2280 Calorie Paleo Meal Plan for Muscle Building and Weight Gain
Eat This Much creates personalized meal plans based on your food preferences, budget, schedule, and more. Try it with the Paleo diet, emphasizing foods that our ancestors thrived on, such as lean meats, fresh produce, and seeds, for a wholesome way of eating.
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. For those following a paleo diet, this calorie range supports your goals while focusing on whole, unprocessed foods that mimic what our ancestors ate. 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
- Protein Southwest Scramble
1 bowl
- Cinnamon Banana Mug Cake
1 serving
Lunch
- Pumpkin Coconut Paleo Smoothie
1 serving
- Avocado
1 avocado
Dinner
- Rosemary Lemon Grilled Scallops
2 servings
- Simple Avocado and Cranberry Salad
1 serving
Example Seven Day Plan
Here's a sample Paleo meal plan with daily averages of 2232 Calories, 112g protein, 115g fat, and 220g carbs (168g 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
- Super Green Smoothie Bowl 2 serving
- 3 Herb Breakfast Patties 1 serving
Lunch
- Simple Lemon Pepper Tuna 1 serving
- Arugula Salad with Grapefruit dressing 1 serving
Dinner
- Peachy Keen Chicken 1 serving
- Simple Avocado and Cranberry Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Mango Strawberry Salad 1 serving
Day 2
Breakfast
- Almond Pancakes 4 small pancakes
- Apples and Almond Butter 1 apple
Lunch
- Tuna Salad 2 serving
- Vegan Cinnamon Date "Caramel" & Apples 1 serving
Dinner
- Simple Steak 1 steak
- Avocado and Veggie Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Banana, Almond Butter, and Dates 1 banana
Day 3
Breakfast
- Super Green Smoothie Bowl 2 serving
- 3 Herb Breakfast Patties 1 serving
Lunch
- Simple Lemon Pepper Tuna 1 serving
- Arugula Salad with Grapefruit dressing 1 serving
Dinner
- Peachy Keen Chicken 1 serving
- Simple Avocado and Cranberry Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Mango Strawberry Salad 1 serving
Day 4
Breakfast
- Almond Pancakes 4 small pancakes
- Apples and Almond Butter 1 apple
Lunch
- Tuna Salad 2 serving
- Vegan Cinnamon Date "Caramel" & Apples 1 serving
Dinner
- Simple Steak 1 steak
- Avocado and Veggie Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Banana, Almond Butter, and Dates 1 banana
Day 5
Breakfast
- Super Green Smoothie Bowl 2 serving
- 3 Herb Breakfast Patties 1 serving
Lunch
- Cucumber Tomato Salad with Tuna 1 serving
- Apples and Almond Butter 1 apple
Dinner
- Pan Seared Chicken Breast 1 breast
- Arugula Salad with Grapefruit dressing 1 serving
Snack
- Date Wraps 2 pieces
Day 6
Breakfast
- Chicken and Dill Protein Scramble 1 serving
- Apples and Almond Butter 1 apple
Lunch
- Tuna Salad 2 serving
- Vegan Cinnamon Date "Caramel" & Apples 1 serving
Dinner
- Simple Steak 1 steak
- Avocado and Veggie Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Mango Strawberry Salad 1 serving
Day 7
Breakfast
- Super Green Smoothie Bowl 2 serving
- 3 Herb Breakfast Patties 1 serving
Lunch
- Cucumber Tomato Salad with Tuna 1 serving
- Apples and Almond Butter 1 apple
Dinner
- Peachy Keen Chicken 1 serving
- Simple Avocado and Cranberry Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Banana, Almond Butter, and Dates 1 banana
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- Low Carb Reduces carbohydrate intake, focusing on proteins and fats for energy
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