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Asda Higher-Protein Weekly Muscle Gain Plan — 2,500 kcal
Free printable 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 person146g protein · 242g carbs per person
Breakfast564 kcal · 30g protein · 69g carbs · 12 min
Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough
Made with mushrooms, eggs, sourdough bread. Ready in 12 min — 564 kcal, 30g protein, 69g carbs.
Recipe
- Prepare the ingredients: Mushrooms 150g, Eggs 2, Sourdough bread 2 slices, Garlic 1 clove, Olive oil 1 tsp, Parsley pinch.
- Cook the eggs in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring or folding gently.
- Serve with the listed bread, vegetables, or toppings.
Lunch683 kcal · 47g protein · 51g carbs · 20 min
Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl
Made with salmon fillet, quinoa, baby spinach. Ready in 20 min — 683 kcal, 47g protein, 51g carbs.
Recipe
- Wash and chop the salad or vegetable ingredients: Salmon fillet 150g, Quinoa 80g dry, Baby spinach 60g, Cucumber 50g, Lemon dressing 15g, Pumpkin seeds 10g.
- Cook or warm any protein or grains listed, then let them cool slightly.
- Combine everything in a bowl, season, and pack dressing separately if meal prepping.
Dinner744 kcal · 59g protein · 89g carbs · 20 min
Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice and Frozen Veg
Made with lean beef strips, brown rice, frozen stir-fry veg. Ready in 20 min — 744 kcal, 59g protein, 89g carbs.
Recipe
- Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
- Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Lean beef strips 200g, Brown rice 90g dry, Frozen stir-fry veg 200g, Soy sauce 2 tbsp, Garlic 2 cloves, Ginger 1 tsp.
- Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Snack298 kcal · 7g protein · 11g carbs · 1 min
Dark Chocolate and Almonds
Made with dark chocolate, almonds. Ready in 1 min — 298 kcal, 7g protein, 11g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Dark chocolate 70% 30g, Almonds 20g.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Snack211 kcal · 3g protein · 22g carbs · 1 min
Apple with Walnuts
Made with apple, walnuts. Ready in 1 min — 211 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Apple 1, Walnuts 20g.
- 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
- Eggs 10
- Salmon fillet 330g
- Lean beef strips 390g
- Green lentils 100g dry
- Turkey breast slices 80g
- Chicken breast 185g
- Tinned chickpeas 175g
- Beef tomato 2
- King prawns 410g
- Smoked salmon 185g
- Turkey mince lean 225g
- Silken tofu 145g
- Turkey sausages 4
- Red lentils 95g
Carbs & Grains
- Sourdough bread 10 slices
- Quinoa 170g dry
- Brown rice 260g dry
- Wholemeal pasta 300g dry
- Rice cakes 3
- Wholewheat noodles 110g dry
- Rolled oats 165g
Vegetables
- Mushrooms 825g
- Baby spinach 400g
- Cucumber 110g
- Sweet potato 440g
- Cucumber 1 1/2
- Mixed leaves 350g
- Cherry tomatoes 9
- Basil leaves x2
- Red onion 3/4
- Pak choi 180g
- Tinned tomatoes 1300g
- Onion 3
- Edamame beans 95g
- Celery 2 stalks
- Pea protein powder 30g
- Spinach 30g
- Red pepper 1
Dairy & Eggs
- Cottage cheese 440g
- Ricotta 115g
- Parmesan 15g
- Light mozzarella 210g
- Oat milk 875ml
- Light cream cheese 35g
Fruit
- Apple 1
- Banana 1/2
- Mango 1/2
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 5 cloves
- Parsley pinch x5
- Garlic 9 cloves
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Cumin 2.25 tsp
- Sweet chilli sauce 25g
- Dill 1.25 tsp
- Mixed herbs 1.25 tsp
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Chilli flakes pinch
- Coriander fresh
- Chilli powder 1.25 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 5.75 tsp
- Lemon dressing 30g
- Soy sauce 4.25 tbsp
- Tahini 20g
- Olive oil 2.25 tbsp
- Mustard 1 tsp
- Balsamic dressing 20g
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans tinned 460g
Extras
- Pumpkin seeds 80g
- Frozen stir-fry veg 200g
- Dark chocolate 70% 65g
- Almonds 45g
- Walnuts 95g
- Lemon juice x3
- Rye crackers 7
- Balsamic glaze 2.25 tsp
- Lime juice x2
- Dark chocolate chips 35g
- Dried blueberries 25g
- Maple syrup 2.25 tsp
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
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
DietAll diets
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 Higher-Protein 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 - 146g protein, 242g carbs, 98g fat, 31g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (564 kcal, 30g protein, 69g carbs, 18g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Salmon and Quinoa Power Bowl (683 kcal, 47g protein, 51g carbs, 30g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice and Frozen Veg (744 kcal, 59g protein, 89g carbs, 14g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (298 kcal, 7g protein, 11g carbs, 23g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple with Walnuts (211 kcal, 3g protein, 22g carbs, 13g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2500 kcal - 160g protein, 281g carbs, 83g fat, 42g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (574 kcal, 31g protein, 70g carbs, 19g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Green Lentil and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl (686 kcal, 35g protein, 106g carbs, 14g fat, 20g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Salmon and Wholemeal Pasta with Spinach (841 kcal, 52g protein, 65g carbs, 41g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (170 kcal, 20g protein, 8g carbs, 7g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Turkey Breast Slices with Rye Crackers (229 kcal, 22g protein, 32g carbs, 2g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2500 kcal - 175g protein, 237g carbs, 88g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (647 kcal, 35g protein, 79g carbs, 21g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken and Chickpea Power Salad (487 kcal, 58g protein, 41g carbs, 10g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Spinach and Ricotta Wholemeal Pasta (799 kcal, 37g protein, 78g carbs, 37g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (333 kcal, 29g protein, 10g carbs, 14g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (234 kcal, 16g protein, 29g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Thursday
