Macro Mike

Macro Mike NZ is where plant-based protein stopped tasting like a compromise. Launched in Australia in 2016 by founder Mike Kellett — who is both gluten and dairy intolerant — the brand was built around a simple frustration: allergy-friendly protein powders that were gritty, bland and forgettable. Every blend since has been made from gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based whole foods, with all-natural ingredients and nothing artificial. The result is a range of almond, peanut and pea protein powders, powdered peanut butter and meal replacement shakes that Kiwis reach for because they genuinely taste good.

Why Macro Mike Stands Out

Most plant proteins lean on the same mass-produced pea and rice bases. Macro Mike went a different way, formulating around premium nut and legume proteins that carry flavour and texture rather than fighting them. Blends are developed in-house, free from refined sugars and artificial colours or flavours, and naturally sweetened with ingredients like coconut nectar, stevia and monk fruit extract.

Texture is the other half of the story. Coconut milk powder adds richness and naturally occurring MCT fats to the peanut blends, while acacia fibre keeps the pea protein smooth and clump-free. It's the difference between a shake you tolerate and one you look forward to, and it's why the brand has become a go-to for anyone who has tried plant based protein powder NZ shoppers usually describe as chalky and given up on the category entirely.

Inside the Macro Mike Protein Range

Premium Almond Protein is the flagship. Built on 100% natural Californian almond protein and Australian-grown faba bean protein, it delivers over 23 g of protein per serve alongside 1 billion probiotics and natural B vitamins from sprouted quinoa. Smooth, creamy and dairy-free, it's the blend that made the brand's reputation.

Peanut Plant Protein combines roasted peanut, faba bean and pea protein with coconut milk powder for a genuinely milkshake-like finish, with the Lactospore® (Bacillus coagulans) probiotic included in every serve. Rich, roasted and unmistakably peanut butter.

Golden Smooth Pea Protein is the nut-free option, made with premium Canadian golden peas and natural acacia fibre for a clean, neutral base and over 23 g of complete protein per serve — proof that pea protein doesn't have to be gritty.

LUXE is the brand's smoothest formulation, available across both almond and peanut bases for anyone chasing the most indulgent texture in the range. Sample packs are also available, so several options can be trialled before committing to a full bag.

Gut-Friendly Formulas and Allergy-Friendly Choices

Digestive comfort sits at the centre of how these products are formulated. Probiotics feature across the protein powders, prebiotic fibre appears in the meal replacement shakes, and the absence of dairy removes the lactose that causes bloating and discomfort for a lot of people. For anyone who has struggled with whey, that matters — comfort is what makes a protein powder something you actually stick with. If you're weighing up the switch, it's worth reading how plant-based protein compares to whey on digestibility and results.

Allergen guidance is worth noting. The Premium Almond and Peanut Plant Protein products contain nuts and are produced in a mixed-nut facility, so they may contain traces of tree nuts and soy. Golden Smooth Pea Protein is nut free, though it is made in a facility that also handles peanuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts and soy. Anyone managing a nut allergy should check the label on the specific product before use.

More Than a Protein Shake

The Macro Shake is a complete meal replacement built on the same peanut and faba bean base, delivering 28 g or more of plant protein per serve alongside balanced carbohydrates and fats, an A-to-Z spread of vitamins and minerals, and added prebiotics and probiotics. It's a practical option for breakfast on the run or a post-training refuel, and a strong fit alongside other meal replacement shakes.

Powdered Peanut Butter rounds out the pantry side of the range. Made from roasted peanuts and faba bean protein and naturally sweetened with monk fruit, it carries over 6 g of protein per serve with 85% less fat than traditional peanut butter. Mix it thick as a spread, thin it into a drizzle, or stir it through oats, shakes and baking.

Every Macro Mike protein powder is designed to be shaken, blended or baked. One scoop mixed with water or almond milk makes a straightforward shake, and the same scoop works just as well folded into porridge, smoothies, protein balls or baking for an extra hit of flavour and protein.