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 a full Aldi shopping list, around £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 to around £50 for one person at Aldi UK prices, give or take a few pounds depending on the recipes picked. The same everyday 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.

Can I make my own week?

Yes. Tap "Build your own week", tick the foods you don't want (chicken, pork, eggs, mushrooms and so on) and any kit you don't own, and you get a fresh week made only from what's left. Nothing about your week is saved.

What is the menu code?

Every week has a short code that spells out its exact menu. Share the code or link and anyone gets the same week back, any time, with no account and nothing stored.

Where do the prices and products come from?

Straight from aldi.co.uk. The shopping list shows the exact amount each recipe needs, then suggests the cheapest Aldi pack (or packs) that covers it, with a link to the product. Prices and pack sizes refresh automatically on the 1st of every month.

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.

Build your own week

Tick anything you don't want and we'll make a fresh week from what's left. Nothing is saved on our side: you get a code that always brings the same week back.

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