The current invention relates to a composition comprising a) from 20 w/w% to 70 w/w% cereal proteins, b) from 25 w/w% to 70 w/w% maltodextrin, c) from 1 w/w% to 20 w/w% amino acids, and d) from 0 w/w% to 20 w/w% minerals, and e) from 0 w/w% to 45 w/w% fat. The composition is prepared according to a process wherein maltodextrin and cereal proteins are mixed and liquid amino acids are added, followed by drying to appropriate dry substance. The composition can be applied in food and feed applications as milk powder replacer.