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Sainsbury's Vegan Alternative Quick Prep Weight Loss Plan — 1,800 kcal
Anyone aiming for a sustainable calorie deficit. This 7-day plan targets 1,800 kcal/day and averages 75g of protein, built around Sainsbury's's Stamford Street Co (consolidated value range since May 2023) for roughly £40–55/week. Meals need close to no active cooking — assemble-and-eat, one-pan or ready-to-eat combinations — so the plan stays realistic on the busiest days.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketSainsbury's
GoalWeight Loss
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
1,801 kcal75g protein281g carbs48g fat49g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1801 kcal per person82g protein · 267g carbs per person
Breakfast472 kcal · 9g protein · 95g carbs · 8 min
Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds
Made with banana, medjool dates, oat milk. Ready in 8 min — 472 kcal, 9g protein, 95g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 2 Medjool dates
- 80ml oat milk
- ¾ tbsp hemp seeds
- 15g 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.
Lunch542 kcal · 28g protein · 85g carbs · 25 min
Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl
Made with green lentils, sweet potato, baby spinach. Ready in 25 min — 542 kcal, 28g protein, 85g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 80g green lentils (dry weight)
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 2 generous handfuls baby spinach (about 50g)
- 1 tbsp tahini
- lemon juice, to taste
- ¾ tsp cumin
Allergens in this meal: Sesame. 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.
- Simmer the green lentils (dry weight) in a pan with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes, until tender, then drain any excess liquid.
- Rinse and dry baby spinach.
- Arrange green lentils (dry weight), medium sweet potato, baby spinach, lemon juice, to taste and cumin in a bowl and finish with tahini.
Dinner624 kcal · 38g protein · 80g carbs · 20 min
Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli
Made with firm tofu, brown rice, broccoli. Ready in 20 min — 624 kcal, 38g protein, 80g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g firm tofu
- 70g brown rice (dry weight)
- ½ small head of broccoli (about 175g)
- 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp teriyaki sauce
- ¾ 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
- Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, cook the tofu in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring, until browned and hot through. Add small head of broccoli and spring onions and cook until tender.
- Fold the cooked rice through the pan, stir in teriyaki sauce, and heat through before serving with sesame seeds scattered over.
Snack163 kcal · 7g protein · 7g carbs · 3 min
Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks
Made with peanut butter, celery sticks. Ready in 3 min — 163 kcal, 7g protein, 7g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1¾ tbsp peanut butter
- 3 celery sticks
Allergens in this meal: Celery, Peanuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion celery sticks as needed.
- Combine peanut butter and celery sticks in a bowl or lidded container.
Weekly Shopping List
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Estimated cost: £40–55/week for 1 person from Sainsbury's. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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- Glass
- Last checked
- 13 July 2026
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Sainsbury's 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 wider premium and own-brand choice, vegetarian products, fresh produce and flexible swaps.
- Useful when a plan needs quality-of-life convenience items without becoming takeaway-dependent.
- Watch total basket cost and swap premium items back to own-brand staples when budget matters.
Why This Exact Plan Exists
This page is not only a title-and-macros variant. The calorie target, supermarket, diet type, budget and prep style all change the meals, shopping-list assumptions and swaps.
Shopping Logic
The list favours repeatable UK supermarket staples, grouped by protein, carbs, vegetables, dairy and extras so the basket can be checked before buying.
Practical Swaps
The swap section keeps the page usable if a product is out of stock, too expensive, or not right for the reader's diet.
| 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 | Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's pages allow more prepared ingredients, vegetarian options and premium swaps where useful. |
| Budget | £40–55/week estimate | Moderate plans allow more convenience items and variety without becoming premium-only. |
| Prep style | Low (10–20 min/day) | Low-effort plans keep daily cooking short while preserving enough variety. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Sainsbury's Vegan Alternative Quick Prep Weight Loss Plan — 1,800 kcal
A 7-day UK meal plan summary for saving as a PDF or printing, including every meal, daily macros and the weekly shopping list.
