Work Hard, Cheat Hard

If you’ve ever followed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on Instagram you know by now that the man has a knack for cooking up some insane cheat meals. As a football player turned wrestler turned actor, The Rock is constantly staying on top of his game with his diet and fitness regimen. But when it comes time to indulge in a cheat meal, Dwayne Johnson doesn’t play around.

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1. Pancakes Piled High

The Rock is a big fan of this sweet and fluffy breakfast staple. But these aren’t just any regular old pancakes. No — The Rock’s pancakes often come topped with loads of extras including syrup, whipped cream, honey, peanut butter, and plenty more when he’s feeling creative. 

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2. Mountain of Sushi

You may think you know how to devour sushi, but that’s only because you haven’t seen The Rock do it yet. Often combined with something sweet, The Rock’s colossal sushi order generally consists of plates and plates of the delectable Japanese dish. 

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3. Double Dough Pizzas

To most people, a cheat meal would be one pizza — but that’s nothing for The Rock. Packed with loads of toppings like pepperoni, sausage, and pineapple, Dwayne Jonson tends to go for at least 2 double dough pizzas during one of his epic feasting sessions. 

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4. French Toast Frenzy

Dwayne Johnson is often seen indulging in a creation he likes to call “Rock Toast.” His own unique spin on the classic breakfast dish, “Rock Toast” consists of thick slices of brioche bread soaked in eggs and milk and fried to perfection. To top things off, The Rock generally adds things like syrup, whipped cream or peanut butter. 

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5. Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

Every good cheat meal needs a little something sweet to truly cap things off and The Rock is no stranger to this concept. The actor regularly indulges his sweet tooth with the inclusion of massive chocolate chip cookies loaded with rich gooey goodness in every bite. 

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6. Cheesecake Marathon

Speaking of dessert, is there really anything better than a good slice of cheesecake? Well, in The Rock’s case, he can’t just stop at one slice. If you’re going to the do cheesecake The Rock’s way you better go big or go home. The actor will indulge in several slices of the delicate cake, often sampling a variety of flavours. 

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7. Stacks of Burgers

The Rock is regularly seen going in on some good old-fashioned burgers and fries. This cheat meal staple comes packed with all the fixings, including a hefty helping of bacon, cheese, and even avocado. 

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8. Massive Plates of Pasta

The Rock is no stranger to this go-to carb when it comes to building the ultimate cheat meal. He regularly enjoys heaping plates of pasta topped with incredibly delectable sauces. In addition to his enormous portion sizes, Johnson will often accompany his pasta with a bagel (or two) to soak up every last bit of sauce.

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9. Donuts with Extravagant Toppings

Look, if there is such a thing as a good time to eat donuts it's definitely in the midst of a cheat meal. The Rock likes to treat himself to a helping of donuts, particularly ones topped with all kinds of extras like cereal, candy bars, or even bacon. 

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10. Loaded Sub Sandwiches

Is there anything more satisfying than a good sub sandwich? The Rock doesn’t seem to think so, which is why he’s regularly seen enjoying a massive sub (or two) alongside other cheat meal favourites. Loaded with layers of deli meats, cheese, veggies, and condiments, these subs are a great way to cap off a week of hard work. 

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11. Brownies

This rich, gooey dessert is a staple of The Rock’s extravagant cheat meals, often accompanying his main dish. These dense, loaded brownies are served by the plate-full, with a hefty scoop (or even tub) of ice cream on the side.

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12. Peanut Butter On Everything 

If there’s one thing The Rock always keeps in stock in his pantry, it’s peanut butter. The man is no doubt a fan of the home pantry staple, considering that he dowses it on almost everything including pancakes, cookies, and french toast. 

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13. Tequila

As a founder of his very own tequila brand, it should come as no surprise that The Rock enjoys a glass of the Mexican spirit along with his lavish cheat meals. He’s often seen enjoying his brand, Teremana Tequila, on the rocks or in a variety of cocktails. 

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14. Tubs of Ice Cream

For most people, a scoop or two of ice cream would suffice. But that’s just not how The Rock rolls. In addition to owning his own Tequila, Johnson also has a stake in an ice cream company called Salt & Straw. He’s regularly seen indulging in tubs of delicious ice cream flavours like “Chocolate Goey Brownie”. 

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15. Pre Workout/Cheat Meal Breakfast

Not all cheat meals have to be eaten after a workout. Sometimes it's nice to indulge in your favourite foods before hitting the weights, and The Rock is certainly no stranger to this concept. Some of his epic breakfast concoctions include a combination of oatmeal, eggs, bacon, waffles, and English muffins. 

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16. Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

As if banana bread wasn’t good enough already, The Rock likes to take it up a notch by adding loads of goodies like chocolate chips. This rich and flavourful treat is pan-seared in butter to give it that extra crispiness and mouth-watering melted chocolate. 

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17. Buttermilk Biscuits with Butter and Honey

There’s nothing quite like the joy of eating a nice flakey, buttery biscuit. The Rock understands this all too well which is why he regularly treats himself to a heaping plate of buttermilk biscuits topped with a generous drizzle of honey. 

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18. Stacks of Bacon

No cheat meal is complete without a little extra oomph. For The Rock, this usually comes in the form of some crispy, thick-cut bacon. Whether it’s a part of one of his extravagant cheat meal breakfasts or just a topping on his burger, Dwayne Johnson doesn’t mess around when it comes to bacon. 

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19. Steak 

Although much healthier than most indulgences, steak is a perfect addition to any cheat meal. There’s really nothing as satisfying as some juicy, tender steak — which is why The Rock has made sure to include it in a number of his cheat meals. Whether seared on its own or fried up with some eggs, The Rocks enjoys his steak cooked to perfection.

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20. Classic Apple Cobbler

This deliciously indulgent dessert is the perfect way to cap off any cheat meal. Featuring a delectable mix of apple slices, cinnamon, and nutmeg, The Rock’s traditional apple cobblers are already delicious on their own — but add some ice cream to them and they become next level. 

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