Morrisons Vegan Low Calorie Plan — 1,800 kcal
Vegans working to a lower daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 89g of protein, built around Morrisons's Savers for an estimated £35–60/week. Protein comes from whole foods — pulses, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds — 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
Quinoa and Coconut Milk Porridge with Mango
Made with quinoa, coconut milk light, mango chunks.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 60g quinoa
- 175ml light coconut milk
- 70g mango chunks
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Method
- Rinse the quinoa in a sieve, then put it in a small saucepan with the light coconut milk and cinnamon.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until the quinoa is tender and creamy. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
- Spoon into a bowl, top with the mango chunks and drizzle over the maple syrup.
Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup
Made with cannellini beans tinned, tinned tomatoes, onion.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ of a standard tin of cannellini beans, drained
- 1 standard tin of tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 175ml vegetable stock
- basil, to taste
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Peel and chop onion and garlic into even pieces. Drain and rinse cannellini beans.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and soften onion and garlic for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in vegetable stock and basil, to taste, then add cannellini beans and tomatoes and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Taste, season and portion for serving.
Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice
Made with red lentils, tinned tomatoes, onion.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 100g red lentils
- ½ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1¾ tsp garam masala
- 70g brown rice (dry weight)
Method
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, simmer red lentils, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and garam masala together in a pan with enough water to cover, until tender.
- Fold the cooked rice through the pan, season to taste and serve hot.
Pea Protein Green Smoothie
Made with pea protein powder, oat milk, spinach.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 30g pea protein powder
- 225ml oat milk
- 1 generous handful spinach (about 30g)
- 1 banana
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put pea protein powder, oat milk, spinach and banana 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 glass or shaker and serve cold.
Weekly Shopping List
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Estimated cost: £35–60/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
Tins & Jars
Extras
Container setup for this plan
This plan has about 14 prep-friendly meals. Start with 8 main containers, 3 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 2 five-container glass packs to provide at least 8 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.
- 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 1,800 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 | £35–60/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. |
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
- 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
- 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)
- Stir a scoop of plant protein into porridge, oats or a smoothie for an easy 20g
- Add extra firm tofu, tempeh or edamame to any bowl or stir-fry
💪 Increase protein
- Stir a scoop of plant protein into porridge, oats or a smoothie for an easy 20g
- Add extra firm tofu, tempeh or edamame to any bowl or stir-fry
- Keep tinned lentils, chickpeas and black beans in to bulk out a meal at low cost
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this vegan low calorie plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Morrisons and is estimated at £35–60 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 89g 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 vegan low calorie plan?
Plenty of vegan low calorie plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this vegan 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 vegan eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegan, using ingredients readily available from Morrisons.
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