Morrisons Pescatarian High-Protein High-Carb Weekly Muscle Gain Plan — 2,000 kcal
Muscle building, at a higher daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 2,000 kcal/day and averages 128g of protein, built around Morrisons's Savers for an estimated £55–85/week. Both protein and carbohydrate run high in this plan — it is built for training performance and recovery, not calorie restriction, so there is no need to trade one macro off against the other.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2001 kcal per person122g protein · 261g carbs per person
Breakfast303 kcal · 23g protein · 37g carbs · 5 min
Cottage Cheese on Wholemeal Toast with Tomato
Made with cottage cheese, wholemeal bread, cherry tomatoes.
Recipe
Ingredients
125g cottage cheese
2 slices of wholemeal bread
5 cherry tomatoes
black pepper, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Milk. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Toast or warm wholemeal bread.
Slice cherry tomatoes.
Layer cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes and black pepper, to taste evenly.
Lunch515 kcal · 28g protein · 64g carbs · 15 min
Mackerel and Brown Rice Salad
Made with tinned mackerel in brine, brown rice, cucumber.
Recipe
Ingredients
¾ of a standard tin of mackerel, drained
70g brown rice (dry weight)
½ cucumber
½ red onion
1 tbsp lemon dressing
Allergens in this meal: Fish. Check the label for: Mustard. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain and cool slightly.
Drain mackerel.
Slice or chop cucumber and red onion.
Arrange mackerel, the cooked brown rice, cucumber and red onion in a bowl and finish with lemon dressing. Keep the dressing separate if packing ahead.
Dinner720 kcal · 35g protein · 133g carbs · 25 min
Red Lentil Dahl with Brown Rice
Made with red lentils, tinned tomatoes, onion.
Recipe
Ingredients
100g red lentils
175g tomatoes
¾ onion
3 garlic cloves
¾ tsp ginger
1¾ tsp garam masala
70g brown rice (dry weight)
Method
Cook the rice according to its packet instructions, then drain if needed.
Meanwhile, simmer red lentils, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger and garam masala together in a pan with enough water to cover, until tender.
Fold the cooked rice through the pan, season to taste and serve hot.
Snack221 kcal · 15g protein · 20g carbs · 5 min
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers
Made with smoked salmon, light cream cheese, rye crackers.
Recipe
Ingredients
50g smoked salmon
30g light cream cheese
3 rye crackers
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Milk. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Top rye crackers with smoked salmon and light cream cheese and serve.
Snack242 kcal · 21g protein · 7g carbs · 5 min
Light Mozzarella and Tomato
Made with light mozzarella, beef tomato, basil leaves, optional to taste (excluded from nutrition estimate).
Recipe
Ingredients
90g light mozzarella
1 beef tomato
basil leaves, to taste
¾ tsp balsamic glaze
Allergens in this meal: Milk, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
Slice or portion light mozzarella and beef tomato as needed.
Combine light mozzarella, beef tomato and basil leaves, to taste in a bowl or lidded container, adding balsamic glaze just before eating.
Estimated cost: £55–85/week for 1 person from Morrisons. 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 18 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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This plan includes saucy or reheated meals, so choose containers with secure, leak-resistant lids. If using plastic, check that it is suitable for reheating and follow the product instructions.
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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.
Strong on fresh counters and in-store production, mid-priced against the rest of the big four.
Value rangeSavers
Loyalty pricingMore Card
What Morrisons is good for here
Butcher and fish counters allow buying exact prep quantities rather than fixed packs.
Market Street ranges are good for buying protein in the amount a plan actually calls for.
Savers covers most cupboard staples needed for batch cooking.
Worth knowing before you shop
The Savers range has been cut back, with some lines moved to standard pricing.
Counter service is not available in every store or at every hour.
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 Morrisons's Savers 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)
Switch to Morrisons's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
Swap fresh berries for frozen mixed berries (same nutrients, fraction of the cost)
Keep tinned tuna, mackerel or sardines in for a fast protein top-up with no cooking
💪 Increase protein
Add a post-workout combination of fast carbs and protein (banana and whey, or chocolate milk) after harder sessions
Greek yogurt with fruit and granola covers both protein and carb needs in one snack
Keep tinned tuna, mackerel or sardines in for a fast protein top-up with no cooking
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this muscle gain plan cost per week?
This plan is designed for Morrisons and is estimated at £55–85 per week for one person at typical UK prices, depending on what you already have at home. More Card can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 128g of protein per day across the week, based on the meals actually selected — in line with 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 both protein and carbs are set high together, rather than trading one off against the other.
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 Morrisons 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 pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Morrisons.