Meal in a bottle? Vegan Meal Replacement Drinks Are A Great Option Not Only When You're On The Go

Hungry? Imagine that instead of cooking, you head to your fridge to grab a bottle of a liquid meal. 

Is this the future of food? It's hard to predict, but surely it could be a great option for those with a busy lifestyle and those who don't like or can't cook. Complete and balanced nutrition is key to feeling healthier and happier, but these days not everyone has time to cook a wholesome meal at home and ordering a takeaway is usually a very unhealthy option. 

Vegan meal replacements are a new generation of drinkable meals that can perfectly replace normal food. Some meal replacements are available ready-to-eat (drink) in single-serving bottles offering a great meal option for food on-the-go, while others come as a powder that you must mix with milk or water to make a shake. They are tasty and nutritionally complete. These healthy, all-in-one, complete drinks provide you with everything your body needs. 

Vegan meal replacements are packed with plant-based protein, healthy fats, fibre, essential vitamins and minerals. The protein helps you feel full; fibre supports healthy digestion, so you don't get bloated or have constipation after the meal. 

As they have fewer calories than you would consume during a regular meal, plant-based meal replacements are also a good option when you want to lose weight. Just remember to check if the drink contains any added sugars - it may have more calories. 

Let's have a look at some of the most popular vegan meal replacement brands you can buy online. 

Huel's name represents the combination of words: Human + Fuel. Huel is a nutritionally complete food. This means every Huel meal contains a balance of all 26 essential vitamins and minerals, protein, essential fats, carbs, fibre and phytonutrients in a single product. Huel food is made from plant-based sustainable ingredients like oats, pea, rice, flaxseed, coconut, and sunflower, and it is available in a range of six products: Powder, Black Edition, Complete Protein, Hot & Savoury, Ready-to-drink and Bars.

Exalt, the Islington-based drinks company and the first brand to have created a protein meal replacement that is raw, fresh, and unpasteurised but with a two-week shelf life! The brand offers a range of cold-pressed juice range supercharged with natural supplements such as collagen, passion flower, and natural caffeine. All drinks are handmade locally with sustainably sourced ingredients. The brand was voted 2nd most sustainable juice brand in the UK. Exalt provides bespoke sports nutrition to one premier league football club, details of which will be made public in the coming months! 

Dare Motivation is a nutritionally complete powdered plant-based beverage that can be used as a healthy snack or as part of a daily meal plan. Motivational Shake contains a blend of seeds, superfoods, herbs, phytonutrients, prebiotics, probiotics, and all 26 essential vitamins and minerals. Each serving is dosed at the proper levels for a perfect balance of complete protein, essential fats, Omega-3, slow-releasing complex carbs and fibre for a tasty and filling shake.