7-day meal plan
Monday
1801 kcal - 82g protein, 267g carbs, 52g fat, 38g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (472 kcal, 9g protein, 95g carbs, 10g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (542 kcal, 28g protein, 85g carbs, 11g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (624 kcal, 38g protein, 80g carbs, 18g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (163 kcal, 7g protein, 7g carbs, 13g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Tuesday
1802 kcal - 67g protein, 291g carbs, 45g fat, 47g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (407 kcal, 8g protein, 81g carbs, 8g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup with Wholemeal Roll (444 kcal, 24g protein, 77g carbs, 3g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry (801 kcal, 33g protein, 116g carbs, 25g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (150 kcal, 2g protein, 17g carbs, 9g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Wednesday
1803 kcal - 85g protein, 277g carbs, 48g fat, 48g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (556 kcal, 12g protein, 110g carbs, 12g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (346 kcal, 19g protein, 65g carbs, 2g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (752 kcal, 48g protein, 81g carbs, 28g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (149 kcal, 6g protein, 21g carbs, 6g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Thursday
1800 kcal - 73g protein, 240g carbs, 68g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (427 kcal, 9g protein, 83g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Edamame and Soba Noodle Salad (391 kcal, 20g protein, 61g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (806 kcal, 41g protein, 82g carbs, 35g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (176 kcal, 3g protein, 14g carbs, 13g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Friday
1801 kcal - 72g protein, 319g carbs, 35g fat, 58g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Date Smoothie Bowl with Seeds (494 kcal, 10g protein, 97g carbs, 11g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chickpea and Spinach Curry with Rice (562 kcal, 25g protein, 104g carbs, 7g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (562 kcal, 29g protein, 110g carbs, 2g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (183 kcal, 8g protein, 8g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Saturday
1801 kcal - 66g protein, 275g carbs, 56g fat, 52g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (433 kcal, 13g protein, 69g carbs, 9g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (652 kcal, 25g protein, 83g carbs, 27g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (520 kcal, 25g protein, 101g carbs, 8g fat, 22g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (196 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs, 12g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Sunday
1801 kcal - 79g protein, 298g carbs, 31g fat, 63g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (392 kcal, 12g protein, 62g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (553 kcal, 28g protein, 85g carbs, 12g fat, 16g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (730 kcal, 34g protein, 133g carbs, 6g fat, 31g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (126 kcal, 5g protein, 18g carbs, 5g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Green lentils 350g
- Firm tofu 525g
- Red lentils 70g
- Tinned chickpeas 725g
- Falafel 4
Carbs & Grains
- Low-sugar granola 85g
- Brown rice 340g
- Wholemeal 1 roll
- Wholemeal 1 pitta
- Rice noodles 80g
- Soba noodles 65g
- Rolled oats 140g
Vegetables
- Sweet potato 575g
- Baby spinach 300g
- Broccoli 170g
- Spring onion 5
- Celery 7 sticks
- Celery 2 stalks
- Carrot 7
- Onion 5
- Tinned tomatoes 4 x 400g tins (1415g required)
- Edamame beans 80g
- Cucumber 1 (169g required)
- Red pepper 2
- mixed veg 160g
- Mushrooms 190g
- Sweet potato mash 230g
- Mixed leaves 40g
- Tomato 1
- Spinach 95g
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (942ml required)
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (294ml required)
Fruit
- Banana 9
- Medjool 9 dates
- Apple 2
- Dried blueberries 16g
- mixed berries 140g
Herbs & Spices
- Cumin 1.25 tbsp
- Garlic 3 cloves
- Basil, optional to taste
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Curry powder 2 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Tahini 35g
- Teriyaki sauce 35g
- Peanut butter 60g
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 731ml required)
- Curry paste 45g
- Tamari 2 tbsp
- Hummus 150g
- Soy sauce 2.5 tsp
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
Tins & Jars
- Cannellini beans 200g
- Mixed beans 330g
Extras
- Hemp seeds 4.25 tbsp
- Lemon juice, optional to taste x2
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Walnuts 55g
- Beansprouts 100g
- Lime juice, optional to taste
- Peanuts 20g
Shopping This Plan At Sainsbury's
Mid-market: pricier than Asda or the discounters at list price, but Nectar Prices close much of the gap.
Value rangeStamford Street Co (consolidated value range since May 2023)
Loyalty pricingNectar Prices
What Sainsbury's is good for here
- Strong chilled ready-prepared vegetables, which cut prep time on low-effort plans.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Without a Nectar card the effective basket cost is meaningfully higher.
- The Stamford Street value range has been trimmed, so fewer economy lines than a couple of years ago.
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 Sainsbury's's Stamford Street Co (consolidated value range since May 2023) range for rice, pasta, oats and tins — nutritionally identical to standard lines, at the lowest price point in store
- Switch to Sainsbury's's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- 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
- A ready-made protein shake covers a gap without adding a single extra step
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this weight loss plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Sainsbury's and typically costs £40–55 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Nectar Prices can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 75g 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 weight loss plan?
Plenty of weight loss plans share the same 1,800 kcal target — the difference here is that meals are filtered for near-zero active cooking time, not just for being quick recipes.
Can I print this weight loss 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 Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's.
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