Most meal replacement shakes are built around one of two compromises: they taste decent but read like a chemistry set, or they are clean but taste like cardboard mixed with good intentions. Macro Mike's Macro Shake skips both. This is a full meal in a shaker - 28g of plant protein, slow-release carbohydrates from sweet potato, healthy fats from coconut, a complete vitamin and mineral profile, and added probiotics - using ingredients you can actually pronounce, with zero artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners.
The protein base is what separates this from generic plant shakes. Macro Mike uses their signature roasted peanut protein alongside Australian-grown faba bean protein and pea protein. That three-source blend delivers a complete amino acid profile - including BCAAs for muscle repair and recovery - with a smooth, creamy texture that genuinely doesn't have the gritty chalkiness plant protein is known for. If you have tried plant-based shakes before and hated the mouthfeel, this is the one that changes your mind.
What is in a serve?
Each serve delivers approximately 28g of plant protein, 12g of carbohydrates (primarily from sweet potato flour - a complex carb source that releases energy slowly rather than spiking blood sugar), 4.7g of healthy fats from coconut milk powder and coconut nectar, and roughly 204 calories. On top of the macros, every serve is fortified with a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals - vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, plus iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and more - so this genuinely replaces a balanced meal, not just the protein component of one.
The formula also includes Lactospore (Bacillus coagulans), a shelf-stable probiotic that supports gut health and digestion, plus guar gum for smooth texture and sustained satiety. Sweetened naturally with monk fruit and stevia - no sucralose, no aspartame, no artificial sweeteners.
Who is this for?
Anyone who needs a genuinely nutritious meal when cooking isn't an option. That includes gym-goers who need a high-protein breakfast that takes 30 seconds to make, busy professionals skipping lunch, parents who eat last and eat least, athletes managing calorie-controlled plans without sacrificing nutrition, and anyone following a vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free diet who is tired of supplements that aren't designed for them.
This is not a weight loss shake. It is a meal replacement built around balanced macros and whole-food ingredients. If your goal is fat loss, it works within a calorie deficit. If your goal is performance, it works as fuel. The positioning is nutrition first, not restriction first.
Key specs at a glance
Protein per serve: ~28g (peanut protein, faba bean protein, pea protein) | Carbohydrates per serve: ~12g (sweet potato flour) | Fat per serve: ~4.7g (coconut milk powder, coconut nectar) | Calories per serve: ~204 | Sweetened with monk fruit and stevia | Probiotic: Lactospore (Bacillus coagulans) | Full vitamin and mineral fortification (A, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium and more) | 100% plant-based and vegan | Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Soy-free | No artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners | Made in Australia
Allergen warning: This product contains peanut protein. May contain traces of tree nuts and soy. Not suitable for people with peanut or tree nut allergies.
Available flavours
All four flavours use Macro Mike's roasted peanut protein base, so the smooth, creamy texture is consistent across the range. Each 560g bag delivers approximately 10 serves.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl - rich chocolate layered with roasted peanut butter. The bestseller for a reason.
Peanut Butter Vanilla Ice Cream - vanilla bean sweetness with a peanut butter backbone. The one that works best with just water.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana - chocolate and banana with the signature peanut base. Blends especially well with frozen banana in a smoothie.
Salted Caramel Peanut Brittle - salted caramel with a toasted, nutty finish. The most dessert-like option in the range.
Not sure which to try first? The Sample Pack includes 7 x 56g single-serve sachets across the range, so you can find your flavour before committing to a full bag.
How to use
Mix 1.5 level scoops (~56g) with 300-330ml of cold water or plant-based milk in a shaker bottle. Shake for 15-20 seconds until smooth. Also works blended into smoothies with frozen fruit, oats, or nut butter for a thicker meal. Use 1-2 times daily as a meal replacement, high-protein breakfast, or post-workout recovery meal. Not a sole source of nutrition - use alongside a balanced diet.
Not suitable for children under 15 or pregnant women. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision.
Frequently asked questions
How does this compare to a whey-based meal replacement?
The protein content is comparable - 28g per serve puts it in line with most whey meal replacements on the market. The difference is the protein source: plant-based from peanut, faba bean, and pea rather than dairy. This makes it suitable for people who are vegan, lactose intolerant, or who experience bloating and digestive discomfort from whey. The added probiotic and natural ingredient profile also mean less gut irritation for most people.
Does it actually taste good or is this another gritty plant shake?
This is Macro Mike's core strength. The brand has over 40,000 five-star reviews specifically because the texture and flavour are a step above anything else in the plant-based category. The roasted peanut protein base gives it a naturally smooth, cafe-style quality that you don't get from pea or rice protein alone. Mix it with water and it still tastes like something you'd order, not something you'd endure.
Which flavour is best for mixing with just water?
Peanut Butter Vanilla Ice Cream. The vanilla base carries the flavour cleanest without needing the extra creaminess that plant milk or a blender adds. Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl is a close second. All four flavours work with water - they just get richer with plant milk or in a smoothie.
Can I use this for weight loss?
It is not marketed as a weight loss product, but at approximately 204 calories per serve with 28g of protein, it fits cleanly into a calorie deficit. High protein and the slow-release carbs from sweet potato keep you full without the blood sugar crash that comes from shakes loaded with simple sugars. If your current approach to "eating less" means skipping meals entirely, replacing one meal a day with this is a better strategy - you stay nourished, your metabolism stays active, and you don't end up bingeing at dinner.
Is this suitable for people with nut allergies?
No. The primary protein source is peanut (a legume), and the product may contain traces of tree nuts and soy. If you have a peanut or tree nut allergy, this product is not safe for you.
