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How do you hit a high protein diet on a budget, without spending hours meal-prepping?

We so often hear from clients that it’s hard to hit protein goals on mid-calorie diets. And yes, that’s true – unless you plan in advance.

Well, here’s a quick solution:

  • 2000kcals
  • around 140g of protein
  • all from one shop
  • requires nothing but a microwave

Here’s the details – and underneath you can find a link to an easily printable/saveable copy!

Breakfast

– Brooklea Protein Yogurt – 1 pot (200g) (~150 kcal, 25g protein)

– Harvest Morn Protein Granola – 40g (~180 kcal, 8g protein)

Total: 330 kcal, 33g protein

Snack 1

– Brooklea Protein Pudding – 1 pot (~200 kcal, 20g protein)

Total: 200 kcal, 20g protein

Lunch

– Ashfield Farm Ready Cooked Chicken Breast Fillets – 150g (~165 kcal, 36g protein)

– Four Seasons Steam Veg – 1/2 bag (~80 kcal, 5g protein)

– The Foodie Market High Protein Roll – 1 roll (~250 kcal, 18g protein)

Total: 495 kcal, 59g protein

Snack 2

– Emporium Light Cheese Slices – 2 slices (~100 kcal, 10g protein)

– Snackrite Mini Crisps – 1 pack (~130 kcal, 1.5g protein)

Total: 230 kcal, 11.5g protein

Dinner

– The Fishmonger Salmon Fillet – 125g (~270 kcal, 28g protein)

– Four Seasons Steam Veg – 1/2 bag (~70 kcal, 4g protein)

– Microwave Couscous or Rice Pouch – 80g (~160 kcal, 4g protein)

Total: 500 kcal, 36g protein

Daily Totals

Calories: ~1950-2000 kcal

Protein: ~140-143g

Shopping List

– Brooklea Protein Yogurt

– Brooklea Protein Pudding

– Harvest Morn Protein Granola

– Ashfield Farm Cooked Chicken Breast

– Four Seasons Steam Veg Bags

– The Foodie Market Protein Rolls

– The Fishmonger Fresh or Frozen Salmon

– Microwave Couscous or Rice (Worldwide or Essentials)

– Emporium Light Cheese Slices

– Snackrite Mini Crisps

 

Click here to download your printable high protein meal plan and shopping list – and don’t worry, it comes in at around £7.50 per day. Less than a Tesco meal deal and a takeaway coffee.

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Derran
Owner and Head Personal Trainer at Real World Fitness Gym in Nottingham