Are Cambridge Shakes High In Syns On Slimming World? Can I Have Them?

If you're interested in combining shakes into your slimming world diet, you might be wondering how many syns shakes have and if they are slimming world friendly?

Cambridge shakes from the Cambridge Weight Plan have on average 10 syns a serving, making them very high in syns and therefore should be consumed within moderation.

In our guide below, we will take you through why Cambridge shakes are so high in syns, some syn values plus some low syn alternative shakes from other brands for when you need a quick and easy meal.

Why Are Cambridge Shakes So High In Syns?

At 10 syns a sachet, Cambridge shakes are very high in syns, taking up the majority of your 15 syn daily allowance.

These shakes are high in syns since they are formulated to replace a meal, and therefore have the calories of an average low cal meal, which is around 200 calories a sachet.

Although high in syns, switching out a meal with a shake can help weight loss if you struggle to find the time to cook healthy meals three times a day, we would not however have them as a snack due to their high syns.

We would also suggest having shakes in moderation since they do not have a lot of nutritional benefits other than some being high in protein.

Syn Values Of Cambridge Shakes

Cambridge shakes all have a similar syn value no matter the flavour you choose, to help you stay on track, we've listed their general syn values down below.

• The 1:1 Diet Lactose Free Chocolate Flavour Shake by Cambridge Weight Plan 54g - 10 syns.
• The 1:1 Diet Vanilla Flavour Shake by Cambridge Weight Plan 54g - 10 syns.
• The 1:1 Diet Lactose-Free Cappuccino Flavour Shake by Cambridge Weight Plan 54g - 10 syns.
• Cambridge Ready-Made Strawberry Silk Shake 200ml - 10 syns.
• Cambridge Ready-Made Banana Bliss Flavour Shake 200ml - 10 syns.
• The 1:1 Diet Vanilla Flavour Shake Powder Sachet by Cambridge Weight Plan 40g - 7.5 syns.
• Cambridge Lactose-Free Vanilla Flavour Shake - 10 syns.
• Cambridge Lactose-Free Chocolate Orange Shake - 10 syns.
• The 1:1 Diet Strawberry Flavour Shake Mix by Cambridge Weight Plan 54g - 10 syns.
• The 1:1 Diet Fruits Of The Forest Flavour Shake By Cambridge Weight Plan 54g - 10 syns.
• The 1:1 Diet Banana Flavour Shake by Cambridge Weight Plan 54g - 10 syns.
• The 1:1 Diet Hazelnut & Chocolate Flavour Shake by Cambridge Weight Plan 54g - 10 syns.
• The 1:1 Diet Chocolate Caramel Biscuit Flavour Shake by Cambridge Weight Plan 54g - 10 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Cambridge Shakes

If you find Cambridge shakes to be too high in syns, but still like having a shake to replace one of your meals or as a snack, we've got some great shake alternatives for you down below.

• SlimFast Meal Replacement Variety Shakes 10 Sachets 368g Vanilla Flavour - 4 syns.
• Sainsbury's Shape & Slim Meal Replacement Shakes Vanilla 10 x 29g (290g) - 10 syns with skim milk.
• Herbalife Healthy Meal Shake - 4 syns.
• Superdrug Creamy Chocolate Meal Replacement Shakes 10 x 29g - 5 syns.
• Superdrug Slender Plan Chai Latte Meal Replacement Shakes Powder 290g - 5 syns.
• Shakeology shakes - 8 syns.
• Exante Diet Creamy Coconut Flavour Shake 51g - 10 syns.
• Superdrug Slenderplan Instant Meal Replacement Chocolate Shakes 290g - 10 syns with skim milk.
• Herbalife Healthy Meal Shake - 5 syns.
• Exante Diet Meal Replacement Chocolate Mint Shake 51g - 10 syns.
• Exante Birthday Cake Flavour Meal Replacement Shake 52g - 10 syns.
• SlimFast Advanced Vitality Intense Mint Chocolate Meal Replacement Shake 432g - 7 syns.
• Asda Meal Replacement Shake, 200 ml - 8 syns.
• Exante Diet Lemon Cheesecake Flavour Smoothie Shake 51g - 10 syns.
• SlimFast Advanced Vitality Salted Caramel Infusion Meal Replacement Shake 400g - 8 syns.
• SlimFast Advanced Vitality Strawberry + Blueberry Burst Meal Replacement Shake 400g - 7 syns.
• Vanilla Shakeology, 1 p - 6.5 syns.
• SlimFast Advanced Vitality Chocolate Intensity Meal Replacement Shake 400g - 8 syns for 200ml.
• SlimFast Meal Replacement Variety Shakes 10 Sachets 368g Chocolate Flavour - 8 syns.
• Slimfast, 1 bottle - 9.5 syns.

Final Words

To conclude, Cambridge Shakes are very high in syns, having 10 syns a sachet, however these high syns are because the shake is formulated to replace a meal, so needs to give enough calories in order to sustain your energy.

Shakes can be a great way to boost weight loss by switching out one of your meals, but we would suggest having them in moderation due to their high syns and lack of nutritional benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.