Redcon1 - MRE Protein

Redcon1 MRE — Whole Food Meal Replacement Protein

Redcon1 MRE is a complete whole food meal replacement powder delivering 47g of protein and 75g of real-food carbohydrates per serving — built entirely without whey protein. The protein comes from six whole food sources: beef, pea, brown rice, chicken, egg albumin, and salmon. The carbohydrate profile is equally whole-food-driven: rolled oats as the primary source, supported by dehydrated yam, sweet potato, pea starch, coconut water powder, blueberry, and goji berry. At 520 calories, 47g protein, 75g carbs, and just 4g fat per 4-scoop serving, MRE is engineered as a genuine meal replacement — calorie-dense enough to stand in for a full meal, with a macro split designed to support muscle growth and recovery.

At a Glance

• Serving size: 4 scoops (130g) | Servings per container: ~25–28
• Calories: 520–530 | Protein: 47g | Total Fat: 4g
• Total Carbohydrates: 75g | Dietary Fiber: 5g | Total Sugars: 7g | Added Sugars: 4g
• Sodium: 350mg | Iron: 1.9mg (10% DV)
• Protein sources: Beef Isolate, Pea, Brown Rice, Chicken, Egg Albumin, Salmon
• Carb sources: Rolled Oats, Yam, Sweet Potato, Pea Starch, Coconut Water, Blueberry, Goji Berry
• No whey protein | No bloating | Mixes with 14–16oz of water
• Contains: Milk, Egg, Fish (Salmon), Tree Nuts (Coconut), Soy (Lecithin)

The Real-Food Carbohydrate System

What separates MRE from conventional mass gainers and meal replacement powders is the carbohydrate architecture. Most competing products use maltodextrin, dextrose, or waxy maize as the primary or sole carbohydrate source — cheap, fast-digesting sugars with no fiber, no micronutrients, and no satiety value. MRE builds its 75g carbohydrate blend almost entirely from whole food sources, each contributing distinct nutritional value beyond raw calories.

Rolled Oats

The primary carbohydrate source. Rolled oats provide slow-digesting complex carbohydrates, beta-glucan fiber for cardiovascular and gut health, and naturally occurring avenanthramides — antioxidant compounds unique to oats associated with anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular protective activity. Oats digest gradually, producing a sustained glucose release rather than a rapid blood sugar spike, supporting consistent energy delivery across a full training session or workday.

Dehydrated Yam & Sweet Potato

The secondary carbohydrate sources and a key differentiator in MRE's formula. Yam and sweet potato contribute naturally occurring complex carbohydrates alongside copper, manganese, vitamin B6, and a broad spectrum of antioxidants. Their natural sweetness reduces the amount of artificial sweeteners required to make the product palatable — a compositional benefit that simultaneously improves the nutritional profile and the taste experience. Both digest at a moderate rate, reinforcing the sustained energy release of the oat base.

Coconut Water Powder, Blueberry & Goji Berry

Coconut water powder contributes natural electrolytes — potassium and magnesium — that support hydration and muscle contraction during and after training. Dehydrated blueberry and goji berry add polyphenol antioxidants, vitamin C, and trace micronutrients at levels meaningfully above zero — an uncommon inclusion in meal replacement powders that reflects the whole-food design philosophy of the MRE line.

Nutrition Facts

Full Ingredients (Cookies & Cream): Rolled Oats, Whole Food Protein Blend (Beef Protein Isolate, Pea Protein, Brown Rice Protein, Chicken Protein, Egg Albumin, Salmon Protein), Milk Powder, Dextrose, Ground Cinnamon, Carbohydrate Blend (Dehydrated Yam, Sweet Potato, Pea Starch, Coconut Water Powder, Blueberry, Goji Berry), Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil Powder (Nonfat Dry Milk, Potassium Phosphate), Maltodextrin, Cookie Crumbs, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Silicon Dioxide.

Contains: Milk, Egg, Fish (Salmon), Tree Nuts (Coconut), Soy (Lecithin). Manufactured on shared equipment processing milk, egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, shellfish, fish, and sesame.

MRE vs. MRE Lite — Choosing the Right Version

How to Use

• Meal replacement: Mix 4 scoops with 14–16oz of water or preferred beverage any time of day as a high-protein, real-food meal. Adequate for replacing a full solid meal during high-volume training phases.
• Post-workout: The combination of fast and complex carbohydrates (dextrose + oats + sweet potato) alongside 47g protein makes MRE an effective post-training re-feed — replenishing glycogen and initiating muscle protein synthesis simultaneously.
• Pre-workout: For athletes who train 90–120 minutes after eating, MRE taken 60–90 minutes before training provides a sustained carbohydrate fuel source that peaks during the training window without causing GI distress.
• Mass phase: As a calorie-dense addition to a daily eating plan — not a substitute for whole food meals but a practical way to add 520+ clean calories and 47g protein when appetite or time limits solid food intake.

About Redcon1

Redcon1 is a veteran-founded sports nutrition brand whose MRE line takes its name directly from the military field ration — Meal Ready to Eat. The concept applies the same philosophy: real food sources, maximum nutritional density, and zero compromise on palatability regardless of conditions. MRE was Redcon1's original flagship product and remains the gold standard for whole food meal replacement protein powders in the performance nutrition category. Explore additional Redcon1 products on our Protein collection page.

Build Your Protein Stack

• Redcon1 MRE Lite — The lean-macro version of MRE: same 6-source protein blend, 24g protein, 130 calories, 3g carbs — built for cutting and low-carb phases.
• Dymatize ISO 100 — Hydrolyzed whey isolate for maximum absorption speed when a fast-digesting protein is the priority.
• Protein Collection — Full range of whey, isolate, whole food, and plant-based protein options at Animal Supps.