CHEAP high calorie meals

sophie94x2014
sophie94x2014 Posts: 19 Member
edited November 14 in Food and Nutrition
Hey I am trying to gain weight and I'm having a hard time reaching my daily goal of 2200, I would like to eat 2500. I'm a big snacker and eat low calorie meals which is probably why I'm not gaining. Has anyone got any meal ideas that are cheap and high in calories? Thanks in advance :)
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  • sophie94x2014
    sophie94x2014 Posts: 19 Member
    Lol i want to gain weight the healthy way haha
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
    edited March 2015
    Michalina’s the frozen entrees are on sale for $0.87 Cdn at the moment. They just created a lean line to compete with Lean Cuisine & Smart Ones (which go on sale for $1.97 weekly) which are great for me losing weight and eating lower cals b/c original Michalina’s is very high in calories and fat which is what you are looking for.

    Keep these meals to 1 a day though to ensure you don't go over in sodium. Eat lots of nuts to up your cals/fat a healthy wy (unsalted again, to minimuze high sodium). Peanuts are the cheapest usually.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Mcdonald's.
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  • WinoGelato
    WinoGelato Posts: 13,454 Member
    There isn't anything inherently unhealthy about fast food but some common suggestions for those struggling to meet their calorie goals include:
    Full Fat Dairy
    Nuts
    Nut Butters
    Avocado
    Oils and Butter
    Fattier cuts of meat

    My choices would be:
    Wine
    Gelato


  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    edited March 2015
    sophie94x2014 wrote: »
    Lol i want to gain weight the healthy way haha

    Not sure what you mean by that. Without exercise, it'll all come on mostly as fat no matter where the excess calories come from. With exercise, not so much, no matter where the excess calories come from.

    McDonalds value menu is a great source of cheap calories with decent macros.
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,839 Member
    Beans, whole grains -- both are cheap, healthy and relatively calorie-dense.
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    If you haven't, introduce yourself to the world of nutbutters.

    Be aware, there is no going back.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    - Pasta...I love a good bolognese
    - Eat legumes
    - Peanut Butter sandwiches
    - Eat nuts
    - Full fat dairy products
    - Full fat salad dressings
    - Fattier cuts of meat
    - Roast or saute veggies in oil

    etc, etc, etc....
  • jkwolly
    jkwolly Posts: 3,049 Member
    Mr_Knight wrote: »
    sophie94x2014 wrote: »
    Lol i want to gain weight the healthy way haha

    Not sure what you mean by that. Without exercise, it'll all come on mostly as fat no matter where the excess calories come from. With exercise, not so much, no matter where the excess calories come from.

    McDonalds value menu is a great source of cheap calories with decent macros.
    Agreed.

    But wine, peanut butter, cheese, more wine, and then some wine!
  • sophie94x2014
    sophie94x2014 Posts: 19 Member
    I mean I have to watch my sugar intake so "healthier" foods that dont contain lots of sugar. I dont have a McDonalds near me but I have a KFC lol. I'm not a big nut lover :disagree:
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    A banana is very, very healthy, very very cheap, and incredibly high in sugars.
  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    Peanut Butter! Milkshakes!

    And, do some heavy lifting while eating in your surplus. So many people wish they needed a surplus to build muscle, now's your chance!
  • khaleesikhaleesi
    khaleesikhaleesi Posts: 213 Member
    Stock up on nuts, hummus, and use olive oil for your cooking.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Fully loaded baked potato.
  • angielisa75
    angielisa75 Posts: 46 Member
    I have absolutely no problem eating 2300 calories or more. I eat mostly healthy foods some not so much. I start my day almost every morning with an avocado, yogurt and granola. Other healthy high calorie foods is eggs, almonds, peanut butter and I love Dempster protein bread. Also quinoa is great for healthy calories and lots of protein and fiber.
  • tekkiechikk
    tekkiechikk Posts: 375 Member
    Lots and lots of peanut butter. And pasta.
  • sophie94x2014
    sophie94x2014 Posts: 19 Member
    Thank you I havent tried avocado before
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    What type of low calorie meals do you eat? Add olive oil based dressings, avocado, seeds, cheese to salads to up the calorie count. Coat your food in oil before cooking. Fat adds calories very quickly and it is both healthy and delicious.
  • nickatine
    nickatine Posts: 451 Member
    peanuts,peanut butter, rice and beans, sweet potatoes,
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Grilled cheese sandwich with fries. Creamed peas and spinach.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Rice
    Beans
    Steak
    Ground beef
    Avocado
    Olive oil
    Coconut oil
    Nuts
    Seeds
    Nut butters
  • rcrm89
    rcrm89 Posts: 1 Member
    edited March 2015
    Snack on trail mix throughout the day. Make your own with mixed nuts, dried fruit, seeds, grains and whatever else you want to add to save money.

    Have a glass of full fat milk with every meal. It will add around 150 kcal to each meal. It's also easier to consume more calories in liquid form than in solid form. You can even make weight gain milkshakes with 1 cup of milk, a spoonful of peanut butter, a banana and cocoa powder.
  • jayla73
    jayla73 Posts: 21 Member
    cityruss wrote: »
    If you haven't, introduce yourself to the world of nutbutters.

    Be aware, there is no going back.
    Yes!!! Cookie butter is basically my life now.
  • jayla73
    jayla73 Posts: 21 Member
    What made me gain weight even with eating healthy was eating 1,500+ in fruits a ton of bananas to. Also just loading up on carbs (good carbs) mad me gain like 5 pounds in close to a month.
  • tziol
    tziol Posts: 206 Member
    make yourself sandwiches with long, nice, crunchy, fresh baguette :) .....put some "healthy" food inside...tuna etc. That could be in total more than 1000calls. It's down to calories when gaining or losing weight but remember to maintain healthy style and provide sufficient daily amount of protein, carbs and fat.
  • ForeverSunshine09
    ForeverSunshine09 Posts: 966 Member
    Higher Calorie Breads, Pasta, Cubed Steak, Biscuits and gravy, big chicken Burritos.
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    edited March 2015
    Just a bit of sausage will add a lot of fat and cals to any meal. Sausages keep for a long time. Put them in an omelette or pasta; sautee them with lentils and onion, garlic & red wine. This is a very tasty chicken and chorizo recipe (800+ cals / serving): http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2138647/chicken-and-chorizo-rice-pot

    You can add bacon to a lot of things, too. It's nice with bowtie pasta, peas, and a bit of cream.

    Greek yogurt as a topping on everything (soups, potatoes, chilis) will give you protein and cals

    Ground beef is cheap and you can make tons of things with it - chili, bolognese, lasagna, meatballs, burgers, meatloaf, stuffed peppers

    Comfort food in general - homemade mac and cheese is nice (i like to add green beans, you could put bacon in this too)
    http://www.chow.com/recipes/30436-homerooms-classic-macaroni-and-cheese

    Chicken thighs are cheap. This is a great recipe - Moroccan tagine with dried apricots and prunes (can get those from a bulk store)
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/chicken_tagine_with_65235
    also try jerk chicken if you haven't yet

    Chicken breasts stuffed with whatever you want (nice with canned peaches), coated in breadcrumbs & baked, served with creamed corn & potatoes

    Pork's usually cheap - schnitzel with a marinara sauce & mozzarella, or with cabbage, sour cream and potatoes

    Mashed potatoes, potatoes gratinee, twice baked potatoes

    Rice & pasta - super cheap, calorific

    Ha. a lot of that is stuff i'd like to make more often, lol
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    also - greek yogurt is expensive, but i know people make it at home
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