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Co-op Budget Batch Cook Budget Fat Loss Plan - 1,500 kcal
Budget-conscious fat loss on ~£30/week. This 7-day plan targets 1,500 kcal/day and averages 101g of protein, built around Co-op's Honest Value (launched November 2024) for roughly £30–40/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
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GoalBudget Fat Loss
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,500 kcal101g protein167g carbs47g fat25g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1501 kcal per person110g protein · 164g carbs per person
Breakfast409 kcal · 17g protein · 70g carbs · 5 min
Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon
Made with rolled oats, semi-skimmed milk, apple. Ready in 5 min — 409 kcal, 17g protein, 70g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 60g rolled oats
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 apple, grated
- 80g low-fat natural yogurt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Stir rolled oats, semi-skimmed milk and low-fat natural yogurt 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 grated apple and cinnamon. Loosen with a splash of semi-skimmed milk if needed.
Lunch652 kcal · 45g protein · 48g carbs · 20 min
Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl
Made with salmon fillet, quinoa, baby spinach. Ready in 20 min — 652 kcal, 45g protein, 48g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g salmon fillet
- 80g quinoa (dry weight)
- 2 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 60g)
- 50g cucumber
- 1 tbsp lemon dressing
- 10g pumpkin seeds
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the quinoa according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
- heat the oven to 200C/180C fan. Bake the salmon fillet for 12-18 minutes, Until cooked through and it flakes or slices easily. Rest briefly before slicing if needed.
- Rinse baby spinach, then slice or chop cucumber.
- Arrange salmon fillet, quinoa (dry weight), baby spinach, cucumber and pumpkin seeds in a bowl and finish with lemon dressing. Keep the dressing separate if packing ahead.
Dinner440 kcal · 48g protein · 46g carbs · 30 min
Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad
Made with tinned tuna, sweet potato, spring onion. Ready in 30 min — 440 kcal, 48g protein, 46g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 standard tin of tuna, drained
- 1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed
- 2 spring onions
- 1 egg
- 2 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 60g)
- 1 tbsp 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.
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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Co-op. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Co-Op 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 local convenience shops, top-up baskets, simple staples and smaller household meal prep.
- Use flexible recipes because range and pack sizes can vary by store format and local availability.
- Keep the plan built around easy-to-find basics such as eggs, oats, tins, pasta, potatoes, wraps, yogurt and frozen veg where available.
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 | Co-op | Co-op pages suit local top-up shops, smaller baskets and flexible convenience staples. |
| Budget | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| 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 Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon for quick breakfasts.
- Cook and portion five lunches of Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl.
- Batch cook Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad and Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta as the main dinner bases, then alternate them Monday to Friday.
- 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
Co-op Budget Batch Cook Budget Fat 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
1501 kcal - 110g protein, 164g carbs, 44g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon (409 kcal, 17g protein, 70g carbs, 7g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (652 kcal, 45g protein, 48g carbs, 29g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad (440 kcal, 48g protein, 46g carbs, 8g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1499 kcal - 81g protein, 158g carbs, 58g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon (351 kcal, 15g protein, 59g carbs, 6g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (565 kcal, 39g protein, 42g carbs, 25g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (583 kcal, 27g protein, 57g carbs, 27g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1501 kcal - 110g protein, 164g carbs, 44g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon (409 kcal, 17g protein, 70g carbs, 7g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (652 kcal, 45g protein, 48g carbs, 29g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad (440 kcal, 48g protein, 46g carbs, 8g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Thursday
1499 kcal - 81g protein, 158g carbs, 58g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon (351 kcal, 15g protein, 59g carbs, 6g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (565 kcal, 39g protein, 42g carbs, 25g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (583 kcal, 27g protein, 57g carbs, 27g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Friday
1501 kcal - 110g protein, 164g carbs, 44g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Bircher Muesli with Grated Apple and Cinnamon (409 kcal, 17g protein, 70g carbs, 7g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (652 kcal, 45g protein, 48g carbs, 29g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad (440 kcal, 48g protein, 46g carbs, 8g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Saturday
1500 kcal - 103g protein, 188g carbs, 38g fat, 21g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (431 kcal, 27g protein, 54g carbs, 12g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken, Broccoli and Brown Rice Prep Bowl (487 kcal, 41g protein, 60g carbs, 9g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (582 kcal, 35g protein, 74g carbs, 17g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Sunday
1497 kcal - 110g protein, 172g carbs, 43g fat, 27g fibre- Breakfast: Wholemeal Pancakes with Low-Fat Yogurt (442 kcal, 28g protein, 55g carbs, 13g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken, Broccoli and Brown Rice Prep Bowl (506 kcal, 43g protein, 62g carbs, 9g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Pork Loin with Roasted Root Vegetables (549 kcal, 39g protein, 55g carbs, 21g fat, 13g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Salmon fillet 700g
- Tinned tuna 420g
- Egg 6
- Chicken breast 290g
- Firm tofu 160g
- Pork loin 170g
Carbs & Grains
- Rolled oats 280g
- Quinoa 370g
- Wholemeal pasta 160g
- Wholemeal flour 130g
- Brown rice 200g
Vegetables
- Baby spinach 525g
- Cucumber 1 (228g required)
- Sweet potato 700g
- Spring onion 8
- Mixed leaves 180g
- Broccoli 470g
- Parsnip 130g
- Carrot 130g
Dairy & Eggs
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (921ml required)
- Low-fat natural yogurt 370g
- Ricotta 170g
- Parmesan 30g
- Low-fat yogurt 160g
Fruit
- Apple 5
- Blueberries 80g
Herbs & Spices
- Cinnamon 2.5 tsp
- Garlic 7 cloves
- Rosemary 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Lemon dressing 110g
- Olive oil 3.25 tbsp
- Soy sauce 1.75 tbsp
- Teriyaki sauce 35g
Extras
- Pumpkin seeds 50g
- Sesame seeds 0.75 tsp
Shopping This Plan At Co-op
Convenience-led with smaller stores. Priced above the big four, but member pricing and the Honest Value range keep everyday staples reasonable.
Value rangeHonest Value (launched November 2024)
Loyalty pricingCo-op Membership (member pricing)
What Co-op is good for here
- Honest Value covers fresh meat, produce and dairy rather than just cupboard goods.
- Local store footprint makes topping up mid-week realistic when a plan slips.
- Member pricing applies to many staples used across prep plans.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Smaller stores carry less stock, so bulk buying for batch cooking is harder.
- Non-member prices are noticeably higher on the same items.
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 Co-op's Honest Value (launched November 2024) 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 budget fat loss plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Co-op and typically costs £30–40 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Co-op Membership (member pricing) can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 101g 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 budget fat loss plan?
Plenty of budget fat loss plans share the same 1,500 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 budget fat 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 Co-op 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 Co-op — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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