Allergy advice: contains SOYA. The protein source is non-GMO soy protein isolate. Not suitable for anyone avoiding soya.
Vanilla is the versatile one. Where the chocolate version is a finished drink, vanilla is a base — it blends with berries, banana, spinach, matcha or cinnamon without competing, which makes it as useful in the kitchen as it is in a shaker. Underneath, it is the same formula: a light, fortified meal shake built on non-GMO soy protein isolate, with added vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre from chicory root. High in protein and fibre, low in saturated fat and calories, no artificial sweeteners, halal approved, made in the UK.
Why Soy Protein Isolate Is Still the Benchmark Plant Protein
Soy has fallen out of fashion in supplement marketing, which is a shame, because it remains the only widely used plant protein that is complete on its own without blending. Its amino acid profile sits closer to whey than pea or rice does, and the isolate form removes most of the carbohydrate and fat, leaving a high-protein, low-calorie base that most people find easy on the stomach.
Chicory root supplies the fibre. It is a source of inulin, a prebiotic fibre that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, slows gastric emptying and sustains fullness. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition confirms soluble fibre significantly increases satiety and reduces postprandial glucose response compared with meals lacking it. That fibre is the difference between a meal shake and a protein powder.
How Other UK Vanilla Meal Shakes Compare
Huel Black Vanilla — more complete, not halal, ~£60/month. Huel Black is the benchmark complete vegan meal product with a broader micronutrient profile. It carries no halal approval and costs considerably more per serving.
Form Nutrition Superblend — premium, not halal. A well-formulated plant protein and adaptogen powder, premium priced, with no halal approval. It is positioned as a protein blend rather than a fortified meal shake.
MyProtein Vegan Meal Replacement — sucralose, not halal. Reasonable protein quality, but sweetened with sucralose and carrying no halal approval.
What's in Every Serving
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Non-GMO soy protein isolate · a complete plant protein containing all essential amino acids · high protein, low carbohydrate and fat · easily digestible
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Chicory root fibre · inulin, a prebiotic fibre · supports satiety and digestive regularity · what allows this to work as a meal rather than a supplement
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Added vitamins and minerals · the shake is fortified so it functions as a meal substitute rather than protein alone
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Natural vanilla flavour · clean and neutral-sweet, designed to blend rather than dominate
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No artificial sweeteners · no sucralose, no aspartame, no added sugar
300g powder. Vegan. Vegetarian. Halal approved. Dairy-free. Gluten-free. Low in saturated fat and calories.
Allergy advice: contains SOYA. Manufactured in a facility that also handles nuts, wheat, soy, dairy and other common allergens.
Every serving is: ✓ Halal approved · ✓ Vegan · ✓ Dairy-free · ✓ Gluten-free · ✓ No artificial sweeteners · ✓ UK made · ⚠️ Contains soya
Shake Me Up Vanilla vs Other Vegan Meal Shakes
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Shake Me Up Vanilla BioBodyBoost · £14.99 · 300g
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Huel Black Vanilla ~£60/month
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Form Superblend ~£40+
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MyProtein Vegan MR ~£25
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| Halal approved |
✓ Yes |
✗ No |
✗ No |
✗ No |
| Prebiotic fibre |
✓ Chicory root |
✓ Oat fibre |
✗ No |
Varies |
| No artificial sweeteners |
✓ Yes |
✓ Stevia |
✓ Yes |
Sucralose ✗ |
| Fortified with vitamins & minerals |
✓ Yes |
✓ 26+ |
Partial |
✓ Yes |
| Soya-free |
✗ Contains soya |
✓ Yes |
Varies |
Varies |
Based on publicly available product information. Prices approximate. Always verify current specs on manufacturer websites.
How to Use It
Mix one serving into 300–400ml of cold water, oat milk or any plant milk and shake well. As a neutral vanilla base it blends particularly well with frozen berries, banana, spinach, matcha, cinnamon or peanut butter — the vanilla lifts what you add rather than competing with it.
If you need a soya-free option, PeaPro uses hexane-free pea protein with a superfood blend, and RicePro is the gentlest choice for sensitive digestion. Prefer chocolate? Shake Me Up Chocolate uses the same base with real cocoa.
Is This You?
- You need a halal approved vegan meal shake — Huel, Form and MyProtein carry none
- You want a neutral base that blends with fruit, greens and other flavours rather than dominating them
- You want a complete plant protein from a single source rather than a blend of two
- You'd rather avoid sucralose and added sugar in something you drink daily
- You are not avoiding soya — this shake is soy protein based
Explore the full Protein & Performance UK, Weight & Body UK and Halal Vitamins UK collections.
Questions We Get Asked
Does this contain soya?
Yes. The protein comes from non-GMO soy protein isolate, so this product contains soya and is not suitable for anyone with a soya allergy or avoiding soy. If you need a soya-free plant protein, PeaPro uses hexane-free pea protein and RicePro uses brown rice protein.
How does the vanilla compare to the chocolate?
Same base formula, different flavour and use. Vanilla is neutral-sweet and designed as a blending base — it works with fruit, greens, matcha and spices without clashing. Chocolate uses real cocoa and is more satisfying drunk on its own. Both are soy protein isolate based, fortified, halal approved and free from artificial sweeteners.
Is soy protein as good as pea or whey?
On amino acid completeness, soy protein isolate is arguably the strongest plant protein available — it contains all essential amino acids in useful proportions without needing to be blended, which pea and rice do not. Soy has taken reputational damage in supplement marketing, but the nutritional case for the isolate form remains solid.
Can it actually replace a meal?
As a convenient meal substitute within a balanced diet, yes. It is fortified with vitamins and minerals and contains chicory root fibre for satiety, which is what separates a meal shake from a plain protein powder. It isn't a complete meal by UK Reference Intake standards from a single serving, and it shouldn't be your only source of nutrition.
Food supplements should not replace a varied diet or healthy lifestyle. Contains soya. Not recommended as sole source of nutrition. Consult your GP before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a diagnosed health condition.