Best Meal Replacement & Protein Shakes without Artificial Sweeteners

Are you looking for a healthy meal replacement shake that doesn’t contain any artificial sweeteners?

Our top meal shake recommendation

Rootana Real Food Shake

Rootana is our top everyday meal shake, with premium plant-based nutrition from oats, pea protein and golden flaxseed. Its carefully balanced nutritional profile combines protein, complex carbohydrates, fibre, essential fats, vitamins and minerals in a satisfying, convenient meal.

The clean ingredient list uses organic coconut sugar for subtle sweetness, with no stevia, sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame K or monk fruit. Our review found a mild, pleasantly oaty flavour and smooth texture, without the intense sweetness or lingering sweetener aftertaste of many meal shakes. It becomes creamier with milk or a milk alternative.

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Complete ingredients & label facts

Complete ingredients by flavour

Original: oat flour, pea protein isolate, organic coconut sugar, gold flaxseed powder, sunflower lecithin, sunflower oil powder, vitamin and mineral blend (potassium chloride, sodium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium phosphate, ascorbic acid, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, phylloquinone, retinyl palmitate, zinc oxide, manganese citrate, cholecalciferol, D-calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, biotin, folic acid, copper sulfate, pyridoxine HCl, thiamin HCl, riboflavin, chromium picolinate, cyanocobalamin, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate), guar gum, xanthan gum.

Dark Chocolate: oat flour, pea protein isolate, organic coconut sugar, gold flaxseed powder, sunflower lecithin, sunflower oil powder, cocoa, natural flavors, vitamin and mineral blend (potassium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium phosphate, sodium chloride, ascorbic acid, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, niacinamide, phylloquinone, retinyl palmitate, zinc oxide, manganese citrate, cholecalciferol, D-calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, biotin, folic acid, pyridoxine HCl, riboflavin, thiamin HCl, chromium picolinate, cyanocobalamin, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, sodium molybdate), guar gum, xanthan gum.

Both current US labels show 14 servings per pouch. Contains oats.

Rootana: current US labels, per serving

Nutrient	Original · 102 g	Dark Chocolate · 105 g
Energy	400 kcal	400 kcal
Total fat	14 g	14 g
Saturated fat	2 g	2 g
Trans fat	0 g	0 g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg
Sodium	440 mg	400 mg
Total carbohydrate	44 g	46 g
Dietary fiber	8 g	9 g
Total sugars	12 g	12 g
Added sugars	11 g	11 g
Protein	20 g	20 g

All vitamins and minerals, per serving

Rootana: complete vitamin and mineral amounts

Nutrient	Original · 102 g	Dark Chocolate · 105 g
Vitamin D	3.8 mcg	4 mcg
Calcium	270 mg	280 mg
Iron	8.1 mg	10.5 mg
Potassium	860 mg	1070 mg
Vitamin A	180 mcg	180 mcg
Vitamin C	18 mg	18 mg
Vitamin E	3 mg	3 mg
Vitamin K	24 mcg	24 mcg
Thiamin	0.24 mg	0.24 mg
Riboflavin	0.26 mg	0.26 mg
Niacin	3.2 mg	3.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	0.3 mg
Folate	80 mcg DFE	80 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg	0.5 mcg
Biotin	6 mcg	6 mcg
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	1 mg
Phosphorus	340 mg	370 mg
Iodine	30 mcg	30 mcg
Magnesium	75 mg	90 mg
Zinc	2 mg	2 mg
Selenium	11 mcg	11 mcg
Copper	0.2 mg	0.2 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg	0.5 mg
Chromium	7 mcg	7 mcg
Molybdenum	9 mcg	9 mcg
Chloride	730 mg	630 mg

US labels: Original 102 g; Dark Chocolate 105 g. Official ingredients and nutrition.

Before diving into the list, I want to let you know that it’s divided into two parts:

• Best Meal Replacement Shakes without Artificial Sweeteners. Shakes that provide you with all essential nutrients to replace meals with.
• Best Protein Shakes with no Artificial Sweeteners. Shakes that contain mostly protein to boost your protein intake.

