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Lidl Vegetarian Wholegrain Weekly Endurance Athlete Plan — 2,000 kcal
Fuelling running and endurance training with higher-carb meals. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 98g of protein, built around Lidl's Simply / own-brand core range for roughly £30–40/week. Protein comes from whole foods — eggs, dairy, pulses and tofu — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketLidl
GoalEndurance & Running
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
2,001 kcal98g protein262g carbs63g fat48g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2019 kcal per person106g protein · 240g carbs per person
Breakfast394 kcal · 12g protein · 59g carbs · 5 min
Chia and Oat Overnight Pot with Berries
Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, oat milk. Ready in 5 min — 394 kcal, 12g protein, 59g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 60g rolled oats
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 200ml oat milk
- 80g frozen mixed berries
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Stir rolled oats, chia seeds and oat milk 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 maple syrup. Loosen with a splash of oat milk if needed.
Lunch604 kcal · 25g protein · 67g carbs · 15 min
Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado
Made with eggs, brown rice, avocado. Ready in 15 min — 604 kcal, 25g protein, 67g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 80g brown rice (dry weight)
- ½ avocado
- 2 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 60g)
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp tahini dressing
Allergens in this meal: Eggs, Sesame. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop avocado, mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Season to taste and serve with brown rice (dry weight) and tahini dressing.
Dinner709 kcal · 45g protein · 76g carbs · 20 min
Tofu Pad Thai
Made with firm tofu, rice noodles, beansprouts. Ready in 20 min — 709 kcal, 45g protein, 76g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g firm tofu
- 80g rice noodles (dry weight)
- 90g beansprouts
- 3 spring onions
- 2 tbsp tamari
- lime juice, to taste
- 20g peanuts
Allergens in this meal: Peanuts, Soybeans. Check the label for: Cereals containing gluten. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the noodles according to their packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring, until browned and hot through. Add beansprouts and spring onions and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked noodles through the pan, stir in tamari and lime juice, to taste, and heat through before serving with peanuts scattered over.
Snack124 kcal · 11g protein · 15g carbs · 5 min
Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic clove. Ready in 5 min — 124 kcal, 11g protein, 15g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 90g low-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cucumber, grated
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 carrot
- 2 celery sticks
- 1 tsp dill
Allergens in this meal: Celery, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion grated cucumber, garlic clove, carrot, celery sticks and dill as needed.
- Combine grated cucumber, garlic clove, carrot, celery sticks and dill in a bowl or lidded container, adding low-fat Greek yogurt just before eating.
Snack188 kcal · 13g protein · 23g carbs · 3 min
Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese
Made with rice cakes, cottage cheese. Ready in 3 min — 188 kcal, 13g protein, 23g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 rice cakes
- 90g cottage cheese
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Top rice cakes with cottage cheese and serve.
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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Lidl. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Lidl 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 budget weeks built around simple staples, freezer vegetables, tins, yogurt, eggs and own-brand grains.
- Choose flexible recipes because some limited-time ranges can rotate quickly.
- For batch cooking, buy the core protein and carbohydrate first, then adapt vegetables to what is 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 2,000 kcal per day | Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction. |
| Supermarket | Lidl | Lidl pages work best with simple staples, rotating offers and flexible protein swaps. |
| Budget | £30–40/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. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Lidl Vegetarian Wholegrain Weekly Endurance Athlete Plan — 2,000 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
2019 kcal - 106g protein, 240g carbs, 68g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Chia and Oat Overnight Pot with Berries (394 kcal, 12g protein, 59g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado (604 kcal, 25g protein, 67g carbs, 25g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (709 kcal, 45g protein, 76g carbs, 26g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (124 kcal, 11g protein, 15g carbs, 2g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (188 kcal, 13g protein, 23g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2002 kcal - 90g protein, 248g carbs, 68g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Chia and Oat Overnight Pot with Berries (378 kcal, 11g protein, 56g carbs, 9g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (548 kcal, 24g protein, 101g carbs, 7g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (622 kcal, 29g protein, 60g carbs, 29g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (196 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs, 12g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (258 kcal, 23g protein, 9g carbs, 11g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1999 kcal - 107g protein, 220g carbs, 78g fat, 35g fibre- Breakfast: Chia and Oat Overnight Pot with Berries (364 kcal, 11g protein, 54g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (389 kcal, 30g protein, 52g carbs, 9g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (902 kcal, 46g protein, 91g carbs, 40g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (145 kcal, 17g protein, 8g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (199 kcal, 3g protein, 15g carbs, 14g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Thursday
