Whether you're trying to up the ante on your fitness regime or looking for a healthy, post-workout snack, avegan protein powder is a smart investment.
Protein is a macronutrient that is essential for repairing your body's cells, increasing muscle mass, and promoting quicker recovery from workouts.
It is also harder for your body to digest, leaving you fuller for longer. If you're looking to tone up, a protein-rich diet is recommended.
That's where protein shakes come in. At an average of 15-20 grams of protein per serving and often around the 100 calorie mark, they can help you feel full and aid muscle recovery.
What's more, a lot of them taste exactly like a milkshake. Sounds good to us...
Celebrities including Chloe Ferry, Charlotte Crosby and Shaugna Phillips have shared their love for the high protein, low carb snack.
Of course, you can get plenty of protein from your diet, but if you're vegan or plant-based, you may find it far more difficult to reach a sufficient amount.
Common vegan protein powders are made using pea, hemp, brown rice and soy. From fancy flavours to SAS-approved formulas, here are the very best vegan protein powders to try...
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Best vegan protein powders to try
1 of 8Misfits Vegan Protein Powder
This protein powder delivers a powerhouse of nine essential amino acids and contains 15g of protein per serving, with less than 1g of sugar. Perfect for blending up with a banana and ice.
2 of 8Battle Ready Fuel Vegan Protein Powder
SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ollie Ollerton has brought out his own fitness supplement brand and its vegan powder tastes just like peanut butter. Each serving contains a generous 25.5 grams of protein.
3 of 8Myprotein Clear Vegan Protein
If creamy protein shakes aren't for you, you'll love this clear option from Myprotein, which tastes exactly like juice. It contains 10g of protein per serving and is available in two refreshing flavours — Lemon and Lime and Strawberry.
4 of 8Free Soul Vegan Blend
A delicious protein shake that is formulated specifically for women. The formula is blended with key nutrients, vitamins and minerals to support hormone balance, mood and energy. And it's super delicious.
5 of 8Form Performance Protein - Vegan Protein Powder
If you're looking for a powder with the most protein per serving, try this. With a massive 30g of vegan protein per serving, it's ideal for anyone trying to rapidly increase their intake. It's available in fancy flavours including Tiramisu and Chocolate Peanut.
£26
6 of 8Ultra Nutrition Ultra Protein, Plant Based
This stunning blend of plant proteins and amino acids means it's the ideal option for those on a plant-based diet. It delivers 21 grams of protein per serving and is available in Chocolate and Strawberry.
7 of 8Vegan Supplement Store Vegan Powder in Salted Caramel
Vegan protein powder can often get a bad rap for its taste, but this from the Vegan Supplement Store tastes absolutely delicious. Plus, each serving packs an impressive 22g of plant protein, which gets a massive thumbs up from us. It's available in yummy Salted Caramel, Raspberry and Chocolate flavours.
8 of 8Rejuvenated Protein Smoothie
The award-winning formula contains pea protein which is jam-packed with branch chain amino acids and compounds to help delay fatigue. One scoop contains 21 grams of protein and it's available in Chocolate, Strawberry and Banana.
What are protein powders?
Protein can be found in both animal and plant-based products, such as meat, fish, eggs, cheese, nuts and vegetables. However, depending on the product, the amount of protein per serving may be relatively low. Protein powders are essentially a concentrated powdered source of protein, made up of the protein found in these animal and plant-based products.
You can mix it with water or add it to milk to make a shake. Plus, you can cook with it - think pancakes, cookies, oatmeal and more.
What types of vegan protein are there?
Soy protein
Perhaps the most popular form of vegan protein, soybeans contain all nine essential amino acids, is rich in nutrients and is an excellent option for vegetarians and vegans.
Pea protein
If you have allergies or an intolerance to soy, pea protein is the best way to go. Produced from yellow split peas, which are high in protein, this source is high in fibre and iron and easy on your digestive system too.
Hemp protein
Another plant-based protein, hemp protein, is created from ground hemp seeds. It's one of the easiest forms of protein to digest as it is high in fibre and rich in minerals and antioxidants. However, the taste can be quite earthy, so it may take some time to get used to it.
Rice protein
Rice is naturally allergen-free, so it is an excellent option for dietary restrictions. Made from sprouted brown rice, this is a good source of B vitamins and fibre and is packed with antioxidants and essential amino acids. According to research, despite being seen as inferior to animal-based products such as whey, it has the closest amino acid profile to milk out of all known protein sources. Plus, this protein source is less likely to make you feel bloated, as it is digested more slowly.
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Ideas for using protein powder:
Try a delicious smoothie: simply blitz with a banana or your chosen fruit and plenty of ice.
Add to your oats: give your porridge a boost by adding chocolate flavoured protein powder. Make sure you mix during the final stages of cooking and not before.
Whip up some pancakes: Add 1 cup rolled oats, uncooked. 1 ripe banana. 2 eggs. 1/2 cup egg whites. 4 tsp baking powder. 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder. Mix up and add to a frying pan. Voila.