Flexible meal-planning template
7-Day High-Protein Meal Plan
A flexible one-week framework with repeatable meals, planned leftovers and a practical grocery list.
How to use this plan
Each day uses three balanced meals and an optional snack. Portions are intentionally unspecified so a clinician or dietitian can adapt the plan to energy needs, appetite and medical history.
Swap by role
Replace a protein with another protein, a grain or starchy food with another you enjoy, and produce with what is affordable and available. The meals are examples, not mandatory combinations.
Adjust the structure
Move meals between days, use leftovers, and omit an optional snack when it is not needed. Individual portions and nutrition needs should be set with appropriate professional support.
Daily plan
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Optional snack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Greek yogurt berry oats | Chicken lentil soup | Salmon, chickpeas and broccoli | Cottage cheese and fruit |
| Day 2 | Egg and vegetable toast | Leftover salmon grain bowl | Turkey and bean chili | Edamame |
| Day 3 | Yogurt, walnuts and banana | Chicken lentil soup | Tofu vegetable stir-fry | Apple with peanut butter |
| Day 4 | Protein oatmeal | Tuna and white bean salad | Leftover turkey chili | Roasted chickpeas |
| Day 5 | Egg and spinach wrap | Tofu stir-fry bowl | Chicken fajita sheet pan | Greek yogurt |
| Day 6 | Greek yogurt berry oats | Chicken fajita salad | Lentil pasta with turkey meatballs | Hummus and vegetables |
| Day 7 | Cottage cheese fruit bowl | Leftover soup or salad | Build-your-own grain bowls | Nuts and fruit |
Grocery list
Protein
- □ Greek yogurt
- □ Eggs
- □ Chicken breast
- □ Salmon
- □ Lean turkey
- □ Tofu
- □ Tuna
- □ Cottage cheese
Produce
- □ Berries
- □ Bananas
- □ Apples
- □ Spinach
- □ Broccoli
- □ Bell peppers
- □ Carrots
- □ Onions
- □ Lemons
Pantry
- □ Oats
- □ Lentils
- □ Chickpeas
- □ White beans
- □ Whole grains
- □ Lentil pasta
- □ Olive oil
- □ Nuts and seeds
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