2500 Calorie High Protein 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 High Protein diet, designed to help build muscle strength and improve satiety, featuring quality protein sources for optimal health and performance.
Whether you're looking to gain muscle, increase weight, or maintain your current physique, a 2500 calorie meal plan might be what you need to reach your goals. For those focusing on a high-protein diet, this calorie target can support your goals by providing nutrient-dense meals that prioritize protein intake. 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
- Cottage Cheese & Peaches
1 serving
Lunch
- Lebanese Tomato and Onion Salad
1 serving
Dinner
- Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich
1 serving
- Easy Spinach and Scallion Salad
1 serving
Example Seven Day Plan
Here's a sample High Protein meal plan with daily averages of 2476 Calories, 182g protein, 111g fat, and 206g carbs (161g 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
- Toast with Pear, Ricotta, & Honey 1 serving
Lunch
- Protein Yogurt and Blueberries 1 serving
- Blueberries 1 cup
Dinner
- Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna 2 serving
- Quick Black Beans and Rice 0.5 serving
Snack
- Chocolate Avocado Smoothie 1 serving
Day 2
Breakfast
- Egg White Oatmeal with Blueberries 1.5 serving
- Protein-boosted Yogurt 1 serving
Lunch
- Tuna Salad 2 serving
- Rice Cake with Strawberries and Honey 1 serving
Dinner
- Chicken Wraps 1 rollup
- Summer Pepper and Tomato Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Chocolate Milk Whey Protein Shake 1 serving
Day 3
Breakfast
Lunch
- Protein Yogurt and Blueberries 1 serving
- Pecans 0.5 ounce
Dinner
- Pan Roasted Pork Chops 1 serving
- Waldorf-ish Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Blackberry Yogurt Parfait 1 serving
Day 4
Breakfast
- Cinnamon Raisin Protein Oatmeal 1 serving
- Peach and Peanut Butter Snack 1 serving
Lunch
- Protein-boosted Yogurt 1 serving
Dinner
- Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna 2 serving
- Quick Black Beans and Rice 0.5 serving
Snack
- Chocolate Avocado Smoothie 1 serving
Day 5
Breakfast
- Peanut Butter Protein Oats 1 serving
Lunch
- Protein Yogurt and Blueberries 1 serving
- Peanut Butter & Celery 1 serving
Dinner
- Healthy Chicken Lettuce Wraps 1 serving
- Waldorf-ish Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Blackberry Yogurt Parfait 1 serving
Day 6
Breakfast
Lunch
- Protein-boosted Yogurt 1 serving
Dinner
- Seared Sesame-Crusted Tuna 2 serving
- Quick Black Beans and Rice 0.5 serving
Snack
- Yogurt with Avocado & Basil 1 serving
Day 7
Breakfast
- Peanut Butter Protein Oats 1 serving
Lunch
- Protein Yogurt and Blueberries 1 serving
- Pecans 0.5 ounce
Dinner
- Pan Roasted Pork Chops 1 serving
- Waldorf-ish Salad 1 serving
Snack
- Chocolate Avocado Smoothie 1 serving
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- Keto Low-carb, high-fat diet focusing on ketosis for energy and weight management
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- Vegetarian Plant-based diet including dairy and eggs, avoiding meat for health and ethics
- Paleo Emulates ancient diet with whole foods, free of processed items and grains
- Mediterranean Rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and olive oil for a balanced, heart-healthy diet
- Low Carb Reduces carbohydrate intake, focusing on proteins and fats for energy
- Low Fat Limits fat consumption, emphasizing lean proteins, grains, and vegetables
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