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Macro Mike makes a plant protein that people who do not even eat plant-based will happily drink, and the flavour list reads more like a dessert menu than a supplement. The question is which ones live up to the names. Here is an honest ranking across both ranges so you pick a tub you will finish.
The short answer
- Safest first buy: Salted Caramel or Deluxe Chocolate from the Premium range. Classic and easy to like.
- Best if you want a treat: the Luxe range, with Caramelised Biscuit leading the way.
- Most polarising: Banana Cream Pie is lovely if you like banana and a hard pass if you do not.
- Not sure? Start with a smaller Premium tub in a classic flavour before you go big.
Taste is personal, so treat this as a guide. The order below leans on what sells and re-orders most, plus how smooth each one mixes for a plant protein.
Why Macro Mike is worth caring about
Macro Mike is a plant-based, vegan protein built on almond protein rather than whey. That makes it a genuine option if you avoid dairy, get on better with plant proteins, or just want to mix up where your protein comes from.
The reason it stands out is taste and texture. A lot of plant proteins come out gritty or bland, and this one is noticeably smoother, with flavours that go big on the dessert side. It sits alongside our other plant protein options and suits anyone chasing protein without dairy.
There are two ranges to know. The Premium range is the everyday lineup with the widest flavour choice. The Luxe range is the richer, more indulgent set, built around dessert-style flavours. Both are almond-based and vegan.
The flavours, ranked
Top tier: order these with confidence
- Salted Caramel: sweet and smooth with the salty edge that makes it moreish. The safe favourite.
- Deluxe Chocolate: a proper rich chocolate, the reliable everyday pick.
- Caramelised Biscuit: the standout Luxe flavour, like a biscoff-style treat in a shaker.
- Chocolate Hazelnut: nutty and chocolatey, which plays perfectly with the almond base.
Solid middle: you will be happy with any of these
- Vanilla Buttercream: clean and versatile, great in smoothies and oats.
- Chocolate Honeycomb: chocolate with a sweet honeycomb note, a nice twist on plain choc.
- Iced Mocha: a coffee-and-chocolate combo for a morning shake.
- Cinnamon Churros: warm cinnamon and sugar, a fun change from chocolate.
- Caramelised White Chocolate: sweet and creamy, one for the white-chocolate fans.
Wildcards: love them or leave them
- Mixed Berry White Choc: fruity and sweet, a good break from the dessert flavours but not for everyone.
- Banana Cream Pie: full-on banana, brilliant if that is your thing and skippable if it is not.
- Strawberry Thickshake and Chocolate Caramel Bar: rich Luxe treats that are great occasionally but sweet for daily use.
How to pick your flavour
| If you want | Go for |
|---|---|
| A safe everyday shake | Salted Caramel, Deluxe Chocolate, Vanilla Buttercream |
| A nutty chocolate | Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Honeycomb |
| A dessert-style treat | Caramelised Biscuit, Cinnamon Churros |
| Something fruity | Mixed Berry White Choc, Strawberry Thickshake |
A quick mixing tip: almond milk suits the nutty base beautifully, but water works fine if you want it lighter. If you like a thicker shake, use less liquid and give it a proper shake or a quick blend.
Where NZ Supps fits
We stock the Macro Mike almond protein range and ship anywhere in New Zealand, with free shipping over $99. As a smooth, vegan option it is a regular in customer stacks for anyone going dairy-free or rotating their protein sources.
If you are weighing up plant options, our roundup of the best vegan protein powder in NZ puts Macro Mike in context, and pea versus soy protein is useful background on how different plant proteins compare.
FAQ
What is the best Macro Mike flavour? Salted Caramel and Deluxe Chocolate are the safest crowd-pleasers in the Premium range, while Caramelised Biscuit is the standout in the richer Luxe range. Taste is personal, so a classic chocolate or caramel is the easiest place to start.
Is Macro Mike vegan? Yes. Macro Mike almond protein is plant-based and vegan, built on almond protein rather than whey or dairy. That makes it a good option if you avoid dairy or just want a plant protein that actually tastes like a treat.
What is the difference between the Premium and Luxe ranges? The Premium range is the everyday plant protein with a big flavour lineup, while the Luxe range leans into richer, dessert-style flavours like Caramelised Biscuit and Cinnamon Churros. Both are almond-based and vegan.
Does Macro Mike taste chalky like some vegan proteins? It is one of the smoother plant proteins around, which is why people rate it. It will not be quite as thin as a whey isolate, but it mixes well and the flavours are strong enough that it does not taste bland.
How should I mix Macro Mike? It tastes best mixed with your choice of plant milk or water in a shaker, or blended into a smoothie. Almond milk suits the nutty base, and a little more liquid keeps it smooth if you prefer a lighter shake.
