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Asda Clean Bulk Muscle Gain Plan — 2,500 kcal
Muscle building, at a higher daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 2,500 kcal/day and averages 174g of protein, built around Asda's Just Essentials (formerly Smartprice) for roughly £30–40/week. Meals lean on lower-fat protein — chicken breast, white fish, egg whites, low-fat dairy — so each meal carries more protein for the calories it costs, leaving room to hit the day's target without relying on volume alone.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketAsda
GoalMuscle Gain
Weekly cost£30–40 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
2,504 kcal174g protein287g carbs74g fat40g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2515 kcal per person185g protein · 281g carbs per person
Breakfast505 kcal · 33g protein · 55g carbs · 5 min
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel
Made with wholemeal bagel, light cream cheese, smoked salmon. Ready in 5 min — 505 kcal, 33g protein, 55g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 wholemeal bagel
- 50g light cream cheese
- 100g smoked salmon
- 5 cucumber slices
- 1¼ tsp lemon juice
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Milk. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Toast or warm wholemeal bagel.
- Slice cucumber.
- Layer light cream cheese, smoked salmon, cucumber and lemon juice evenly and season to taste.
Lunch693 kcal · 28g protein · 80g carbs · 15 min
Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado
Made with eggs, brown rice, avocado. Ready in 15 min — 693 kcal, 28g protein, 80g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- 90g brown rice (dry weight)
- ½ avocado
- 2 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 70g)
- 7 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp tahini dressing
Allergens in this meal: Eggs, Sesame. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop avocado, mixed leaves and cherry tomatoes, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Season to taste and serve with brown rice (dry weight) and tahini dressing.
Dinner815 kcal · 73g protein · 102g carbs · 30 min
Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake
Made with tinned tuna in spring water, wholemeal pasta, sweetcorn. Ready in 30 min — 815 kcal, 73g protein, 102g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1¼ standard tins of tuna, drained
- 125g wholemeal pasta (dry weight)
- 125g sweetcorn
- ½ of a standard tin of tomatoes
- 30g reduced-fat cheddar
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Milk. Check the label for: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Cook the pasta according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
- Meanwhile, prepare tuna, sweetcorn, tomatoes and reduced-fat cheddar and warm everything gently in a pan.
- Fold the cooked pasta through the pan, then tip everything into an ovenproof dish. Scatter reduced-fat cheddar evenly over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and golden on top.
Snack184 kcal · 21g protein · 9g carbs · 3 min
Cottage Cheese with Cucumber
Made with cottage cheese, cucumber. Ready in 3 min — 184 kcal, 21g protein, 9g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 175g cottage cheese
- ½ cucumber
Allergens in this meal: Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion cucumber as needed.
- Put cucumber in a bowl or lidded container, adding cottage cheese just before eating.
Snack318 kcal · 30g protein · 35g carbs · 5 min
Pea Protein Green Smoothie
Made with pea protein powder, oat milk, spinach. Ready in 5 min — 318 kcal, 30g protein, 35g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 30g pea protein powder
- 275ml oat milk
- 1 generous handful spinach (about 30g)
- 1 banana
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten. Check the label for: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put pea protein powder, oat milk, spinach and banana 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 glass or shaker and serve cold.
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Estimated cost: £30–40/week for 1 person from Asda. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Asda 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 larger weekly shops, family-style staples, freezer options and value packs that can be portioned.
- Works well for 1800-2500 kcal plans where bigger carbohydrate and protein portions are needed.
- Check multipacks and frozen ranges before buying many single fresh items.
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 2,500 kcal per day | Higher targets leave more room for training fuel, snacks and larger carbohydrate portions. |
| Supermarket | Asda | Asda pages balance budget staples with broader family-friendly ranges and frozen options. |
| Budget | £30–40/week estimate | Budget plans keep variety while still prioritising own-brand and batch-friendly ingredients. |
| Prep style | Standard (20–30 min/day) | Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking. |
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Asda Clean Bulk Muscle Gain Plan — 2,500 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
2515 kcal - 185g protein, 281g carbs, 68g fat, 34g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel (505 kcal, 33g protein, 55g carbs, 15g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado (693 kcal, 28g protein, 80g carbs, 27g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake (815 kcal, 73g protein, 102g carbs, 12g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (184 kcal, 21g protein, 9g carbs, 7g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (318 kcal, 30g protein, 35g carbs, 7g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2501 kcal - 241g protein, 272g carbs, 54g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel (719 kcal, 47g protein, 77g carbs, 22g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Cod with Sweet Potato Wedges (641 kcal, 60g protein, 84g carbs, 12g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tuna and Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Salad (752 kcal, 82g protein, 78g carbs, 15g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (154 kcal, 27g protein, 10g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Berries (235 kcal, 25g protein, 23g carbs, 5g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2502 kcal - 131g protein, 367g carbs, 60g fat, 71g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel (517 kcal, 34g protein, 55g carbs, 16g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Hummus and Roasted Vegetable Pitta (474 kcal, 21g protein, 80g carbs, 12g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (1065 kcal, 50g protein, 195g carbs, 8g fat, 45g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (254 kcal, 4g protein, 28g carbs, 16g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (192 kcal, 22g protein, 9g carbs, 8g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Thursday
