OUR FORMULA
A complete meal in one scoop: protein, carbs, fats and fibre in balance, plus 26 vitamins and minerals. Formulated to Australia’s Nutrient Reference Values and made in Melbourne since 2015.
A REAL MEAL IN A SCOOP
What’s in a 125g serve of QOTA Chocolate.
Calories
492
A full meal, not a snack
Protein
30g
Whey + soy protein isolate
Fibre
7.9g
From oats and chicory root
Sugars
2.7g
Low sugar
Vitamins & minerals
26
Most at 25% of the RDI
Per meal
$3.79
On subscription ($4.21 one-off)
What’s it
taste like?
QOTA is made to be enjoyed day after day, often more than once a day, so we’ve kept the flavour gentle and the sweetness light.
MILD – ON PURPOSE
Most protein shakes taste like dessert: great for the first glass, too much by the fifth. QOTA tastes like a meal: a creamy oat base with a subtle hint of flavour that’s easy to come back to. And because it’s mild, it’s easy to make your own with a banana, cinnamon, a shot of coffee or milk instead of water.
TEXTURE – A MEAL, NOT A MILKSHAKE
Thick and oaty, like a smooth, drinkable porridge. For the smoothest shake, blend it or let it rest in the fridge – many customers make tomorrow’s breakfast the night before.
Flavours
Chocolate
Mild cocoa — more chocolate breakfast than chocolate milkshake.
The chocolate flavour mixes well, and doesn’t taste overly sweet… I also like the texture. It feels like a smoothie going down.
Vanilla
Light, creamy vanilla over a gentle oat base.
Flavour is subtle enough for mixing with anything you like or having by itself and not getting sick of quickly.
Salted Caramel
A touch more flavour, still subtle.
My husband doesn’t like caramel and doesn’t really like sweet things in general and even he liked this when he tried a few sips because of how subtle it is.
Coffee
Made with real coffee powder — 80mg caffeine per serve.
In my opinion the Coffee flavour is the best (out of coffee, chocolate, vanilla, and salted caramel) by a significant margin.
Vegan
Neutral and oaty: a blank canvas for whatever you add.
I am not sure how something can taste so neutral but be so satisfying at the same time.
INGREDIENTS
Every ingredient is there for a reason: to meet Australia’s Nutrient Reference Values in a meal that tastes good and mixes smooth. We’ve refined the formula since 2015 with feedback from our customers.
OAT FLOUR
Ground from whole oats grown in South Australia. Oat flour is a wholegrain source of carbohydrate and fibre, and it’s why QOTA tastes like a meal rather than a protein shake.
WHEY PROTEIN
A complete protein made from Victorian milk, with all nine essential amino acids. Protein is necessary for tissue building and repair.
SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE
A complete plant protein that teams up with whey to bring every serve to 30g of protein. In QOTA Vegan, soy is the main protein.
MALTODEXTRIN
Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from wheat starch. With oat flour, it provides the energy a meal needs, and it dissolves easily for the smooth texture our customers asked for.
MCT OIL
Medium-chain triglycerides from coconut and palm kernel. Our MCT oil is RSPO Mass Balance certified, so it’s produced responsibly and traceable through the supply chain. (QOTA Vegan uses coconut oil instead.)
LECITHIN
Extracted from soybeans. Lecithin is an emulsifier: it keeps the oil and powder evenly mixed, so every shake is smooth and consistent.
DIETARY FIBRE
Inulin is a soluble fibre from chicory root. Together with oat flour, it gives QOTA Chocolate 7.9g of fibre per serve. Dietary fibre contributes to regular laxation.
SALT
Just enough for a balanced meal: 383mg of sodium in a serve of QOTA Chocolate.
VITAMINS
13 vitamins: A, C, D, E, K, B6, B12, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate, biotin and pantothenic acid. Most are at 25% of the Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) per serve.
MINERALS
13 minerals: calcium, chromium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium and zinc. Most are at 25% of the RDI per serve.
Also in the mix: rice flour, flavour (cocoa in Chocolate, coffee powder in Coffee), sweetener (sucralose, 955) and our vitamin and mineral premix. See every ingredient, flavour by flavour, in the nutrition panels below.
Make it
in a minute
1 – MEASURE
A serve of QOTA Complete (Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Coffee and Vegan) is 125g: about one metric cup, or two level half-cups. A serve of Low-Carb (Chocolate and Vanilla) is 55g: about 5½ level metric tablespoons. Add it to your shaker.
2 – ADD WATER
Pour in 500–750ml of water, depending on how thick you like it. Making Low-Carb? Add 21g of olive oil (about 1½ tablespoons), or leave it out for a lighter meal. We don’t supply the oil, so keep some on hand.
3 – SHAKE
Shake well and enjoy a complete meal, anytime. For an extra-smooth shake, use a stick blender and a little more water.
HOT & SAVOURY
Measure one serve into a bowl, add boiling water (340ml for Moroccan Cous Cous), wait five minutes and your hot meal is ready.
GOOD TO KNOW
Is QOTA a complete meal?
