Free 2,500 calorie meal plan · new every week

Eat 2,500 calories a day, the easy way

Three big, high-protein meals a day for bulking or just eating enough. Cook tea once and it's tomorrow's lunch too. Every week comes with an Aldi shopping list under £50.

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2,500 calorie meal plan: common questions

What is a 2500 calorie meal plan?

It's a week of meals that add up to roughly 2,500 calories a day. Here that's three filling meals of about 800–850 kcal each: breakfast, lunch and tea. No snacking or shakes needed to hit the number.

Is 2500 calories a day good for bulking?

For many people 2,500 kcal is around or a little above maintenance, so it suits a lean bulk or simply eating enough to fuel training. Every meal is built around protein: chicken, beef mince, eggs, bacon and cheese. Everyone's needs differ with size, age and activity, so adjust portions if your weight isn't moving the way you want.

How much does the weekly shop cost?

Each week's plan is built to come in under £50 for one person at Aldi UK prices. The same cheap ingredients (pasta, rice, chicken thighs, mince, eggs, cheddar) turn up across several meals, so very little goes to waste.

Do I have to cook every day?

Mostly not. Most teas are cooked as two portions, so tonight's tea becomes tomorrow's lunch, and the last tea of the week covers the first lunch of the next. Breakfasts take about 10 minutes.

Can I cook for more than one person?

Yes. Add extra portions to any meal, or tap "+1 every tea" to feed someone else at dinner. The recipes and shopping list scale automatically.

Does the meal plan change every week?

Yes. A new plan is built each week from the recipe catalogue, starting on whichever day you do your weekly shop. It avoids repeating last week's teas, and Sunday lunch is always a roast.

What kit do I need?

Normal pans and an oven. Some weeks use a panini press, deep fryer or rice cooker. The shopping list shows exactly which ones that week needs, before you buy anything.