2280 Calorie Meal Plan for Muscle Building and Weight Gain
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Whether you're looking to gain muscle, increase weight, or maintain your current physique, a 2280 calorie meal plan might be what you need to reach your goals. Our planner is designed to provide you with nutrient-dense meals that fuel your workouts, support recovery, and keep you on track.
Today's Meal Plan
Breakfast
- Toast with Tomato, Onion, & Hummus
1 serving
Lunch
- Fruit and Granola Yogurt
1 serving
- Orange and Pomegranate Salad
1 serving
Dinner
- Chicken Parmesan
1 Serving
- Lettuce Cucumber Walnut Salad
1 serving
Example Seven Day Plan
Here's a sample meal plan with daily averages of 2244 Calories, 159g protein, 83g fat, and 233g carbs (199g net carbs). You can generate your own custom plans like this with a free Eat This Much account and generate complete instant grocery lists with our Premium features.
Day 1
Breakfast
- Protein Silver Dollar Blueberry Pancakes 1 serving
- Apples and Almond Butter on Toast 1 serving
Lunch
- Protein Yogurt and Blueberries 1 serving
- Blueberries 1 cup
Dinner
- Summer Pasta 1 serving
- Edamame Sesame Bowl 1 serving
Snack
- Trail Mix 1 serving
Day 2
Breakfast
- Post-Workout Banana Protein Smoothie 2 serving
- 3 Herb Breakfast Patties 0.5 serving
Lunch
- Red Eye Protein Parfait 1 serving
- Lebanese Tomato and Onion Salad 0.5 serving
Dinner
- Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna 1 serving
- Garlic Rice 1 serving
Snack
Day 3
Breakfast
- Protein Silver Dollar Blueberry Pancakes 1 serving
- Apples and Almond Butter on Toast 1 serving
Lunch
- Protein Yogurt and Blueberries 1 serving
- Blueberries 1 cup
Dinner
- Summer Pasta 1 serving
Snack
- Peanut Butter and Honey Toast 1 sandwich
Day 4
Breakfast
- Toast with Pear, Ricotta, & Honey 1 serving
Lunch
- Apple Walnut Parfait 1 serving
- Almonds 1 ounce
Dinner
- Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna 1 serving
- Garlic Rice 1 serving
Snack
- Trail Mix 1 serving
Day 5
Breakfast
- Peanut Butter Protein Oats 1 serving
- Yogurt & Banana 1 serving
Lunch
- Vanilla Banana Protein Shake 2 serving
- Bean Sprout and Spinach Salad 0.5 serving
Dinner
- Lentil Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Apples and Almond Butter 1 apple
Day 6
Breakfast
- Protein Yogurt and Blueberries 1 serving
- Blueberries 1 cup
Lunch
- Oatmeal banana protein shake 1 shake
Dinner
- Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna 1 serving
- Garlic Rice 1 serving
Snack
Day 7
Breakfast
- Peanut Butter Protein Oats 1 serving
- Yogurt & Banana 1 serving
Lunch
- Vanilla Banana Protein Shake 2 serving
- Bean Sprout and Spinach Salad 0.5 serving
Dinner
- Lentil Salad 1 serving
- Edamame Sesame Bowl 1 serving
Snack
- Trail Mix 1 serving
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