Each serve is a balanced meal of around 490 Calories, with protein, carbohydrate, fat, fibre and 26 vitamins and minerals. It’s a formulated meal replacement, designed to replace a meal rather than every meal: it isn’t to be used as a sole source of nutrition, or by pregnant women or children under 15.
How much water should I use?
One serve is one cup (125g) of powder with 500–750ml of water. Use less water for a thicker shake. Some customers blend theirs with milk, fruit or ice — just note that changes the nutrition.
Why whey and soy protein?
Both are complete proteins, containing all nine essential amino acids. Together with oat flour they bring each serve to 30g of protein. If you’d rather avoid dairy, QOTA Vegan uses soy as its main protein.
What is it sweetened with?
A small amount of sucralose (955). It’s how Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel and Vegan are all low in sugar. Every ingredient is listed in the nutrition panels further down.
Is QOTA gluten-free or dairy-free?
No, our Complete range contains oat flour (gluten), milk and soy. QOTA Vegan has no dairy ingredients but contains oat flour (gluten) and soy, and is made in a facility that also processes milk and egg. Check the allergen statement for each flavour in the nutrition panels further down.
How long does a pouch last?
Each 1.75kg pouch holds 14 meals — two weeks at one QOTA meal a day. Subscribe and save 10% and choose a delivery schedule that suits you.
Where is QOTA made?
In Melbourne, where we’ve been making it since 2015. Our oats are from South Australia and our whey is from Victoria. Read our story.
MACROS
Macronutrients are the three nutrients we need in large amounts: protein, fat and carbohydrate. Every QOTA meal balances all three, and the ratio changes across our range to suit different goals.
PROTEIN
Protein is necessary for tissue building and repair. It’s made of amino acids, nine of which your body can’t make, so they have to come from food. Whey and soy are both complete proteins: they contain all nine.
FATS
Fat is a concentrated source of energy. Omega-3 and omega-6 fats are essential: your body can’t make them, so they must come from food. Each serve of QOTA Chocolate has 11.6g of fat, including MCT oil.
CARBS
Carbohydrate is the body’s main source of energy. Ours comes from oat flour and maltodextrin: 59g in a serve of QOTA Chocolate.
FIND YOUR FORMULA
EVERYDAY BALANCE
Our Complete range: Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Coffee and Vegan. Around 490 Calories, 30g of protein and 26 vitamins and minerals per serve.
MORE PROTEIN
40.6g of protein per serve, 10g more than our Complete range. Protein is necessary for tissue building and repair.
LOW-CARB
5.4g of carbohydrate and 30g of protein per serve of Low-Carb Chocolate. Add 21g of olive oil for a 393-Calorie meal.
TRY: QOTA LOW-CARB POWDER
HOT & SAVOURY
A complete meal in a bowl. Moroccan Cous Cous has 30.5g of protein per serve and is vegan.
TRY: QOTA HOT + SAVOURY
NUTRIENTS
26 vitamins and minerals in every QOTA meal: Vitamin A, Vitamin B6,
Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Thiamin,
Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium,
Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Molybdenum,
Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, Zinc. Phew!
VITAMIN D
Vitamin D is necessary for normal absorption and utilisation of calcium and phosphorus. Each serve of QOTA provides 2.5µg, 25% of the RDI.
VITAMIN C
Vitamin C contributes to iron absorption from food and is necessary for normal immune system function. Your body can’t store much of it, so you need it in your diet every day. Each serve provides 10mg, 25% of the RDI.
CALCIUM
Calcium is necessary for normal teeth and bone structure, which is where almost all of the calcium in your body is found. Each serve provides 200mg, 25% of the RDI.
ZINC
Zinc is necessary for normal immune system function. Your body can’t make zinc, so it has to come from food. Each serve provides 3mg, 25% of the RDI.
NUTRITION & INGREDIENTS
The full nutrition panel and ingredient list for each flavour in our Complete range, exactly as they appear on the pouch. Serving size 125g (1 cup); 14 serves per 1.75kg pouch.
Chocolate
| Nutrition | Per serve (125g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,060kJ (492Cal) | 1,650kJ |
| Protein | 30.2g | 24.2g |
| Fat, total | 11.6g | 9.3g |
| – saturated | 4.8g | 3.8g |
| Carbohydrate | 59g | 47.2g |
| – sugars | 2.7g | 2.2g |
| Dietary fibre | 7.9g | 6.3g |
| Sodium | 383mg | 307mg |
Ingredients
Oat Flour (Contains Gluten), Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein (Milk), Cocoa, Medium Chain Triglycerides (Contains Milk), Soy Lecithin, Rice Flour, Dietary Fibre (Inulin), Vitamin and Minerals [Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin E, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Folate, Molybdenum, Iodine, Chromium, Vitamin K, Selenium, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12], Salt, Sweetener (955).
Contains oat, gluten, milk & soy. Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg.
