Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Dinner627 kcal · 56g protein · 78g carbs · 30 min
Tuna and Sweetcorn Pasta Bake
Made with tinned tuna in spring water, wholemeal pasta, sweetcorn. Ready in 30 min — 627 kcal, 56g protein, 78g carbs.
Recipe
Cook the pasta, rice, or noodles according to the packet instructions.
Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients: Tinned tuna in spring water 125g, Wholemeal pasta 85g dry, Sweetcorn 85g, Tinned tomatoes 175g, Cheddar reduced-fat 25g.
Combine in a pan or bowl, heat through, season, and portion into containers if needed.
Snack192 kcal · 4g protein · 24g carbs · 1 min
Banana and Almonds
Made with banana, almonds. Ready in 1 min — 192 kcal, 4g protein, 24g carbs.
Recipe
Lay out the ingredients: Banana 1, Almonds 15g.
Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Snack209 kcal · 6g protein · 17g carbs · 1 min
Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit
Made with mixed nuts, raisins. Ready in 1 min — 209 kcal, 6g protein, 17g carbs.
Recipe
Lay out the ingredients: Mixed nuts 25g, Raisins 15g.
Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Estimated cost: £40–55/week for 1 person from Morrisons. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
Protein
Firm tofu 350g
Tinned tuna in spring water 125g
Salmon fillet 270g
Tinned chickpeas 490g
King prawns 165g
Green lentils tinned 185g
Green lentils 75g dry
Smoked mackerel fillet 60g
Eggs 2 soft-boiled
Tuna steak 200g
Silken tofu 140g
Smoked salmon 55g
Eggs 2
Carbs & Grains
Rolled oats 370g
Wholewheat noodles 70g dry
Wholemeal pasta 165g dry
Quinoa 60g dry
Brown rice 450g dry
Low-sugar granola 30g
Oatcakes 2
Rye bread 4 slices
Wholemeal pitta 1
Rice noodles 75g dry
Vegetables
Broccoli 85g
Sweetcorn 85g
Tinned tomatoes 330g
Baby spinach 350g
Cucumber 35g
Onion 3
Peanut butter 1.5 tbsp
Celery sticks 8
Cucumber 1/4 grated
Carrot 3
Mushrooms 330g
Sweet potato mash 230g
Sweet potato 145g
Frozen peas 75g
Peanut butter 20g
Avocado 1 1/2
Mixed leaves 55g
Cherry tomatoes 25
Courgette 1 roasted
Red pepper 1 roasted
Asparagus 150g
Pea protein powder 30g
Spinach 30g
Frozen edamame beans 150g
Edamame beans 95g
Spring onion 3
Peanuts 20g
Dairy & Eggs
Semi-skimmed milk 825ml
Coconut milk light 150ml
Low-fat Greek yogurt 350g
Parmesan 15g
Light cream cheese 45g
Almond butter 1 tbsp
Cottage cheese 200g
Oat milk 250ml
Fruit
Banana 6 1/2
Raisins 15g
Herbs & Spices
Ginger 0.75 tsp
Garlic 7 cloves
Garlic clove 1/4
Dill 0.75 tsp
Smoked paprika 1 tsp
Cumin 1.25 tsp
Garlic 1 clove
Chilli flakes pinch x2
Mixed herbs 1 tsp
Condiments & Oils
Honey 5.25 tsp
Soy sauce 3.75 tbsp
Lemon dressing 10g
Curry paste 20g
Olive oil 3 tsp
Vegetable stock 625ml
Tahini 15g
Honey 0.75 tbsp
Tahini dressing 20g
Olive oil 1 tbsp
Miso paste 1 tbsp
Tamari 2 tbsp
Extras
Cheddar reduced-fat 25g
Almonds 15g
Mixed nuts 25g
Pumpkin seeds 7g
Lemon juice x4
Chia seeds 0.75 tsp
Lemon juice 2.75 tsp
Frozen mixed berries 70g
Sea salt pinch
Sesame seeds 1 tsp
Beansprouts 95g
Lime juice
Rye crackers 3
SupermarketMorrisons
Cooking for1 person
Cook amount1 portions
Calorie target~2000 kcal/day per person
Weekly budget£40–55 total
Prep difficultyStandard (20–30 min/day)
Best forBuilding muscle with a calorie surplus
DietPescatarian
Estimated Daily Macros Per Person
Protein
114g
Carbs
256g
Fats
59g
Fibre
39g
Plan Details And Assumptions
Morrisons 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 familiar UK meals, fresh counters, freezer staples and flexible weekly shops.
Works well for plans using potatoes, rice, pasta, eggs, tins, yogurt and straightforward proteins.
Use frozen vegetables and tins to reduce waste on one-person meal-prep weeks.
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.
Search Intent
A Morrisons muscle gain plan at 2,000 calories is useful when someone wants a printable week before shopping, not just a generic diet article.
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 2,000 kcal per day
Moderate targets balance breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks without extreme restriction.
Supermarket
Morrisons
Morrisons pages suit fresh-counter options plus standard supermarket staples.
Budget
£40–55/week estimate
Moderate plans allow more convenience items and variety without becoming premium-only.
Prep style
Standard (20–30 min/day)
Standard-prep plans balance variety, fresh meals and realistic weekday cooking.
Replace fresh salmon with tinned mackerel or sardines in brine (saves ~£2–3/week)
Switch to own-brand products across the board
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 Morrisons and typically costs £40–55 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 pescatarian eaters?
Yes. Every meal in this plan is pescatarian, using ingredients readily available from Morrisons.
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