If the distinction is not clear now, don’t worry, I will explain it later.

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Top Meal Replacement Shakes With No Artificial Sweeteners

In the table below, you can have a brief look into what I consider the best meal shakes without artificial sweeteners.

	Vegan	Sweetener	Rating
#1 Rootana	Y	Coconut Sugar	91%
Lyfefuel	Y	Coconut Sugar, Stevia	90%
#3 HLTH Code	N	Monk Fruit, Stevia	89%
#4 Kachava	Y	Lo Han Fruit	89%
#5 Huel RTD	Y	Coconut Sugar, Stevia	86%
		PROTEIN POWDERS
Performance Shake(	Y	Coconut Sugar, Stevia, Monk Fruit	92%
Four Sigmatic*	Y	Monk Fruit	–
Naked Whey*	N	Organic coconut Sugar	–
Complete Plant*	Y	Stevia	–

Best Meal Replacement Shake Without Artificial Sweeteners

Best Artificial Sweetener-Free Protein Shake

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Best Meal Replacement Powders Without Artificial Sweeteners

Rootana – Best Meal Replacement Shake without Artificial Sweeteners or Stevia

If you live in the UK or the US, you will have quite a few good meal replacements without artificial sweeteners. However, none will be as good as Rootana, which has zero artificial sweeteners and doesn’t even have stevia.

This for me is a game changer since natural sugar alternatives like stevia can negatively affect the taste of the shake. For that reason, I love Rootana’s meal shakes. They have a clean, refreshing taste without any weird background flavors or aftertaste.

Besides being artificial sweetener-free, Rootana’s plant-based shakes are also extremely healthy. They come with 20 g of protein per serving, plenty of fiber, and all the essential nutrients. Perhaps, I would’ve liked to see some probiotics, but this is a very minor complaint.

Even more when they deliver all this goodness for a very reasonable price, the customer experience is also great, and shipping is ultra-fast.

I would start with Vanilla and Chocolate, even though, I personally like Chocolate better. It has a dark pure strong cacao flavor that I adore.

Key Stats:

• Macros (C/P/F): 46/21/33
• Kcal: 400kcal
• Protein (g): 21g – from organic pea protein
• Sugars (g): 13.0g
• Sweetener: Organic coconut sugar
• Allergens: Oats
• Profile: No Stevia,
• Best Flavor: Chocolate
• Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, and Natural

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Lyfefuel Daily – Meal Shake Comparison

Lyfefuel Daily Essentials is another shake compared here. Rootana is our current top meal shake recommendation without artificial sweeteners.

Instead of focusing on nutrients that are readily available to us (like calories), Daily Essential Shakes provide you with those that you might lack in your diet. For instance, it’s really rich in vitamin B12, commonly missing in vegan diets. They also supplement vitamin K2 and D3, which are not found in every meal replacement shake.

Rootana is our current top meal shake recommendation without artificial sweeteners.

All of this in a 110kcal shake with 18g of premium plant protein. I wish the meal replacement drink had some more fats, to cover your omega-3 oils, though.

The LYFEfuel formulation reviewed here has a low-calorie serving.

Besides, both flavors are lovely, although I need to admit that the Chocolate one is better, particularly when you mix it with oat milk.

Key Facts

• Macros (C/P/F): 14/65/16
• Energy: 110kcal
• Protein (g): 18g – from pea protein and organic rice protein
• Sugars (g): 3.0g of which 1.5g are from added sugars
• Allergens: None
• Sweetener: Organic Coconut Sugar and Stevia Leaf Extract
• Profile: High protein, low-calorie, vegan
• Flavors: Chocolate and Vanilla.
• Best Flavour: Chocolate.

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HLTH Complete Meal

Best Low Carb

This is another fabulous brand that offers real food-based shakes without any artificial additives or sweeteners. In fact, HLTH Complete meal is one of the healthiest and most pleasant drinks you can get.

Unfortunately, they do use stevia leaf extract, together with monk fruit; so if you are looking for a stevia-free shake, this won’t be for you. Personally, I didn’t notice any strong stevia taste, as some other shakes do.

