Morrisons Pescatarian Budget-Smart High-Protein Low Calorie Plan — 1,800 kcal

Higher-protein meal planning within a lower-calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 149g of protein, built around Morrisons's Savers for an estimated £65–100/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.

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Plan summary

1 person
SupermarketMorrisons
GoalHigh Protein Low Calorie
Weekly cost£65–100/week estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,799 kcal149g protein207g carbs42g fat35g fibre

Individual days vary around these figures.

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Your 7-Day Meal Plan

Monday

1800 kcal per person118g protein · 257g carbs per person
Breakfast313 kcal · 24g protein · 38g carbs · 5 min

Cottage Cheese on Wholemeal Toast with Tomato

Made with cottage cheese, wholemeal bread, cherry tomatoes.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 150g cottage cheese
  • 2 slices of wholemeal bread
  • 6 cherry tomatoes
  • black pepper, to taste

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

Method
  1. Toast or warm wholemeal bread.
  2. Slice cherry tomatoes.
  3. Layer cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes and black pepper, to taste evenly.
Lunch586 kcal · 32g protein · 102g carbs · 15 min

Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll

Made with red lentils, carrot, onion.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 90g red lentils
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 wholemeal roll
  • 450ml vegetable stock

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 carrot, onion and celery into even pieces.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften carrot, onion and celery for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in vegetable stock, then add red lentils and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
  4. Taste, season and serve with wholemeal roll on the side.
Dinner697 kcal · 42g protein · 89g carbs · 20 min

Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli

Made with firm tofu, brown rice, broccoli.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • 175g firm tofu
  • 80g brown rice (dry weight)
  • ½ small head of broccoli (about 175g)
  • 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 2 spring onions

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

Method
  1. Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring, until browned and hot through. Add a small head of broccoli and spring onions and cook until tender.
  3. Fold the cooked rice through the pan, stir in teriyaki sauce, and heat through before serving with sesame seeds scattered over.
Snack204 kcal · 20g protein · 28g carbs · 5 min

Tuna on Rye Crackers

Made with tinned tuna in spring water, rye crackers, lemon juice.

Recipe
Ingredients
  • ¾ of a standard tin of tuna, drained
  • 4 rye crackers
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

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

Method
  1. Drain tuna.
  2. Top rye crackers with tuna and lemon juice and serve.

Weekly Shopping List

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Estimated cost: £65–100/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 18 prep-friendly meals. Start with 10 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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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£65–100/week estimateBudget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients.
Prep styleStandard (20–30 min/day)Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking.

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
  • Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
  • Keep tinned tuna, mackerel or sardines in for a fast protein top-up with no cooking

💪 Increase protein

  • Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark in place of standard yogurt for more protein at a similar calorie cost
  • Add a hard-boiled egg or egg white as an afternoon snack instead of a higher-calorie option
  • Swap a carb side for extra lean protein when a meal feels short on fullness

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this high protein low calorie plan cost per week?

This plan is designed for Morrisons and is estimated at £65–100 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 149g 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 high protein low calorie plan?

Plenty of high protein low calorie 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.

Can I print this high protein low calorie 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 pescatarian eaters?

Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Morrisons.

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