2500 kcal - 164g protein, 270g carbs, 90g fat, 30g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (670 kcal, 36g protein, 82g carbs, 22g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad (562 kcal, 48g protein, 64g carbs, 13g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry (625 kcal, 60g protein, 95g carbs, 5g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (288 kcal, 12g protein, 16g carbs, 22g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (355 kcal, 8g protein, 13g carbs, 28g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Friday
2500 kcal - 170g protein, 270g carbs, 76g fat, 39g fibre- Breakfast: Garlic Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Sourdough (630 kcal, 34g protein, 77g carbs, 20g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Smoked Salmon and Quinoa Salad (591 kcal, 42g protein, 59g carbs, 16g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (834 kcal, 68g protein, 105g carbs, 14g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Snack: Walnuts and Dried Blueberries (259 kcal, 5g protein, 20g carbs, 18g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (186 kcal, 21g protein, 9g carbs, 8g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Saturday
2500 kcal - 155g protein, 281g carbs, 76g fat, 49g fibre- Breakfast: Porridge with Walnuts and Cinnamon (575 kcal, 16g protein, 73g carbs, 22g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Miso Tofu and Edamame Bowl (541 kcal, 28g protein, 75g carbs, 14g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lentil and Turkey Sausage Casserole (829 kcal, 61g protein, 92g carbs, 22g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (278 kcal, 26g protein, 32g carbs, 6g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Light Mozzarella and Tomato (277 kcal, 24g protein, 9g carbs, 12g fat, 1g fibre per person)
Sunday
2500 kcal - 130g protein, 338g carbs, 67g fat, 70g fibre- Breakfast: Porridge with Walnuts and Cinnamon (680 kcal, 19g protein, 87g carbs, 26g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Tiger Prawn and Mango Salad (232 kcal, 33g protein, 23g carbs, 2g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Three-Bean Vegetable Chilli with Brown Rice (1019 kcal, 48g protein, 186g carbs, 8g fat, 43g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers (295 kcal, 19g protein, 27g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (274 kcal, 11g protein, 15g carbs, 21g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 10
- Salmon fillet 330g
- Lean beef strips 390g
- Green lentils 100g dry
- Turkey breast slices 80g
- Chicken breast 185g
- Tinned chickpeas 175g
- Beef tomato 2
- King prawns 410g
- Smoked salmon 185g
- Turkey mince lean 225g
- Silken tofu 145g
- Turkey sausages 4
- Red lentils 95g
Carbs & Grains
- Sourdough bread 10 slices
- Quinoa 170g dry
- Brown rice 260g dry
- Wholemeal pasta 300g dry
- Rice cakes 3
- Wholewheat noodles 110g dry
- Rolled oats 165g
Vegetables
- Mushrooms 825g
- Baby spinach 400g
- Cucumber 110g
- Sweet potato 440g
- Cucumber 1 1/2
- Mixed leaves 350g
- Cherry tomatoes 9
- Basil leaves x2
- Red onion 3/4
- Pak choi 180g
- Tinned tomatoes 1300g
- Onion 3
- Edamame beans 95g
- Celery 2 stalks
- Pea protein powder 30g
- Spinach 30g
- Red pepper 1
Dairy & Eggs
- Cottage cheese 440g
- Ricotta 115g
- Parmesan 15g
- Light mozzarella 210g
- Oat milk 875ml
- Light cream cheese 35g
Fruit
- Apple 1
- Banana 1/2
- Mango 1/2
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 5 cloves
- Parsley pinch x5
- Garlic 9 cloves
- Ginger 1 tsp
- Cumin 2.25 tsp
- Sweet chilli sauce 25g
- Dill 1.25 tsp
- Mixed herbs 1.25 tsp
- Cinnamon 1 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Chilli flakes pinch
- Coriander fresh
- Chilli powder 1.25 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 5.75 tsp
- Lemon dressing 30g
- Soy sauce 4.25 tbsp
- Tahini 20g
- Olive oil 2.25 tbsp
- Mustard 1 tsp
- Balsamic dressing 20g
- Miso paste 1 tbsp
Tins & Jars
- Mixed beans tinned 460g
Extras
- Pumpkin seeds 80g
- Frozen stir-fry veg 200g
- Dark chocolate 70% 65g
- Almonds 45g
- Walnuts 95g
- Lemon juice x3
- Rye crackers 7
- Balsamic glaze 2.25 tsp
- Lime juice x2
- Dark chocolate chips 35g
- Dried blueberries 25g
- Maple syrup 2.25 tsp
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
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)
🥦 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. Buying in bulk, choosing own-brand items, and batch cooking can reduce the cost further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This is a high-protein plan. Most days target 140–180g of protein, which supports muscle retention during a calorie deficit and helps manage hunger.
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 beginners?
Yes. The meals use widely available ingredients and straightforward cooking methods. No specialist equipment or culinary experience is needed.
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