Blends
Shop our range of protein blends for high-quality formulas designed to support your gym training. Whether you’re looking for a fast-release post-workout shake, a slow-release bedtime blend, or a bulking formula, we’ve got something for you.
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Protein blends bring together multiple protein sources in a single powder, giving you a more complete amino acid profile and a broader range of absorption speeds than a single-source protein can offer. Whether you're looking to pack in more protein across the day, hit a calorie target, or find something that works as a proper meal replacement, the blends range has a format built for it. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1, and blended protein powders are one of the most versatile ways to hit your daily intake.
The range spans everything from high-calorie mass gainers loaded with carbs and protein, to lighter meal replacement blends and diet-focused options designed for lower-calorie days. There's also collagen protein, vegan blends, and essential amino acid formulas — all developed by Myprotein's expert nutritionists to fit different training styles and nutritional goals.
Who Blends Are For
Blended protein powders are built for anyone who wants more flexibility from their protein supplement. If a single-source whey or plant protein isn't quite hitting the mark — whether that's not enough calories, too fast-digesting, or lacking in variety — a blend fills the gaps. They're popular with people who train regularly and want to make their protein shake do more work across the day, not just in the window after a workout.
They're also a solid choice for people who struggle to hit protein targets through food alone. A mass gainer blend, for example, pairs protein with a meaningful carbohydrate contribution to support higher overall intake. On the other end, a diet whey or meal replacement blend is designed for people keeping a closer eye on calories while still making sure protein intake stays high — with protein contributing to the maintenance of muscle mass1 even in a calorie-managed diet.
When to Use Blends
The timing of a protein blend largely depends on which type you're using. Mass gainer and high-calorie blends tend to work well around training or as a between-meals shake when total daily intake needs a boost. Blends that combine fast- and slow-digesting proteins — like a mix of whey and casein — are popular in the evening, where the slower release of amino acids through the night suits that longer gap between meals.
Meal replacement blends are designed to stand in for a full meal, so they're most useful at breakfast, lunch, or any point in the day when a proper meal isn't an option. EAA formulas, which contain all nine essential amino acids, are often taken intra-workout or between meals. There's no single rule — the best timing is the one that fits consistently into your routine.
Blends Benefits
Multiple Protein Sources in One Scoop
Most protein blends combine two or more protein sources — typically a mix of fast- and slow-digesting proteins like whey concentrate, whey isolate, or casein. This gives you a broader range of protein fractions and absorption speeds in a single serving, without needing multiple separate products.
Flexibility Across Different Goals
The blends range covers a wide spectrum of nutritional profiles — from mass gainers with 50g of carbs and 30g of protein per serving, through to sub-150-calorie options built around leanness. That breadth means there's a blended protein powder that maps to your specific goal rather than a generic formula you have to work around.
Protein That Contributes to Muscle Mass
Across the range, protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1. Whether that's a high-protein meal replacement or a mass gainer shake, the protein content is doing the same fundamental job — it's the surrounding nutritional profile that differs based on the product.
Convenient Meal and Snack Replacement
Blended protein powders — particularly the meal replacement and breakfast smoothie formats — are designed to be genuinely nutritious, not just a protein top-up. With macro profiles built to stand in for food, they work well for busy days when cooking isn't realistic.
Popular Picks
Impact Whey Mass Gainer — If you're working hard to build size, Impact Whey Mass Gainer delivers 388 calories, 50g of carbs, and 30g of protein in a single serving.
Essential Whey Protein Shake — For those who want to hit their protein targets without the extra calories, Essential Whey Protein Shake packs at least 20g of protein per serving for under 150 calories, with zero added sugar and low fat.
Protein Pancake Mix — Protein Pancake Mix turns a weekend staple into a 34g-protein meal using a blend of fast- and slow-digesting protein, and it's ready in minutes.
FAQs
What is a protein blend?
A protein blend is a powder that combines two or more protein sources — such as whey concentrate, whey isolate, or casein — into a single formula. Rather than relying on one protein type, blends give you a broader amino acid profile and different absorption speeds in one serving. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass1, and blends are designed to deliver that protein in a more complete and flexible way.
What's the difference between a protein blend and a standard whey protein?
A standard whey protein uses a single source — typically whey concentrate or isolate — which is fast-digesting and high in leucine. A blended protein powder combines multiple sources, which can include slower-digesting proteins alongside whey, giving a more sustained amino acid release. Blends also often include additional nutrients like vitamins, minerals, or carbohydrates depending on the format, making them more of an all-in-one nutritional product.
Which protein blend should I choose for bulking?
Impact Whey Mass Gainer is a strong starting point for anyone looking to increase overall intake — it delivers 30g of protein and 50g of carbs per serving, making it one of the most calorie-dense options in the range. If you need a significant daily calorie surplus, a mass gainer blend does the heavy lifting without requiring a huge volume of food on top.
What is a blended protein powder used for?
Blended protein powders are used in a range of ways depending on the format. Mass gainer blends are used to increase overall calorie and protein intake. Meal replacement blends are used to substitute a full meal on busy days. Diet-focused blends are used by people keeping calories lower while maintaining protein intake. EAA blends are used to top up essential amino acid intake intra-workout or between meals.
Can protein blends be used as meal replacements?
Several products in the range are specifically formulated as meal replacements, including the Protein Meal Replacement Blend and Breakfast Smoothie. Substituting one daily meal of an energy-restricted diet with a meal replacement contributes to the maintenance of weight after weight loss2, and substituting two daily meals of an energy-restricted diet with meal replacements contributes to weight loss3. These products are designed to provide a balanced nutritional profile that goes beyond a standard protein shake.
Are there vegan protein blends available?
Yes — Impact Vegan Protein is included in the range, built from plant-based protein sources. The broader range also spans options across different protein types and formats, so there's something whether you're following a plant-based diet or looking for a dairy-derived blend.
How much protein is in a blended protein powder?
Protein content varies by product and format. Essential Whey Protein Shake delivers at least 20g of protein per serving and comes in at under 150 calories, making it a leaner option. Impact Whey Mass Gainer delivers 30g per serving alongside a higher carbohydrate content. Protein Pancake Mix provides 34g of high-quality protein per serving across a mix of fast- and slow-digesting sources. The right amount depends on where a product fits in your daily total.
Who developed the protein blends at Myprotein?
The protein blends range is developed by Myprotein's expert nutritionists. Each formula is put together with specific training goals and nutritional profiles in mind, from the macro ratios in mass gainers through to the protein source combinations in multi-blend powders.
What's the difference between a mass gainer blend and a diet whey blend?
Mass gainer blends are built around a high calorie and carbohydrate content alongside substantial protein — they're for people looking to significantly increase their daily intake. Diet whey blends take the opposite approach, keeping calories lower while keeping protein high, making them suited to people training on a calorie deficit. Both contain protein that contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass1, but the surrounding nutritional context is very different.
What types of protein blends does Myprotein offer?
The range covers mass gainers, meal replacement blends, diet whey, vegan protein blends, collagen protein, essential amino acid (EAA) formulas, and high-protein food formats like Protein Pancake Mix and Protein Mug Cake Mix. That breadth means there's a blended protein format for most training goals and dietary preferences, all in one place.
1. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.
2. Substituting one daily meal of an energy restricted diet with a meal replacement contributes to the maintenance of weight after weight loss.
3. Substituting two daily meals of an energy restricted diet with meal replacements contributes to weight loss.