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Asda Vegetarian Recovery Weekly Muscle Gain Plan — 2,500 kcal
Free printable vegetarian UK muscle gain meal plan for Asda: 7 days at ~2,500 kcal/day, £30–40/week estimate, macros and shopping list.
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2500 kcal per person94g protein · 314g carbs per person
Breakfast697 kcal · 12g protein · 27g carbs · 5 min
Chia Seed Pudding with Mango
Made with chia seeds, coconut milk, mango chunks. Ready in 5 min — 697 kcal, 12g protein, 27g carbs.
Recipe
- Add Chia seeds 35g, Coconut milk 235ml, Mango chunks 120g, Vanilla extract drop to a lidded container.
- Stir well, cover, and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir again before eating and add a splash of milk if it is too thick.
Lunch615 kcal · 38g protein · 102g carbs · 15 min
Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup
Made with green lentils, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 15 min — 615 kcal, 38g protein, 102g carbs.
Recipe
- Prep the listed ingredients: Green lentils 120g, Courgette 1, Red pepper 1, Onion 1, Vegetable stock 600ml, Cumin 1.25 tsp.
- Cook the protein and firmer vegetables in a pan for 5-8 minutes.
- Add sauces, tins, stock, or pulses from the ingredient list and simmer until hot and thickened.
Dinner678 kcal · 32g protein · 131g carbs · 25 min
Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew
Made with tinned chickpeas, sweet potato, tinned tomatoes. Ready in 25 min — 678 kcal, 32g protein, 131g carbs.
Recipe
- Prep the listed ingredients: Tinned chickpeas 235g, Sweet potato 300g, Tinned tomatoes 470g, Spinach 120g, Cumin 1.25 tsp, Paprika 1.25 tsp.
- Cook the protein and firmer vegetables in a pan for 5-8 minutes.
- Add sauces, tins, stock, or pulses from the ingredient list and simmer until hot and thickened.
Snack262 kcal · 6g protein · 33g carbs · 1 min
Banana and Almonds
Made with banana, almonds. Ready in 1 min — 262 kcal, 6g protein, 33g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Banana 1, Almonds 25g.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Snack248 kcal · 6g protein · 21g carbs · 1 min
Almonds and Dried Cranberries
Made with almonds, dried cranberries. Ready in 1 min — 248 kcal, 6g protein, 21g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Almonds 30g, Dried cranberries 25g.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Weekly Shopping List
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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.
Protein
- Green lentils 120g
- Tinned chickpeas 340g
- Firm tofu 575g
- Black beans tinned 200g
- Eggs 8
- Red lentils 115g
- Green lentils 105g dry
- Green lentils tinned 215g
- Falafel 5 baked
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 240g dry
- Wholemeal pasta 90g dry
- Rice noodles 80g dry
- Oatcakes 4
- Wholemeal roll 1
- Rolled oats 95g
- Wholemeal pitta 2
- Wholemeal bread 3 slices
Vegetables
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 2
- Onion 3 1/2
- Sweet potato 525g
- Tinned tomatoes 470g
- Spinach 120g
- Roasted mixed veg 150g
- Baby spinach 215g
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
- Carrot 3
- Celery sticks 12
- Sweetcorn 60g
- Spring onion 3
- Peanuts 20g
- Frozen edamame beans 150g
- Mixed leaves 125g
- Butternut squash 460g
- Peanut butter 2.25 tbsp
- Mushrooms 215g
- Sweet potato mash 270g
- Cucumber 1/2
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
- Cherry tomatoes 8
- Mixed frozen veg 200g
- Peanut butter 30g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 5 slices
Dairy & Eggs
- Coconut milk 1075ml
- Ricotta 100g
- Parmesan 15g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 310g
- Skyr 575g
- Semi-skimmed milk 105ml
- Cottage cheese 360g
- Tinned coconut milk light 200ml
- Almond butter 1.25 tbsp
Fruit
- Mango chunks 550g
- Banana 3 1/2
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Cumin 3.5 tsp
- Paprika 1.25 tsp
- Garlic 4 cloves
- Garlic clove 1/2
- Dill 1 tsp
- Coriander fresh
- Mixed herbs 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Vegetable stock 1625ml
- Tahini 40g
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Salsa 50g
- Tamari 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 1.25 tsp
- Honey 2.25 tsp
- Curry paste 30g
- Honey 1 tbsp
- Hummus 55g
