Quick answer
Precision Engineered Plant Protein is our best-value H&B vegan pick when promoted. Free Soul offers a more lifestyle-led blend, while hemp powders suit buyers prioritising simple ingredients over maximum protein density.
The 5 best vegan protein powders at Holland & Barrett
We rank vegan protein by the amount and quality of protein delivered, plant-source blend, texture, price and clarity of labelling. A green pouch or plant-based category is not enough.
| Rank | Product | Best for | ProteinDeals verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Precision Engineered Plant ProteinFrom £18.00 | Best overall | — Best overall value. The pea, rice and sunflower blend is more rounded than relying on a low-density single-source powder. It is thick rather than whey-smooth, so use more liquid; we prefer a familiar chocolate-style flavour over expecting unflavoured plant protein to taste neutral. |
| 2 | Free Soul Vegan Protein BlendFrom £27.49 | Best-value alternative | — Best flavoured lifestyle blend. Its sweeter, more developed flavour system makes it easier to drink alone than basic pea protein, but the added lifestyle ingredients and branding normally cost more per 100g than the own-range option. |
| 3 | Tribe Protein SuperblendFrom £16.50 | Specialist option | — Best for smoothies and breakfast. Its seed-led, food-like taste and texture work with fruit, oats and nut butter, but it is not the product we would choose for a thin shake in water and it supplies less protein per 100g than specialist isolate. |
| 4 | The British Hemp Co Hemp Protein 50%From £11.45 | Specialist option | — Best simple hemp option. Expect an earthy taste, visible plant character and a less refined texture. It is useful for fibre and minimal processing, but 50% protein changes the value calculation and makes it a poor direct substitute for isolate. |
| 5 | EXALT Vegan Protein PowderFrom £28.50 | Premium alternative | — Best premium alternative. Consider it when its flavour, texture and formulation make it easier for you to use consistently, not because a higher checkout price guarantees better ingredients or results. |
Live comparison
Holland & Barrett products
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 8401 £18.00 2823.0g123£0.643 78g410£2.14 5.26£0.027 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5001 £7.50 2510.4g60£0.300 51.5g300£1.50 5.83£0.029 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 4501 £12.00 1521.0g106£0.800 69g354£2.67 5.13£0.039 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5201 £11.45 2210.4g78£0.520 50g329£2.20 6.58£0.044 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 9001 £32.00 3022.0g113£1.067 72g375£3.56 5.21£0.049 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 6501 £22.00 2418.0g98£0.917 67g364£3.38 5.43£0.051 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5001 £16.50 1420.0g-£1.179 56g-£3.30 -£0.059 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5271 £3.29 150.0g285£3.290 10g57£0.62 5.70£0.062 5001 £3.29 150.0g280£3.290 10g56£0.66 5.60£0.066 5001 £3.29 150.0g280£3.290 10g61£0.66 6.10£0.066 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 3641 £18.00 1420.0g88£1.286 78g338£4.95 4.33£0.063 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5001 £16.50 1320.0g-£1.269 52g-£3.30 -£0.063 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 12001 £62.00 4819.6g99£1.292 78.4g396£5.17 5.05£0.066 4001 £26.00 1619.6g99£1.625 78.4g396£6.50 5.05£0.083 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 6001 £27.49 ---- 66g368£4.58 5.58£0.069 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 12001 £62.00 4817.9g99£1.292 71.6g396£5.17 5.53£0.072 4001 £27.00 1617.9g99£1.688 71.6g396£6.75 5.53£0.094 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5601 £29.99 ---- 71.4g369£5.36 5.17£0.075 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 3001 £16.50 1020.0g131£1.650 69.8g457.2£5.50 6.55£0.079 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 2301 £16.65 730.0g127£2.379 91.3g384£7.24 4.21£0.079 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5001 £28.50 1720.3g113£1.676 69g384£5.70 5.57£0.083 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5001 £28.50 1718.8g101£1.676 64g344£5.70 5.38£0.089 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 2501 £19.99 ---- 80g417£8.00 5.21£0.100 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 4901 £25.00 1416.8g124£1.786 48g354£5.10 7.38£0.106 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 6001 £29.00 1616.2g139£1.813 43.1g370.7£4.83 8.60£0.112 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 2501 £24.99 1020.4g92£2.499 81.8g369£10.00 4.51£0.122 |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 2801 £16.00 10--£1.600 --£5.71 -- |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 2801 £20.00 10--£2.000 --£7.14 -- |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 12001 £62.00 48--£1.292 --£5.17 -- 4001 £27.00 16--£1.688 --£6.75 -- |
FlavourSize (g)Size (ml)QtyTotal Per serving servings Per 100g Per 1g protein 5001 £28.50 17--£1.676 --£5.70 -- |
Best overall Vegan Protein
Plant Protein Chocolate
Holland & Barrett · 840g
Why blended plant protein usually wins
Pea, rice and seed proteins have different amino-acid profiles. A blend can reduce the weaknesses of a single source and soften pea's dry, chalky finish, although it will rarely become as smooth as whey. That does not make every blend complete or well dosed, so the nutrition panel and ingredient order still matter.
For muscle-focused use, aim for a useful serving of protein and consider the overall diet. Vegan protein does not need to imitate whey perfectly to contribute to daily intake.
Precision Engineered Plant Protein reviewed
The 840g product is the H&B range's obvious vegan contender. ProteinDeals records flavour-dependent protein density, which is exactly why the selected option matters. A sale price around the high teens can make it competitive.
Texture is the compromise. Plant blends are generally thicker and can be chalkier than whey. Add liquid before powder, use more water than the minimum on the label and let the shake sit briefly after mixing. A blender with fruit or ice improves it further, but that is less convenient than a whey that mixes smoothly in a shaker.
Do not confuse vegan, vegetarian and plant based
Read the delivered label and explicit suitability statement. A product appearing in a plant-based collection does not override allergen or ingredient information on its own product page.
This matters particularly when product pages and filters disagree. If strict vegan suitability is essential, look for unambiguous manufacturer confirmation or recognised certification.
Hemp versus pea blends
Hemp is useful but generally less protein-dense. A 50% hemp powder should not be ranked beside a 70–80% blend by bag price. It may still be the right food ingredient for someone who values fibre and a less refined formula.
Pea-led blends typically provide more protein in a normal scoop and work better as direct whey replacements. Rice protein can complement pea, while flavour ingredients affect the final percentage.
Our verdict
Buy Precision Engineered Plant Protein when the live offer makes it competitive and you accept plant-protein texture. It is our overall H&B vegan pick because the mixed protein sources and useful protein dose matter more than producing the sweetest shake. Choose Free Soul or EXALT when their flavour system makes daily use easier, not for automatic value.
If all H&B options are at full price, compare specialist vegan retailers before ordering. High-street convenience is useful, but it is not a nutrient.
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References
Sources and further reading
- 01Holland & Barrett vegan protein range
Current vegan protein products, prices and promotions.
- 02H&B plant-based protein filter
Current plant-based catalogue.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Holland & Barrett vegan protein?+
Precision Engineered Plant Protein is our best-value starting point when discounted. Compare the selected flavour's protein content and current price.
Is plant protein as effective as whey?+
A well-formulated plant protein can support protein intake and training. Dose, amino-acid profile and total diet matter more than the front-label category.
Why is vegan protein chalkier?+
Pea, rice and hemp particles behave differently from soluble dairy proteins. More liquid or blending usually improves texture.