Misfits
Mint Chocolate Chip
TL:DR
In 2 Sentences
A vegan, gluten‑free, triple‑layer mint‑chocolate bar that leans candy‑bar in taste while delivering 15g of plant protein and 190 calories, keeping sugar to 1g via maltitol and a touch of stevia.
When to choose Misfits Mint Chocolate Chip
A dessert‑like afternoon snack or post‑workout treat for mint‑chocolate lovers who want a dairy‑free, gluten‑free bar and can tolerate sugar alcohols; not ideal if you avoid soy.
What's in the Misfits bar?
Mint Chocolate Chip meets a vegan protein trio in this Misfits bar: soy, pea, and rice protein isolates stitch together a fuller amino‑acid profile for 15 grams of protein. The minty chocolate notes come from unsweetened chocolate, cocoa butter, and natural flavors, while sweetness is engineered with maltitol and a pinch of stevia plus fiber‑rich bulking agents.
That recipe keeps sugar very low and calories modest, with fats from cocoa butter and sunflower oil giving a creamy bite. The trade‑off is more refined fibers and sugar alcohols than whole‑food carbs—fine for many, but worth knowing if your gut is sensitive.
Here’s how those choices show up across protein, carbs, fat, and more.
- Protein
- 15 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Carbohydrates
- 17 g
- Sugar
- 1 g
- Calories
- 190
Protein
1515MIDProtein comes from a vegan trio—soy, pea, and rice protein isolates—which together patch each other’s amino‑acid gaps for a more complete profile. At 15 grams, it sits around the middle of the pack for bars; soy drives quality, while pea and rice keep it dairy‑free and help texture. If you avoid soy, note it’s a declared allergen here.
Fat
109MIDFat comes mainly from cocoa butter (the natural fat in chocolate) and a bit of sunflower oil. Cocoa butter brings a chocolatey snap and mostly saturated fat—much of it stearic acid, which is relatively neutral for LDL—while sunflower oil contributes unsaturated fats. At 10 grams, the fat is moderate for a bar and explains the creamy melt.
Carbs
1720MIDThe 17 grams of carbs lean heavily on refined fibers and low‑digestible sweeteners rather than flour or fruit. Soluble maize fiber (a digestion‑resistant carbohydrate made from corn starch) and oligofructose (a chicory‑root prebiotic) provide bulk, with glycerin (a moisture‑holding syrup derived from plant oils) and the sugar alcohol maltitol adding sweetness and softness. Expect steadier energy than a syrup‑sweetened bar, though fast‑fermenting fibers and polyols can cause bloating in sensitive guts.
Sugar
14LOWOnly 1 gram of sugar shows up because sweetness relies on maltitol (a sugar alcohol) and a tiny dose of stevia, with some help from glycerin and oligofructose. These highly refined sweeteners blunt blood‑sugar spikes, but maltitol in particular can bother sensitive stomachs if you stack multiple low‑sugar treats in a day. The chocolate here is unsweetened, so the mint‑chocolate flavor arrives without much added sugar.
Calories
190210MIDAt 190 calories, this lands below many protein bars because a good share of the carbs come from low‑digestible fibers and polyols. Most of the energy is split between fats from cocoa butter/sunflower oil and the 15 grams of protein, with a smaller share from digestible carbs. In practice, that means a compact, modest‑calorie snack that tends to feel steadier than a sugar‑heavy bar.
Vitamins & Minerals
No vitamins or minerals top 10% Daily Value—this isn’t a fortified bar. Cocoa can contribute small amounts of minerals like magnesium and iron, and sunflower oil carries a touch of vitamin E, but not at headline levels. Think protein and fiber first, not micronutrients.
Additives
To deliver a soft, low‑sugar mint‑chocolate bar, the formula leans on several modern helpers: maltitol and glycerin for bulk and moisture, soluble maize fiber and oligofructose for fiber and texture, lecithin to keep the chocolate smooth, and natural flavors for the mint. These do their jobs well but are quite refined compared with whole‑food sweeteners or grains. If you’re sensitive to sugar alcohols or fast‑fermenting fibers, start with half and see how you feel.
Ingredient List
Defatted soybean flakes
Yellow peas
Rice grain
Fats and oils
Corn or wheat
Chicory root
Cocoa beans
Sunflower seeds
Cacao beans
Maize kernels
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 top the praise list. Many fans describe Misfits as fudgy and chewy with little crispies that make it feel like a candy bar—an easy win when you want something sweet without reaching for cookies.
One Redditor put it simply: they’re “fudgy and chewy,” while Amazon reviewer Bijoux said they now grab these instead of pantry sweets. Dietitian‑led coverage at Eat This, Not That!
also ranks Misfits among the best‑tasting vegan options, and the Evening Standard calls the triple‑layered bars “absolutely scrumptious.
” For a vegan bar, the 15g protein and modest 190 calories hit a practical sweet spot, and the assertive mint‑chocolate flavor tends to cover the earthy notes some plant proteins can bring.
Main Criticism
Texture is polarizing. Since a formula shift, some long‑time buyers say the bars are softer or even mushy, while others report the opposite—taffy‑like and tough on teeth—suggesting batch or temperature variability.
A handful of Amazon reviewers mention a chemical or artificial aftertaste in certain flavors. The low sugar is achieved with maltitol, a sugar alcohol that can cause GI discomfort for some, especially if you stack multiple low‑sugar treats in a day.
At 15g, protein is solid but shy of heavy‑hitters in the 20g range, and the bar contains soy, which knocks it out for soy‑avoiders.
The Middle Ground
So which is it: candy‑bar‑good or chew‑toy‑bad? Both views exist, and the truth sits in the middle.
If you like soft, dessert‑like bars, this one often lands exactly there; if you expect a firm snap and defined crunch, you may prefer the older style some Redditors pine for—or a competitor.
Bon Appétit’s testers ultimately preferred Barebells for flavor, texture, and protein, but that comparison isn’t one‑to‑one since Barebells isn’t vegan; for plant‑based eaters, Misfits remains a strong flavor‑first option. The mint‑chocolate profile does a lot of heavy lifting on taste, which explains why some people call it their afternoon favorite.
On the flip side, the sweetness strategy relies on refined fibers and maltitol, which is great for keeping sugar low but not a win for sensitive stomachs. Practical tip if texture worries you: a quick chill can firm the bar; practical tip if your gut worries you: start with half and see how you feel.
What's the bottom line?
: bold mint‑chocolate flavor, 15g of protein, and a chocolate‑coated, candy‑bar experience for 190 calories. It satisfies a sweet tooth without relying on table sugar, using sugar alcohols and refined fibers instead. If you’re vegan or dairy‑free and want a treat‑like bar, it’s an easy yes.
If you’re sensitive to maltitol, prefer minimalist ingredients, or want 20g‑plus protein, it’s a maybe—not a miss, just not your bullseye. The texture debate is real, but so is the fan base.
Mint chip that pulls its weight in protein? For plenty of folks, that’s the right kind of mischief.