Sunday Prep Weekly Busy Professional Plan — 2,000 kcal
Minimal daily cooking, batch prep. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 132g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket for an estimated £55–95/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.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1999 kcal per person153g protein · 241g carbs per person
Breakfast264 kcal · 12g protein · 32g carbs · 3 min
Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds
Made with plain kefir, frozen mixed berries, chia seeds.
Recipe
Ingredients
250ml plain kefir
125g frozen mixed berries
1¼ tbsp chia seeds
1¼ tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Stir plain kefir and chia seeds together in a lidded jar or container.
Stir well, cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Stir again before eating, then add frozen mixed berries and honey. Loosen with a splash of plain kefir if needed.
Lunch653 kcal · 58g protein · 88g carbs · 25 min
Chicken and Orzo Soup
Made with chicken breast, orzo pasta, carrot.
Recipe
Ingredients
200g chicken breast
70g orzo pasta (dry weight)
1 carrot
3 celery stalks
1¼ onions
725ml chicken stock
parsley fresh, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Celery, Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Peel and chop the carrot, celery and onion.
Put them in a large pan with the chicken stock, bring to the boil, then add the chicken breast and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through.
Lift out the chicken and shred it. Add the orzo pasta to the pan and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until tender.
Return the chicken to the pan, season to taste and scatter over the parsley before serving.
Dinner493 kcal · 47g protein · 57g carbs · 30 min
Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad
Made with tinned tuna, sweet potato, spring onion.
Recipe
Ingredients
1¼ standard tins of tuna, drained
1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed
3 spring onions
1 egg
2 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 70g)
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp lemon dressing
Allergens in this meal: Eggs, Fish. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Have the medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed ready, and leave it to cool if it is still warm.
Drain the tuna, then mix it with the mashed potato, spring onions and the egg. Season to taste.
Shape the mixture into evenly sized fishcakes. Cook in a lightly oiled non-stick pan for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and hot through.
Serve with mixed leaves and lemon dressing.
Snack335 kcal · 32g protein · 36g carbs · 5 min
Pea Protein Green Smoothie
Made with pea protein powder, oat milk, spinach.
Recipe
Ingredients
40g pea protein powder
300ml oat milk
1 generous handful spinach (about 40g)
1 banana
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Put pea protein powder, oat milk, spinach and banana in a blender, or in a jug if you are using a stick blender.
Blend until completely smooth, adding a small splash of water or milk only if needed.
Pour into a glass or shaker and serve cold.
Snack254 kcal · 4g protein · 28g carbs · 1 min
Apple with Walnuts
Made with apple, walnuts.
Recipe
Ingredients
1 apple
25g walnuts
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Slice or portion apple as needed.
Combine apple and walnuts in a bowl or lidded container.
Estimated cost: £55–95/week for 1 person from Generic UK supermarket. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Container setup for this plan
This plan has about 16 prep-friendly meals. Start with 13 main containers, 4 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 3 five-container glass packs to provide at least 13 main meal spaces, then add the separate small tubs shown above.
RecommendedMid-range glass setup
Best for regular weekday lunches, reheating at work, curry, chilli, pasta, and repeat washing.
Material
Glass
Price and availability
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The One Appliance This Plan Assumes
This is a batch plan built around slow-cooked meals — the kind of cooking a slow cooker does unattended while you are out. A 3.5L bowl suits the portion counts here. If you already own one, you need nothing else for this plan.
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Slow cookerBudget-to-mid range
Crock-Pot Slow Cooker, 3.5L
The classic entry-level Crock-Pot: two heat settings, a removable ceramic bowl for easy cleaning, and a size that suits most households cooking 3-5 portions at once.
Best forA standard household batch cooking stews, curries and casseroles
Good to knowNo timer or digital display on this entry model, so you set it and check back manually.
This plan uses repeated weekday bases so the Sunday prep instruction matches the actual meals.
Prepare five portions of Kefir with Berries and Chia Seeds for quick breakfasts.
Cook and portion 3 portions of Chicken and Orzo Soup and 2 portions of Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad.
Batch cook Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad and Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew as the main dinner bases, then alternate them Monday to Friday.
Portion snacks in advance: Pea Protein Green Smoothie, Apple with Walnuts, Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit, Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt, Skyr High-Protein Yogurt, Turkey Breast Slices with Rye Crackers, Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Berries, Dark Chocolate and Almonds, Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes, and Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slices.
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.
Built from ingredients stocked by every major UK supermarket, using average UK pricing rather than one retailer.
Value rangeOwn-brand equivalents at any major retailer
What Generic UK supermarket is good for here
Ingredients are chosen from staples that most UK supermarkets carry, so the plan should work wherever you shop, though ranges still vary by store.
Easy to swap to a specific retailer later without changing the meals.
Costs reflect a mid-market average rather than the cheapest or priciest store.
Worth knowing before you shop
Shopping entirely at a discounter will usually come in below the estimate; a premium store above it.
No loyalty-scheme pricing is assumed.
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 own-brand rolled oats, rice, pasta and tins — nutritionally identical to branded, at any supermarket
Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
Switch to Generic UK supermarket's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
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 busy professional plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for a generic UK supermarket and is estimated at £55–95 per week for one person at typical UK prices, 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 132g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — well above general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic busy professional plan?
Plenty of busy professional plans share the same 2,000 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 busy professional 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 2,000 kcal/day, the generic UK supermarket 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 a generic UK supermarket — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
