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Aldi Meal Prep Weight Loss Plan — 1,800 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 111g of protein, built around Aldi's Everyday Essentials for roughly £20–30/week. Meals are chosen to hold up after a few days in the fridge or freezer — stews, chillies, tray bakes and grain bowls — rather than anything that goes soggy or dries out on reheating.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketAldi
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£20–30 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,806 kcal111g protein243g carbs46g fat45g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1801 kcal per person108g protein · 270g carbs per person
Breakfast490 kcal · 31g protein · 60g carbs · 15 min
Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt
Made with wholemeal flour, eggs, semi-skimmed milk. Ready in 15 min — 490 kcal, 31g protein, 60g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 70g wholemeal flour
- 2 eggs
- 125ml semi-skimmed milk
- 90g low-fat yogurt
- 40g blueberries
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Whisk wholemeal flour, eggs and semi-skimmed milk into a smooth batter and leave it to stand for 2 minutes.
- Lightly grease a non-stick pan, then cook small pancakes for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Serve with low-fat yogurt and blueberries.
Lunch431 kcal · 22g protein · 68g carbs · 12 min
Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad
Made with soba noodles, edamame beans, cucumber. Ready in 12 min — 431 kcal, 22g protein, 68g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 70g soba noodles (dry weight)
- 90g edamame beans
- ½ cucumber
- 1 red pepper
- ¾ tbsp soy sauce
- ¾ tsp sesame oil
- ¾ tsp ginger
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the noodles according to their packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- Slice or chop cucumber and red pepper.
- Arrange soba noodles (dry weight), edamame beans, cucumber and red pepper in a bowl and finish with soy sauce and sesame oil.
Dinner766 kcal · 36g protein · 140g carbs · 25 min
Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice
Made with mixed beans tinned, tinned tomatoes, onion. Ready in 25 min — 766 kcal, 36g protein, 140g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ standard tins of mixed beans, drained
- ¾ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- ¾ onion
- 1 red pepper
- ¾ tsp chilli powder
- ¾ tsp cumin
- 70g brown rice (dry weight)
Method
- Peel and chop onion, tomatoes and red pepper into even pieces. Drain and rinse mixed beans.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften onion, tomatoes and red pepper for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chilli powder and cumin, then add mixed beans and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and serve alongside.
Snack114 kcal · 19g protein · 2g carbs · 8 min
Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups
Made with king prawns, light mayo, lemon juice, optional to taste (excluded from nutrition estimate). Ready in 8 min — 114 kcal, 19g protein, 2g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g king prawns
- 1 tbsp light mayo
- lemon juice, to taste
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
Allergens in this meal: Crustaceans, Eggs. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Separate, rinse and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, keeping them whole so they can hold the filling.
- Cook the king prawns in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, turning, until pink and opaque.
- Cool the king prawns slightly, then combine king prawns, light mayo and lemon juice to make the filling and season to taste.
- Spoon the filling into the lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
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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 | Batch cook (prep on Sunday) | Batch plans repeat weekday bases so Sunday prep genuinely saves time. |
Sunday Batch-Cook Plan
This plan uses repeated weekday bases so the Sunday prep instruction matches the actual meals.
- Prepare five portions of Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt for quick breakfasts.
- Cook and portion five lunches of Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad.
- Batch cook Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice and Chicken and Coconut Milk Curry with Brown Rice as the main dinner bases, then alternate them Monday to Friday.
- Portion snacks in advance: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups.
- Cool everything quickly and get it into the fridge within one to two hours.
- Refrigerate only the portions you will eat within two days — freeze the rest straight away, and move each one to the fridge the night before you need it. Freezing the later part of the week is a food-safety step, not a freshness preference.