Most meal replacement shakes are built around one of two compromises: they taste decent but read like a chemistry set, or they are clean but taste like cardboard mixed with good intentions. Macro Mike's Macro Shake skips both. This is a full meal in a shaker - 28g of plant protein, slow-release carbohydrates from sweet potato, healthy fats from coconut, a complete vitamin and mineral profile, and added probiotics - using ingredients you can actually pronounce, with zero artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners.
The protein base is what separates this from generic plant shakes. Macro Mike uses their signature roasted peanut protein alongside Australian-grown faba bean protein and pea protein. That three-source blend delivers a complete amino acid profile - including BCAAs for muscle repair and recovery - with a smooth, creamy texture that genuinely doesn't have the gritty chalkiness plant protein is known for. If you have tried plant-based shakes before and hated the mouthfeel, this is the one that changes your mind.
What is in a serve?
Each serve delivers approximately 28g of plant protein, 12g of carbohydrates (primarily from sweet potato flour - a complex carb source that releases energy slowly rather than spiking blood sugar), 4.7g of healthy fats from coconut milk powder and coconut nectar, and roughly 204 calories. On top of the macros, every serve is fortified with a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals - vitamins A, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, plus iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and more - so this genuinely replaces a balanced meal, not just the protein component of one.
The formula also includes Lactospore (Bacillus coagulans), a shelf-stable probiotic that supports gut health and digestion, plus guar gum for smooth texture and sustained satiety. Sweetened naturally with monk fruit and stevia - no sucralose, no aspartame, no artificial sweeteners.
Who is this for?
Anyone who needs a genuinely nutritious meal when cooking isn't an option. That includes gym-goers who need a high-protein breakfast that takes 30 seconds to make, busy professionals skipping lunch, parents who eat last and eat least, athletes managing calorie-controlled plans without sacrificing nutrition, and anyone following a vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free diet who is tired of supplements that aren't designed for them.
This is not a weight loss shake. It is a meal replacement built around balanced macros and whole-food ingredients. If your goal is fat loss, it works within a calorie deficit. If your goal is performance, it works as fuel. The positioning is nutrition first, not restriction first.
Key specs at a glance
Protein per serve: ~28g (peanut protein, faba bean protein, pea protein) | Carbohydrates per serve: ~12g (sweet potato flour) | Fat per serve: ~4.7g (coconut milk powder, coconut nectar) | Calories per serve: ~204 | Sweetened with monk fruit and stevia | Probiotic: Lactospore (Bacillus coagulans) | Full vitamin and mineral fortification (A, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, iron, zinc, magnesium, calcium and more) | 100% plant-based and vegan | Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Soy-free | No artificial colours, flavours, or sweeteners | Made in Australia
Allergen warning: This product contains peanut protein. May contain traces of tree nuts and soy. Not suitable for people with peanut or tree nut allergies.
Available flavours
All four flavours use Macro Mike's roasted peanut protein base, so the smooth, creamy texture is consistent across the range. Each 560g bag delivers approximately 10 serves.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl - rich chocolate layered with roasted peanut butter. The bestseller for a reason.
Peanut Butter Vanilla Ice Cream - vanilla bean sweetness with a peanut butter backbone. The one that works best with just water.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana - chocolate and banana with the signature peanut base. Blends especially well with frozen banana in a smoothie.
Salted Caramel Peanut Brittle - salted caramel with a toasted, nutty finish. The most dessert-like option in the range.
Not sure which to try first? The Sample Pack includes 7 x 56g single-serve sachets across the range, so you can find your flavour before committing to a full bag.
How to use
Mix 1.5 level scoops (~56g) with 300-330ml of cold water or plant-based milk in a shaker bottle. Shake for 15-20 seconds until smooth. Also works blended into smoothies with frozen fruit, oats, or nut butter for a thicker meal. Use 1-2 times daily as a meal replacement, high-protein breakfast, or post-workout recovery meal. Not a sole source of nutrition - use alongside a balanced diet.
Not suitable for children under 15 or pregnant women. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision.
Frequently asked questions
How does this compare to a whey-based meal replacement?
The protein content is comparable - 28g per serve puts it in line with most whey meal replacements on the market. The difference is the protein source: plant-based from peanut, faba bean, and pea rather than dairy. This makes it suitable for people who are vegan, lactose intolerant, or who experience bloating and digestive discomfort from whey. The added probiotic and natural ingredient profile also mean less gut irritation for most people.
Does it actually taste good or is this another gritty plant shake?
This is Macro Mike's core strength. The brand has over 40,000 five-star reviews specifically because the texture and flavour are a step above anything else in the plant-based category. The roasted peanut protein base gives it a naturally smooth, cafe-style quality that you don't get from pea or rice protein alone. Mix it with water and it still tastes like something you'd order, not something you'd endure.
Which flavour is best for mixing with just water?
Peanut Butter Vanilla Ice Cream. The vanilla base carries the flavour cleanest without needing the extra creaminess that plant milk or a blender adds. Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl is a close second. All four flavours work with water - they just get richer with plant milk or in a smoothie.
Can I use this for weight loss?
It is not marketed as a weight loss product, but at approximately 204 calories per serve with 28g of protein, it fits cleanly into a calorie deficit. High protein and the slow-release carbs from sweet potato keep you full without the blood sugar crash that comes from shakes loaded with simple sugars. If your current approach to "eating less" means skipping meals entirely, replacing one meal a day with this is a better strategy - you stay nourished, your metabolism stays active, and you don't end up bingeing at dinner.
Is this suitable for people with nut allergies?
No. The primary protein source is peanut (a legume), and the product may contain traces of tree nuts and soy. If you have a peanut or tree nut allergy, this product is not safe for you.
