Misfits
Brownie Batter
TL:DR
In 2 Sentences
A candy-bar‑style vegan protein bar with a genuinely chocolatey, brownie‑batter chew and very low sugar achieved with fiber and a sugar alcohol instead of cane sugar—at a lighter 190 calories.
When to choose Misfits Brownie Batter
Best for dairy‑free and gluten‑free chocolate lovers who want a dessert‑leaning snack with moderate protein and minimal sugar. Less ideal if you’re sensitive to sugar alcohols or chasing the highest protein per bar.
What's in the Misfits bar?
Misfits Brownie Batter leans into plant power: its 14 grams of protein come from soy and pea protein isolates, two concentrated, dairy‑free proteins blended for a complete amino acid profile. The chocolatey punch is real cocoa—unsweetened chocolate, cocoa powder (some alkalized for smoothness), and cocoa butter for that melt‑in‑the‑mouth finish—rather than a flavoring trick.
You’ll also see a modern “low‑sugar” toolkit at work: sugar alcohols, corn‑derived soluble fiber, and a touch of prebiotic fiber step in for regular sugar.
The result is a lower‑calorie bar (about the low third of bars we’ve reviewed), relatively higher in total carbs but very low in sugar—more of a fiber‑and‑polyol‑sweetened brownie bite than a sugar‑spike dessert.
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 24 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Calories
- 190
Protein
1415MIDThe protein here comes from soy protein isolate and pea protein isolate—two concentrated, vegan proteins that together deliver a complete amino acid profile. Soy brings strong digestibility, while pea helps round out the blend; both are more refined than whole legumes but reliably dairy‑free. At 14 grams (around mid‑pack versus other bars), it’s a solid snack or light post‑workout boost.
Fat
79MIDFat is primarily from cocoa butter (the natural fat in chocolate) and a small addition of sunflower oil. Cocoa butter is rich in saturated fat—much of it stearic acid, which is considered more neutral for LDL—while sunflower oil contributes unsaturated fats. At 7 grams, the total is modest, landing below average for bars and offering a balanced mix of saturated and unsaturated fats.
Carbs
2420MIDThese are not “whole‑grain” carbs. The bar’s 24 grams come from a blend of refined starches (rice flour and tapioca starch for that brownie batter chew) and sugar‑replacing ingredients: soluble corn fiber and a chicory‑root‑derived prebiotic add fiber and bulk, while a sugar alcohol and plant‑derived glycerin supply sweetness. Expect steadier energy than a sugar‑heavy bar thanks to the fiber and polyols, though the refined starches still digest quickly—and sensitive stomachs may notice the added fibers/sugar alcohols.
Sugar
14LOWSugar sits at just 1 gram because sweetness is coming from sugar alcohol (maltitol), plant‑based glycerin, and prebiotic/soluble fibers rather than cane sugar. That keeps blood sugar steadier than a typical brownie bar, though sugar alcohols can cause GI discomfort for some at higher intakes. The chocolate flavor relies on real cocoa and unsweetened chocolate, so the tiny sugar number isn’t from fruit—it’s the result of sugar‑reduction ingredients.
Calories
190210MIDAt 190 calories (lower than many bars), the tally is spread across moderate protein, modest fat, and a larger carb fraction. Not all of those carbs act like sugar: some come from soluble fibers and a sugar alcohol, which contribute fewer calories and slower absorption than table sugar. In practice, most of the calories here are shared between the starches/fibers and the chocolate fats, with protein providing a steady 14 grams.
Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrients don’t take center stage, but you do get about 10% of daily iron, mainly from the soy and pea proteins plus cocoa solids. There’s no vitamin fortification to speak of, so think of the minerals as a small bonus rather than a reason to choose the bar.
Additives
You’ll find several modern bar helpers: glycerin to keep it soft, lecithins to emulsify, and xanthan gum to stabilize texture. Sweetness and bulk come from maltitol (a sugar alcohol) and refined fibers (soluble corn fiber and oligofructose). These are highly processed ingredients that make a low‑sugar chocolate bar possible; most people tolerate them fine, though polyols and fast‑fermenting fibers can bother sensitive guts.
Ingredient List
Defatted soybean flakes
Yellow peas
Fats and oils
Corn or wheat
Chicory root
Cocoa beans
Sunflower seeds
Cacao beans
Rice grain (Oryza sativa)
Corn starch (maize)
What are people saying?
Sources
Range
“I feel the opposite! I absolutely love them now, they’re so fudgy and chewy!”
“Never tried the old ones... But the "new" ones I tried are amazing!! They're my new favourite thing 👌”
“My favorite are Misfits bars. 15g of protein and no sugar and they're tasty for an afternoon snack”
Main Praise
Taste and texture are the headline here. Many reviewers call Misfits one of the best‑tasting vegan options, with a soft, fudgy center and chocolate coating that reads more candy bar than chalky protein slab.
Eat This, Not That! even puts Misfits near the top for flavor among plant‑based bars, and the Evening Standard gushes about their dessert‑like appeal.
On Amazon, most happy buyers echo the same themes: satisfying sweetness without a sugar crash, a texture that feels like a treat, and a solid bump of plant protein for an afternoon snack.
For a vegan, gluten‑free bar with 14 grams of protein and only 190 calories, it hits a sweet tooth without feeling heavy.
Main Criticism
The knocks cluster in three places: texture, aftertaste, and expectations.
A vocal minority on Reddit and Amazon disliked the brand’s move to a softer bar, saying they missed the earlier crunchy snap; a few even found some bars too firm or too sticky, which points to inconsistency.
Others sensed an artificial or “chemical” note—likely a reaction to the sugar‑reduction playbook (maltitol and refined fibers), which not everyone loves. And compared with some whey‑based competitors, 14 grams of protein can feel modest if you’re using a bar as a full post‑lift refuel.
Finally, if you’re sensitive to sugar alcohols, you may notice GI grumbles, especially if you eat more than one bar.
The Middle Ground
So who’s right—the fudgy‑bar fans or the crunchy‑bar loyalists? Probably both.
If you want a plant‑based bar that tastes like dessert, Misfits Brownie Batter nails that brief better than most: real cocoa flavor, soft chew, and a chocolate coating that feels indulgent.
Bon Appétit’s taste test preferred Barebells overall for texture and protein, but that bar isn’t vegan; if you need dairy‑free, Misfits is playing a different game. As for the “too soft” versus “too firm” debate, temperature can matter—chilling firms the bite, room temp keeps it pliable.
And the occasional “artificial” note? That’s the tradeoff for getting to 1 gram of sugar using maltitol and refined fibers.
If your stomach is cool with sugar alcohols and you want brownie vibes without a sugar crash, you’ll likely land in the fan camp; if you crave ultra‑simple ingredients or max protein, you’ll probably look elsewhere.
What's the bottom line?
Misfits Brownie Batter is a dessert‑leaning vegan bar done thoughtfully: 14 grams of soy‑and‑pea protein, a genuinely chocolatey profile, just 1 gram of sugar, and a snack‑friendly 190 calories. It’s built for the person who wants a dairy‑free, gluten‑free chocolate fix that doesn’t feel like a compromise. The caveats are straightforward.
The sweetness comes from maltitol and refined fibers rather than fruit or cane sugar, which some people taste—or feel—in their gut. And if you’re nostalgic for crunch or want a bar that pushes protein well past 20 grams, this isn’t it. But if you want a plant‑based bar that tastes like a brownie, keeps sugar low, and behaves well as an afternoon pick‑me‑up or light post‑workout bite, Misfits delivers more pleasure per calorie than most vegan bars in its lane.