Beef up without meat
This 7-day menu plan will help you gain muscle mass in the healthiest way possible.
Our meal plans are intended for guidance only. The information presented here is not intended as medical advice nor does it replace medical advice. If you have any concerns, please speak to your doctor.
Monday |
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BREAKFAST Power porridge made with organic oats and calcium-fortified soya milk. Add cashew nuts, raisins plus 1tbsp ground flaxseeds for omega-3s Fruit juice |
SNACK Mixed nuts & seeds; almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, sunflower and pumpkin seeds – a nutritional powerhouse of a snack! Fresh fruit |
LUNCH Wholemeal ‘Sub’ Fruit soya yoghurt
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SNACK Seaweed peanut crackers (seaweed is a good source of iodine) Fresh fruit |
DINNER Shepherd’s Pie made with soya mince, mushrooms and red lentils topped with a mix of mashed potato, sweet potato and swede Serve with rich onion gravy (see recipe) and broccoli or curly kale |
Tuesday |
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BREAKFAST Smoked tofu and mushrooms on wholemeal toast with grilled tomatoes Apricot and cashew smoothie –packed with calcium and protein |
SNACK Oat cakes with mushroom or yeast paté and cherry tomatoes Fresh fruit |
LUNCH Homemade pizza Fresh fruit |
SNACK Mixed nuts, seeds and dried fruit (cashew nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, sunflower, pumpkin seeds, raisins and apricots) |
DINNER Chunky Portabella Mushroom Stroganoff made with onions, garlic, pepper, soya ‘cream’ and a splash of white wine. Serve with a heap of brown rice
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Wednesday |
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BREAKFAST Whole wheat breakfast cereal made with soya milk – add apple, blueberries and raspberries. Toast with nut butter and yeast extract Fruit juice |
SNACK Oat cakes with mushroom or yeast paté and cherry tomatoes Fresh fruit |
LUNCH Chunky vegetable and lentil soup with two wholemeal rolls filled with salad leaves and omega-3 vinaigrette (mix olive oil, flax oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic and maple syrup – keeps in fridge for 2 weeks) Fruit soya yoghurt
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SNACK Cereal bar Fresh fruit
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DINNER Wholemeal pasta bake (broccoli, leek, green beans, onion and mushroom, borlotti or other beans, steamed and baked with pasta in a rich tomato sauce and topped with nutritional yeast flakes or vegan parmesan) |
Thursday |
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BREAKFAST Scrambled tofu (crumble plain tofu into a pan with finely chopped onion, turmeric and herbs. Season to taste) with baked beans on wholemeal toast Fruit juice |
SNACK Low-fat hummus and raw vegetable sticks (carrot, celery and cucumber) Fresh fruit |
LUNCH Giant spicy bean burger with salad in a wholemeal bap served with a heap of crunchy coleslaw (shredded carrot and cabbage with raisin, cashews, pine nuts and vegan mayonnaise) Fresh fruit |
SNACK Fresh fruit |
DINNER Thai green curry (stir fried onion, broccoli, green beans/mange tout and baby corn with readymade sauce e.g. World Foods Thai Green Curry Sauce and coconut milk or make your own) serve with brown rice |
Friday |
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BREAKFAST Muesli made with soya milk. Add nuts (Brazil nuts, hazelnuts) and fruit (banana, apple, pear), plus 1tbsp ground flaxseeds Fruit smoothie (see recipe) |
SNACK Wholemeal crispbread with marmite and/or cashew nut butter Fresh fruit |
LUNCH Wholemeal pitta bread stuffed with falafel, sliced tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, olives and tahini (sesame seed paste – a good source of calcium) Fruit soya yoghurt
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SNACK Mixed nuts, seeds and dried fruit |
DINNER Hearty Vegetable Hot Pot made with soya mince, potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic (see recipe) with Quick ‘n’ Easy Dumplings |
Saturday |
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BREAKFAST Vegan sausage sandwich made with a toasted multigrain bagel. Fruit juice |
SNACK Flapjack and a banana Fruit smoothie plus 1tbsp ground flaxseeds |
LUNCH Baked sweet potato with spicy chilli beans and a spoon of plain soya yoghurt served with salad leaves dressed with an omega-3 vinaigrette Fresh fruit salad |
SNACK Trail mix Fresh fruit |
DINNER Chick Pea Balti with brown rice and lime pickle. Serve with Raita dip (soya yoghurt, diced cucumber and mint) and a wholemeal chapatti |
Sunday |
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BREAKFAST The Full Monty! Vegan sausages, grilled tomatoes, fried mushrooms, baked beans and hash browns Fruit juice |
SNACK Exotic fresh fruit salad (mango, pineapple, grapes, kiwi and papaya)
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LUNCH Nut Roast with roast potatoes, sweet potatoes and parsnips and steamed shredded cabbage or curly kale, carrot and/or peas and gravy. Baked apple stuffed with raisins and cinnamon |
SNACK A few squares of dark chocolate – good source of iron |
DINNER Bubble and squeak (use the leftovers from the roast) with vegan sausages, beans and/or pickle |
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