Higher-protein meal planning within a lower-calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 1,600 kcal/day and averages 119g of protein, built around Co-op's Honest Value (launched November 2024) for an estimated £50–80/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.
Individual days vary around these figures.
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Made with wholemeal flour, eggs, semi-skimmed milk.
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Made with turkey breast slices, avocado, wholemeal tortilla.
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Made with king prawns, wholemeal pasta, cherry tomatoes.
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Crustaceans. Check the label for: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
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Estimated cost: £50–80/week for 1 person from Co-op. 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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| Decision | This plan uses | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Calorie target | Built around roughly 1,600 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| Supermarket | Co-op | Co-op pages suit local top-up shops, smaller baskets and flexible convenience staples. |
| Budget | £50–80/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
Convenience-led with smaller stores. Priced above the big four, but member pricing and the Honest Value range keep everyday staples reasonable.
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 Co-op and is estimated at £50–80 per week for one person at typical UK prices, depending on what you already have at home. Co-op Membership (member pricing) can reduce this further.
This plan averages 119g 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.
Plenty of high protein low calorie plans share the same 1,600 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.
Yes. Use the export / print PDF button on the plan page. The printable version summarises all 7 days at 1,600 kcal/day, the Co-op 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 Co-op — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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