Vanilla
| Nutrition | Per serve (125g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,060kJ (492Cal) | 1,648kJ |
| Protein | 30.4g | 24.3g |
| Fat, total | 11.2g | 9g |
| – saturated | 4.6g | 3.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 60.6g | 48.5g |
| – sugars | 4g | 3.2g |
| Dietary fibre | 6.7g | 5.4g |
| Sodium | 392mg | 314mg |
Ingredients
Oat Flour (Contains Gluten), Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein (Milk), Soy Lecithin, Medium Chain Triglycerides (Contains Milk), Rice Flour, Vanilla Flavour, Dietary Fibre (Inulin), Vitamin and Minerals [Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin E, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Folate, Molybdenum, Iodine, Chromium, Vitamin K, Selenium, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12], Salt, Sweetener (955).
Contains oat, gluten, milk & soy. Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg.
Salted Caramel
| Nutrition | Per serve (125g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,060kJ (492Cal) | 1,650kJ |
| Protein | 30.4g | 24.4g |
| Fat, total | 11.2g | 9g |
| – saturated | 4.6g | 3.6g |
| Carbohydrate | 60.6g | 48.5g |
| – sugars | 4g | 3.2g |
| Dietary fibre | 6.7g | 5.4g |
| Sodium | 392mg | 314mg |
Ingredients
Oat Flour (Contains Gluten), Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein (Milk), Medium Chain Triglycerides (Contains Milk), Soy Lecithin, Rice Flour, Flavour, Dietary Fibre (Inulin), Vitamin and Minerals [Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin E, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Folate, Molybdenum, Iodine, Chromium, Vitamin K, Selenium, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12], Salt, Sweetener (955).
Contains oat, gluten, milk & soy. Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg.
Coffee
| Nutrition | Per serve (125g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,040kJ (487Cal) | 1,630kJ |
| Protein | 30.2g | 24.1g |
| Fat, total | 11.2g | 8.9g |
| – saturated | 4.5g | 3.6g |
| Carbohydrate | 59.2g | 47.4g |
| – sugars | 7.7g | 6.1g |
| Dietary fibre | 7g | 5.6g |
| Sodium | 386mg | 309mg |
Ingredients
Oat Flour (Contains Gluten), Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein (Milk), Flavour, Medium Chain Triglycerides (Contains Milk), Soy Lecithin, Rice Flour, Dietary Fibre (Inulin), Vitamin and Minerals [Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin E, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Folate, Molybdenum, Iodine, Chromium, Vitamin K, Selenium, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12], Coffee Powder, Salt, Sweetener (955).
Contains oat, gluten, milk & soy. Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg.
Contains 80mg caffeine per serve.
Vegan
| Nutrition | Per serve (125g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2,080kJ (497Cal) | 1,670kJ |
| Protein | 30.7g | 24.6g |
| Fat, total | 11.3g | 9g |
| – saturated | 4.7g | 3.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 61.1g | 48.8g |
| – sugars | 1.7g | 1.4g |
| Dietary fibre | 6.6g | 5.3g |
| Sodium | 460mg | 368mg |
Ingredients
Oat Flour (Contains Gluten), Maltodextrin, Soy Protein Isolate, Vegetable Fat (Coconut Oil, Glucose Syrup, Modified Starch E1450, Anti-Caking Agent E551), Soy Lecithin, Rice Flour, Vitamin and Minerals [Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Zinc, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin E, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Copper, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Vitamin A, Folate, Molybdenum, Iodine, Chromium, Vitamin K, Selenium, Biotin, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12], Dietary Fibre (Inulin), Salt, Sweetener (955).
Contains oat, gluten & soy. Manufactured in a facility that also processes milk & egg.
Vitamins & minerals (per serve)
The same 26 vitamins and minerals go into every flavour of our Complete range.
| Vitamin A | 190µg | 25% RDI |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 25% RDI |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5µg | 25% RDI |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 25% RDI |
| Vitamin D | 2.5µg | 25% RDI |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 25% RDI |
| Vitamin K | 20µg | 25% ESADDI |
| Biotin | 5µg | 17% ESADDI |
| Folate | 50µg | 25% RDI |
| Niacin | 2.5mg | 25% RDI |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.8mg | 17% ESADDI |
| Riboflavin | 0.4mg | 25% RDI |
| Thiamin | 0.3mg | 25% RDI |
| Calcium | 200mg | 25% RDI |
| Chromium | 34µg | 17% ESADDI |
| Copper | 0.5mg | 17% ESADDI |
| Iodine | 37.5µg | 25% RDI |
| Iron | 3mg | 25% RDI |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 25% RDI |
| Manganese | 850µg | 17% ESADDI |
| Molybdenum | 42.5µg | 17% ESADDI |
| Phosphorus | 250mg | 25% RDI |
| Potassium | 198–381mg* | |
| Selenium | 17.3µg | 25% RDI |
| Zinc | 3mg | 25% RDI |
Sodium is listed in each flavour’s nutrition panel above. *Potassium varies by flavour. RDI: Australian Recommended Dietary Intake. ESADDI: Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake.
Looking for Low-Carb, High Protein or our hot meals? See each product page for its nutrition details: Low-Carb · High Protein Chocolate · Moroccan Cous Cous
Formulated meal replacement. Not to be used as a sole source of nutrition. Not to be used by pregnant women and children under 15 years of age.
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