Written by Rachel Orriss | Last updated July 2026 | 4 min read
Herbalife Café Latte Shake for Busy Mums, Breakfast and Coffee in One
If you start every morning with coffee, Café Latte Formula 1 is the one flavour that genuinely replaces both your breakfast and your morning coffee in a single shake. This guide covers the taste, the caffeine content, and whether it works as a daily routine.
Quick answer: Formula 1 Café Latte 550g is £26.46, approximately £1.26 per meal at 21 servings per tub. Smooth coffee flavour, mild caffeine, genuinely satisfying as a breakfast replacement. No membership fees, no minimum order. If you are a coffee drinker who skips breakfast, this is the most logical starting point.
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What Café Latte actually tastes like
Café Latte is a smooth, creamy coffee-flavoured shake, closer to a latte or a coffee milkshake than a strong espresso. The coffee flavour is genuine and satisfying without being bitter or overpowering. It is sweet enough to drink without added sugar but not so sweet that it feels like a dessert.
Made with cold semi-skimmed milk it tastes like an iced latte. Made with warm milk it is closer to a hot coffee drink, though most people use it cold. It works particularly well with oat milk, which adds a natural sweetness that complements the coffee flavour.
It is one of the most popular Formula 1 flavours for people who are coffee drinkers, because it feels like a natural extension of their existing morning habit rather than a replacement for it.
Caffeine content and what to expect
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes, Café Latte Formula 1 contains a small amount of caffeine from the coffee flavouring. The amount is significantly less than a standard cup of coffee. Check the current product label for the exact figure.
Will it replace my morning coffee?
For most people, no, the caffeine content is too low to fully replace a coffee habit. Most Café Latte users still have a separate coffee alongside it. The value is in the flavour and the breakfast nutrition, not the caffeine hit.
Best time to have it
First thing in the morning as a breakfast replacement. The coffee flavour makes it feel like a natural start to the day for coffee drinkers. It also works well as a mid-morning snack if you have already had breakfast.
Who it suits best
Coffee drinkers who skip breakfast or eat poorly in the morning. People who want a shake that does not feel like a diet product. Anyone who finds vanilla or chocolate flavours too sweet for a morning routine.
Best ways to make it
Iced latte style (90 seconds)
2 scoops + 250–300ml cold oat milk in a shaker. Shake well. Tastes like a cold brew latte. Approximately 200–220 calories and 18–20g protein.
Blended (2 minutes)
Blend with 200ml oat milk and a handful of ice. Thick, cold, genuinely coffee-shop quality. The best way to use this flavour if you have a blender.
With espresso (2 minutes)
Add a shot of cooled espresso to the standard recipe for a stronger coffee hit. Increases the caffeine content significantly. Good for people who want both the nutrition and the coffee kick.
Higher protein (2 minutes)
Add a scoop of PDM to the standard recipe. Boosts protein to approximately 33–35g per serving. The PDM is unflavoured so it does not affect the coffee taste.
The honest case for Café Latte as a daily breakfast
Most busy mums who skip breakfast do so because they do not have time to make something and they are not hungry first thing. Café Latte solves both problems. It takes 90 seconds, it tastes like something you would choose to drink anyway, and the protein content means you will actually be hungry at a normal lunchtime rather than starving by 11am.
At £26.46 for 21 servings (£1.26 per meal), it is cheaper than a coffee shop latte and more nutritionally complete than skipping breakfast entirely. If you are a coffee drinker who currently skips breakfast, this is the most logical first Herbalife product to try.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Café Latte Formula 1 taste like?
Smooth, creamy coffee, like an iced latte or coffee milkshake. Genuine coffee flavour without bitterness. Sweet enough to drink without added sugar. Works particularly well with oat milk.
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes, a small amount from the coffee flavouring, significantly less than a standard cup of coffee. Check the current product label for the exact figure. Most people still have a separate coffee alongside it.
Can I add a shot of espresso?
Yes, add a cooled shot of espresso to the standard recipe for a stronger coffee hit. This is a popular option for people who want both the nutrition and a proper caffeine boost.
How long does one tub last?
Approximately 21 servings at 2 scoops per serving. Used once a day as a breakfast replacement, one tub lasts three weeks.
Do I need a membership to buy at these prices?
No. We pass the member discount directly to every customer. No joining fee, no subscription, no minimum order.
