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Tesco Muscle Gain Meal Plan — 2,500 kcal
Muscle building, at a higher daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 2,500 kcal/day and averages 153g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £40–55/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
SupermarketTesco
GoalMuscle Gain
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
2,506 kcal153g protein285g carbs84g fat53g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2520 kcal per person157g protein · 229g carbs per person
Breakfast583 kcal · 30g protein · 45g carbs · 10 min
Avocado and Eggs on Wholemeal Toast
Made with avocado, eggs, wholemeal bread. Ready in 10 min — 583 kcal, 30g protein, 45g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ avocado
- 3 eggs
- 3 slices of wholemeal bread
- 1¼ tsp lemon juice
- chilli flakes, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs. Check the label for: Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop avocado, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl, then cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat, stirring gently until softly set.
- Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and lemon juice and chilli flakes, to taste.
Lunch506 kcal · 34g protein · 31g carbs · 20 min
Vegetable Frittata Slice with Green Salad
Made with eggs, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 20 min — 506 kcal, 34g protein, 31g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 courgette
- 1 red pepper
- ¾ onion
- 1¼ tsp olive oil
- 3 generous handfuls mixed leaves (about 80g)
Allergens in this meal: Eggs. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or chop courgette, red pepper, onion and mixed leaves, then cook them in a non-stick pan over medium heat until softened.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and season lightly, then pour over the pan and cook over medium heat until just set, finishing under a hot grill until the top is firm.
- Season to taste and serve with olive oil.
Dinner881 kcal · 74g protein · 119g carbs · 20 min
Chicken Fajita Bowl with Brown Rice
Made with chicken breast, mixed peppers, onion. Ready in 20 min — 881 kcal, 74g protein, 119g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 250g chicken breast
- 2 peppers
- 1¼ onions
- 2½ tsp fajita spice
- 100g brown rice (dry weight)
- 40g low-fat Greek yogurt
Allergens in this meal: Milk. 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.
- Cook the chicken breast in a non-stick pan over medium heat until cooked through. Rest briefly before slicing if needed. Add onions for the final minute and cook until fragrant.
- Slice or chop peppers and onions.
- Arrange chicken breast, peppers, fajita spice and brown rice (dry weight) in a bowl and finish with low-fat Greek yogurt.
Snack247 kcal · 11g protein · 10g carbs · 3 min
Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks
Made with peanut butter, celery sticks. Ready in 3 min — 247 kcal, 11g protein, 10g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2½ tbsp peanut butter
- 5 celery sticks
Allergens in this meal: Celery, Peanuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion celery sticks as needed.
- Combine peanut butter and celery sticks in a bowl or lidded container.
Snack303 kcal · 8g protein · 24g carbs · 1 min
Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit
Made with mixed nuts, raisins. Ready in 1 min — 303 kcal, 8g protein, 24g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 40g mixed nuts
- 30g raisins
Allergens in this meal: Tree nuts. Check the label for: Peanuts, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Combine mixed nuts and raisins in a bowl or lidded container.
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Estimated cost: £40–55/week for 1 person from Tesco. Calories and macros stay shown per person; ingredients and shopping quantities are scaled for the household.
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- Glass
- Last checked
- 13 July 2026
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Plan Details And Assumptions
Tesco 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 broad choice, easy vegetarian swaps, high-protein dairy, ready-to-eat helpers and Clubcard-style shops.
- Good when a plan needs a specific diet type because the range is usually wider than discount stores.
- Use own-brand alternatives first, then only add premium products where they solve a real convenience problem.
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 | Tesco | Tesco pages can use wider choice, online availability and convenient high-protein or free-from options. |
| 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. |
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Tesco Muscle Gain Meal 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
2520 kcal - 157g protein, 229g carbs, 110g fat, 42g fibre- Breakfast: Avocado and Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (583 kcal, 30g protein, 45g carbs, 30g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Vegetable Frittata Slice with Green Salad (506 kcal, 34g protein, 31g carbs, 28g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken Fajita Bowl with Brown Rice (881 kcal, 74g protein, 119g carbs, 11g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (247 kcal, 11g protein, 10g carbs, 20g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mixed Nuts and Dried Fruit (303 kcal, 8g protein, 24g carbs, 21g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2500 kcal - 153g protein, 322g carbs, 66g fat, 58g fibre- Breakfast: Avocado and Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (491 kcal, 26g protein, 40g carbs, 23g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (627 kcal, 25g protein, 118g carbs, 3g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Turkey Mince and Sweet Potato Bake (710 kcal, 60g protein, 98g carbs, 12g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Snack: Sardines on Rye Crackers (314 kcal, 24g protein, 31g carbs, 9g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (358 kcal, 18g protein, 35g carbs, 19g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2501 kcal - 150g protein, 330g carbs, 72g fat, 75g fibre- Breakfast: Avocado and Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (627 kcal, 32g protein, 50g carbs, 31g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap (569 kcal, 60g protein, 49g carbs, 17g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Mushroom and Lentil Shepherd's Pie (851 kcal, 44g protein, 167g carbs, 4g fat, 42g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (205 kcal, 8g protein, 28g carbs, 8g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (249 kcal, 6g protein, 36g carbs, 12g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Thursday
