Welcome to the Holistic Running April Meal Plan 2025! Our meticulously crafted meal plan is designed to fuel your runs and enhance your overall well-being. Each day in April features a balanced and delicious array of meals and snacks to keep you energised and satisfied.

Start Your Day Right

Begin your mornings with wholesome breakfasts like porridge with a variety of toppers or convenient processed options. Whether you prefer fresh fruit, nuts, or honey, our breakfast options provide the nutrients you need to start your day right.

Energise with Snacks

Keep your energy levels up with a selection of homemade or purchased snacks, perfect for mid-morning and afternoon boosts. Enjoy homemade delights like choc-orange energy balls or opt for easy, purchased options that fit your busy lifestyle.

Nutritious Lunches

Enjoy hearty lunches like warm pearl barley & roasted carrot salad or halloumi & bulgur salad. Our recipes balance protein, carbs, and healthy fats to keep you strong.

Refreshing Drinks

Replenish with our expertly curated smoothies and protein shakes, crafted to provide essential nutrients and hydration. These drinks are not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals to support your overall health and fitness.

Satisfying Dinners

End your day with nourishing and flavourful dinner recipes, including Mexican spiced tomato rice and rosemary roast chicken thighs with new potatoes, asparagus, and garlic. Our dinners are designed to be both satisfying and nutritious, helping you recover from your day’s activities and prepare for the next.

Bedtime Snacks

Cap off your evenings with a bedtime snack to ensure you stay fuelled throughout the night. Our plan includes a variety of options that are light yet satisfying, promoting restful sleep and muscle recovery. Embrace a holistic approach to nutrition with our meal plan, designed to support your running goals and overall health. Join us on this journey to better health and peak performance with the Holistic Running April Meal Plan 2025!

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYFRIDAYSATURDAYSUNDAY
1st
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Warm pearl barley & roasted carrot salad with dill vinaigrette
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Mexican spiced tomato rice
Bedtime Snack
2nd
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or
Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Indian chicken protein pots
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Caponata pasta
Bedtime Snack
3rd
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers
or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Ham, Swiss And Apple Sandwich
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
One-pan Thai green salmon
Bedtime Snack
4th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or
Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Halloumi & Bulgur Salad with Harissa Dressing
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Rosemary roast chicken thighs, new potatoes, asparagus & garlic
Bedtime Snack
5th
Breakfast:
Eat Natural Protein Granola or
Processed
Snack: Choc-orange energy balls or
Processed
Lunch: Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad
Snack: Peanut Butter Protein Cookies or Processed Snack
Dinner:Chicken Madras
Rhubarb crumble muffins
Bedtime Snack
6th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack: Coconut Chocolate Peanut Bars or Processed
Lunch: Blue cheese, butternut & barley salad with maple walnuts
Snack: Choc-orange energy balls or Processed
Dinner:
Ale Glazed Fillet
Bedtime Snack
7th
Breakfast:
Apple porridge with banana and pecans
or Processed
Snack: Home Made or
Purchased
Lunch: Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich
Snack: Cinnamon cashew flapjacks
or Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
One Pan Salmon with Smoke Asparagus
Bedtime Snack
8th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack: Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Black bean chimichurri salad
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Pasta Primavera
Bedtime Snack
9th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers
or
Processed
Snack: Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Buffalo Tuna Melt
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Watercress & chicken stir fry
Bedtime Snack
10th
Breakfast:
Creamy yogurt porridge
or
Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Chicken caesar salad
Snack:
Homemade
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Penne with chorizo & broccoli
Bedtime Snack
11th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers
or Processed
Snack: Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Sausage & spring mash pie
Bedtime Snack
12th
Breakfast:
Porridge with honey and almonds
or
Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Grilled Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Pasta with fresh tuna and cherry tomatoes
Bedtime Snack
13th
Breakfast:
American pancakes
or
Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Egg, beetroot & bacon salad
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Lemon & thyme butter-basted roast chicken & gravy
Bedtime Snack
14th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or
Processed
Snack: Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Baby spinach salad with dates & almonds
Black pepper tofu
Snack: Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Roasted asparagus, pancetta & cherry tomato pasta
Bedtime Snack


15th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Hummus Grilled Cheese
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Mushroom & sausage pasta
Bedtime Snack
16th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Lamb & garlic bread salad
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Lemon-Garlic Steak & Green Beans
Bedtime Snack
17th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous Bowls
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Green spinach & lemon risotto
Bedtime Snack
18th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch: Mediterranean Chicken and Couscous Bowls
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Cheeseburger Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Bedtime Snack
19th
Breakfast:
Overnight banana porridge or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Paprika chicken ciabattas
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Sesame salmon, purple sprouting broccoli & sweet potato mash

Bedtime Snack
20th
Breakfast:
Apple, Banana and Sultana Porridge
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Ploughman’s sandwich
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas with Marinated Feta
Roasted Asparagus and Courgette and Ricotta Tart
Ottolenghi’s Squash with Chilli Yoghurt and Coriander Sauce
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Baked Mint Rice with Olive and Pomegranate Salsa
Baby spinach salad with dates & almonds
Black pepper tofu
Harrisa Roasted Salmon
Desert:
Easter Cupcakes
Bedtime Snack
21st
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Black Bean & Slaw Bagel
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Roasted Carrots and Chickpeas with Marinated Feta
Roasted Asparagus and Courgette and Ricotta Tart
Ottolenghi’s Squash with Chilli Yoghurt and Coriander Sauce
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Baked Mint Rice with Olive and Pomegranate Salsa
Bedtime Snack

22nd
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch: Rainbow orzo salad
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Scrambled Eggs with vegetables
Bedtime Snack
23rd
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Salmon sushi salad
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Chicken stroganoff
Bedtime Snack
24th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Smoked salmon rice salad
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Thai prawn, ginger & spring onion stir-fry
Bedtime Snack
25th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Triple-decker steak sandwich
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Easy chicken fajitas
Bedtime Snack
26th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Posh BLT
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Superhealthy pizza
Bedtime Snack
27th
Breakfast:
High protein breakfast or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Tuna-Quinoa Toss
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Hot-smoked salmon salad with a chilli lemon dressing
Bedtime Snack
28th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:Home Madeor
Purchased
Lunch:
Avocado and Egg Salad
Snack:Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Sea bass with asparagus & Jersey Royals
Bedtime Snack
29th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch: Warm pearl barley & roasted carrot salad with dill vinaigrette
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Duck with spring onion noodles
Bedtime Snack
30th
Breakfast:
Porridge with toppers or Processed
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Lunch:
Indian chicken protein pots
Snack:
Home Made
or
Purchased
Drink:
Smoothie/Protein Shake
Dinner:
Spaghetti bolognese
Bedtime Snack