Best Low Calorie Soy-Free Plant Protein Bars

Lowest Calorie Protein Bars that are Plant Protein and Soybeans Free
Ranking of lowest calorie protein bars filtered by: Plant Protein, Soybeans Free
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By Protein Bar Nerd
October 17, 2025

Rankings Overview

  1. 1. Orgain
    Chocolate Brownie

    Organic, vegan, gluten-free brownie bar that actually tastes cocoa-forward while staying genuinely light at 150 calories with 10g of complementary rice-and-pea protein.

  2. 2. Promix Nutrition
    Chocolate (Plant)

    A crispy, cocoa-forward vegan bar that skips artificial sweeteners yet stays light at 160 calories with 10 grams of protein.

  3. 3. Mosh
    Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip

    A pumpkin-spice–meets–chocolate chip bar that pairs 12g of dairy-free pea protein with a Brain Blend delivering 100% DV vitamin B12 and 25% DV vitamin D3 in just 150 calories.

  4. 4. MOSH
    Chocolate Chip Cookie

    MOSH’s snack‑size Chocolate Chip Cookie bar pairs 11g of plant protein with a signature Brain Blend (vitamin D3 plus nootropic extras) and keeps sugar to just 2g.

  5. 5. IQBAR
    Chocolate Sea Salt

    Plant-based, keto-leaning chocolate bar that skips sugar alcohols—delivering dark-chocolate flavor, 12g of pea protein, and a naturally high dose of vitamin E in just 180 calories.

  6. 6. good! snacks
    good!® KETO™ Choc Chip PB

    Vegan bar that leans keto, good!® KETO™ Choc Chip PB pairs a pea–rice protein blend with real peanut butter and allulose-sweetened chocolate chips for a dessert-like bite at 190 calories.

  7. 7. Stars + Honey
    Birthday Cake Chocolate Chip

    A collagen‑forward birthday‑cake bar that stays chewy (not chalky) while landing 13 grams of protein, 170 calories, and just 2 grams of sugar.

  8. 8. Atlas
    Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate

    Combo: real peanut‑butter flavor, 15g plant protein, just 0.5g sugar, and an unusually high 38% DV of iron in 180 calories, sweetened with allulose and monk fruit.

  9. 9. Love Good Fats
    Chewy Nutty White Chocolatey Strawberry

    A fat-forward, low-sugar dessert bar that really leans into white-chocolate strawberry shortcake—real berry bits, 13g of fats for staying power, and a modest 8g of protein.

  10. 10. No Cow
    Chocolate Fudge Brownie

    No Cow's Chocolate Fudge Brownie pairs 20g of pea-and-brown-rice protein with just 1g sugar at about 210 calories, an unapologetically macro-first vegan bar aiming for brownie-level chocolate without dairy.

Compare Best Low Calorie Soy-Free Plant Protein Bars

BarCaloriesProteinCarbsFatSugarIngredientsAdditives
Orgain
Chocolate Brownie
150101956174
Promix Nutrition
Chocolate (Plant)
160102256223
Mosh
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip
150121673224
MOSH
Chocolate Chip Cookie
160112192214
IQBAR
Chocolate Sea Salt
1801211141161
good! snacks
good!® KETO™ Choc Chip PB
1901118111173
Stars + Honey
Birthday Cake Chocolate Chip
170131772225
Atlas
Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate
180151781193
Love Good Fats
Chewy Nutty White Chocolatey Strawberry
190818132248
No Cow
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
210202571207

Under the Microscope

1.

Orgain

Chocolate Brownie

Orgain Chocolate Brownie protein bar product photo
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10g
Protein
5g
Fat
19g
Carbs
6g
Sugar
150
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:17

What's in the Chocolate Brownie Orgain bar?

Orgain’s Chocolate Brownie keeps the promise in its name: real cocoa and dairy-free chocolate chips lead the flavor, not a blast of candy-bar sweetness. The protein is strictly plant-based—an organic blend of brown rice and pea crisps with a quiet boost from chia—and the whole bar clocks in at 150 calories.

Carbs skew more refined for texture and cohesion (think tapioca syrup and a fiber-like starch syrup) rather than oats or dates, while fats come mainly from almond butter with a touch of cocoa butter.

There are 17 ingredients total and four common “texture and sweetness helpers” to keep it soft and cohesive; they’re standard for low-sugar-style bars but can be noticeable if your stomach is sensitive.