2002 kcal - 91g protein, 301g carbs, 47g fat, 55g fibre- Breakfast: Chia and Oat Overnight Pot with Berries (415 kcal, 12g protein, 62g carbs, 10g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado (622 kcal, 25g protein, 70g carbs, 25g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (603 kcal, 31g protein, 118g carbs, 3g fat, 29g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (269 kcal, 7g protein, 45g carbs, 9g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (93 kcal, 16g protein, 6g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Friday
1999 kcal - 117g protein, 197g carbs, 77g fat, 47g fibre- Breakfast: Chia and Oat Overnight Pot with Berries (420 kcal, 12g protein, 62g carbs, 10g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Halloumi Bowl (638 kcal, 43g protein, 61g carbs, 21g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Egg Omelette with Feta and Vegetables (612 kcal, 40g protein, 40g carbs, 32g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (149 kcal, 6g protein, 21g carbs, 6g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (180 kcal, 16g protein, 13g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
Saturday
1985 kcal - 84g protein, 311g carbs, 57g fat, 63g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (321 kcal, 13g protein, 61g carbs, 5g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (374 kcal, 21g protein, 70g carbs, 2g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (626 kcal, 30g protein, 121g carbs, 9g fat, 26g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (403 kcal, 9g protein, 45g carbs, 21g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (261 kcal, 11g protein, 14g carbs, 20g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Sunday
2001 kcal - 94g protein, 317g carbs, 47g fat, 60g fibre- Breakfast: Bran Flakes with Semi-Skimmed Milk and Berries (275 kcal, 11g protein, 53g carbs, 4g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (470 kcal, 24g protein, 74g carbs, 12g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (841 kcal, 39g protein, 154g carbs, 6g fat, 35g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (313 kcal, 16g protein, 31g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (102 kcal, 4g protein, 5g carbs, 9g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 7
- Firm tofu 370g
- Tinned chickpeas 490g
- Beef tomato 1
- Green lentils 300g
Carbs & Grains
- Rolled oats 290g
- Brown rice 370g
- Rice noodles 75g
- Rice 5 cakes
- Wholemeal pasta 85g
- Wholemeal 1 pitta
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Oat 5 biscuits
- Soba noodles 75g
Vegetables
- Avocado 1
- Mixed leaves 120g
- Cherry tomatoes 2 x 300g packs (455g required)
- Spring onion 3
- Cucumber 2 (435g required)
- Carrot 5
- Celery 6 sticks
- Baby spinach 230g
- Tinned tomatoes 4 x 400g tins (1427g required)
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 3
- mixed veg 180g
- Mushrooms 200g
- Onion 3
- Sweet potato mash 250g
- Spinach 170g
- edamame beans 250g
- Sweet potato 280g
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (939ml required)
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 95g
- Cottage cheese 400g
- Ricotta 90g
- Parmesan 14g
- Light mozzarella 90g
- Tinned coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (174ml required)
- Skyr 150g
- Halloumi 80g
- Reduced-fat feta 60g
- Semi-skimmed milk 1 x 1L carton (406ml required)
Fruit
- mixed berries 550g
- Apple 1
- Dried blueberries 17g
- Banana 1
- Pomegranate seeds 30g
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 6 cloves
- Dill 1 tsp
- Curry powder 2 tsp
- Basil, optional to taste x2
- Mixed herbs 2 tsp
- Cumin 2.25 tsp
- Paprika 1.25 tsp
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Tahini dressing 40g
- Tamari 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 1.25 tbsp
- Curry paste 30g
- Vegetable stock 1 cube (makes 500ml; 417ml required)
- Peanut butter 35g
- Lemon dressing 15g
- Hummus 60g
- Honey 2.25 tsp
- Soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Almond butter 1 tbsp
Tins & Jars
- Cannellini beans 220g
- Mixed beans 380g
Extras
- Chia seeds 50g
- Maple syrup 1.75 tbsp
- Beansprouts 95g
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Peanuts 19g
- Walnuts 40g
- Balsamic glaze 1 tsp
- Sea salt, optional to taste
- Bran Flakes 95g
- Pumpkin seeds 35g
- Dark chocolate chips 16g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 40g
- Oatcakes 4
Shopping This Plan At Lidl
The other major discounter, closely matched with Aldi on basket price and similarly limited in range.
Value rangeSimply / own-brand core range
Loyalty pricingLidl Plus (app coupons and spend rewards)
What Lidl is good for here
- Strong bakery and fresh produce for the price point.
- Vemondo plant-based range makes vegan and vegetarian weeks cheaper than at most mainstream stores.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Middle-aisle stock is not reliable for weekly planning — treat it as a bonus, not a staple.
- Store-to-store availability varies more than at the big four.
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 Lidl's Simply / own-brand core range range for rice, pasta, oats and tins — nutritionally identical to standard lines, at the lowest price point in store
- Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
- Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark in place of standard yogurt — same volume, far more protein
💪 Increase protein
- Use extra eggs or cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up between meals
- Swap a processed snack for a handful of nuts and a boiled egg to keep protein whole-food
- Add a couple of eggs or a portion of cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this endurance & running plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Lidl and typically costs £30–40 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Lidl Plus (app coupons and spend rewards) can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 98g 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 endurance & running plan?
Plenty of endurance & running plans share the same 2,000 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this endurance & running 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 Lidl shopping list, and your chosen household portion sizes.
Is this plan suitable for meal prep?
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.
Is this plan suitable for vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Lidl.
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