As a full-time social worker, creative, and brand new father, managing my time, health, and productivity has never been more important… or harder. Life with a baby makes my days start earlier than ever before, and I usually never have the time to eat breakfast.
I usually skip it altogether or chug some coffee just to get going in the morning, which usually means I'm crashing by lunchtime with no energy to put towards my kid. I knew I wasn’t getting the nutrients I needed and that something had to change.
That’s when I started looking into healthy, fully balanced breakfast-on-the-go options and came across Huel Black Edition and Ka’Chava—two nutrition shakes that are packed with essential nutrients.
I decided to try them both to see if they'd give me the boost I needed to get through the day. Here’s how they compare:
If you’re looking for a complete meal that keeps you full… Huel Black Edition
Living on coffee wasn’t cutting it anymore, so I was excited to try Huel Black Edition and Ka’Chava to get the essential nutrients I need in the morning. While both are packed with plant-based proteins, vitamins, and minerals, I still felt hungry and drained by lunchtime after drinking Ka’Chava.
With Huel, I felt so full and energized that I was accidentally missing lunch altogether. That’s because Huel Black Edition is a nutritionally complete meal, containing 400 calories, a good amount of fiber and fats, and a low GI. It has more protein than five eggs, more vitamin D than three steaks, more potassium than a banana, more iron than a bag of spinach… the list goes on.
Ka’Chava, on the other hand, only has ~200 calories and is more of a meal supplement than a complete meal on its own.
If taste is of the utmost importance to you… Huel Black Edition
When it comes to shakes, you’re usually sacrificing taste for convenience and health. That’s not the case with Huel Black Edition. The flavors are richer, smoother, and actually taste good. My personal favorites are the Cinnamon Roll and Coffee Caramel. They’re like a treat I actually can’t wait to get my hands on.
Ka’Chava tasted gritty, a bit too earthy, and watered-down. I definitely didn’t look forward to it in the morning, and it was more of a struggle to finish.
If you’re looking for something quick & convenient… Both
I was determined to start taking better care of my body without losing time that I already don’t have. That’s why I was excited to try Huel Black Edition and Ka’Chava. Both claim to provide all the essential nutrients you need in two minutes or less.
Just add scoops of powder to your water, shake, and drink up. It doesn’t get any easier than that… especially when you’re balancing a baby on your hip.
If you’re trying to hit your macros… Huel Black Edition
As someone who values fitness, I know how beneficial it is to track my macros to make sure I’m getting the exact nutrients and protein my body needs. Huel Black Edition has been great for that.
It has 40g of protein which is essential for supporting muscle function. It also has 161 other health benefits, like digestive support, heart health, immune support, and more. All things needed to make sure I don’t miss out on my baby growing up. I also love that it’s not meant for weight loss—it’s meant to provide a full, nutritionally balanced meal.
Ka’Chava, on the other hand, only has 25g of protein, so you still need to supplement protein with other snacks throughout the day.
If you want to save money… Huel Black Edition
Babies are expensive, so I’m always looking to save money where I can. That’s why I like that Huel Black Edition is $42.50 ($2.50 per meal) compared to Ka’Chava, which is $69 ($4.60 per meal). I also like that Huel offers a free t-shirt and shaker with your first order, and 10% off when you spend $120.
They make it so easy and affordable to stock up on my favorite flavors.
Huel Black Edition is now an essential part of my morning
A complete, healthy meal that tastes delicious, takes less than two minutes to make, AND comes with free stuff? Say no more.
Huel Black Edition has become an incredible way for me to take better care of my body, be more productive, stay full, and spend more time with my family every day.
I feel better than ever.
