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Essential

The most affordable complete meal

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For everyday meals that actually fit your life. Each serving delivers 20g of protein, fiber, and 27 essential vitamins and minerals. Balanced, complete, and affordable.

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Huel meals and bars provide the right amount of protein, essential fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins & minerals as part of a balanced diet

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All the nutrients you need to thrive.

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All the nutrients you need in one meal

Using the finest natural ingredients, we choose only the highest quality sources and never settle for anything less. Created by nutritionists and rigorously tested, it’s a formula you can trust.

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    Oats

    A complex carbohydrate loaded with nutrients including potassium, which helps the maintenance of a normal blood pressure and nervous system.

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    A plant-based protein which can help aid muscle maintenance, growth and function.

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    Packed with calcium, which helps support digestive enzymes and a healthy metabolism.

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    A gluten-free starch extracted from cassava root, used to create a smooth, creamy texture.

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Over 160 health benefits

Every Huel product is rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and science-backed benefits to support and maintain your health.

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Formulated by our expert in-house nutrition and technical teams

Huel Essential is a nutritionally complete meal with the lowest initial outlay and the most affordable price per 400-calorie meal of any Huel Powder. It is in a larger 2.25kg pouch with a different recipe from Powder v3.0 and Black Edition.

Simply put, it’s for everyone! Huel Essential has a variety of benefits, making it a great option to include in your diet.

Huel Essential is super easy to use. Simply add your Powder and water to your Shaker and shake!

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