Before I start this post I would like to state I am not on a liquid diet. I just like trying out vegetarian/vegan protein drinks to make sure I get the most out of what I eat in a day, especially when time is not on your side haha! Huel Ready-to-drink is part of my balanced diet.
I have seen Huel nutrition floating around social media for a while now but it’s only recently that I decided to give one of their products a try. I went shopping the other day in Sainsbury’s for vegetarian goodies when I noticed this drink near the milk aisle. Huel ready-to-drink complete meals, containing 26 essential vitamins and minerals, carbohydrates, protein, fat, fibre and phytonutrients.
If you have read my blog or followed my social media then you would have seen that I have lost 40lb in Lockdown. All of this done without restricting my diet and keeping myself active. Very simple. Check out my post on how to keep fit during lockdown.
Tried & Tested
Huel Ready-to-drink complete meals come in 4 delicious flavours; vanilla, berry, chocolate and banana. They are vegan friendly and gluten-free.
Huel comes in a 500ml bottle which is a brilliant serving size. The first thing I noticed was the calorie count which is 400 calories. When I have tried other meal replacements in the past the calorie count has been roughly around 200-250 calories, which In my opinion is pretty darn low. So it was a breath of fresh air seeing a more decent calorific meal.
I was so surprised by how deliciously smooth the vanilla Huel ready to drink was! I have had other shakes where they are gritty and heavy but this went down a treat. The taste is lush and it really fills you up until your next meal.
The bottle
Now I know plastic isn’t a wonderful thing ideally but this bottle is made from 51% recycled plastic and its 100% recyclable. The other top 6 beverage companies only recycle around 7% of their plastic!
Key points
- 26 vitamins & minerals to give your body micronutrients
- Slow-release carbs for slow sustained energy through the day
- Omega 3 & 6 give you an essential fatty acid profile
- 20g of plant-based protein
- Fibre to help keep the digestive system healthy
- Only 5g of sugar
- Low Salt
Nutritional Breakdown
33.9g of Carbohydrates
20g of Protein
18.6 of Fat
6g of Fibre
2g of vitamins and minerals
Ingredients
Water, Pea Protein, Tapioca Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Gluten-Free Oat Powder, Flaxseed, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Chicory Root Fibre, Micronutrient Blend*, Natural Flavourings, Brown Rice Flour, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin, Turmeric Extract, Thickener: Gellan Gum, Sweetener: Sucralose.
My thoughts
I am pleasantly surprised with this complete meal drink because it actually kept me full till my next meal. Now, I wouldn’t have it every day but it’s ideal if you’re in a rush or if you have those days when you don’t feel like eating a solid meal.
The texture is smooth like i said and it’s so easy to drink with an awesome taste! It’s like a thick vanilla milkshake with so many more benefits. I’m looking forward to trying the banana flavour next time!
Over the next few weeks I will be trying more protein based drinks and reviewing them on blog so keep a lookout for them in the near future.
Until next time everyone
Mel x
This sounds intriguing! I am always wary of meal replacements, but it sounds good for when in a hurry! Love that it sounds like a regular shake with more stuff in it for you! Thanks for sharing x
Wow…… this looks good for those who are on a diet and love protein drinks. Thank you for sharing your review with me.
I like how it’s got a really good amount of protein in it! Would be a really good post workout ‘meal’!
Katie | katieemmabeauty.com
I really like quick liquid meals like this for moments I have to be out all day or if I have an appointment. It’s good to hear that it kept you full till your next meal because I know some liquid meals don’t. I had not heard of Huel before.
It is so great to know about healthy supplements like this. I am vegan so getting a balanced diet is so important.
I might have to try this out. The flavors sound tasty! I’d go for the berry one first.
This sounds awesome! This is so perfect for when I’m on the go or when my work just has me too busy to actually make solid food – which is a lot of the time…
Thanks for sharing about this. It seems like a really great drink.
This sounds really amazing, I have to look into trying this.
It looks like a great option for people who are trying to gain weight or maintain their weight while on the go.
Never heard of it and it sounds very intriguing drinks for me. I must try this and this sounds like a great drinks to help me for healthy and fit.
It’s great they have slow release energy that can really help reduce the need to snack and control energy dips.
Oh my this Huel drink is amazing. I never heard of a complete meal set in a drink before. The benefits and your review is amazing. A must try one! I’d love to try this.
I’m intrigued! I love the amount of protein and fiber in this!
This would be something helpful to replace my meals while busy at work, thank you for the suggestion
That sounds like an amazing product. I may need to check it out as well. Sounds like it has a lot of great benefits too.
These are exactly what I need! Quick, easy and delicious! Definitely going to try Huel!
I haven’t heard of this before. I am always on the go and this sounds like the perfect meal drink to try!
I love that it’s bottle is recycled and also recyclable. Thanks for sharing.
Huel drinks looks really great. I need to check it out. I love that it is complete meal.
I have not heard of Huel before. It sounds like an interesting product. Congrats on your wieght loss. You must feel great.
Huel sounds really good! I would lovr to try this one. Thanj you for sharing it’s benefits.