Morrisons Maintenance Meal Plan — 2,000 kcal
Steady, balanced eating around a ~2,000 kcal/day target. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 125g of protein, built around Morrisons's Savers for an estimated £50–85/week. Protein comes from whole foods — fish, eggs, dairy, legumes — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds
Made with banana, medjool dates, oat milk.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 2 Medjool dates
- 100ml oat milk
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 20g low-sugar granola
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Milk, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put bananas, Medjool dates and oat milk in a blender, or in a jug if you are using a stick blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, adding a small splash of water or milk only if needed.
- Pour into a bowl and top with hemp seeds and low-sugar granola, then serve cold.
Lean Beef and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Made with lean beef strips, sweet potato, mixed leaves.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g lean beef strips
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 3 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 80g)
- ½ red onion
- 1 tbsp balsamic dressing
Check the label for: Mustard, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cut the medium sweet potato into even chunks and roast at 200°C (180°C fan) until tender and browned, then cool slightly.
- Cook the lean beef strips in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked through. Add red onion for the final minute and cook until fragrant. Rest briefly before slicing if needed.
- Rinse and dry mixed leaves.
- Arrange lean beef strips, medium sweet potato and mixed leaves in a bowl and finish with balsamic dressing. Keep the dressing separate if packing ahead.
Chicken and Vegetable Broth with Bread
Made with chicken breast, carrot, celery.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g chicken breast
- 2 carrot
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 onion
- 700ml 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
- Peel and chop the carrots, celery and onion.
- Put them in a large pan with the chicken stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 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.
- Season to taste and serve with the wholemeal roll on the side.
Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen berries, honey.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g low-fat Greek yogurt
- 60g frozen berries
- 1 tsp honey
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Line a tray or shallow container with baking paper.
- Spread the low-fat Greek yogurt over the paper in an even layer about 1cm thick.
- Scatter frozen berries and honey over the top and press them in lightly.
- Freeze flat for at least 3-4 hours, until solid.
- Break into shards and serve straight from the freezer. Keep any leftovers frozen.
Roasted Spiced Chickpeas
Made with tinned chickpeas, smoked paprika, cumin.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ of a standard tin of chickpeas, drained
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp olive oil
Method
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them dry with kitchen paper.
- Toss with the olive oil, smoked paprika and cumin, spread on a baking tray in a single layer and roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking halfway, until crisp.
- Leave to cool on the tray; they crisp up further as they cool.
Weekly Shopping List
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Estimated cost: £50–85/week for 1 person from Morrisons. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
Protein
Carbs & Grains
Vegetables
Dairy & Eggs
Fruit
Herbs & Spices
Condiments & Oils
Extras
Container setup for this plan
This plan has about 21 prep-friendly meals. Start with 11 main containers, 5 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 3 five-container glass packs to provide at least 11 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.
- Material
- Glass
- Price and availability
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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.
| 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 | Morrisons | Morrisons pages suit fresh-counter options plus standard supermarket staples. |
| Budget | £50–85/week estimate | Moderate plans allow more convenience items and variety without becoming premium-only. |
| Prep style | Standard (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.
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)
- Switch to Morrisons's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- 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
- Add an extra tin of fish (mackerel, sardines, tuna) rather than reaching for a protein bar
- 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
🥦 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 maintenance plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Morrisons and is estimated at £50–85 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 125g 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 maintenance plan?
Plenty of maintenance 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 maintenance 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 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 Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at Morrisons — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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