Huel (Gluten Free) Unflavored Unsweetened Nutritionally Complete Food Powder - 100% Vegan Powdered Meal (2 Pouches - 7.7lb - 28 meals)

I began using the standard vanilla (non-gluten free) version of Huel on 08.20.2018. I just this morning opened my 2nd two bag purchase (I have paid for them all, no freebies.). I am whole heartedly endorsing this product. Is it perfect, no. But the world of powdered meals/supplements never is. What this product is, for my money, is damn near perfect/ideal. The vanilla flavor is enough to taste it but not overpowering. The base sweetness is the same, sufficient but not too much. It takes additions well to make the flavors more varied and enjoyable. It is tasty with just water and nothing else. All that being said, its a powdered drink and yes it can be "gritty, thick, pasty" if you don't add sufficient water to thin it down. I have found it acceptable in a pinch just mixed in the supplied shaker, but I primarily have prepared shakes with my recently "unmothballed" Nutra-Bullet power mixer. The results are infinitely better out of some sort of blender. It reduces the much complained about gritty texture straight out of the shaker by unscientifically maybe 70%, we will just go with A LOT. Its quite smooth and milkshake like in consistency when blended with 18 oz of water and some ice cubes. Huel is quite filling and satisfying for a good period of time for me after drinking. I always gave up on the soy or whey based protein drinks because they always left me "craving" something more. Being just protein my body got no carbs or fats cravings satisfaction. I really like and believe the balanced nutrition that comes from the Huel mix keeps my body fed and satiated longer. I likely have a slower metabolism than some, that being said a 500-550 cal serving of Huel will keep me full for up to 4 hours if I am not overly active (office style desk job most days) less obviously if exercise or activity is increased. I have been using Huel at least two times a day with a traditional dinner or at times three times a day as the only nutrition source. Either way I have felt fully fed throughout the day. Huel has also jumpstarted something I have been desiring to try but been hesitant to do. Vegetarianism. At least part time... Huel makes it easy to eat Vegetarian/Vegan. No fuss no muss. I have added a Green superfood powder additive to each meal as well. I have lost weight on Huel as well. In the 14 days so far I have lost 7 pounds. I have been averaging 1800-2000 calories a day and have not felt deprived in anyway. I would recommend Huel to those on the fence about it. Understand that its a risk, you may not like the taste at all. You may not be able to get past the texture no matter how you prepare it, etc. Its not cheap per say as a whole, and if you hate it, it is $70 down the drain. So its a gamble i suppose. But with some creativity on additives and preparation, I think most people will enjoy it and get a lot of good out of using it. Good luck!

This is the second Huel flavor I have tried, the first one was Thai Green Chili which I quite enjoyed even though it has shown as the worst flavor for a lot of consumers (add a squeeze of lime and some cilantro and it is excellent!) I chose the Mac n Cheese flavor because in most product reviews, it places as the #1 flavor. I was excited to try it and share it with my vegan niece. That first bite was super disappointing, though. I ate a few more bites to see if it got better, but I couldn't finish it. The flavor was weak and it tastes wooden, somehow. I tasted none of the sweetness from the tomatoes that I saw in reviews. The only thing I liked was that there was a crunch from what might have been friend onions in the macaroni. I thought it might just be a personal thing, so I told my niece I would give it to her and/or her boyfriend, if they liked it. She had liked the Thai Green Chili flavor, so she wanted to try this one. She took a bite, made a face and said "No". I asked if she had any other opinions and she said "Just no", still making a face over the aftertaste. Can't return it, but I will not buy this flavor, again. Just hope I can find someone who likes it, so I can give it away. Oh and this is the second bag I have ordered that didn't come with the scoop. Even though they showed a picture of the scoop with the product. Not sure what's going on there.

I'm a full-time Registered Nurse always on the go. I've never been consistent with meal prepping, so my lunch during the week consists of the closest fast food restaurant. After seeing the ads for Huel and reading all the reviews, I figured I'd buy a bag on Amazon to try for myself before committing to their prescription. I was sold on the ingredients and the fact that it's vegan friendly, since I have a sensitive stomach. Upon opening the Mexican Chili bag, the first two things I noticed were the nice aromas of the seasonings, and the lack of a scooper. Other reviewers have also expressed the lack of a scooper, so I used a 1/3 cup from home and a thermos. I turned the bag upside-down and shook vigorously to make sure the ingredients were well spread, as other reviewers have voiced inconsistencies with seasonings vs. the veggies/rice. I've only used very hot to boiling water to let it sit for 5-10 minutes, and I tend to eyeball the amount rather than measure. From both batches I've made, the sauce has the consistency of refried beans. The flavor is edible, and I do get a pleasant little kick from the seasoning (I have a week tongue when it comes to spicy food). It's got a little crunchiness to it, probably remedied with more water or letting it sit longer. Overall, I'm happy with my purchase and I ended up going on the Huel site to create a subscription. They're sending a free a t-shirt, warming container, and scooper with my purchase. One thing I've noticed in the reviews they don't mention is that they offer discounts for medical professionals and veterans.

Mac and cheeze flavour. Tastes really bland, but unlike other meal replacements it tastes like real food. However it's also much more expensive than other meal replacements. For its price you could probably get proper meals instead.

Couldn't get past three spoons, has an unbearable powdery taste and despite adding additional hot water to hopefully produce a more edible consistency, no success. Went straight to the bin. Overpriced and inedible. Do not buy.

This doesn’t taste like any food I’ve bought in a supermarket or store or restaurant. If you said to me it’s some kind of medicinal food, and isn’t supposed to taste that good, then that’s what it tastes like to me. I cannot eat.