Protein
10
15
Fat
5
9
Carbs
19
20
Sugar
6
4
Calories
150
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Taste and compatibility lead the applause: a dependable cocoa-brownie flavor, cohesive chew, and an organic, vegan, gluten-free formula that averages 4.4 stars across thousands of reviews.

Main criticism: The 10g protein hit can feel light, and the low-sugar approach (including erythritol and a fiber-like syrup) reads too sweet or a bit hard on digestion for some.

Bottom Line

A light, plant‑based snack between meals or pre‑workout when you want a chocolate fix without a sugar surge. Especially good for folks avoiding dairy and soy who still want something that tastes like a treat.

2.

Promix Nutrition

Chocolate (Plant)

Promix Nutrition Chocolate (Plant) protein bar product photo
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10g
Protein
5g
Fat
22g
Carbs
6g
Sugar
160
Calories
Allergens:Coconuts
Diet:Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:22

What's in the Chocolate (Plant) Promix Nutrition bar?

Promix Nutrition’s Chocolate (Plant) bar leans light and crispy: pea-protein puffs plus added pea protein deliver 10 grams of plant protein, while cocoa powder, dairy-free chips, and a chocolatey drizzle supply the dessert notes.

Carbs sit mid-range and come mostly from refined binders like tapioca syrup and cane sugar, buffered by some soluble tapioca fiber and a touch of chickpea for a steadier ride than straight sugar.

Fat stays modest at 5 grams from confectionery fats such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil in the drizzle, along with cocoa butter in the chips.

The label is vegan and gluten-free with no artificial sweeteners, and it relies on just three common helpers—glycerin for softness, sunflower lecithin to keep the chocolate smooth, and agar for structure.

Protein
10
15
Fat
5
9
Carbs
22
20
Sugar
6
4
Calories
160
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers love the crackly cereal-bar texture and cocoa-first flavor with no artificial sweeteners or aftertaste—light, easy, and digestible.

Main criticism: A minority call the puffs dense and the bar a bit dry or chalky, and 10 grams of protein can feel underpowered for heavy training days.

Bottom Line

Best for a light, chocolatey pre‑workout or between‑meetings snack, especially if you prefer real sugar over sugar alcohols. Not ideal if you need 20‑plus grams of protein or a gooey, marshmallow‑style bar.

3.

Mosh

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip

Mosh Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip protein bar product photo
Product image of Mosh Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip protein bar
12g
Protein
7g
Fat
16g
Carbs
3g
Sugar
150
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:22

What's in the Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Mosh bar?

Mosh’s Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip keeps things light and plant-forward: pea protein and almonds anchor the bar, spices and cocoa bring the fall flavor, and the brand’s Brain Blend adds 100% DV vitamin B12 and 25% DV vitamin D3.

Sweetness leans on allulose—a low-calorie sugar that tastes like sugar but barely nudges blood glucose—with tiny boosts from stevia and monk fruit.

Carbs are padded by soluble tapioca fiber, a resistant dextrin refined from cassava that adds bulk and a softer chew, rather than grains; fats come mostly from almonds with a little cocoa butter and coconut oil.

There are four functional additives to keep sweetness, softness, and mixability in line, and the whole thing lands at a very snackable 150 calories.

Protein
12
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
16
20
Sugar
3
4
Calories
150
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers consistently praise the cozy pumpkin spice flavor, chewy-not-crumbly texture, and balanced lower-sugar macros—plus the win of being dairy-free.

Main criticism: It’s pricey for the size, the protein tops out at 12g, and some folks report dryness, sweetener aftertaste, or GI quirks—while the ‘brain’ extras aren’t dosed clearly enough to promise effects.

Bottom Line

Best for a dairy-free, lower-sugar afternoon pick-me-up or pre-workout bite with warm spice flavor. Also a fit for the curious-but-cautious who like functional extras without expecting miracles.

Other Flavors

4.

MOSH

Chocolate Chip Cookie

MOSH Chocolate Chip Cookie protein bar product photo
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11g
Protein
9g
Fat
21g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
160
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:21

What's in the Chocolate Chip Cookie MOSH bar?

MOSH’s Chocolate Chip Cookie builds its 11g of protein from pea protein and almonds, then layers in cocoa, cocoa butter (sometimes coconut oil), maple, sea salt, and natural flavors for a cookie‑chip bite.

