Redcon1 Teams Up with Hostess for Cupcake & Twinkie MRE RTDs and Protein Powders

Written By Kaitlyn Kenna Smith

Redcon1 is closing out the year with one of their biggest collaborations yet — partnering with the iconic Hostess brand to bring two nostalgic treats into the world of performance nutrition.

Before the end of the year, you’ll start seeing Hostess Cupcakes and Hostess Twinkies flavors hit shelves in two formats:

  • MRE Ready-to-Drink Shakes (RTDs) – a convenient, high-protein shake inspired by the classic flavors you grew up with.

  • MRE Lite Protein Powders – the same whole-food-based formula MRE Lite fans love, now with the indulgent taste of Hostess’ most famous desserts.

If you know Redcon1, you know they don’t mess around when it comes to flavor collabs. Expect the Cupcake version to bring a rich chocolate cake base with creamy frosting notes, and the Twinkie to deliver that light golden sponge cake with sweet cream filling.

Whether you’re blending a shake post-workout or grabbing an RTD on the go, this collab bridges cheat-day flavor with everyday fueling.

With these hitting shelves before the end of 2025, it’s safe to say dessert just went tactical.

Kaitlyn Kenna Smith
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