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High-protein meal plan (7 days)
A week of ordinary, prep-friendly meals landing 140–185 g of protein a day. Every number below is calculated from USDA-based values and scales with you.
Mon · Chicken & rice prep
1,721 kcal · 162 g protein · 197 g carbs · 32 g fat
- Breakfast
- Greek yogurt, nonfat plain 250 g · Rolled oats 40 g · Mixed berries 100 g
- Lunch
- Chicken breast 170 g · White rice 200 g · Broccoli 150 g
- Dinner
- Salmon 150 g · Potato 200 g · Green beans 125 g
- Snacks
- Whey protein powder 30 g · Banana 120 g
Tue · Turkey burrito bowls
1,745 kcal · 163 g protein · 150 g carbs · 55 g fat
- Breakfast
- Egg, whole 150 g · Egg whites 100 g · Whole-wheat bread 65 g
- Lunch
- Turkey mince 93% lean 150 g · Brown rice 180 g · Black beans 85 g · Bell pepper 100 g
- Dinner
- Chicken thigh, cooked, skinless 150 g · Sweet potato 200 g · Spinach 60 g
- Snacks
- Cottage cheese, 2% 225 g
Wed · Beef & pasta
1,831 kcal · 172 g protein · 198 g carbs · 39 g fat
- Breakfast
- Rolled oats 60 g · Whey protein powder 30 g · Milk, 2% 200 g
- Lunch
- Chicken breast 170 g · Quinoa 185 g · Mixed salad leaves 85 g
- Dinner
- Ground beef 90% lean 150 g · Pasta 200 g · Broccoli 150 g
- Snacks
- Greek yogurt, nonfat plain 170 g · Apple 180 g
Thu · Tuna & tofu
1,637 kcal · 155 g protein · 157 g carbs · 43 g fat
- Breakfast
- Greek yogurt, nonfat plain 250 g · Chia seeds 10 g · Mixed berries 145 g
- Lunch
- Tuna, canned in water 140 g · Whole-wheat bread 65 g · Avocado 50 g
- Dinner
- Tofu, firm 200 g · White rice 200 g · Bell pepper 120 g
- Snacks
- Protein bar (typical) 60 g · Whey protein powder 30 g
Fri · Shrimp & lentils
1,581 kcal · 185 g protein · 135 g carbs · 34 g fat
- Breakfast
- Egg, whole 100 g · Egg whites 130 g · Flour tortilla 50 g
- Lunch
- Chicken breast 170 g · Lentils 150 g · Spinach 60 g
- Dinner
- Shrimp 200 g · Pasta 180 g · Olive oil 5 g
- Snacks
- Cottage cheese, 2% 225 g · Mixed berries 100 g
Sat · Weekend brunch
1,844 kcal · 154 g protein · 151 g carbs · 69 g fat
- Breakfast
- Egg, whole 150 g · Whole-wheat bread 65 g · Avocado 50 g
- Lunch
- Salmon 150 g · Quinoa 185 g · Mixed salad leaves 85 g
- Dinner
- Chicken thigh, cooked, skinless 150 g · Potato 250 g · Green beans 125 g
- Snacks
- Whey protein powder 30 g · Milk, 2% 250 g
Sun · Prep-day plate
1,815 kcal · 142 g protein · 191 g carbs · 54 g fat
- Breakfast
- Rolled oats 50 g · Greek yogurt, nonfat plain 200 g · Banana 120 g
- Lunch
- Turkey mince 93% lean 150 g · Sweet potato 200 g · Broccoli 150 g
- Dinner
- Tempeh 150 g · Brown rice 180 g · Bell pepper 120 g
- Snacks
- Almonds 30 g · Whey protein powder 30 g
How the plan hits its protein
Each day anchors three meals on a lean protein — about 35–55 g per meal — then adds one protein-rich snack (whey, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt). That spreads intake the way the protein calculator explains, instead of cramming it all into dinner.
Prep it in two sessions
- Sunday: bake chicken breasts and thighs, brown the turkey mince, cook a big pot of rice and one of quinoa, roast sweet potatoes, steam broccoli. Portions for Mon–Wed go straight into containers.
- Wednesday night: cook salmon, shrimp and lentils for Thu–Sat; boil a batch of eggs.
- Daily: breakfasts and snacks are assemble-only — yogurt, oats, eggs, a shake.
Your calorie target is different? Scale portions above, or set exact targets with the macro calculator and fine-tune each day in the planner.