Muscle building, at a higher daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 141g of protein, built from ingredients stocked at any major UK supermarket for an estimated £65–95/week. Protein comes from whole foods — fish, eggs, dairy, legumes — rather than protein powders or bars, in line with the whole-food approach this plan takes throughout.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
1972 kcal per person123g protein · 220g carbs per person
Breakfast386 kcal · 22g protein · 34g carbs · 10 min
Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast
Made with eggs, wholemeal bread, butter.
Recipe
Ingredients
2 eggs
2 slices of wholemeal bread
5g butter
black pepper, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer.
Lower whole eggs into the water and simmer for 5-6 minutes, until the white is set but the yolk stays runny, then cool briefly under cold water and peel.
Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and butter and black pepper, to taste.
Lunch435 kcal · 42g protein · 39g carbs · 15 min
Tuna Niçoise Salad
Made with tinned tuna in spring water, new potatoes, eggs.
Recipe
Ingredients
1¼ standard tins of tuna, drained
150g new potatoes
1 egg
80g green beans
9 cherry tomatoes
11 olives
Allergens in this meal: Eggs, Fish. Check the label for: Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Boil the new potatoes in lightly salted water until tender, then drain and cool slightly.
Boil the egg for 8-9 minutes, adding the green beans for the final 4 minutes. Cool under cold water, then peel and halve the egg.
Drain the tuna; halve the cherry tomatoes; drain the olives if needed.
Arrange everything in a bowl, season with black pepper and serve.
Dinner705 kcal · 31g protein · 120g carbs · 35 min
Mushroom and Pea Brown Rice Risotto
Made with brown rice, mushrooms, frozen peas.
Recipe
Ingredients
100g brown rice (dry weight)
200g mushrooms
100g frozen peas
1 onion
625ml vegetable stock
20g parmesan
2 garlic cloves
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Soften the onion and garlic in a wide pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, then add the sliced mushrooms and cook until golden.
Stir in the brown rice and cook for 1 minute so the grains are coated.
Add the hot vegetable stock a ladleful at a time, stirring often and letting each addition be absorbed before adding the next. Brown rice takes about 35-40 minutes to become tender and creamy.
Stir in the frozen peas for the last 3-4 minutes, then take the pan off the heat, stir through the parmesan and season to taste.
Snack255 kcal · 7g protein · 20g carbs · 1 min
Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit
Made with mixed nuts, raisins.
Recipe
Ingredients
30g mixed nuts
20g raisins
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Check the label for: Peanuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Combine mixed nuts and raisins in a bowl or lidded container.
Snack191 kcal · 21g protein · 7g carbs · 5 min
Smoked Salmon on Cucumber Slices
Made with smoked salmon, cucumber.
Recipe
Ingredients
75g smoked salmon
1 cucumber
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Slice or portion cucumber as needed.
Combine smoked salmon and cucumber in a bowl or lidded container.
Estimated cost: £65–95/week for 1 person from Generic UK supermarket. Calories and macros remain per person, while shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Container setup for this plan
This plan has about 19 prep-friendly meals. Start with 10 main containers, 4 small sauce or snack tubs, and 2 freezer tubs.
Use 2 five-container glass packs to provide at least 10 main meal spaces, then add the separate small tubs shown above.
RecommendedMid-range glass setup
Best for regular weekday lunches, reheating at work, curry, chilli, pasta, and repeat washing.
Material
Glass
Price and availability
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The One Tool This Plan Assumes
The protein and calorie figures on this plan are calculated from weighed portions. Estimating by eye is where most high-protein plans quietly drift, so a set of digital scales is the difference between following this plan and approximating it. Any scale works — this is simply a cheap, accurate one.
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Kitchen scaleBudget
Salter Arc Digital Kitchen Scale
A slim, add-and-weigh digital scale with a 3kg capacity, useful for portioning rice, protein and vegetables precisely rather than guessing by eye.
Best forWeighing portions accurately for calorie or macro tracking
Good to knowNo liquid measurement mode; for sauces and liquids, a scale with an Aquatronic function is more useful.
Built from ingredients stocked by every major UK supermarket, using average UK pricing rather than one retailer.
Value rangeOwn-brand equivalents at any major retailer
What Generic UK supermarket is good for here
Ingredients are chosen from staples that most UK supermarkets carry, so the plan should work wherever you shop, though ranges still vary by store.
Easy to swap to a specific retailer later without changing the meals.
Costs reflect a mid-market average rather than the cheapest or priciest store.
Worth knowing before you shop
Shopping entirely at a discounter will usually come in below the estimate; a premium store above it.
No loyalty-scheme pricing is assumed.
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 own-brand rolled oats, rice, pasta and tins — nutritionally identical to branded, at any supermarket
Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
Buy dried pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) and cook in bulk rather than tinned — cheaper per portion
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)
💪 Increase protein
Add an extra tin of fish (mackerel, sardines, tuna) rather than reaching for a protein bar
Use extra eggs or cottage cheese as a whole-food protein top-up between meals
Swap a processed snack for a handful of nuts and a boiled egg to keep protein whole-food
🥦 Make it vegetarian
Replace chicken with Quorn fillets or diced firm tofu
Swap beef mince for tinned green lentils or plant-based mince
Use halloumi or feta instead of meat in lunch salads
Substitute eggs or cottage cheese for fish-based meals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this muscle gain plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for a generic UK supermarket and is estimated at £65–95 per week for one person at typical UK prices, depending on what you already have at home. Buying in bulk and choosing own-brand items can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 141g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — well above general UK guidance of roughly 0.8–1.6g per kg of bodyweight for active adults.
How is this different from a generic muscle gain plan?
Plenty of muscle gain plans share the same 2,000 kcal target — the difference here is that protein comes from whole foods throughout, with no reliance on powders or bars.
Can I print this muscle gain 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 2,000 kcal/day, the generic UK supermarket 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 beginners?
Yes. Recipes are rated Standard (20–30 min/day) and use ingredients available at a generic UK supermarket — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
