Vegan Protein Powders & Meal Replacements
Protein powder is well-known for improving muscle mass by assisting the body’s recovery post workout. Plant proteins are an excellent way of achieving improvements to both health and performance. Meal replacements are popular with people that have hectic lifestyles as they are a quick and easy way to get a healthy of serving essential nutrients. Whatever your reason, read on for some of the best vegan protein powders on the market.
Huel
Huel is not a protein shake, but a powdered food which can be used as a meal replacement to guarantee essential nutrients as well as being super easy to make.
The Blends: Huel OriginalHuel Gluten Free and
The flavours: Core flavours are Vanilla, Original and Unflavoured. There are also powdered flavours that can be added alongside the core shake flavours: Chocolate, Banana, Matcha Tea, Cacao, Pineapple & Coconut, Mocha, Toffee, Rhubarb and Custard.
The cost: The minimum order is 2 pouches, subscriptions are super easy to set up and saves 10% in the long run. 2 pouches costs around £40 which serves 28 meals. Each first-time order comes with a free shaker and t-shirt.
- Contains at least 100% of the European Union’s “Daily Recommended Amounts” of all 26 essential vitamins and minerals
- Just add water and shake
- High in protein, 148g per 2000 calories
- With no added sugar, Huel contains just 4.6 grams of sugar per 2000 calories
- Unfortunately the pouches are not currently recyclable
- Shelf life of 12 months
Form Nutrition
The blends: There are two types of shakes: Superblend and Performance. The Superblend is for ensuring daily requirements for nutrients and Performance is for post-exercise recovery.
The flavours: Performance comes in Chocolate Peanut or Vanilla, Superblend comes in Chocolate Salted Caramel or Vanilla.
The cost: £24/bag for a one-off purchase or £21/bag as a subscriber. 13 servings per 520g bag.
- Nutrient dense shakes meaning the amount of nutrition you get per calorie is high
- Made to taste great mixed with water, but can be mixed with non-dairy milk or coconut water if desired
- Complete protein: the formula includes a complete range of amino acids
- Smooth and great tasting
Macacha
Macacha is great tasting raw, organic plant power.
The blends: Peace for calmness and serenity, Energy to support a high energy lifestyle and Beauty for clearer skin
The flavours: Vanilla (peace and energy) and Cacao for beauty
The cost: Shop the range here: 500g drums for £32 or 10x33g sachets for £29
I attended a Yoga/Macacha event at Wholefoods earlier this year where I got to sample these shakes and I can verify that these are easy to make and super tasty.
- Free from; GMO, Dairy, Soya, Preservatives, artificial flavours or colours
- Six key ingredients: ginger, flaxseed, maca, kelp, baobab and cranberry
- Best mixed with coconut water or nut milk
Free* Soul
Free* Soul have two collections: whey protein and vegan protein, so make sure you select the right one! Their formulas are specifically crafted for women.
The blends: Protein blend plus other compatible options including teas
The flavours: Chocolate, Berry and Vanilla
The cost: £24/600g for one-time purchase, £21.60/600g for subscribe and save
- A complete lean, plant based protein blend formulated for women
- Blended to support hormone balance, mood and energy
- Works as a protein blend and food supplement
- Vegan Collection available at £56 full of health goodies
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