Morrisons Tinned & Frozen Cheap High-Protein Plan — 1,800 kcal

Maximum protein on a tight budget. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 142g of protein, built around Morrisons's Savers for an estimated £55–100/week. Meals are built around ingredients that freeze well — frozen fish, frozen vegetables, freezer-friendly bases — so a weekly shop keeps for longer and less goes to waste.

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Plan summary

1 person
SupermarketMorrisons
GoalCheap High Protein
Weekly cost£55–100/week estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,803 kcal142g protein193g carbs51g fat32g fibre

Individual days vary around these figures.

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Your 7-Day Meal Plan

Monday

1799 kcal per person176g protein · 190g carbs per person
Breakfast540 kcal · 36g protein · 56g carbs · 5 min

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel

Made with wholemeal bagel, light cream cheese, smoked salmon.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 wholemeal bagel
  • 50g light cream cheese
  • 100g smoked salmon
  • 5 cucumber slices
  • 1¼ tsp lemon juice

Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Milk. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Toast or warm wholemeal bagel.
  2. Slice cucumber.
  3. Layer light cream cheese, smoked salmon, cucumber and lemon juice evenly and season to taste.
Lunch464 kcal · 52g protein · 49g carbs · 8 min

Chickpea and Tuna Salad

Made with tinned tuna in spring water, tinned chickpeas, cucumber.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1½ standard tins of tuna, drained
  • ¾ of a standard tin of chickpeas, drained
  • ¾ cucumber
  • ¾ red onion
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp lemon dressing

Allergens in this meal: Fish. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Drain tuna and chickpeas; rinse the pulses under cold water.
  2. Slice or chop cucumber and red onion.
  3. Arrange tuna, chickpeas, cucumber and red onion in a bowl and finish with lemon dressing. Keep the dressing separate if packing ahead.
Dinner673 kcal · 67g protein · 77g carbs · 30 min

Chicken and Vegetable Broth with Bread

Made with chicken breast, carrot, celery.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 225g chicken breast
  • 3 carrot
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1¼ onions
  • 900ml chicken stock
  • 1 wholemeal roll

Allergens in this meal: Celery, Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Peel and chop the carrots, celery and onion.
  2. Put them in a large pan with the chicken stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken breast and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, until cooked through. Lift it out, shred it with two forks and return it to the pan.
  4. Season to taste and serve with the wholemeal roll on the side.
Snack122 kcal · 21g protein · 8g carbs · 1 min

Skyr High-Protein Yogurt

Made with skyr.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 200g skyr

Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.

Method
  1. Put skyr in a bowl.
  2. Stir gently and serve.
  3. Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.

Weekly Shopping List

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Estimated cost: £55–100/week for 1 person from Morrisons. 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 9 main containers, 4 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.

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The One Tool This Plan Assumes

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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Salter Arc Digital Kitchen Scale

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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Plan Details and Assumptions

Morrisons 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 familiar UK meals, fresh counters, freezer staples and flexible weekly shops.
  • Works well for plans using potatoes, rice, pasta, eggs, tins, yogurt and straightforward proteins.
  • Use frozen vegetables and tins to reduce waste on one-person meal-prep weeks.

The Assumptions Behind This Plan

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.

DecisionThis plan usesWhy it matters
Calorie targetBuilt around roughly 1,800 kcal per dayModerate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction.
SupermarketMorrisonsMorrisons pages suit fresh-counter options plus standard supermarket staples.
Budget£55–100/week estimateBudget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients.
Prep styleMinimal (under 10 min/day)Minimal-prep plans use more assembly meals, ready-to-eat staples and short cooking steps.

Shopping This Plan At Morrisons

Strong on fresh counters and in-store production, mid-priced against the rest of the big four.

Value rangeSavers
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What Morrisons is good for here

  • Butcher and fish counters allow buying exact prep quantities rather than fixed packs.
  • Market Street ranges are good for buying protein in the amount a plan actually calls for.
  • Savers covers most cupboard staples needed for batch cooking.

Worth knowing before you shop

  • The Savers range has been cut back, with some lines moved to standard pricing.
  • Counter service is not available in every store or at every hour.

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 Morrisons's Savers 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

  • Keep a bag of frozen prawns or white fish fillets as a fast protein top-up on any meal
  • Frozen chicken breast portions cost less than fresh and add protein without a special shop
  • Add frozen edamame to a rice or noodle dish for extra plant protein with no prep

🥦 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 cheap high protein plan cost per week?

This plan is designed for Morrisons and is estimated at £55–100 per week for one person at typical UK prices, depending on what you already have at home. More Card can reduce this further.

How much protein does this plan provide per day?

This plan averages 142g 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 cheap high protein plan?

Plenty of cheap high protein plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that ingredients are chosen so a single shop keeps for the full week without a mid-week top-up.

Can I print this cheap high protein 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 1,800 kcal/day, the Morrisons 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 beginners?

Yes. Recipes are rated Minimal (under 10 min/day) and use ingredients available at Morrisons — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.

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