It’s a light 160‑calorie bar with moderate fat from nuts and cocoa butter and carbs that lean on soluble tapioca fiber (a refined, non‑digestible fiber from cassava) and allulose (a low‑calorie sugar) rather than cane sugar.

In practice, that means sweetness without the syrupy crash; a tiny lift from stevia and monk fruit keeps it tasting like dessert, while small amounts of rice/tapioca starch help the bar hold together.

You also get the brand’s Brain Blend—vitamin D3 plus other nootropic add‑ins—though the amounts aren’t disclosed. The recipe reads mostly whole‑food ingredients supported by four functional helpers for texture and sweetness (a softener, an emulsifier, a refined fiber, and a low‑calorie sugar).

Protein
11
15
Fat
9
9
Carbs
21
20
Sugar
2
4
Calories
160
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans love its tidy size, restrained sweetness, and soft chips that make the chew feel more cookie than chalk—without the sugar rush.

Main criticism: It’s pricey for 11g of protein, some palates pick up an allulose/stevia aftertaste, and the Brain Blend’s doses aren’t disclosed.

Bottom Line

Best for a mid‑afternoon pick‑me‑up or pre‑meeting bite when you want something sweet‑leaning but not sugary. Less ideal if you’re chasing 20g of protein after a heavy workout.

5.

IQBAR

Chocolate Sea Salt

IQBAR Chocolate Sea Salt protein bar product photo
Product image of IQBAR Chocolate Sea Salt protein bar
12g
Protein
14g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
180
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:16

What's in the Chocolate Sea Salt IQBAR bar?

IQBAR Chocolate Sea Salt may sound like dessert, but it’s built like a purposeful plant-based snack. Protein comes from peas—both isolate and tiny crisps—while the chocolate character is real cocoa, unsweetened chocolate, and cocoa butter, finished with a pinch of sea salt.

The macro story is unusual for a chocolate bar: fat-forward, very low in digestible carbs, and modest in calories, with sweetness supplied by stevia instead of sugar. Almonds add creaminess plus a notable amount of naturally occurring vitamin E, which IQBAR also boosts with an added dose.

There’s even a light sprinkle of lion’s mane; interesting, but better treated as a bonus than a benefit.

Protein
12
15
Fat
14
9
Carbs
11
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
180
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Dark‑chocolate flavor, soft‑with‑crunch texture, and surprising satiety for 180 calories—especially with low‑carb macros and no sugar alcohols—win repeat buyers.

Main criticism: Stevia can leave an aftertaste, the Chocolate Sea Salt flavor reads mild to some, and 12g of protein may feel light for one‑bar meals.

Bottom Line

Low‑carb, dairy‑free snackers who want a dark‑leaning chocolate bite for steady afternoon energy—not folks who need 20g of protein or dislike stevia’s taste.

6.

good! snacks

good!® KETO™ Choc Chip PB

good! snacks good!® KETO™ Choc Chip PB protein bar product photo
Product image of good! snacks good!® KETO™ Choc Chip PB protein bar
11g
Protein
11g
Fat
18g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
190
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Peanuts
Diet:Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:17

What's in the good!® KETO™ Choc Chip PB good! snacks bar?

Vegan bars that aim for keto are uncommon, and this one leans into the classic peanut-butter-and-chocolate lane with real peanut butter, peanut flour and extract, plus dark chocolate chips. Its 11g of protein comes from a plant blend—pea protein isolate tucked into cocoa crisps with brown rice protein—and a small boost from the peanut ingredients.

To keep sweetness in check, it uses soluble tapioca fiber and allulose instead of cane sugar, landing at 1g of sugar with a gentler blood-sugar impact for most people. Fats (11g) come mostly from peanuts and almonds, with cocoa butter lending that chocolate-chip snap and a modest iron bump from the cocoa and plant proteins.

A short list of refined helpers—glycerin for softness and sunflower lecithin for smooth mixing—keeps texture pleasant without piling on additives.

Protein
11
15
Fat
11
9
Carbs
18
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
190
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Taste leads the show: fans call it a favorite vegan option with a soft, chewy bite, light crunch, and dessert-like flavor without a sugar bomb.

Main criticism: Some find the sweetness heavy or a bit artificial, and 11g of protein can feel modest next to 15–20-gram bars.

Bottom Line

Plant-based, low-carb snackers who want a sweet, satisfying bite without a sugar spike. Great as a mid-afternoon treat; less ideal if you need 20 grams of protein in one bar.