2500 kcal - 177g protein, 251g carbs, 85g fat, 25g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel (447 kcal, 30g protein, 45g carbs, 14g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tuna Niçoise Salad (503 kcal, 55g protein, 40g carbs, 14g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Coconut Milk Curry with Brown Rice (1026 kcal, 65g protein, 112g carbs, 35g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (421 kcal, 9g protein, 47g carbs, 22g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (103 kcal, 18g protein, 7g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Friday
2507 kcal - 145g protein, 308g carbs, 76g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Wholemeal Bagel (516 kcal, 34g protein, 55g carbs, 16g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Miso Tofu and Edamame Bowl (661 kcal, 34g protein, 92g carbs, 17g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice and Frozen Veg (866 kcal, 68g protein, 103g carbs, 17g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (210 kcal, 5g protein, 30g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (254 kcal, 4g protein, 28g carbs, 16g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Saturday
2498 kcal - 173g protein, 252g carbs, 90g fat, 32g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (445 kcal, 21g protein, 56g carbs, 15g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken and Chickpea Power Salad (485 kcal, 58g protein, 40g carbs, 10g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: King Prawn Egg Fried Brown Rice (866 kcal, 74g protein, 93g carbs, 22g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (277 kcal, 11g protein, 15g carbs, 21g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (425 kcal, 9g protein, 48g carbs, 22g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Sunday
2503 kcal - 166g protein, 276g carbs, 85g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Ricotta Toast with Berries (547 kcal, 26g protein, 69g carbs, 19g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Mackerel and Brown Rice Salad (842 kcal, 45g protein, 104g carbs, 25g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Tikka with Cauliflower Rice and Raita (651 kcal, 81g protein, 38g carbs, 20g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (210 kcal, 8g protein, 29g carbs, 9g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (253 kcal, 6g protein, 36g carbs, 12g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Smoked salmon 500g
- Eggs 8
- Tinned tuna in spring water 330g
- Pea protein powder 35g
- Cod fillet 300g
- Tinned tuna 240g
- Chicken breast 700g
- Silken tofu 180g
- Lean beef strips 240g
- Tinned chickpeas 180g
- King prawns 240g
- Tinned mackerel in brine 180g
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 725g
- Wholemeal pasta 120g
- Wholemeal 2 pittas
- New potatoes 170g
- Oat 9 biscuits
- Wholemeal bread 5 slices
Vegetables
- Cucumber 3 (779g required)
- Avocado 1
- Mixed leaves 260g
- Cherry tomatoes 2 x 300g packs (421g required)
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (918g required)
- Spinach 70g
- Sweet potato 675g
- Spring onion 4
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 3
- Onion 3
- Green beans 90g
- Edamame beans 120g
- peas 95g
- Red onion 1
- Carrot 3
Dairy & Eggs
- Light cream cheese 250g
- Cottage cheese 350g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (281ml required)
- Skyr 410g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 250g
- Coconut milk light 1 x 400ml tin (219ml required)
- Ricotta cheese 260g
- Low-fat yogurt 120g
Fruit
- Banana 1
- mixed berries 140g
- Apple 6
- berries 210g
Herbs & Spices
- Paprika 1.75 tsp
- Chilli powder 1.25 tsp
- Cumin 1.25 tsp
- Garlic 6 cloves
- Ginger 1.25 tsp
- Mint 1.5 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Tahini dressing 23g
- Olive oil 1.75 tsp
- Lemon dressing 65g
- Hummus 190g
- Curry paste 35g
- Peanut butter 80g
- Miso paste 1.25 tbsp
- Soy sauce 6 tbsp
- Honey 2.75 tsp
- Sesame oil 1.25 tsp
- Tikka paste 45g
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans 480g
Extras
- Wholemeal bagel 7
- Lemon juice 2.25 tbsp
- Sweetcorn 120g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 35g
- Lemon 2
- Walnuts 50g
- Olives 1 x 300g jar (44g required)
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp
- stir-fry veg 240g
- Pumpkin seeds 35g
- Dark chocolate chips 17g
- Cauliflower 430g
Shopping This Plan At Asda
Typically the cheapest of the big four on a like-for-like basket, with a genuinely low economy tier.
Value rangeJust Essentials (formerly Smartprice)
Loyalty pricingAsda Rewards (cashback to a wallet rather than instant discounts)
What Asda is good for here
- Just Essentials is usually the lowest-priced option in its category, which suits very cheap weeks.
- Large multipack meat and frozen ranges that suit bulk batch cooking.
- Good value on rice, pasta, oats and tinned pulses — the backbone of a budget prep plan.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Just Essentials lines sell out quickly and availability is inconsistent.
- Rewards pays into a wallet rather than reducing the shop at the till, so it will not lower this week's bill.
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 Asda's Just Essentials (formerly Smartprice) range for rice, pasta, oats and tins — nutritionally identical to standard lines, at the lowest price point in store
- 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 extra egg whites (3–4) to a breakfast instead of whole eggs — protein without the extra fat
- Swap a carb portion for extra chicken breast or white fish on higher-hunger days
- Use 0% fat Greek yogurt or quark instead of standard yogurt for the same volume, far more protein
🥦 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 Asda and typically costs £30–40 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Asda Rewards (cashback to a wallet rather than instant discounts) can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 174g 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 2,500 kcal target — the difference here is that the meal selection is biased toward lower-fat protein sources rather than just hitting a protein number however it can.
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 2,500 kcal/day, the Asda 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 Asda — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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