Shake it
The fastest option: powder, milk, a few seconds of shaking. Ideal for the plain shake and on the go.
Goal guide
Healthy Breakfast
Start with a Formula 1 shake, then build it up with Protein Drink Mix, fruit or oats when your morning needs more.
Light, substantial or on the go: one routine, several easy variations.
Start here
Start with Formula 1
Mix 2 scoops (26 g) of Formula 1 shake mix with 250 ml cold semi-skimmed milk (1.5% fat) in a shaker, or blend it for a smoother shake. That is a complete breakfast on its own.
From there you choose: keep it simple, add Protein Drink Mix for a higher-protein shake, or blend in fruit or oats for a more substantial morning.
Need dairy-free? Ask Keely for the current option.
Shake it or blend it
Same shake, different texture.
Blend it
Smoother, and better once you add fruit, oats or ice.
How it works
A Formula 1 shake is a meal replacement: it is your breakfast, not something next to it. Make it the same way most mornings and the decision is already made.
Mark’s real example
Mark’s substantial breakfast shake
Mark trains most days, so his breakfast is a bigger blended shake built on Formula 1 and Protein Drink Mix.
What he uses: one scoop of Formula 1 shake mix, one scoop of Protein Drink Mix, frozen strawberries, skyr or quark, cottage cheese, a handful of oats, a little spinach, oat milk and his Herbalife24 Creatine+. All in the blender; oat milk by eye.
His personal recipe, not official Formula 1 shake preparation and not a plan for everyone: the extras are optional and there is no calculated nutrition figure for it.
Make it your own
Light and simple
The plain shake: 2 scoops (26 g) with 250 ml cold semi-skimmed milk.
Extra protein
Stir in one serving of Protein Drink Mix (28 g / 2 tablespoons) for a higher-protein shake.
More substantial
Blend in a small banana or a handful of oats for a longer morning.
Fruit-based
Blend in a handful of fresh or frozen fruit for flavour and volume.
Creamier
Add a spoonful of light Greek yoghurt, skyr or quark for a thicker shake.
On the go
Shake it in a shaker and take a Protein Bar if the morning runs long.
Two example days
Examples, not rules Swap in what you actually eat.
Quieter weekday
- Breakfast Formula 1 shake, light and simple
- Lunch A balanced plate with protein, vegetables and a carbohydrate you like
- Snack Fruit or a Protein Bar if you need one
- Dinner Your usual evening meal
Training morning
- Breakfast Formula 1 with Protein Drink Mix, fruit and oats
- During training Water, or see Sports & Training for longer or harder sessions
- After training Rebuild Strength after resistance training, then your usual meals
- Lunch and dinner Normal meals, sized to your appetite
What to eat around it
Formula 1 covers breakfast. For lunch and dinner, a protein, vegetables and a carbohydrate is an easy pattern to follow.
Lunch
Eggs, chicken, fish or beans with vegetables, plus rice, potatoes or bread.
Dinner
A normal plate you cook, reheat or already enjoy.
If you train
Keep breakfast as the habit; see Sports & Training for the session.
Practical tips
- Shaker for speed: a blender gives a smoother result with fruit or oats.
- Frozen fruit works as well as fresh and thickens the shake.
- Short on time? Put the powder in the shaker the night before; add milk and shake in the morning.
- Too thick? Add a splash more milk or water.
- Hungry an hour later? Add Protein Drink Mix or oats next time; that is useful feedback, not a mistake.
- Fancy a tea with it? Instant Herbal Beverage is quick hot or cold; it contains caffeine.
Your breakfast products
Formula 1 is the breakfast. Protein Drink Mix makes it a higher-protein shake, and the rest fit around your morning.
Start here Formula 1 Shake Mix
9 flavours
Your complete breakfast shake: 2 scoops with 250 ml semi-skimmed milk.
Add more protein Protein Shake Mix
Vanilla | 588 g
One serving (28 g) adds 15 g of protein to the same breakfast.
Morning lift Instant Beverage - Tea (51 g)
4 flavours
Half a teaspoon in 250 ml hot or cold water; 87.5 mg caffeine per serving.
Add fibre Fibre Drink Mix
Oat Apple | 30 servings
5 g of fibre per serving, in water or stirred into your shake.
Breakfast on the move Protein Bars
2 flavours | 14 bars
A portable protein snack for mornings away from the kitchen.
Sources & guidance
Preparation and serving guidance is based on current Herbalife UK product labels, with general healthy-eating guidance from recognised UK sources.
- Herbalife UK product labels: Formula 1, Protein Drink Mix, Instant Herbal Beverage, Oat Apple Fibre, Protein Bars
- NHS Eatwell Guide
- British Dietetic Association: sport & exercise nutrition
General guidance only. This page does not replace advice from a doctor or registered dietitian.
Common questions
How do I make the basic Formula 1 breakfast?
Mix 2 scoops (26 g) of Formula 1 shake mix with 250 ml cold semi-skimmed milk (1.5% fat) in a shaker, or blend it for a smoother shake. That is a complete breakfast; everything else is optional.
Do I need a blender?
No. A shaker is fastest and fine for the plain shake. A blender gives a smoother result once you add fruit, oats or ice.
Can I add fruit, yoghurt or oats?
Yes. Fruit adds flavour and volume, yoghurt or skyr adds creaminess and protein, and oats or a banana add carbohydrate for a longer morning. All optional.
When should I add Protein Drink Mix?
When you want a higher-protein shake: stir in one serving (28 g / 2 tablespoons) for 15 g more protein in the same breakfast.
What if the shake doesn’t keep me full?
That is useful feedback, not a mistake. Add Protein Drink Mix, a spoonful of yoghurt, or oats and fruit, and see what keeps you going until lunch.
What changes on a training morning?
Breakfast usually gets bigger: Protein Drink Mix plus fruit or oats works well before training. For the session itself, see Sports & Training.
What if I want a dairy-free option?
Ask Keely first. Herbalife does sell a water-based, dairy-free route using PDM Vegan, but it is worth checking current stock with us before assuming it is on the shelf.
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Make breakfast work for your mornings
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