Nutritionally, HLTH is a low carb (only 4g!) shake with tons of protein (27g). Engineered by Dr. Ben Bikman, the goal is to provide you with a science-backed meal that makes you feel good. For that, they also add healthy fats and protein in a 1:1 ratio, which ensures better absorption of nutrients.

Plus, they add probiotics and digestive enzymes, which in my experience, makes them easier to drink than other meal replacement shakes.

When it comes to taste, I have very few issues. Chocolate Macadamia (my favorite) is sublime; sweet and flavourful like a chocolate milkshake. I just wish it was slightly thicker!

Key Stats:

• Macros (C/P/F): 12/27/61
• Kcal: 400kcal
• Protein (g): 27g – from whey protein isolate, collagen, egg whites
• Sugars (g): 2.0g
• Allergens: Milk
• Sweetener: Monk Fruit Extract, Stevia Leaf Extract
• Profile: Keto
• Best Flavor: Chocolate Macadamia
• Flavors: Chocolate Macadamia and Creamy Vanilla.

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Kachava

Best Weight Loss

There are very few meal replacement shakes as healthy as Kachava shakes. These are not only some of the best artificial sweetener-free shakes, but simply some of the best meal replacement shakes.

What makes them so great?

• They provide you with nutrients from whole foods only. No artificial sweeteners or additives. This ensures greater absorption of nutrients and no nasty side effects.
• They come with 70+ superfoods (vegetables, fruits), probiotics, and digestive enzymes. Consequently, you will get essential nutrition plus an array of nutrients that have beneficial effects on your health (anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory agents…)
• Well-balanced nutrition. High in protein, plenty of fiber, and omega-3 essential fatty acids. You will get all you need with Kachava meal replacement shakes.

And yet, I’m to mention my favorite part. They are surprisingly tasty. I say surprisingly because healthy shakes often taste like undrinkable green smoothies. This is not the case with Kachava, they are simply delicious.

Nonetheless, there is an issue. Sadly, Kachava shakes are rather expensive. It’s partially because this is an organic meal, but I still think this is a great meal replacement shake worth the price.

Key Stats:

• Macros (C/P/F): 33/41/26
• Kcal: 240kcal
• Protein (g): 24g – from Yellow Pea Protein, Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice Protein, Organic Sacha Ichi, Organic Amaranth, Organic Quinoa
• Profile: Natural, high protein, vegan, gluten-free
• Allergens: Coconut
• Sweetener: Lo Han Fruit Extract
• Best Flavor: Coconut Acai
• Flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Coconut Acai, Chai, and Matcha

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Huel RTD 2.0

Best RTD

Huel is the leading company in dairy-free shakes. Their previous ready-to-drink product was rather forgettable (and it contains sucralose), but the v2.0 absolutely blew my mind when I tried it. I didn’t have the highest hopes, but I must admit that they outdid themselves.

Huel RTD v2.0 is a vegan, soy-free meal replacement shake that has all essential nutrients and no artificial sweeteners. Instead, they use coconut sugar and stevia leaf extract to sweeten the shakes.

There are two things I love about the new RTD. Firstly, it’s convenient and how easily you can enjoy a healthy meal. Secondly, the taste. 3 out of the 4 new flavors are very good or great. Cinnamon Swirl and Ice Coffee Caramel are both must-try.

So do yourself a favor, and grab one now.

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For those looking for a powder-based alternative, look at Huel Black. Ultra high in protein (40g per serving), low in carbs, and without artificial sweeteners. Try Salted Caramel first.

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Key Facts:

• Macros (C/P/F): 37/22/41
• Serving size: 400kcal
• Protein (g): 20g – from pea protein, rice, and hemp protein
• Sugars (g): 5.0g – coconut sugar
• Allergens:
• Sweetener: Coconut Sugar and Stevia
• Best Flavor: Ice Coffee Caramel
• Flavors: Ice Coffee Caramel, Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Swirl, Strawberries and Cream.

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Best Protein Powders Without Artificial Sweeteners

Performance Shake – Best Protein Shakes without Sucralose