Monrovia, CA
High-Protein • Low-Carb • Macro-Balanced
Institute of Culinary Education–trained Chef Alexander Zendejas has been crafting high-protein, macro-balanced dishes since 2010. After sharpening his knives (and skills) in fine-dining kitchens at Disneyland Resort, he launched Gourmet Gains to bring dialed-in flavor straight to your doorstep. Expect chef-made, protein-packed meals delivered every Sunday, with a carb-conscious menu that flips every two weeks—keeping your macros laser-aligned without the meal-prep grind.
Chef-built plans, macro-matched, and delivered fresh.
Creamy Oreo protein frosting with fluffy pancake and turkey sausage
408 Cal • 28 P • 38 C • 16 F
Velvety brie cheese with sweet fig jam to spread on waffles and turkey bacon
390 Cal • 22 P • 35 C • 18 F
Hearty eggs, smoky bacon, and veggies loaded with cheesy chipotle flavor
315 Cal • 25 P • 20 C • 15 F
Asian black pepper sauce with garlic rice, carrots and sauteed onions
430 Cal • 37 P • 30 C • 18 F
Asian black pepper sauce with garlic rice, carrots and sauteed onions
617 Cal • 59 P • 30 C • 29 F
Flaky salmon over garlic rice with creamy coconut curry and crisp green beans
503 Cal • 43 P • 32 C • 23 F
Flaky salmon over garlic rice with creamy coconut curry and crisp green beans
675 Cal • 69 P • 32 C • 31 F
Spicy chipotle shrimp tossed in creamy Alfredo with penne and fresh broccoli
573 Cal • 24 P • 36 C • 37 F
Spicy chipotle shrimp tossed in creamy Alfredo with penne and fresh broccoli
830 Cal • 59 P • 36 C • 50 F
Tender spiced chicken with biryani rice, crisp Greek salad, and tangy garlic yogurt
498 Cal • 45 P • 39 C • 18 F
Tender spiced chicken with biryani rice, crisp Greek salad, and tangy garlic yogurt
717 Cal • 72 P • 39 C • 29 F
Tender chicken and beef meatballs smothered in pesto sauce with baby roasted potatoes and broccoli
492 Cal • 35 P • 43 C • 20 F
Tender chicken and beef meatballs smothered in pesto sauce with baby roasted potatoes and broccoli
684 Cal • 56 P • 43 C • 32 F
Savory ground turkey tossed in chipotle alfredo sauce and mixed veggies
443 Cal • 35 P • 45 C • 19 F
Savory ground turkey tossed in chipotle alfredo sauce and mixed veggies
626 Cal • 56 P • 45 C • 30 F
Steam jasmine rice minced ground beef with kimchi ground broccoli and sesame seeds
424 Cal • 40 P • 30 C • 16 F
Steam jasmine rice minced ground beef with kimchi ground broccoli and sesame seeds
610 Cal • 64 P • 30 C • 26 F
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