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Essential

The most affordable 400 kcal complete meal

From £1.09 per mealFrom 22 meals
Everyday nutrition that fits your budget. Each meal delivers 20g of protein, fibre, and 26 essential vitamins and minerals for balanced, complete, and affordable nutrition.

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Details on health claims:

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

Energy Source of biotin to contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism

Digestion Source of calcium to contribute to the normal function of digestive enzymes

Immune system Source of vitamin C to contribute to the normal function of the immune system

Skin health Source of zinc to contribute to the maintenance of normal skin

Cognitive function Source of iron to contribute to normal cognitive function

Muscle function Source of magnesium to contribute to normal muscle function

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Delivery Times

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Royal Mail delivers in 2–5 days. DPD will try once, then a neighbour or Pickup shop.

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  • 20gprotein per meal
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Formulated with naturally beneficial superfoods

Crafted using the finest ingredients in nature, we meticulously choose only the highest quality sources, never settling for anything less.

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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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    Pea Protein

    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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    Brown Rice Protein

    A plant-based protein packed with nutrients such as phosphorus, which contributes to normal function of cell membranes.

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  • 100% CompleteAll the nutrition you need.
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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 most affordable price per 400 calorie meal of any Huel Powder. It comes in a larger 2.25kg pouch with a different recipe to Powder v3.0 and Black Edition.

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

Huel Essential is super easy to use. Simply add your powder – along with water – to your shaker, and shake!

Once your order has been shipped, you’ll receive a Shipping Confirmation email with a tracking link so you can follow its journey.

Alternatively, check the progress of your delivery anytime by logging into your account and heading to the Order History tab.

You can also visit our Delivery & Returns Page for more information.

We work quickly to pick and pack your orders, which means we're unable to cancel or make changes once an order has been placed. This includes swapping products and changing payment methods.


You can mange upcoming subscription orders at any time through your Huel account.

Yes! Any unopened Huel Products can be returned to us within 14 days of delivery for a refund. Customers are responsible for return shipping costs, and items must be in their original condition. Submit a return request through your account or contact our support team. For more details, take a look at our Returns Policy.

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