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 270g
Extras
- Chia seeds 160g
- Vanilla extract drop x5
- Almonds 75g
- Dried cranberries 25g
- Lemon juice x2
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Dark chocolate 70% 30g
- Lime juice x2
- Beansprouts 100g
- Sea salt pinch
- Reduced-fat cheddar 40g
- Walnuts 70g
- Chia seeds 1 tsp
- Frozen mixed berries 110g
SupermarketAsda
Cooking for1 person
Cook amount1 portions
Calorie target~2500 kcal/day per person
Weekly budget£30–40 total
Prep difficultyStandard (20–30 min/day)
Best forBuilding muscle with a calorie surplus
DietVegetarian
Estimated Daily Macros Per Person
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. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Asda Vegetarian Recovery Weekly 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
2500 kcal - 94g protein, 314g carbs, 97g fat, 74g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (697 kcal, 12g protein, 27g carbs, 57g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (615 kcal, 38g protein, 102g carbs, 4g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew (678 kcal, 32g protein, 131g carbs, 9g fat, 28g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Almonds (262 kcal, 6g protein, 33g carbs, 12g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (248 kcal, 6g protein, 21g carbs, 15g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2500 kcal - 103g protein, 199g carbs, 137g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (598 kcal, 10g protein, 23g carbs, 49g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Tofu and Tahini Buddha Bowl (773 kcal, 42g protein, 81g carbs, 30g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (699 kcal, 32g protein, 68g carbs, 32g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (299 kcal, 7g protein, 11g carbs, 23g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tzatziki with Vegetable Dippers (131 kcal, 12g protein, 16g carbs, 3g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2500 kcal - 117g protein, 264g carbs, 107g fat, 51g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (600 kcal, 10g protein, 23g carbs, 49g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (596 kcal, 24g protein, 111g carbs, 3g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (772 kcal, 49g protein, 83g carbs, 29g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (189 kcal, 17g protein, 13g carbs, 8g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (343 kcal, 17g protein, 34g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Thursday
2500 kcal - 98g protein, 241g carbs, 118g fat, 57g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (677 kcal, 11g protein, 26g carbs, 55g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Vegetable Frittata Slice with Green Salad (458 kcal, 31g protein, 26g carbs, 25g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (897 kcal, 44g protein, 155g carbs, 5g fat, 25g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (240 kcal, 3g protein, 25g carbs, 15g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (228 kcal, 9g protein, 9g carbs, 18g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Friday
2500 kcal - 123g protein, 320g carbs, 81g fat, 73g fibre- Breakfast: Chia Seed Pudding with Mango (629 kcal, 11g protein, 25g carbs, 51g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (712 kcal, 36g protein, 110g carbs, 15g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (649 kcal, 34g protein, 127g carbs, 3g fat, 32g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mini Protein Overnight Oats (334 kcal, 22g protein, 49g carbs, 5g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (176 kcal, 20g protein, 9g carbs, 7g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Saturday
2500 kcal - 144g protein, 267g carbs, 102g fat, 38g fibre- Breakfast: Skyr with Walnuts, Honey and Banana (379 kcal, 26g protein, 42g carbs, 14g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cottage Cheese and Roasted Vegetable Bowl (478 kcal, 36g protein, 66g carbs, 11g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Brown Rice (1031 kcal, 52g protein, 104g carbs, 46g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Snack: No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Protein Balls (448 kcal, 15g protein, 54g carbs, 20g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs (164 kcal, 15g protein, 1g carbs, 11g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Sunday
