Protein powders: our top picks to fuel your goals

Bloom Clear Protein & Collagen is a light, fruity alternative to creamy shakes, blending clear whey protein isolate with added collagen for a fresh take on your daily routine. With a juicy strawberry watermelon flavour, it mixes easily with water to create a crisp, juice-like drink that’s ideal around training or whenever you need some protein support. Perfect if thick shakes aren’t your thing, this easy-sipping formula fits seamlessly into busy days, gym bags and post-workout plans alike.

Sometimes you just can’t beat a classic – and vanilla-flavoured whey delivers that timeless, ice cream taste in every scoop. What’s more, it offers a tasty 22g of protein and 4.8g of BCAAs per serving. This premium protein powder has been designed to support muscle maintenance and growth. Best of all, it’s formulated with three different types of whey protein: hydrolysate, concentrate and isolate.

Cookies at the gym? Er, yes please... This powerful combination of whey protein concentrate and creatine monohydrate is great for those wanting workout support with meaningful impact. Their cookie-flavoured protein provides support for muscle growth. Creatine is rich in amino acids and is thought to support workout performance and short-term, high intensity exercise.^1,2 If you're bored of shakes, fold into bakes for protein brownies, cakes or... you guessed it, cookies!

Strawberry shake, anyone? Precision Engineered’s blend is designed to provide 'support for your muscles and microbiome'. It includes two different forms of protein – whey protein concentrate and soy protein isolate – which contribute to the maintenance and growth of lean muscle mass, plus green tea extract and 0.3g Conjugated Linoleic Acid (an omega-6 acid known as CLA). On top of that, there’s 2.1g of fibre per serving (ideal as most of us don’t get enough).⁹ Switch it up and whisk into a pancake mix for a weekend breakfast with 18g of protein.

This sweet vanilla protein might seem simple, but it packs a complex blend to help you stay fuelled through a workout and beyond. Peas, sunflower and rice provide 23g of plant protein in this Informed Sports accredited formula. And there's less than 0.5g of sugar and 123 calories per serving. Use the versatile vanilla flavour for almost anything you like. Blend into smoothies, stir into yoghurt or whisk into cake mixtures for a protein boost.