🥦 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 126g 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 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that the meal selection is biased toward lower-fat protein sources rather than just hitting a protein number however it can.
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 1,800 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 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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