Muscle Gain Meal Ideas
Easy, high-protein recipes to support weight gain – from A1 Leisure Shrewsbury
🥣 Breakfast Ideas
1. Protein-Packed Porridge
- Rolled oats with whole milk or oat milk
- 1 scoop whey protein (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Sliced banana and a drizzle of honey
➡️ Approx. 600–700 kcal
2. Scrambled Eggs on Wholemeal Toast
- 3–4 scrambled eggs cooked in olive oil or butter
- 2 slices wholegrain toast
- Avocado on the side
- Add cheese or smoked salmon for extra protein
➡️ Approx. 500–700 kcal
🥪 Lunch Ideas
3. Chicken & Rice Power Bowl
- Grilled chicken breast (or thigh for more calories)
- Basmati rice
- Olive oil, chopped avocado, spinach, tomatoes
- Drizzle of full-fat yogurt or tahini dressing
➡️ Approx. 700–800 kcal
4. Loaded Wrap
- Wholegrain wrap with hummus
- Tuna, chicken, or falafel
- Grated cheese, rocket, peppers, and cucumber
- Side of trail mix or a protein bar
➡️ Approx. 600–750 kcal
🍝 Dinner Ideas
5. Lean Beef Pasta Bolognese
- Lean beef mince (or turkey/lentil alternative)
- Wholewheat pasta
- Homemade tomato sauce with veg
- Topped with grated cheese or parmesan
➡️ Approx. 700–900 kcal
6. Salmon, Sweet Potato & Greens
- Baked salmon fillet with olive oil
- Roasted sweet potato
- Steamed broccoli or kale
- Add a side of couscous or quinoa for more carbs
➡️ Approx. 650–800 kcal
🍌 Snack Ideas to Boost Calories
- Greek yogurt with granola and berries
- Handful of nuts & dried fruit
- Hard-boiled eggs & oatcakes
- Peanut butter on toast or rice cakes
- Protein smoothies with banana, oats & milk
- Cheese and wholegrain crackers
🥤 Muscle Gain Smoothie Recipe
“Mass Builder Shake”
- 1 banana
- 1 scoop whey protein
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat milk or oat milk
- ½ cup oats
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Ice cubes
➡️ Blend and enjoy – ~600–700 kcal
