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Tesco High-Variety Muscle Gain Plan — 2,500 kcal
Muscle building, at a higher daily calorie target. This 7-day plan targets 2,500 kcal/day and averages 165g of protein, built around Tesco's Stockwell & Co (cupboard staples: tins, cereals, tea, baking) for roughly £40–55/week. Meals deliberately rotate protein sources and formats across the week — this plan avoids repeating the same protein twice in one day so the week does not feel monotonous.
Your week at a glance
1 personPlan summary
SupermarketTesco
GoalMuscle Gain
Weekly cost£40–55 estimate
Daily average across the 7 days
2,502 kcal165g protein309g carbs68g fat50g fibre
Individual days vary around these figures.
Adjust Household PortionsCurrently 1 person · 1 cook portions
Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
2509 kcal per person132g protein · 362g carbs per person
Breakfast571 kcal · 15g protein · 96g carbs · 5 min
Banana and Oat Smoothie
Made with banana, rolled oats, oat milk. Ready in 5 min — 571 kcal, 15g protein, 96g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 70g rolled oats
- 325ml oat milk
- 1¼ tsp peanut butter
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Peanuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Put banana, rolled oats, oat milk and peanut butter in a blender, or in a jug if you are using a stick blender.
- Blend until completely smooth, adding a small splash of water or milk only if needed.
- Pour into a glass or shaker and serve cold.
Lunch673 kcal · 42g protein · 111g carbs · 15 min
Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup
Made with green lentils, courgette, red pepper. Ready in 15 min — 673 kcal, 42g protein, 111g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 125g green lentils
- 1 courgette
- 1 red pepper
- 1¼ onions
- 650ml vegetable stock
- 1¼ tsp cumin
Check the label for: Celery, Cereals containing gluten, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Peel and chop onions, courgette and red pepper into even pieces.
- Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and roast courgette and red pepper for 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelised at the edges. Meanwhile soften onions in a large pan over medium heat.
- Stir in vegetable stock and cumin, then add green lentils and simmer gently until tender and thickened.
- Taste, season and portion for serving.
Dinner678 kcal · 44g protein · 79g carbs · 10 min
Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast
Made with eggs, reduced-sugar baked beans, wholemeal bread. Ready in 10 min — 678 kcal, 44g protein, 79g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 275g reduced-sugar baked beans
- 3 slices of wholemeal bread
Allergens in this meal: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs. Check the label for: Celery, Sesame, Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Crack the eggs into a bowl, season lightly and whisk with a fork.
- Cook the eggs to your preferred set: 5-6 minutes for soft-boiled, or poach gently until the whites are set.
- Toast wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and reduced-sugar baked beans.
Snack238 kcal · 22g protein · 18g carbs · 5 min
Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt
Made with frozen edamame beans, sea salt, optional to taste (excluded from nutrition estimate). Ready in 5 min — 238 kcal, 22g protein, 18g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 200g frozen edamame beans
- sea salt, to taste
Allergens in this meal: Soybeans. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Drain frozen edamame beans; rinse the pulses under cold water.
- Combine frozen edamame beans and sea salt, to taste in a bowl or lidded container.
Snack349 kcal · 9g protein · 58g carbs · 3 min
Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes
Made with banana, peanut butter, rice cakes. Ready in 3 min — 349 kcal, 9g protein, 58g carbs.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1¼ tbsp peanut butter
- 3 rice cakes
Allergens in this meal: Peanuts. Worked out from generic ingredient names — always read the product label.
Method
- Slice or portion banana as needed.
- Top rice cakes with banana and peanut butter and serve.
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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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- 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 | Higher variety | High-variety plans trade extra decisions for less repetition. |
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Tesco High-Variety 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
2509 kcal - 132g protein, 362g carbs, 58g fat, 72g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (571 kcal, 15g protein, 96g carbs, 13g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Soup (673 kcal, 42g protein, 111g carbs, 4g fat, 24g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Poached Eggs and Baked Beans on Wholemeal Toast (678 kcal, 44g protein, 79g carbs, 19g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Edamame Beans with Sea Salt (238 kcal, 22g protein, 18g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (349 kcal, 9g protein, 58g carbs, 12g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Tuesday
2500 kcal - 144g protein, 307g carbs, 76g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (440 kcal, 12g protein, 74g carbs, 10g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice (679 kcal, 52g protein, 74g carbs, 17g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Teriyaki Tofu with Brown Rice and Broccoli (763 kcal, 46g protein, 97g carbs, 22g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Cottage Cheese with Cucumber (166 kcal, 19g protein, 8g carbs, 7g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Protein Balls (452 kcal, 15g protein, 54g carbs, 20g fat, 9g fibre per person)
Wednesday
