[SWhite0513]

This is my current plan... I need to reach 1500 cal, and this plan only gets me about 1200, so I need around 200 more (I give myself a buffer in case my counts aren't accurate.

Breakfast-
2 scrambled eggs (200 cal)
Yoplait Smoothie with Almond Milk (180 cal)

Snack-
100 calorie pack or granola bar (100 cal)

Lunch-
Chicken Noodle Soup (150 cal)
Banana (100 cal)

Snack-
100 calorie pack or granola bar (100 cal)

Dinner-
Chicken Breast w/ Shake & Bake (250 cal)
Veggie (around 50 cal)

Total= 1130

How can I squeeze in some high quality (does that make sense?) calories?

Oh, and I have a pretty tight budget, and don't always have the resources to cook due to work/busy schedule.

[sontaikle]

putting some peanut butter on your banana can easily get you some of those extra calories while being nutritious. I actually want to start doing that with my banana snack because I am not getting enough either

[Glory87]

A good healthy snack would be a measured portions of nuts. Almonds, cashews, etc. 1/4 cup is around 200 calories.

[mizzie]

You could replace one of your granola bars with an apple and some peanut butter. That will run you around 270 calories if you use one serving of PB. I like granny smith apples for this, the tartness really works well with the salty PB.

I'll also second a handful of nuts. Or you could sprinkle some low fat cheese on your eggs. Or add a piece of whole grain bread with your breakfast or lunch, I'm not seeing a lot of grains in your meals.

[mandalinn82]

You don't look like you have a lot of healthy fats going on. Nuts, as everyone said, would be a good option, or cook your veggies and eggs in a teaspoon of olive oil.

[Hungry4Health]

You could use some fresh fruit and some more calcium goodies. So maybe some Greek yogurt and some fruit after dinner?

[Munchy]

I agree with the healthy fats - olive oil to cook or finishing oils, avocado, dairy, nuts and nut butters, hummus, beans, etc.