Printable meal plan PDF
Aldi Meal Prep Weight Loss 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
1801 kcal - 108g protein, 270g carbs, 35g fat, 51g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (490 kcal, 31g protein, 60g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (431 kcal, 22g protein, 68g carbs, 11g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (766 kcal, 36g protein, 140g carbs, 6g fat, 32g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (114 kcal, 19g protein, 2g carbs, 4g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1801 kcal - 122g protein, 213g carbs, 55g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (481 kcal, 31g protein, 59g carbs, 14g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (421 kcal, 22g protein, 66g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Coconut Milk Curry with Brown Rice (788 kcal, 50g protein, 86g carbs, 27g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (111 kcal, 19g protein, 2g carbs, 4g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1801 kcal - 108g protein, 270g carbs, 35g fat, 51g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (490 kcal, 31g protein, 60g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (431 kcal, 22g protein, 68g carbs, 11g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (766 kcal, 36g protein, 140g carbs, 6g fat, 32g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (114 kcal, 19g protein, 2g carbs, 4g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Thursday
1801 kcal - 122g protein, 213g carbs, 55g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (481 kcal, 31g protein, 59g carbs, 14g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (421 kcal, 22g protein, 66g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Coconut Milk Curry with Brown Rice (788 kcal, 50g protein, 86g carbs, 27g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (111 kcal, 19g protein, 2g carbs, 4g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Friday
1801 kcal - 108g protein, 270g carbs, 35g fat, 51g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (490 kcal, 31g protein, 60g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (431 kcal, 22g protein, 68g carbs, 11g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (766 kcal, 36g protein, 140g carbs, 6g fat, 32g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (114 kcal, 19g protein, 2g carbs, 4g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Saturday
1832 kcal - 114g protein, 233g carbs, 48g fat, 52g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (557 kcal, 17g protein, 84g carbs, 16g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (313 kcal, 17g protein, 59g carbs, 2g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Slow-Cooked Lamb and Red Lentil Stew (815 kcal, 63g protein, 82g carbs, 24g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (147 kcal, 17g protein, 8g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Sunday
1803 kcal - 94g protein, 234g carbs, 58g fat, 57g fibre- Breakfast: Peanut Butter Overnight Oats (633 kcal, 20g protein, 93g carbs, 19g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (354 kcal, 20g protein, 66g carbs, 2g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Pork Loin with Roasted Root Vegetables (703 kcal, 50g protein, 70g carbs, 27g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (113 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs, 10g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 9
- King prawns 525g
- Chicken breast 340g
- Red lentils 90g
- Pork loin 210g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal flour 350g
- Soba noodles 350g
- Brown rice 370g
- Rolled oats 160g
Vegetables
- Edamame beans 430g
- Cucumber 3 (900g required)
- Red pepper 6
- Tinned tomatoes 7 x 400g tins (2496g required)
- Onion 7
- Romaine lettuce 180g
- Parsnip 160g
- Carrot 160g
- Sweet potato 160g
- Celery 4 sticks
Dairy & Eggs
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (644ml required)
- Low-fat yogurt 430g
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (338ml required)
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (381ml required)
- Cottage cheese 140g
Fruit
- Blueberries 220g
- Banana 2
Herbs & Spices
- Ginger 1.5 tbsp
- Chilli powder 2.75 tsp
- Cumin 1.25 tbsp
- Garlic 14 cloves
- Basil, optional to taste x2
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
- Rosemary 1.25 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Soy sauce 4.25 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1.5 tbsp
- Light mayo 65g
- Curry paste 50g
- Peanut butter 35g
- Vegetable stock 1 cube (makes 500ml; 381ml required)
- Olive oil 1.25 tbsp
- Almond butter 1.25 tbsp
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 1.05kg
- Cannellini beans 390g
Extras
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x5
- Chia seeds 10g
- Lean lamb shoulder 180g
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
- Cook an extra portion of mince or beans into the weekly batch — cheap to add, keeps well
- Add tinned beans or lentils to a batch-cooked chilli or curry for extra protein at low cost
- Portion cooked chicken thighs into the freezer in 100g bags to add to any meal without extra cooking
🥦 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 111g 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 meals are filtered for how well they hold up over several days, not just for taste on day one.
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?
Yes — this plan is specifically designed for batch cooking. Prep everything on Sunday in 60–90 minutes and portion into containers for the week ahead.
Is this plan suitable for beginners?
Yes. Recipes are rated Batch cook (prep on Sunday) and use ingredients available at Aldi — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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