2497 kcal - 165g protein, 264g carbs, 83g fat, 42g fibre- Breakfast: Avocado and Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (491 kcal, 26g protein, 40g carbs, 23g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken and Wholemeal Pasta with Pesto (687 kcal, 57g protein, 63g carbs, 20g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (824 kcal, 50g protein, 105g carbs, 24g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Lean Beef Jerky (176 kcal, 14g protein, 15g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Roasted Spiced Chickpeas (319 kcal, 18g protein, 41g carbs, 11g fat, 12g fibre per person)
Friday
2501 kcal - 150g protein, 287g carbs, 88g fat, 61g fibre- Breakfast: Avocado and Eggs on Wholemeal Toast (670 kcal, 35g protein, 54g carbs, 33g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (504 kcal, 28g protein, 95g carbs, 3g fat, 29g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Thai-Style Prawn and Noodle Stir-Fry (746 kcal, 73g protein, 115g carbs, 6g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (156 kcal, 5g protein, 7g carbs, 13g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Dark Chocolate and Almonds (425 kcal, 9g protein, 16g carbs, 33g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Saturday
2502 kcal - 142g protein, 291g carbs, 80g fat, 44g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (570 kcal, 17g protein, 91g carbs, 12g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Soft Boiled Egg Buddha Bowl with Avocado (740 kcal, 31g protein, 85g carbs, 29g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chicken and Vegetable Broth with Bread (648 kcal, 63g protein, 77g carbs, 9g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese Crackers (307 kcal, 21g protein, 28g carbs, 11g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (237 kcal, 10g protein, 10g carbs, 19g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Sunday
2523 kcal - 154g protein, 274g carbs, 87g fat, 48g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (536 kcal, 16g protein, 85g carbs, 11g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken Tikka Wholemeal Wrap (502 kcal, 50g protein, 46g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lentil and Turkey Sausage Casserole (976 kcal, 71g protein, 109g carbs, 26g fat, 25g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pumpkin Seeds with Dark Chocolate Chips (272 kcal, 11g protein, 14g carbs, 21g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (237 kcal, 6g protein, 20g carbs, 14g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Eggs 19
- Chicken breast 850g
- Black beans 220g
- Turkey mince lean 220g
- Tinned sardines in spring water 100g
- Green lentils 280g
- Firm tofu 220g
- Lean beef jerky 45g
- Tinned chickpeas 220g
- King prawns 290g
- Smoked salmon 75g
- Chicken tikka 170g
- Turkey 5 sausages
- Red lentils 120g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 13 slices
- Brown rice 390g
- Wholemeal 3 tortillas
- Wholemeal 2 rolls
- Wholemeal pasta 90g
- Wholewheat noodles 130g
- Rolled oats 190g
Vegetables
- Avocado 4
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 2
- Onion 9
- Mixed leaves 150g
- Mixed peppers 260g
- Celery 16 sticks
- Celery 5 stalks
- Sweet potato 270g
- Tinned tomatoes 4 x 400g tins (1462g required)
- Spinach 110g
- Romaine lettuce 85g
- Mushrooms 280g
- Carrot 8
- Sweet potato mash 350g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (272g required)
- Broccoli 220g
- Spring onion 3
- Pak choi 220g
- Lettuce 45g
- Cucumber 1 (57g required)
Dairy & Eggs
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 40g
- Parmesan 25g
- Oat milk 1 x 1L carton (698ml required)
- Light cream cheese 40g
- Mint yogurt sauce 35g
Fruit
- Raisins 25g
- Apple 2
- mixed berries 190g
Herbs & Spices
- Chilli flakes, optional to taste x5
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Garlic 8 cloves
- Paprika 2.25 tsp
- Smoked paprika 1.25 tsp
- Cumin 0.75 tsp
- Basil, optional to taste
Condiments & Oils
- Olive oil 2.5 tsp
- Peanut butter 110g
- Salsa 55g
- Light Caesar dressing 30g
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 566ml required)
- Hummus 85g
- Green pesto 30g
- Teriyaki sauce 45g
- Sweet chilli sauce 30g
- Soy sauce 1.5 tbsp
- Almond butter 1.5 tbsp
- Tahini dressing 24g
- Chicken stock 850ml
Tins & Jars
- Cannellini beans 290g
Extras
- Lemon juice 2.25 tbsp
- Fajita spice 2.5 tsp
- Mixed nuts 40g
- Sweetcorn 65g
- Lime juice, optional to taste x2
- Rye 8 crackers
- Reduced-fat cheddar 45g
- Oatcakes 5
- Sesame seeds 1.25 tsp
- Dark chocolate 70% 45g
- Almonds 60g
- Pumpkin seeds 35g
- Dark chocolate chips 17g
- Dried cranberries 23g
Shopping This Plan At Tesco
The largest UK grocer. Widest range of the mainstream stores, with Clubcard pricing doing much of the value work.
Value rangeStockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking)
Loyalty pricingClubcard Prices
What Tesco is good for here
- Deepest own-brand range across price tiers, so most recipes can be built up or down in cost.
- Strong free-from and speciality shelves for gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan weeks.
- Clubcard Prices frequently cover chicken, mince and dairy — the high-cost items in a protein-led plan.
Worth knowing before you shop
- Non-Clubcard prices are noticeably higher; the card is effectively required to hit the budget estimate.
- The Stockwell & Co economy tier has been shrinking, so some value lines have moved up a tier.
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 Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) 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 Tesco's value range across the board rather than mid-tier lines
- 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 Tesco and typically costs £40–55 per week for one person, depending on what you already have at home. Clubcard Prices can reduce this further.
How much protein does this plan provide per day?
This plan averages 153g 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 Tesco 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 Tesco — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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