# So chunky **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [December 30, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/so-chunky/19874 "2020-12-30T23:43:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Taur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eb8c5e/32.png) [@Taur](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Taur)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2020, 11:43pm UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/so-chunky/19874/1 "2020-12-30T23:43:50Z")
I’ve bought Huel a few times, but I don’t think I will ever again. It is SOOOOOOOOOOOO chunky unless you use a blender. It is so frustrating, and I’m considering switching to a different brand. “New smoother texture” oh my god it’s SO chunky!!! I shake for 20 minutes and there’s huge clumps stuck to the side! I’m so done! ---
**Author:** ![Phil\_C](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/phil_c/32/8494_2.png) [@Phil\_C](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Phil_C)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/so-chunky/19874/2 "2020-12-31T00:00:56Z")
using a shaker ball in the shaker gets rid of all the clumps but yes, I prefer using a blender as its much creamier and thicker if you do it that way. are you putting the powder in first or last BTW? ---
**Author:** ![Coup](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/coup/32/10436_2.png) [@Coup](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Coup)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/so-chunky/19874/3 "2020-12-31T00:31:02Z")
If you are using a Huel shaker, are you putting the grid in under the lid? ---
**Author:** ![AlexGreyhead](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/alexgreyhead/32/2259_2.png) [@AlexGreyhead](https://discuss.huel.com/u/AlexGreyhead)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/so-chunky/19874/4 "2020-12-31T02:13:31Z")
Hello Taur, could I suggest my technique? It’s not perfect but seems to provide fairly-decent results for my simple tastes 😃 - Quarter fill the shaker cup with water - Add Huel on top - Top up your shaker cup with water - a bit higher than usual; the level will drop as the Huel is absorbed into the water - Pop the grid into the top of the shaker cup and pop the lid on - Shake vigorously (bitter experience has taught me to keep a finger over the lid-flap-thinger lest it pop off and redecorate the ceiling again…). Hope that helps a bit? If time allows, an hour in the fridge and then another quick shake before drinking is never a bad idea. Bw 🙂 /Al ---
**Author:** ![mbs](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/mbs/32/10103_2.png) [@mbs](https://discuss.huel.com/u/mbs)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/so-chunky/19874/5 "2020-12-31T02:39:58Z")
Using a metal spiral in your shaker also helps. If you’re still not satisfied there are USB-powered blenders. Another possibility would be using Black Edition - it’s a bit more expensive, but higher in protein and gives a better texture (according to my impression). ---
**Author:** ![Cam\_Huel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/cam_huel/32/10602_2.png) [@Cam\_Huel](https://discuss.huel.com/u/Cam_Huel)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2020, 9:25am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/so-chunky/19874/6 "2020-12-31T09:25:44Z")
Some great suggestions posted here already! A couple of my own suggestions: - Water, then Powder, then grid, then lid. Always. - Blending will inevitably make it much smoother, but of course we don’t all have a blender to hand. - Refrigerating overnight once shaken or even for a couple of hours can help reduce lumps. - Shaking with ice is key! Ice cubes can help break down the lumps while you’re shaking as well as making it refreshingly cold. - Some people find the texture is smoother if they use milk or milk alternatives. This also makes a much creamier taste and texture in general. ---
**Author:** ![hunzas](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.huel.com/hunzas/32/8275_2.png) [@hunzas](https://discuss.huel.com/u/hunzas)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2020, 9:41am UTC](https://discuss.huel.com/t/so-chunky/19874/7 "2020-12-31T09:41:57Z")
It’s all in the wrist action.