Huel: The Future of Food ..

tom_e · 10 Feb 2017 at 09:11

Freefaller;30483800 said:
I think you definitely need a blender for Huel. It just makes it hard to have at work

That's why I found that Breville quite good, it comes with 2 big bottles and 2 smaller ones so I could blend up a couple each morning and put them in the fridge when I got to the office.

Rannoch · 10 Feb 2017 at 09:12

You don't need a blender, get a mixer with the metal ball inside.

Best served cold

Freefaller · 10 Feb 2017 at 10:49

tom_e;30489397 said:
That's why I found that Breville quite good, it comes with 2 big bottles and 2 smaller ones so I could blend up a couple each morning and put them in the fridge when I got to the office.

Yeah that's a good shout actually.

And even the ones with a metal ball is just not up to scratch.

Rannoch · 10 Feb 2017 at 10:52

Freefaller;30489784 said:
Yeah that's a good shout actually.

And even the ones with a metal ball is just not up to scratch.

I agree, but when I'm on the mountains for the day making up Huel before I go isn't an option, especially in summer. The ball helps quite a bit.

Freefaller · 10 Feb 2017 at 14:55

I agree it does - on the once or twice a week that I use Huel it is not an issue, it just looks a bit odd being in the office shaking the hell out of a shaker in an open plan office

wozza2k · 10 Feb 2017 at 16:03

Huh I don't think I've had any problems with mine and I've been making mine with milk and PB with the occasional nutella, unless I've just been given a really well blended batch?

Rannoch · 10 Feb 2017 at 16:28

Freefaller;30490808 said:
I agree it does - on the once or twice a week that I use Huel it is not an issue, it just looks a bit odd being in the office shaking the hell out of a shaker in an open plan office

Could be worse, stick a huge blender on your desk and see what reaction you get

Freefaller · 10 Feb 2017 at 17:12

wozza2k;30491007 said:
Huh I don't think I've had any problems with mine and I've been making mine with milk and PB with the occasional nutella, unless I've just been given a really well blended batch?

Yeah maybe mine has some humidity in it and has started to clump - I had biting on a clump when the powder releases... ugh

Vargas;30491090 said:
Could be worse, stick a huge blender on your desk and see what reaction you get

Rannoch · 10 Feb 2017 at 17:56

Been offered a free bag of Huel from a mate bought it try to but doesn't like it. One problem, it's been sitting (sealed) in his smoky den for 6 months, he's a chain smoker. I wonder if the smoke can penetrate the bag?

Hedge · 10 Feb 2017 at 18:53

I don't even have a gauze or blender ball in my shaker. Just put 500ml of water and 3-4 scoops and it's perfectly drinkable for me.

Actually enjoy vanilla one which is frustrating because I ordered 3 bags of unflavoured and only 1 vanilla

semi-pro waster · 10 Feb 2017 at 19:13

Vargas;30491420 said:
Been offered a free bag of Huel from a mate bought it try to but doesn't like it. One problem, it's been sitting (sealed) in his smoky den for 6 months, he's a chain smoker. I wonder if the smoke can penetrate the bag?

Why not take it and mix up a batch? If it tastes ok then use it, if not then bin it since it won't get used anyway. Once it has been opened then it's unlikely that the seal will be completely airtight but I'd be surprised if smoke changes the nutritional value of the product to any degree, it might make it taste a bit off though.

Freefaller · 10 Feb 2017 at 20:06

Hedge;30491597 said:
I don't even have a gauze or blender ball in my shaker. Just put 500ml of water and 3-4 scoops and it's perfectly drinkable for me.

Actually enjoy vanilla one which is frustrating because I ordered 3 bags of unflavoured and only 1 vanilla

Maybe I'm not very good at shaking

I just hate 'bits' in my shake.

wozza2k · 10 Feb 2017 at 20:43

Freefaller;30491877 said:
Maybe I'm not very good at shaking I just hate 'bits' in my shake.

Lack of forearm training :rolleyes:

tom_e · 10 Feb 2017 at 20:55

Being single that's not an issue I struggle with personally...

Rannoch · 10 Feb 2017 at 21:31

semi-pro waster;30491662 said:
Why not take it and mix up a batch? If it tastes ok then use it, if not then bin it since it won't get used anyway. Once it has been opened then it's unlikely that the seal will be completely airtight but I'd be surprised if smoke changes the nutritional value of the product to any degree, it might make it taste a bit off though.

Yeah I'll take it from him. I'll see what it smells like, put it in another container as the bag has had taken a hammering from the fumes. I'll make up a batch from my bag and one from his to compare the taste.

Freefaller · 10 Feb 2017 at 21:48

wozza2k;30491978 said:
Lack of forearm training

tom_e;30492011 said:
Being single that's not an issue I struggle with personally...

Can I employ you to shake things for me?

tom_e · 10 Feb 2017 at 21:49

I think you'll have to fight steedie.

George Hincapie · 11 Feb 2017 at 00:24

Just over 1 stone lost in 4 weeks. Going really so far

Somnambulist · 11 Feb 2017 at 00:26

Freefaller;30490808 said:
I agree it does - on the once or twice a week that I use Huel it is not an issue, it just looks a bit odd being in the office shaking the hell out of a shaker in an open plan office

I took my little hand-held milk frother thing in for mine as all my protein shakers are the smaller ones since I rarely have more than a scoop of whey if I even drink any at all - far too small for 450ml of water and 100g powder. Isn't the quickest thing in the world and it works best if you add a bit of water and powder at a time, but no lumps in a giant Sports Direct mug!

Rannoch · 11 Feb 2017 at 08:14

George Hincapie;30492552 said:
Just over 1 stone lost in 4 weeks. Going really so far

What was your starting weight if you don't mind telling us?