Sainsbury's Whole-Food Vegan Low Calorie Plan — 1,800 kcal
Free 7-day Vegan vegan low calorie meal plan for Sainsburys. Targets ~1800 kcal/day with a full shopping list, macro breakdown, and AI meal swaps — no sign-up needed.
Estimated daily macros
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
Banana and Peanut Butter Porridge
Made with rolled oats, oat milk, banana. Ready in 7 min — 450 kcal, 16g protein.
Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta
Made with falafel, wholemeal pitta, hummus. Ready in 10 min — 450 kcal, 16g protein.
Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice
Made with mixed beans tinned, tinned tomatoes, onion. Ready in 25 min — 440 kcal, 22g protein.
Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt
Made with frozen edamame beans, sea salt pinch. Ready in 5 min — 150 kcal, 12g protein.
Weekly Shopping List
Estimated cost: £40–55/week for one person from Sainsbury's.
Protein
- Green lentils 100g dry
- Firm tofu 200g
- Silken tofu 150g
- Black beans tinned 200g
Carbs & Grains
- Rolled oats 90g
- Wholemeal pitta 1
- Brown rice 80g dry
- Soba noodles 80g dry
- Rye bread 2 slices
- Rice noodles 80g dry
Vegetables
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 4 slices
- Tinned tomatoes 400g
- Onion 1
- Red pepper 1
- Frozen edamame beans 150g
- Sweet potato 200g
- Baby spinach 60g
- Broccoli 200g
- Spring onion 2
- Edamame beans 100g
- Spinach 100g
- Celery sticks 4
- Avocado half
- Cherry tomatoes 6
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Peanuts 20g
- Pea protein powder 30g
- Sweetcorn 60g
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 300ml
- Peanut butter 1 tbsp
- Butternut squash 400g
- Almond butter 1 tbsp
- Coconut milk light 200ml
Extras & Condiments
- Banana 1
- Falafel 4 baked
- Hummus 40g
- Mixed leaves 40g
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Cumin 1 tsp
- Sea salt pinch
- Tahini 20g
- Lemon juice
- Teriyaki sauce 40g
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Apple 1
- Soy sauce 1 tbsp
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Cannellini beans tinned 200g
- Garlic 3 cloves
- Vegetable stock 200ml
- Basil
- Curry paste 30g
- Raisins 20g
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
- Beansprouts 100g
- Tamari 2 tbsp
- Lime juice
- Salsa 50g
- Coriander fresh
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Switch to own-brand products across the board
- 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)
- Buy pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) dried and cook in bulk
💪 Increase protein
- Add a scoop of unflavoured whey or plant protein to porridge or smoothies
- Replace rice or pasta with extra protein (an additional chicken breast or 2 boiled eggs)
- Use Skyr or Quark instead of standard yogurt (roughly 2× the protein)
- Add a hard-boiled egg as an afternoon snack on rest days
- Swap rice cakes or crackers for a protein bar (aim for 20g+ protein, under 200 kcal)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this vegan low calorie plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Sainsburys and typically costs £40–55 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk, choosing own-brand items, and batch cooking can reduce the cost further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
Protein is balanced across the week. Most days provide 100–130g, which meets general UK dietary guidelines for active adults.
Can I swap meals I don't like?
Yes. Use the AI edit button on any meal to swap it out. Common requests include swapping chicken for turkey, replacing salmon with tinned tuna, or making a day vegetarian. The shopping list updates automatically.
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 Sainsburys.