2500 kcal - 143g protein, 282g carbs, 92g fat, 51g fibre- Breakfast: Skyr with Walnuts, Honey and Banana (526 kcal, 36g protein, 58g carbs, 19g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (941 kcal, 36g protein, 118g carbs, 38g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (687 kcal, 44g protein, 80g carbs, 19g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (148 kcal, 5g protein, 7g carbs, 12g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Berries (198 kcal, 22g protein, 19g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Green lentils 120g
- Tinned chickpeas 340g
- Firm tofu 575g
- Black beans tinned 200g
- Eggs 8
- Red lentils 115g
- Green lentils 105g dry
- Green lentils tinned 215g
- Falafel 5 baked
Carbs & Grains
- Brown rice 240g dry
- Wholemeal pasta 90g dry
- Rice noodles 80g dry
- Oatcakes 4
- Wholemeal roll 1
- Rolled oats 95g
- Wholemeal pitta 2
- Wholemeal bread 3 slices
Vegetables
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 2
- Onion 3 1/2
- Sweet potato 525g
- Tinned tomatoes 470g
- Spinach 120g
- Roasted mixed veg 150g
- Baby spinach 215g
- Cucumber 1/4 grated
- Carrot 3
- Celery sticks 12
- Sweetcorn 60g
- Spring onion 3
- Peanuts 20g
- Frozen edamame beans 150g
- Mixed leaves 125g
- Butternut squash 460g
- Peanut butter 2.25 tbsp
- Mushrooms 215g
- Sweet potato mash 270g
- Cucumber 1/2
- Courgette 1 roasted
- Red pepper 1 roasted
- Cherry tomatoes 8
- Mixed frozen veg 200g
- Peanut butter 30g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 5 slices
Dairy & Eggs
- Coconut milk 1075ml
- Ricotta 100g
- Parmesan 15g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 310g
- Skyr 575g
- Semi-skimmed milk 105ml
- Cottage cheese 360g
- Tinned coconut milk light 200ml
- Almond butter 1.25 tbsp
Fruit
- Mango chunks 550g
- Banana 3 1/2
- Apple 1
Herbs & Spices
- Cumin 3.5 tsp
- Paprika 1.25 tsp
- Garlic 4 cloves
- Garlic clove 1/2
- Dill 1 tsp
- Coriander fresh
- Mixed herbs 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Vegetable stock 1625ml
- Tahini 40g
- Olive oil 1 tbsp
- Salsa 50g
- Tamari 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 1.25 tsp
- Honey 2.25 tsp
- Curry paste 30g
- Honey 1 tbsp
- Hummus 55g
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 270g
Extras
- Chia seeds 160g
- Vanilla extract drop x5
- Almonds 75g
- Dried cranberries 25g
- Lemon juice x2
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Dark chocolate 70% 30g
- Lime juice x2
- Beansprouts 100g
- Sea salt pinch
- Reduced-fat cheddar 40g
- Walnuts 70g
- Chia seeds 1 tsp
- Frozen mixed berries 110g
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
- Buy store-brand rolled oats, rice, and pasta — nutritionally identical to branded
- 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)
- Buy pulses (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) dried and cook in bulk
💪 Increase protein
- Add a scoop of unflavoured whey or plant protein to porridge or smoothies
- Replace rice or pasta with extra protein (an additional chicken breast or 2 boiled eggs)
- Use Skyr or Quark instead of standard yogurt (roughly 2× the protein)
- Add a hard-boiled egg as an afternoon snack on rest days
- Swap rice cakes or crackers for a protein bar (aim for 20g+ protein, under 200 kcal)
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. Buying in bulk, choosing own-brand items, and batch cooking can reduce the cost further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
Protein is balanced across the week. Most days provide 100–130g, which meets general UK dietary guidelines for active adults.
Can I swap meals I don't like?
Yes. Use the AI edit button on any meal to swap it out. Common requests include swapping chicken for turkey, replacing salmon with tinned tuna, or making a day vegetarian. The shopping list updates automatically.
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 the full 7-day meal plan and includes the weekly shopping list.
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 vegetarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is vegetarian, using ingredients readily available from Asda.
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