
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.

Fluffy protein pancakes topped with cinnamon protein frosting and served with turkey sausage.
470 Cal • 45 P • 50 C • 10 F

Light and fluffy ube waffles topped with smooth ube protein frosting and turkey bacon.
432 Cal • 42 P • 48 C • 8 F

Eggs, bacon, peppers, and veggies topped with cheese and chipotle sauce.
315 Cal • 25 P • 20 C • 15 F

142 Cal • 10 P • 7 C • 13 F

Garlic-marinated steak over turmeric rice with roasted vegetables and yogurt sauce.
442 Cal • 38 P • 32 C • 20 F

Garlic-marinated steak over turmeric rice with roasted vegetables and yogurt sauce.
565 Cal • 56 P • 32 C • 26 F

Sweet and smoky salmon paired with roasted potatoes and corn salsa.
577 Cal • 41 P • 56 C • 21 F

Sweet and smoky salmon paired with roasted potatoes and corn salsa.
720 Cal • 58 P • 56 C • 28 F

Creamy chipotle alfredo tossed with shrimp, pasta, and veggies.
573 Cal • 24 P • 36 C • 37 F

Creamy chipotle alfredo tossed with shrimp, pasta, and veggies.
710 Cal • 38 P • 36 C • 48 F

BBQ chicken over creamy mac with broccoli and jalapeño corn.
443 Cal • 39 P • 47 C • 11 F

BBQ chicken over creamy mac with broccoli and jalapeño corn.
560 Cal • 56 P • 47 C • 16 F

Sweet glazed meatballs with rice, pineapple, and fresh veggies.
358 Cal • 32 P • 26 C • 15 F

Sweet glazed meatballs with rice, pineapple, and fresh veggies.
460 Cal • 45 P • 26 C • 20 F

Seasoned turkey with peppers, onions, potatoes and fresh salsa.
407 Cal • 34 P • 25 C • 19 F

Seasoned turkey with peppers, onions, potatoes and fresh salsa.
510 Cal • 48 P • 25 C • 23 F

Sweet-savory bulgogi beef with brown rice and kimchi.
424 Cal • 40 P • 30 C • 16 F

Sweet-savory bulgogi beef with brown rice and kimchi.
545 Cal • 55 P • 30 C • 22 F
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