2497 kcal - 150g protein, 323g carbs, 72g fat, 69g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (560 kcal, 15g protein, 94g carbs, 13g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Egg Mayo Sandwich on Wholemeal (473 kcal, 26g protein, 46g carbs, 20g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Quorn Mince Bolognese with Wholemeal Pasta (867 kcal, 65g protein, 137g carbs, 10g fat, 35g fibre per person)
- Snack: Peanut Butter with Celery Sticks (252 kcal, 11g protein, 10g carbs, 21g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Snack: Turkey Breast and Cream Cheese Roll-Up (345 kcal, 33g protein, 36g carbs, 8g fat, 11g fibre per person)
Thursday
2500 kcal - 188g protein, 273g carbs, 78g fat, 53g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (553 kcal, 15g protein, 93g carbs, 12g fat, 13g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken and Chickpea Power Salad (533 kcal, 63g protein, 44g carbs, 11g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Salmon, Sweet Potato Wedges and Broccoli (941 kcal, 59g protein, 81g carbs, 49g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tuna on Rye Crackers (290 kcal, 31g protein, 37g carbs, 2g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Low-Fat Greek Yogurt with Berries (183 kcal, 20g protein, 18g carbs, 4g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Friday
2504 kcal - 124g protein, 370g carbs, 57g fat, 53g fibre- Breakfast: Banana and Oat Smoothie (472 kcal, 13g protein, 79g carbs, 11g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Black Bean Burrito Bowl (635 kcal, 26g protein, 120g carbs, 3g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Beef and Sweet Potato Stew (796 kcal, 61g protein, 109g carbs, 16g fat, 18g fibre per person)
- Snack: Lean Beef Jerky (180 kcal, 15g protein, 15g carbs, 5g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (421 kcal, 9g protein, 47g carbs, 22g fat, 4g fibre per person)
Saturday
2503 kcal - 201g protein, 250g carbs, 79g fat, 33g fibre- Breakfast: Protein Waffles with Greek Yogurt and Berries (694 kcal, 64g protein, 61g carbs, 22g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken, Brown Rice and Roasted Peppers (837 kcal, 59g protein, 89g carbs, 25g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Cod with New Potatoes and Green Beans (550 kcal, 54g protein, 69g carbs, 8g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Snack: Apple and Peanut Butter (215 kcal, 6g protein, 30g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs (207 kcal, 18g protein, 1g carbs, 14g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Sunday
2501 kcal - 215g protein, 280g carbs, 57g fat, 36g fibre- Breakfast: Protein Waffles with Greek Yogurt and Berries (630 kcal, 58g protein, 56g carbs, 19g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Cod with Sweet Potato Wedges (436 kcal, 41g protein, 56g carbs, 8g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice and Frozen Veg (828 kcal, 65g protein, 99g carbs, 16g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Pea Protein Green Smoothie (318 kcal, 30g protein, 35g carbs, 7g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola (289 kcal, 21g protein, 34g carbs, 7g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Green lentils 140g
- Eggs 12
- Lean beef strips 410g
- Firm tofu 210g
- Quorn mince 260g
- Turkey breast slices 110g
- Chicken breast 430g
- Tinned chickpeas 190g
- Salmon fillet 230g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 110g
- Black beans 220g
- Lean stewing beef 220g
- Lean beef jerky 45g
- Whey protein powder 60g
- Cod fillet 450g
- Pea protein powder 35g
Carbs & Grains
- Rolled oats 350g
- Wholemeal bread 6 slices
- Rice 3 cakes
- Brown rice 460g
- Wholemeal pasta 120g
- Oat 5 biscuits
- Wholemeal flour 120g
- New potatoes 310g
- Low-sugar granola 35g
Vegetables
- Courgette 2
- Red pepper 2
- Onion 4
- edamame beans 200g
- Broccoli 460g
- Spring onion 2
- Cucumber 1 (238g required)
- Watercress 40g
- Tinned tomatoes 3 x 400g tins (951g required)
- Celery 5 sticks
- Mixed leaves 110g
- Cherry tomatoes 1 x 300g pack (174g required)
- Sweet potato 775g
- Carrot 3
- Mixed peppers 190g
- Green beans 190g
- Spinach 35g
Dairy & Eggs
- Oat milk 3 x 1L cartons (2007ml required)
- Cottage cheese 160g
- Light cream cheese 40g
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 600g
Fruit
- Banana 8
- mixed berries 110g
- berries 150g
- Apple 2
Herbs & Spices
- Cumin 1.5 tsp
- Garlic 12 cloves
- Mixed herbs 1.5 tsp
- Dill 1.25 tsp
- Coriander, optional to taste
- Parsley, optional to taste
- Paprika 1.25 tsp
- Ginger 1.25 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Peanut butter 170g
- Vegetable stock 2 cubes (makes 1L; 657ml required)
- Soy sauce 4.25 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Teriyaki sauce 40g
- Honey 1.5 tbsp
- Light mayo 30g
- Mustard 1.5 tsp
- Lemon dressing 19g
- Olive oil 3.5 tbsp
- Salsa 55g
- Beef stock 330ml
Tins & Jars
- Reduced-sugar baked beans 270g
Extras
- Sea salt, optional to taste
- stir-fry veg 380g
- Sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Chia seeds 5g
- Lemon 4
- Rye 5 crackers
- Lemon juice 1.25 tsp
- Sweetcorn 70g
- Lime juice, optional to taste
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
- Rotate in a protein you have not used yet that week (turkey, tofu, prawns) rather than repeating the same one
- Add a handful of nuts or seeds to a salad or bowl for a different protein source and texture
- Swap one dairy-based snack for a plant-based one (edamame, hummus) to keep variety going
🥦 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 165g 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 rotation actively avoids repeating the same protein twice in one day.
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 Higher variety and use ingredients available at Tesco — no specialist equipment or advanced technique is needed.
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