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Tesco Higher-Protein Weekly Muscle Gain Plan — 3,000 kcal
Free printable UK muscle gain meal plan for Tesco: 7 days at ~3,000 kcal/day, £40–55/week estimate, macros and shopping list.
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Your 7-Day Meal Plan
Monday
3000 kcal per person155g protein · 335g carbs per person
Breakfast580 kcal · 36g protein · 32g carbs · 10 min
Smoked Mackerel Scrambled Eggs on Toast
Made with smoked mackerel fillet, eggs, wholemeal bread. Ready in 10 min — 580 kcal, 36g protein, 32g carbs.
Recipe
- Toast or warm the bread, bagel, wrap, or pitta if preferred.
- Prepare the filling ingredients: Smoked mackerel fillet 75g, Eggs 2, Wholemeal bread 2 slices, Butter 5g, Lemon juice 1 tsp.
- Layer the filling evenly, season to taste, and serve or wrap tightly for later.
Lunch633 kcal · 24g protein · 79g carbs · 10 min
Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta
Made with falafel, wholemeal pitta, hummus. Ready in 10 min — 633 kcal, 24g protein, 79g carbs.
Recipe
- Wash and chop the salad or vegetable ingredients: Falafel 4 baked, Wholemeal pitta 1, Hummus 35g, Mixed leaves 35g, Tomato 1, Cucumber 4 slices.
- 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.
Dinner1058 kcal · 43g protein · 152g carbs · 25 min
Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry
Made with tinned chickpeas, baby spinach, coconut milk light. Ready in 25 min — 1058 kcal, 43g protein, 152g carbs.
Recipe
- Prep the listed ingredients: Tinned chickpeas 370g, Baby spinach 140g, Coconut milk light 185ml, Tinned tomatoes 185g, Onion 1, Curry paste 30g, Brown rice 75g dry.
- Cook the protein and firmer vegetables in a pan for 5-8 minutes.
- Add sauces, tins, stock, or pulses from the ingredient list and simmer until hot and thickened.
Snack348 kcal · 7g protein · 39g carbs · 2 min
Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter
Made with oat biscuits, peanut butter. Ready in 2 min — 348 kcal, 7g protein, 39g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Oat biscuits 4, Peanut butter 1 tbsp.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Snack236 kcal · 31g protein · 16g carbs · 3 min
Chocolate Protein Shake
Made with whey protein powder, semi-skimmed milk. Ready in 3 min — 236 kcal, 31g protein, 16g carbs.
Recipe
- Lay out the ingredients: Whey protein powder 30g, Semi-skimmed milk 280ml.
- Drain, slice, or portion anything that needs preparing.
- Assemble in a bowl or container, season, and eat cold or microwave until hot if preferred.
Snack145 kcal · 14g protein · 17g carbs · 5 min
Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark
Made with low-fat greek yogurt, frozen berries, honey. Ready in 5 min — 145 kcal, 14g protein, 17g carbs.
Recipe
- Add the base ingredients to a bowl: Low-fat Greek yogurt 140g, Frozen berries 55g, Honey 1 tsp.
- Top with the fruit, nuts, seeds, or honey listed.
- Eat straight away, or cover and chill for later the same day.
Weekly Shopping List
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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.
Protein
- Smoked mackerel fillet 450g
- Eggs 12
- Falafel 4 baked
- Tinned chickpeas 370g
- Chicken tikka 185g
- Turkey mince lean 245g
- Turkey breast slices 190g
- Lean beef strips 210g
- Pork tenderloin 230g
- Firm tofu 230g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 90g
- Red lentils 115g
- King prawns 140g
- Chicken breast 430g
- Cod fillet 320g
- Lean lamb mince 245g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 10 slices
- Wholemeal pitta 1
- Brown rice 170g dry
- Oat biscuits 9
- Wholemeal tortilla 3
- Brown rice 100g cooked
- Oatcakes 10
- Rolled oats 340g
- Rice noodles 90g dry
- Rice cakes 4
- Wholemeal roll 1
- Low-sugar granola 35g
- New potatoes 390g
- Wholemeal pasta 100g dry
Vegetables
- Mixed leaves 105g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 4 slices
- Baby spinach 140g
- Tinned tomatoes 900g
- Onion 5
- Peanut butter 4.75 tbsp
- Lettuce 50g
- Cucumber 60g
- Mixed peppers 5
- Cucumber slices 10
- Sweet potato 230g
- Carrot 2
- Spring onion 3
- Peanuts 25g
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Butternut squash 460g
- Romaine lettuce leaves 5
- Romaine lettuce 95g
- Celery sticks 6
- Cherry tomatoes 10
- Peas 100g
Dairy & Eggs
- Butter 30g
- Coconut milk light 185ml
- Semi-skimmed milk 550ml
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 550g
- Mint yogurt sauce 35g
- Light cream cheese 70g
- Skyr 460g
- Halloumi 115g
- Oat milk 850ml
- Parmesan 25g
- Almond butter 1.5 tbsp
Fruit
- Apple 1
