Meal Plan

1500 Calorie Meal Plan

A full week of meals at roughly 1,500 calories per day. Three meals and a snack, every day.

Monday

Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs with 1/4 cup shredded cheese 240 cal
1 slice whole wheat toast with 1 tsp butter 105 cal
Lunch
Grilled chicken wrap: 120g chicken, whole wheat tortilla, lettuce, tomato, 1 tbsp ranch dressing 390 cal
1 cup baby carrots 40 cal
Dinner
Baked salmon (140g) with garlic and lemon 280 cal
1 cup roasted Brussels sprouts with 1 tsp olive oil 90 cal
2/3 cup brown rice 145 cal
Snack
1 medium apple with 1.5 tbsp peanut butter 240 cal
Daily Total 1,530 cal

Tuesday

Breakfast
3/4 cup oatmeal with 1 sliced banana, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp chopped walnuts 340 cal
Lunch
Turkey and Swiss sandwich: 100g turkey, 1 slice Swiss, whole wheat bread, mustard, lettuce 370 cal
1 small pear 85 cal
Dinner
Beef stir-fry: 120g lean sirloin strips with broccoli, bell peppers, and soy sauce 310 cal
2/3 cup white rice 135 cal
Snack
1 cup Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup granola 250 cal
Daily Total 1,490 cal

Wednesday

Breakfast
Smoothie: 1 cup milk, 1 banana, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1 scoop protein powder 350 cal
Lunch
Tuna melt: 1 can tuna with 1 tbsp mayo on whole wheat bread, 1 slice cheddar, broiled 420 cal
Dinner
Baked chicken breast (140g) with Italian herbs 230 cal
1 cup steamed green beans with garlic 40 cal
1 medium baked potato with 1 tbsp sour cream 200 cal
Snack
1/4 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts) 210 cal
1 clementine 35 cal
Daily Total 1,485 cal

Thursday

Breakfast
2 eggs fried in 1 tsp butter 190 cal
2 strips turkey bacon 70 cal
1 slice whole wheat toast 70 cal
Lunch
Chicken noodle soup (2 cups, homestyle) 250 cal
6 whole wheat crackers 100 cal
1 medium banana 105 cal
Dinner
Pork chop (130g), pan-seared with rosemary 280 cal
1 cup roasted carrots with 1 tsp olive oil 80 cal
2/3 cup mashed sweet potato 150 cal
Snack
1 cup cottage cheese (low-fat) with 1/2 cup pineapple chunks 200 cal
Daily Total 1,495 cal

Friday

Breakfast
Whole wheat English muffin with 1 fried egg and 1 slice cheddar cheese 330 cal
1/2 cup orange juice 55 cal
Lunch
Black bean and corn salad: 1 cup black beans, corn, diced tomato, cilantro, lime dressing 340 cal
12 tortilla chips 150 cal
Dinner
Baked cod (150g) with breadcrumb topping 230 cal
1 cup roasted asparagus with lemon 50 cal
2/3 cup quinoa 150 cal
Snack
1 medium peach 60 cal
1 string cheese 80 cal
10 almonds 70 cal
Daily Total 1,515 cal

Saturday

Breakfast
2 small whole wheat pancakes with 2 tbsp maple syrup 290 cal
1/2 cup mixed berries 35 cal
1 turkey sausage link 70 cal
Lunch
Caesar salad: 2 cups romaine, 140g grilled chicken, 2 tbsp Caesar dressing, 1 tbsp Parmesan, croutons 430 cal
Dinner
Turkey meatballs (4 medium) with marinara sauce 280 cal
3/4 cup whole wheat spaghetti 150 cal
Side salad with 1 tsp olive oil and vinegar 55 cal
Snack
2 tbsp hummus with 1 cup celery and bell pepper strips 110 cal
1 medium orange 65 cal
Daily Total 1,485 cal

Sunday

Breakfast
Veggie omelet: 3 eggs, spinach, mushrooms, 2 tbsp feta cheese 300 cal
1 slice whole wheat toast with 1/4 avocado 130 cal
Lunch
Lentil soup (2 cups) with a squeeze of lemon 380 cal
1 small whole wheat roll 75 cal
Dinner
Grilled shrimp (150g) with garlic and parsley 200 cal
1 cup roasted zucchini and summer squash with 1 tsp olive oil 80 cal
2/3 cup couscous 120 cal
Snack
2 rice cakes with 1 tbsp almond butter and a few banana slices 210 cal
Herbal tea 0 cal
Daily Total 1,495 cal

This meal plan is a general guide. Adjust portions based on your needs. Talk to a nutritionist for a personalized plan.

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