Maximum protein on a tight budget. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 144g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket for an estimated £60–105/week. Every meal already carries at least one lower-calorie swap — egg whites instead of whole eggs, cauliflower rice, extra lean protein instead of extra carbs — to keep calories down without cutting protein.
Individual days vary around these figures.
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Made with eggs, smoked salmon, wholemeal bread.
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Fish. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Made with tinned mackerel in brine, brown rice, cucumber.
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Made with chicken breast, coconut milk light, tinned tomatoes.
Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Mustard, Tree nuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Made with lean beef jerky.
Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
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Estimated cost: £60–105/week for 1 person from Generic UK supermarket. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
This plan has about 19 prep-friendly meals. Start with 10 main containers, 4 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 2 five-container glass packs to provide at least 10 main meal spaces, then add the separate small tubs shown above.
Best for regular weekday lunches, reheating at work, curry, chilli, pasta, and repeat washing.
This plan includes saucy or reheated meals, so choose containers with secure, leak-resistant lids. If using plastic, check that it is suitable for reheating and follow the product instructions.
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The protein and calorie figures on this plan are calculated from weighed portions. Estimating by eye is where most high-protein plans quietly drift, so a set of digital scales is the difference between following this plan and approximating it. Any scale works — this is simply a cheap, accurate one.
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A slim, add-and-weigh digital scale with a 3kg capacity, useful for portioning rice, protein and vegetables precisely rather than guessing by eye.
Best forWeighing portions accurately for calorie or macro tracking
Good to knowNo liquid measurement mode; for sauces and liquids, a scale with an Aquatronic function is more useful.
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Every plan is built on four decisions. If one of them does not match your week, that is the part to change - the swaps below cover the common cases.
| 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 | Generic UK supermarket | Generic UK pages use widely available supermarket ingredients and average-price assumptions. |
| Budget | £60–105/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. |
Built from ingredients stocked by every major UK supermarket, using average UK pricing rather than one retailer.
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.
This plan is designed for a generic UK supermarket and is estimated at £60–105 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.
This plan averages 144g 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.
Plenty of cheap high protein plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that each meal already has a lower-calorie substitution built in, rather than leaving that to you.
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 1,800 kcal/day, the generic UK supermarket shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
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.
Yes. Recipes are rated Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at a generic UK supermarket — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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