- Banana 3 1/4
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 13 cloves
- Rosemary 1.25 tsp
- Basil
- Parsley
- Ginger 1.25 tsp
- Garam masala 2.5 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Hummus 105g
- Curry paste 30g
- Honey 3.75 tsp
- Soy sauce 2.25 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1.25 tsp
- Olive oil 2.5 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 1025ml
- Tamari 2.25 tbsp
- Light mayo 15g
- Light Caesar dressing 30g
- Olive oil 1.5 tsp
- Green pesto 30g
Tins & Jars
- Cannellini beans tinned 230g
Extras
- Lemon juice 7.25 tsp
- Whey protein powder 30g
- Frozen berries 150g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 100g
- Frozen stir-fry veg 175g
- Almonds 30g
- Dried cranberries 25g
- Beansprouts 115g
- Lime juice
- Rye crackers 5
- Balsamic glaze 1.25 tsp
- Lemon juice
- Frozen mixed berries 225g
- Green beans 235g
- Lemon 2
- Cauliflower 370g
SupermarketTesco
Cooking for1 person
Cook amount1 portions
Calorie target~3000 kcal/day per person
Weekly budget£40–55 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
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 3,000 kcal per day | High-calorie days need snacks and carbohydrate portions rather than one oversized dinner. |
| 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. |
Printable meal plan PDF
Tesco Higher-Protein Weekly Muscle Gain Plan — 3,000 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
3000 kcal - 155g protein, 335g carbs, 119g fat, 52g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Mackerel Scrambled Eggs on Toast (580 kcal, 36g protein, 32g carbs, 33g fat, 5g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Baked Falafel and Salad Pitta (633 kcal, 24g protein, 79g carbs, 26g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Chickpea and Spinach Coconut Curry (1058 kcal, 43g protein, 152g carbs, 33g fat, 27g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (348 kcal, 7g protein, 39g carbs, 18g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Chocolate Protein Shake (236 kcal, 31g protein, 16g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (145 kcal, 14g protein, 17g carbs, 3g fat, 2g fibre per person)
Tuesday
3000 kcal - 237g protein, 254g carbs, 117g fat, 47g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Mackerel Scrambled Eggs on Toast (773 kcal, 48g protein, 43g carbs, 44g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken Tikka Wholemeal Wrap (526 kcal, 54g protein, 46g carbs, 16g fat, 4g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lean Turkey Mince Stuffed Peppers (747 kcal, 64g protein, 87g carbs, 14g fat, 21g fibre per person)
- Snack: Turkey Breast and Cream Cheese Roll-Up (337 kcal, 32g protein, 36g carbs, 7g fat, 10g fibre per person)
- Snack: Hard-Boiled Eggs (204 kcal, 18g protein, 1g carbs, 14g fat, 0g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (413 kcal, 21g protein, 41g carbs, 22g fat, 6g fibre per person)
Wednesday
3000 kcal - 198g protein, 304g carbs, 113g fat, 43g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Mackerel Scrambled Eggs on Toast (727 kcal, 45g protein, 41g carbs, 42g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Lean Beef Stir-Fry with Brown Rice (784 kcal, 59g protein, 86g carbs, 20g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Pork Tenderloin with Apple and Sweet Potato (710 kcal, 57g protein, 79g carbs, 23g fat, 12g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mini Protein Overnight Oats (363 kcal, 24g protein, 53g carbs, 6g fat, 7g fibre per person)
- Snack: Carrot Sticks with Hummus (173 kcal, 7g protein, 24g carbs, 7g fat, 8g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almonds and Dried Cranberries (243 kcal, 6g protein, 21g carbs, 15g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Thursday
3000 kcal - 167g protein, 342g carbs, 108g fat, 54g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Mackerel Scrambled Eggs on Toast (722 kcal, 45g protein, 40g carbs, 41g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Cannellini Bean and Tomato Soup (402 kcal, 22g protein, 75g carbs, 2g fat, 23g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Tofu Pad Thai (870 kcal, 55g protein, 93g carbs, 32g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (309 kcal, 8g protein, 52g carbs, 10g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Oat Biscuits with Peanut Butter (432 kcal, 9g protein, 48g carbs, 22g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Tuna on Rye Crackers (265 kcal, 28g protein, 34g carbs, 1g fat, 7g fibre per person)
Friday
