# Nutrient-Dense Chocolate Shakes Huel's Nutritious Meal Replacement Shake is Full of Protein By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutritious-meal-replacement-shake References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2019/huel-releases-huel-black-edition/) & [huel](https://huel.com/products/huel-black-edition) [Huel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huel-daily-greens) Black Edition is a nutritious [meal replacement shake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-meal-to-go) from the brand that boasts 33% more protein than Huel Powder, as well as 50% fewer carbs and a formula that's naturally gluten-free and made without artificial sweeteners. The nutritious shake is packed with all 27 essential vitamins and minerals, plus essential fats, fiber and phytonutrients. The shake is made with tapioca starch and [plant-based sources of protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almondmilk-protein-shakes), as well as a mix of pro- and prebiotics, and kombucha and green tea extract for additional nutrients. The all-new, vegan-friendly Huel Black Edition powder is available in both vanilla and chocolate flavors, and a single pouch provides enough product to be used to replace 17 meals. Image Credit: Huel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nutrition-dense Meal Replacements:** Opportunity for companies to innovate nutrient-dense meal replacements using plant-based proteins, pro- and prebiotics, and additional functional nutrients. - **Gluten-free Products:** Opportunity for brands to develop naturally gluten-free products that cater to the growing demand for gluten-free foods. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for companies to develop eco-friendly packaging solutions for meal replacement products, such as biodegradable or compostable materials. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations in nutrition-dense meal replacements and gluten-free products can drive growth within the food and beverage industry. - **Health and Wellness:** Products like Huel Black Edition can disrupt the health and wellness industry by providing a convenient, nutritious meal replacement solution. - **Sustainability:** The development of sustainable packaging for meal replacements can create new opportunities within the sustainability industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutrient-Rich Shake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodvice-bestever-chocolate.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Formulas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-meal-replacement.md) - [Plant-Based Meal Replacement Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-meal-replacement-shake.md) - [Whole-Body Nutrition Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kachava.md) - [Plant-Based Powder Meal Replacements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-meal-plant-based-powder.md) - [Milk Chocolate Nutrition Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-nutrition-shake.md) - [Protein-Rich White Chocolate Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-choc-protein-milkshake.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Complete Meal Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-shakes.md) - [Decadent Meal Replacement Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-shake.md)