Written by Rachel Orriss, Herbalife Nutrition Coach | Updated August 2026
Protein Drinks Without Whey or Milk, and What They Declare
Avoiding whey and milk narrows the shelf quickly. It also pushes you towards soy and oat, which is worth knowing before you order.
Protein Drink Mix Vegan declares soy, is lactose free and states 15 g of protein. Tri Blend Select is plant based, declares oat and states 20 g of protein with 6 g of fibre. Both avoid milk.
Rachel Orriss is a Herbalife Nutrition Coach based in the UK. Every figure on this page comes from the product label or from this shop's own price list. Always read the current label before you buy, because formulations change.
The two that avoid milk entirely
| Product | Protein | Declares | Price | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Protein Drink Mix 560g (PDM) | 15 g | Soy, lactose free | £32.82 | £1.55 |
| Tri Blend Select - Protein shake mix Banana 600g | 20 g | Oat | £48.76 | £3.07 |
Protein Drink Mix Vegan is built on soy protein isolate. The UK fact sheet states 15 g of plant protein and 22 vitamins and minerals per two scoop serving.
Tri Blend Select uses pea protein, rice protein, quinoa and flaxseed. It states 20 g of protein, 6 g of fibre and 151 calories per serving.
What you trade for avoiding milk
Neither is gluten free in the way people assume. Tri Blend Select declares oat, so it is out if you avoid gluten.
Both declare soy or oat, which are common allergens in their own right. Swapping away from milk does not mean swapping to nothing.
On price, the vegan Protein Drink Mix is £1.61 a serving cheaper than Tri Blend Select, for 5 g less protein.
There is more detail on the best value herbalife protein drink mix uk 2026: complete guide page.
Snacks that avoid milk too
| Product | Declares | Price | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein Chips Barbecue 10 x 30 g | May contain soybeans, flagged vegan | £21.19 | £2.00 |
The barbecue Protein Chips are flagged vegan on the UK fact sheet. The sour cream and onion version declares milk, so the two flavours are not interchangeable.
That catch is easy to miss when a range looks plant based as a whole. Read the flavour, not the range.
How to choose between them
Pick the vegan Protein Drink Mix if you want the lower cost per serving and are fine with soy. It is also lactose free and sugar free on the label.
Pick Tri Blend Select if you want more protein and fibre in one drink and oat is not an issue. It costs more per serving and does more per serving.
If you avoid soy and oat both, neither works. Food is the better route, and the NHS balanced diet guidance covers the sources.
Key points
- Protein Drink Mix Vegan states 15 g of protein, declares soy and is lactose free.
- Tri Blend Select states 20 g of protein and 6 g of fibre and declares oat.
- Avoiding milk usually means accepting soy or oat instead.
- Barbecue Protein Chips are flagged vegan, the sour cream and onion version declares milk.
- Neither shake suits someone avoiding both soy and oat.
Frequently asked questions
Which Herbalife protein drink has no milk?
Protein Drink Mix Vegan and Tri Blend Select both avoid milk. The vegan mix declares soy, and Tri Blend Select declares oat.
Is Protein Drink Mix Vegan gluten free?
The UK fact sheet flags it as gluten free, sugar free and lactose free. It declares soy. Read the current label before buying.
Is Tri Blend Select gluten free?
No. It declares oat, so it does not suit someone avoiding gluten, even though it is plant based.
Which has more protein?
Tri Blend Select at 20 g per serving, against 15 g for Protein Drink Mix Vegan. Tri Blend Select also states 6 g of fibre.
Are any Herbalife snacks free from milk?
The barbecue Protein Chips are flagged vegan on the UK fact sheet. The sour cream and onion flavour declares milk.
Sources
Where to go next
- Dairy Based Protein Drinks: What Declares Milk in the UK
- Protein Intake Calculator UK: Count Your Daily Grams
- Make Your Own Protein Drink at Home: Cost and Grams
- Best Value Herbalife Protein Drink Mix UK 2026: Complete Guide
- Herbalife Protein Drink Mix (PDM) UK 2026: Complete Guide
- PDM Or Vegan PDM: Which Protein Drink Mix Should You Buy?
- Herbalife Protein Drink Mix UK Guide, What PDM Is and Whether You Need It
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