3000 kcal - 196g protein, 287g carbs, 111g fat, 50g fibre- Breakfast: Smoked Mackerel Scrambled Eggs on Toast (723 kcal, 45g protein, 40g carbs, 41g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetable Salad (613 kcal, 30g protein, 22g carbs, 44g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup with Bread (899 kcal, 44g protein, 155g carbs, 5g fat, 25g fibre per person)
- Snack: Prawn Cocktail in Lettuce Cups (154 kcal, 25g protein, 2g carbs, 6g fat, 1g fibre per person)
- Snack: Turkey Breast and Cream Cheese Roll-Up (315 kcal, 30g protein, 33g carbs, 7g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Protein Yogurt with Low-Sugar Granola (296 kcal, 22g protein, 35g carbs, 8g fat, 3g fibre per person)
Saturday
3000 kcal - 222g protein, 369g carbs, 73g fat, 53g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (749 kcal, 22g protein, 120g carbs, 16g fat, 19g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap (628 kcal, 68g protein, 52g carbs, 19g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Baked Cod with New Potatoes and Green Beans (711 kcal, 69g protein, 88g carbs, 11g fat, 14g fibre per person)
- Snack: Frozen Greek Yogurt and Berry Bark (248 kcal, 24g protein, 28g carbs, 5g fat, 3g fibre per person)
- Snack: Mini Protein Overnight Oats (494 kcal, 33g protein, 73g carbs, 8g fat, 9g fibre per person)
- Snack: Almond Butter with Celery Sticks (170 kcal, 6g protein, 8g carbs, 14g fat, 5g fibre per person)
Sunday
3000 kcal - 198g protein, 321g carbs, 100g fat, 55g fibre- Breakfast: Oat Porridge with Berries (581 kcal, 17g protein, 93g carbs, 12g fat, 15g fibre per person)
- Lunch: Chicken and Wholemeal Pasta with Pesto (773 kcal, 64g protein, 71g carbs, 22g fat, 11g fibre per person)
- Dinner: Lamb Keema with Cauliflower Rice (790 kcal, 66g protein, 55g carbs, 33g fat, 17g fibre per person)
- Snack: Reduced-Fat Cheddar on Oatcakes (411 kcal, 21g protein, 40g carbs, 22g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Banana and Peanut Butter on Rice Cakes (329 kcal, 9g protein, 55g carbs, 11g fat, 6g fibre per person)
- Snack: Skyr High-Protein Yogurt (116 kcal, 21g protein, 7g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fibre per person)
Weekly shopping list
Protein
- Smoked mackerel fillet 450g
- Eggs 12
- Falafel 4 baked
- Tinned chickpeas 370g
- Chicken tikka 185g
- Turkey mince lean 245g
- Turkey breast slices 190g
- Lean beef strips 210g
- Pork tenderloin 230g
- Firm tofu 230g
- Tinned tuna in spring water 90g
- Red lentils 115g
- King prawns 140g
- Chicken breast 430g
- Cod fillet 320g
- Lean lamb mince 245g
Carbs & Grains
- Wholemeal bread 10 slices
- Wholemeal pitta 1
- Brown rice 170g dry
- Oat biscuits 9
- Wholemeal tortilla 3
- Brown rice 100g cooked
- Oatcakes 10
- Rolled oats 340g
- Rice noodles 90g dry
- Rice cakes 4
- Wholemeal roll 1
- Low-sugar granola 35g
- New potatoes 390g
- Wholemeal pasta 100g dry
Vegetables
- Mixed leaves 105g
- Tomato 1
- Cucumber 4 slices
- Baby spinach 140g
- Tinned tomatoes 900g
- Onion 5
- Peanut butter 4.75 tbsp
- Lettuce 50g
- Cucumber 60g
- Mixed peppers 5
- Cucumber slices 10
- Sweet potato 230g
- Carrot 2
- Spring onion 3
- Peanuts 25g
- Courgette 1
- Red pepper 1
- Butternut squash 460g
- Romaine lettuce leaves 5
- Romaine lettuce 95g
- Celery sticks 6
- Cherry tomatoes 10
- Peas 100g
Dairy & Eggs
- Butter 30g
- Coconut milk light 185ml
- Semi-skimmed milk 550ml
- Low-fat Greek yogurt 550g
- Mint yogurt sauce 35g
- Light cream cheese 70g
- Skyr 460g
- Halloumi 115g
- Oat milk 850ml
- Parmesan 25g
- Almond butter 1.5 tbsp
Fruit
- Apple 1
- Banana 3 1/4
Herbs & Spices
- Garlic 13 cloves
- Rosemary 1.25 tsp
- Basil
- Parsley
- Ginger 1.25 tsp
- Garam masala 2.5 tsp
Condiments & Oils
- Hummus 105g
- Curry paste 30g
- Honey 3.75 tsp
- Soy sauce 2.25 tbsp
- Sesame oil 1.25 tsp
- Olive oil 2.5 tbsp
- Vegetable stock 1025ml
- Tamari 2.25 tbsp
- Light mayo 15g
- Light Caesar dressing 30g
- Olive oil 1.5 tsp
- Green pesto 30g
Tins & Jars
- Cannellini beans tinned 230g
Extras
- Lemon juice 7.25 tsp
- Whey protein powder 30g
- Frozen berries 150g
- Reduced-fat cheddar 100g
- Frozen stir-fry veg 175g
- Almonds 30g
- Dried cranberries 25g
- Beansprouts 115g
- Lime juice
- Rye crackers 5
- Balsamic glaze 1.25 tsp
- Lemon juice
- Frozen mixed berries 225g
- Green beans 235g
- Lemon 2
- Cauliflower 370g
Swaps & Suggestions
💰 Make it cheaper
- 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)
🥦 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. 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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