Whether you’re looking to maintain muscle tone, or need more protein in your diet to balance your blood sugar levels, protein powder has become the next big thing on the market! From hardcore gym junkies to Yogis, there is definitely something out there for everyone.
Plant proteins are higher in fibre and avoid the hormones and antibiotics which find their way through animal farming and into meat. It is also more environmentally friendly!
Below are our favourite 10 vegan proteins.. try it out for yourself and see what you think, they won’t disappoint…
1. Kin Nutrition
Here is a natural, simple and effective product, bringing you six core ingredients which will elevate both performance and health in one. Probiotics and fibre have been added to these formulas to ensure a healthy gut and a happy digestive system whilst eliminating unnecessary ingredients.
Flavours: Blueberry, Chocolate, Coconut & Vanilla.
Our favourite is vanilla! We love this sweet, perfumed aroma!
Price: £34 1kg tub / £29 1kg refill / Bundle offer (four refill bundles & a shaker) £110
Stockists: Online
Kin are also on a mission to reduce packaging and #REFILLTOREFUEL with their savvy refill pack which can be purchased after buying the durable plastic tub they offer which is created to keep your protein fresh and safe and leak proof.
2. Form Nutrition
Here’s a Vegan, Soya Free, GF & Dairy free recipe made to support an active lifestyle and combining the ultimate nutrition and optimal support to maintain the best version of yourself all day, every day.
So good that The Evening Standard said that their testers ‘couldn’t believe they were drinking something which was actually good for them!’
Flavours: Performance protein which is a blend of plant-based protein with curcumin, BCAA’s, probiotics, digestive enzymes and more… and a Superblend protein which includes a variety of superfood and greens. Each shake tastes amazing even with just water!
Our favourite is the super blend protein because it keeps us going throughout the day, aids our nutrient absorption and also manages stress and fatigue! By providing a complete spectrum of Amino Acids, Superblend protein ensures optimal muscle growth and repair whilst sustaining energy throughout your day.
Price: £24 520g / £49 everyday stack which includes the protein, a form nutrition shaker and high strength herbal extracts with potent nootropics and B Vitamins to help you stay at the top of your game.
Stockists: Online
3. Free Soul
Not just protein in a pretty pink pack.
Real nutrition aimed at women to balance energy, mood, and hormones. Key ingredients include Maca powder which is a root vegetable shown to enhance energy, mood and balance hormone levels, Siberian ginseng and guarana acting as a mild stimulant to promote energy levels and magnesium which is great for bone health and muscle function improving mood and psychological function.
There is a 10% off discount when you sign up the free soul sista community where you will receive updates on the product and cheeky offers every now and then!
Flavours: Berry & Chocolate
Our favourite is the Berry! It’s fresh, fruity and delicious adding a great twist to any smoothie no matter what you put in the blender.
Price: £24 vegan protein blend / Vegan collection (protein blend, shaker, herbal ta & supplements) £56
Stockists: Online
4. Vega
Vega’s fantastic ethos counterpoints other brands. They are working towards a net-zero carbon footprint. This means that the process of creating and weaving together their product will eventually become environmentally friendly. This includes ingredients, packaging, office and suppliers.
Using ingredients which are suitable for vegans and vegetarians, this product is NON GMO, Gluten Free with natural flavours for wonderfully nutrient dense shakes.
Flavours: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry grapefruit.
Our favourite is the chocolate. It’s High in protein made from a complete multi source plant-based blend of pea, flaxseed and hemp.
Price: £29.99
Stockists: Wholefoods, Holland & Barrett, Planet Organic, Evolution foods, dolphin fitness & Amazon. Also available online.
5. Neat Nutrition
With 20% off your first order, this protein powder is high on our purchase list. There is also a customizable vegan sachet box available to test try the product using CODE FREE_NEAT_SAMPLES.
Curated for people who suffer from intolerances or are vegan, the product contains no nasties and is a total game changer, great for post gym recovery.
Flavours: Chocolate, Berry, Vanilla, Naked
Our favourite is the Naked as the flavour from the pea and hemp protein gives this powder the sufficient texture and mixture it needs to add to any smoothie without overpowering the ingredients you’ve handpicked for your shake!
Price: £34
Stockists: Neat Cafe, Online
6. Missfits Nutrition
Protein with essential nutrients, leaving you feeling your very best! With a sweet and natural texture, Missfits Nutrition have produced a great tasting blend.
7. Pulsin
Embracing the natural rhythm of life with everything Pulsin do, from product development to packaging design. Pulsin believe that all ages should be able to eat healthy foods without compromising on taste.
The vegan range has a vast variety of flavours and options to choose from, each and every one tailored to bring you top quality.
Our favourite is the Rice Protein because it contains a high amino acid profile and is very easily digestible. A great alternative plant based protein!
Price: £5.39 – £45
Stockists: Online
8. Huel
Huel is an ethical, affordable and zero food waste having less of an environmental impact on the planet than many other foods. All Huel products are 100% vegan.
Huel is a perfectly balanced and nutritionally complete meal that you can prepare in less than two minutes. Huel’s mission is: to make nutritionally complete, convenient, affordable food, with minimum impact on the environment and animals.
Flavours: Unflavoured, Coffee, Original, Vanilla
Our favourite is the Original consisting of a blend of pea and rice protein, oats, flaxseed, sunflower seeds, and coconut. It’s delicious, it’s filling and it’s nutritious!
Price: £40-42.50
Stockists: Online
9. Nutriseed
Perfectly balanced with earth grown superfoods such as spirulina, maca powder cacao powder and ground flaxseed, these nutritious ingredients have created a blend which delivers.
With 15g of protein per serving, it’s quick and easy to enjoy and provides you with all the 21 essential amino acids, crucial for muscle tone and growth.
Flavours: Brown rice protein, Superfood protein, Pea protein, Hemp.
Our favourite is the superfood protein, as it contains a variety of ingredients rather than one based ingredient.
Price: 500g £8.49 & 1kg £15.49
Stockists: Online
10. Purition
With Purition in your corner, whether you’re heading to work, hitting the gym or just powering through your day – you’ll have all the nutrition you need to fuel everything you do.
Flavours: Vanilla, blackcurrant, chocolate, original, strawberry
Our favourite is blackcurrant! It’s original, fruity and fresh!
Price: £22.95 each
Stockists: Online