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Fitness coach tests ‘better Big Mac’ Macca's hack – ‘Not a dry bite!’
Who doesn’t love a quick trip to Macca’s now and then, eh?
A fitness coach from Brisbane known for her ‘fakeaway’ recipes on social media has taken on the challenge of road-testing Macca’s hacks with her boyfriend.
Bec Hardgrave, the fitness coach in question who goes by the @bechardgrave on TikTok, regularly shares videos with fans on how to make iconic fast-food items like a low-calorie Big Mac, KFC fried chicken, and more.
This time, she set her sights on the popular fast food chain — and she didn’t disappoint.
We have to admit — this first tip has our minds blown because it’s a really convenient one.
The first hack called the ‘Cup Tray Hack’ used a Macca’s Big Mac burger box as a do-it-yourself cupholder. To do this, Bec simply opened the burger box and popped the drinking straw in the gap between the two sides atop her drink.
Then, she transferred her fries to the empty side (which would be the top lid) and voila, instant Macca’s hack perfect on the go!
(Make sure to have a napkin or two with you as the burger or fries could also spill over, however.)
‘Cheers, mate!’, Bec said, proudly showing her hack.
This next tip might have some of you on the fence as it does involve removing a part of your burger.
The second hack was on how to get a ‘better Big Mac’. Bec took the top bun off her burger, flipped the middle bun over so the two patties are in the middle, and then took a proper chomp.
‘Not a dry bite,’ Bec claimed, as the tip does get rid of the usually dry upper bun.
And the last hack was really more of a bonus attempt to bust the Macca's ‘myth’ that you could fit a large drink into a medium cup by simply removing the ice.
Bec poured her large-sized drink into a medium-sized cup and, drum roll, please… there was a small amount still left in the large cup! ‘It only has the tiniest bit left,’ she said.
To take things a bit further, Bec also tried pouring her now medium-sized drink into a small-sized cup. This time though the contents clearly were too much for the small cup. Myth-busted!
Thousands more people commented on the video to share their observations and their own Macca's hacks. Check them out below!
The most popular ones involved users not buying the results of Bec’s drink experiment.
‘With the coke one, take out the ice,’ the top comment said.
Another added: ‘Same amount of liquid - it’s to do with the ice.’
One user, who claimed to be a former Macca's employee, shared: ‘The coke one. The small no ice has the same amount of coke as a medium with ice, and medium no ice has the same as large with ice.’
And then, of course, others offered their tricks to get more out of their Macca’s runs.
‘When you order your next burger, ask for a steamed bun. It’s a New Zealand thing.’ suggested one user.
‘Double quarter pounder with cheese and Big Mac sauce. A bigger, better Big Mac.’ added another.
Another shared: ‘My hack is getting soft serve on frappes instead of whipped cream. Thank me later.’
For those who want more Macca’s stories, look no further! Check out this recipe for a healthier version of Macca’s McChicken wrap, this one for the ‘perfect’ homemade Macca’s cheeseburger, and this ‘secret’ menu item according to a former employee.
What are some of YOUR secret Macca’s hacks? Share them with us in the comments below!
