Weekly meal plan

Weekly meal plan

Updated from backfilling-strategy.py: rice and chickpeas are now part of the weekly carb base, with fresh vegetables, herbs, acid, and spices added for flavor without changing the counted nutrition.

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Snack

Week At A Glance

Every lunch carries the rice and chickpea base: 157.38 g cooked rice and 85.70 g cooked chickpeas. Vegetables and seasonings are flavor add-ons only.

Day 1Monday
2,592cal177 gprotein246 gcarbs98 gfat
Breakfast
50 g oats120 g banana20 g dark chocolate10 g almond butter150 g milkcinnamonpinch of salt
Lunch
166.53 g chicken breast157.38 g rice85.70 g chickpeas12.32 g mayonnaisecucumbertomatolemonparsley
Dinner
150 g chicken breast240.34 g potatoes86.73 g bread35 g olive oilrosemarygarlicgreen salad
Snacks
25 g whey150 g milk100 g Greek yogurt100 g blueberriesvanillamint
Day 2Tuesday
2,373cal125 gprotein251 gcarbs92 gfat
Breakfast
50 g oats120 g banana20 g dark chocolate10 g almond butter150 g milkcinnamon
Lunch
125 g chicken thighs157.38 g rice85.70 g chickpeas12.32 g mayonnaisepickled onionpaprikalime
Dinner
2 eggs (100 g)200 g bread10 g mayonnaisespinachchiveshot sauce
Snacks
25 g whey150 g milk100 g Greek yogurt100 g blueberries
Day 3Wednesday
2,591cal170 gprotein272 gcarbs90 gfat
Breakfast
50 g oats120 g banana20 g dark chocolate10 g almond butter150 g milk
Lunch
177.85 g salmon157.38 g rice85.70 g chickpeas12.32 g mayonnaisedilllemoncucumber
Dinner
150 g chicken breast240.34 g potatoes150 g bread8.28 g mayonnaiseroasted peppersoregano
Snacks
25 g whey150 g milk100 g Greek yogurt100 g blueberries
Day 4Thursday
2,341cal153 gprotein251 gcarbs79 gfat
Breakfast
50 g oats120 g banana20 g dark chocolate10 g almond butter150 g milk
Lunch
166.53 g chicken breast157.38 g rice85.70 g chickpeas12.32 g mayonnaisetomatorocketlemon zest
Dinner
2 eggs (100 g)200 g bread10 g mayonnaisemushroomschives
Snacks
25 g whey150 g milk100 g Greek yogurt100 g blueberries
Day 5Friday
2,497cal141 gprotein276 gcarbs88 gfat
Breakfast
50 g oats120 g banana20 g dark chocolate10 g almond butter150 g milk
Lunch
125 g chicken thighs157.38 g rice85.70 g chickpeas12.32 g mayonnaisecabbage slawcuminlime
Dinner
73.5 g chicken breast1 egg (50 g)240.34 g potatoes160 g bread8.28 g mayonnaiseparsleymustard
Snacks
25 g whey150 g milk100 g Greek yogurt100 g blueberries
Day 6Saturday
2,573cal138 gprotein251 gcarbs112 gfat
Breakfast
50 g oats120 g banana20 g dark chocolate10 g almond butter150 g milk
Lunch
177.85 g salmon157.38 g rice85.70 g chickpeas25 g olive oildilllemonspinach
Dinner
2 eggs (100 g)200 g bread10 g mayonnaisetomatoblack pepper
Snacks
25 g whey150 g milk100 g Greek yogurt100 g blueberries

Targets vs Actuals

Targets come from backfilling-strategy.py. Vegetables, herbs, spices, citrus, vinegar, and broth are intentionally left out of the nutrition math.

Calories

16,826 / 16,639
+187 weekly

Average: 2,404 calories/day.

Protein

1,019 / 1,050 g
-31 g weekly

Average: 146 g/day.

Carbohydrate

1,713 / 1,645 g
+68 g weekly

Average: 245 g/day.

Total Fat

640 / 637 g
+3 g weekly

Average: 91 g/day.

Meal Counts

The plan batches cleanly: one daily grain-legume bowl, one daily oatmeal, one daily shake, and one daily yogurt bowl.

Rice-chickpea bowls7daily lunch base
Oatmeals7daily breakfast
Whey shakes7daily snack
Greek yogurt bowls7daily snack
Chicken breast servings6873.09 g total
Chicken thigh servings2250 g total
Salmon servings2355.70 g total
Egg meals47 eggs total

Shopping List

Exact weekly quantities from the updated backfill allocation. Round up to package sizes when shopping.

Protein

Dairy

Carbs & Legumes

Fruit

Fats & Condiments

Flavor Add-Ons

Flavor is separate

The counted plan uses the ingredients above. To make the meals better, use low-impact vegetables, herbs, spices, citrus, vinegar, broth, pickles, mustard, and hot sauce freely; they are listed in the meals as flavor ideas and not included in the macro totals.

Recipe Notes

Click any meal name in the schedule to jump here.

Oatmeal

Simmer 50 g oats with 150 g milk and water as needed. Stir in 10 g almond butter, top with 120 g banana and 20 g dark chocolate. Add cinnamon and a pinch of salt.

Chicken Rice-Chickpea Bowl

Use 157.38 g cooked rice and 85.70 g chickpeas. Add chicken breast, then cucumber, tomato, parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and either mayonnaise or olive oil from that day's counted portion.

Chicken Thigh Rice-Chickpea Bowl

Season thighs with paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and pepper. Serve over the rice-chickpea base with pickled onion, cabbage, lime, and the counted mayonnaise.

Salmon Rice-Chickpea Bowl

Cook salmon with pepper and dill. Serve on rice and chickpeas with cucumber, spinach, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the counted mayonnaise or olive oil.

Chicken Potato Plate

Roast or pan-crisp potatoes with rosemary, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper. Serve with chicken breast, bread, greens, and the counted olive oil or mayonnaise.

Eggs With Bread

Cook eggs as an omelet or scramble with spinach, mushrooms, tomato, chives, pepper, and hot sauce. Keep bread and mayonnaise to the listed quantities.

Light Chicken, Egg & Potatoes

Use the smaller chicken and egg portion with potatoes and bread. Add mustard, parsley, vinegar, pepper, and a crunchy salad to make it feel less plain.

Whey Shake + Greek Yogurt

Shake 25 g whey with 150 g milk. For the bowl, mix 100 g Greek yogurt with 100 g blueberries, then add vanilla, cinnamon, lemon zest, or mint.

Vegetable Flavor Add-Ons

Use broth-simmered vegetables, herbs, vinegar, pickles, mustard, hot sauce, and spices to add volume and flavor. Keep oils, bread, grains, legumes, and proteins out unless you count them separately.