The best gluten+dairy-free protein powders/meal replacements

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I’ve talked on here lots about juicing but recently I’ve also been trying smoothies too. Juicing is a great way to get nutrients without much of the fibre but when you’re feeling able to tolerate a little more fibre, trying smoothie recipes can be a good idea.

One way to do this is by adding gluten and dairy-free protein powders to your routine. Whether this is just to get some extra protein, improving the taste or you’re looking for a meal-replacement type shake (meal replacement shakes can be really useful for Crohn’s in particular, when we’re trying to follow a liquid diet), I thought I’d round up my favourite gluten and dairy-free protein powders and meal replacement shakes. I’ve tried to cover a range of nutritional requirements-such as those looking for a low fibre protein powder or a low FODMAP compliant protein powder.

Best for those looking for a vegan vitamin-rich meal replacement : Dare Motivational*

Dare Motivational combines a vegan protein powder with a multi-vitamin. First of all, I want to talk about how GOOD this tastes. The cocoa and jaffa orange tastes just like a chocolate milkshake-with all sorts of added benefits! I was really surprised. I love how this one works really well as a meal replacement because it contains proteins, omega 3, turmeric, 26 vitamins and minerals, AND pre and probiotics. Ideal if you struggle to remember to take several different supplements. Simply adding milk and shaking means you don’t need to worry about adding other ingredients or needing a blender. My only suggestion to consider is that it’s quite high in fibre so I personally go for 1 scoop rather than the recommended two because I’m mindful of my fibre intake.

Best for those who are looking for a low FODMAP protein powder: That Protein Company

I haven’t personally tried this one but for those on the low FODMAP diet it’s worth knowing that That Protein’s Blissful Raw Cacao Organic Super Protein is the first UK certified low FODMAP protein powder!

Best for a vegan Protein powder with added turmeric: Purition

Purition is another one of my favourite dairy free protein powders-they do both milk-containing and dairy-free protein powders; which are a mix of hemp and pea. I love the turmeric one since it also includes curcumin; which is great for anti-inflammatory. These only have a handful of ingredients and also contain flaxseed which is a great source of healthy fats. I personally use smaller servings than suggested as they’re quite high in fibre. You can also buy trial sachets if you’re not sure if you’ll like the whole bag which is a really affordable option.

Best for those who want a low fibre vegan protein powder: Neat Nutrition

If you just want a plain and simple dairy-free protein powder that isn’t high in fibre then try Neat nutrition. Neat do a vegan protein and you can buy (affiliate link) 4 trial sachets plus a shaker at £9.99. This is simply pea and hemp powder; meaning it’s one of the lowest in fibre protein powders I’ve tried. This means I can use bigger servings or opt for this one if I know my gut can’t tolerate much fibre that day. Their chocolate one is really good!

Best for a vegan breakfast meal replacement: FOGA*

This is a great vegan meal replacement for making your own smoothies as it’s not just a protein powder; it also contains whole fruits and gluten-free oats. This is so simple for breakfast and the gluten-free oats make it much more filling than some of the other protein powders I’ve tried. The strawberry option tastes really sweet so it’s great if you wake up craving fruit! It contains 10g of plant protein and is vegan as well as being organic. You can shop all FOGA products here they also do fruit and veg-based shakes if you’re looking to increase your veg intake. Use ZWPMY3WLPF to get 10% off.