7.

Stars + Honey

Birthday Cake Chocolate Chip

Stars + Honey Birthday Cake Chocolate Chip protein bar product photo
Product image of Stars + Honey Birthday Cake Chocolate Chip protein bar
13g
Protein
7g
Fat
17g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
170
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:22

What's in the Birthday Cake Chocolate Chip Stars + Honey bar?

Stars + Honey’s Birthday Cake Chocolate Chip builds its 13 grams of protein on collagen, backed by pea protein, in a gluten‑free, dairy‑free package.

To channel birthday‑cake sweetness without a big sugar hit, it leans on allulose and monk fruit—low‑calorie sweeteners that taste like sugar but have a smaller glycemic impact—plus a bit of plant‑derived glycerin to keep the bar soft.

Most carbs come from fibers refined from cassava (tapioca), oats, and acacia, which add bulk and help with steadier energy. Fats come from almonds, cocoa butter, and a touch of coconut oil, giving the chips structure and the bar a satisfying bite.

There are four modern additives here (sweeteners, a moisture‑keeper, and an emulsifier), while the sprinkles are colored with plants like spirulina, radish, and turmeric.

Protein
13
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
17
20
Sugar
2
4
Calories
170
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Reviewers love the caramel‑chewy texture and treat‑like flavor that deliver 13 grams of protein at 170 calories with only 2 grams of sugar—without the chalk.

Main criticism: Taste is polarizing, with some reporting a chalky or odd aftertaste, questioning the value, and noting that collagen isn’t a complete protein.

Bottom Line

Best as a sweet, between‑meal snack or post‑workout bridge when you want protein without a heavy bar. Great for gluten‑free eaters who want collagen; not a fit for vegans/vegetarians or folks who dislike allulose/monk fruit.

8.

Atlas

Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate

Atlas Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate protein bar product photo
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15g
Protein
8g
Fat
17g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
180
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts, Coconuts, Peanuts
Diet:Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:19

What's in the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Atlas bar?

Atlas leans into peanut butter and dark chocolate but rewrites the sugar script. The protein is fully plant‑based—a rice‑and‑almond base with crunchy pea‑protein crisps—boosted by peanut butter and peanut flour.

The chew comes from soluble tapioca fiber (a refined binder from cassava) and a little plant‑derived glycerin to keep things soft, while sweetness relies on allulose, a low‑calorie sugar that behaves like the real thing, plus concentrated monk fruit extract.

Fats are mostly peanut‑driven, with small amounts of cocoa butter and coconut oil for structure. Net result: a vegan, gluten‑free, keto‑friendly bar with 15 grams of protein, 180 calories, only 0.

5 grams of sugar, and a quietly impressive 38% Daily Value of iron from the cocoa components.

Protein
15
15
Fat
8
9
Carbs
17
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
180
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans praise the real peanut‑butter flavor with restrained sweetness, a clean ingredient list that keeps energy steadier, and a surprisingly satisfying texture for a 180‑calorie snack.

Main criticism: The knocks: batch‑to‑batch texture swings (oily shell or sandy center), occasional monk‑fruit/earthy aftertaste, a premium price, and an ashwagandha add‑in some don’t want.

Bottom Line

Choose it if you want a low‑sugar, dairy‑free bar that actually tastes like peanuts and cocoa, prefer gentle sweetness over candy‑bar sweetness, and would appreciate an iron bonus in a tidy 180‑calorie snack.

9.

Love Good Fats

Chewy Nutty White Chocolatey Strawberry

Love Good Fats Chewy Nutty White Chocolatey Strawberry protein bar product photo
Product image of Love Good Fats Chewy Nutty White Chocolatey Strawberry protein bar
8g
Protein
13g
Fat
18g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
190
Calories
Allergens:Milk, Tree Nuts, Coconuts
Diet:Keto, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:24

What's in the Chewy Nutty White Chocolatey Strawberry Love Good Fats bar?

Love Good Fats’ Chewy Nutty White Chocolatey Strawberry leans dessert-first: dry-roasted almonds and cashews underneath, a white-chocolate-style coating with real freeze-dried strawberry on top. Protein comes from milk protein isolate plus crunchy fava-bean crisps, totaling a snack-size 8g, while carbs favor added fibers over sugar.

At 190 calories with 13g of fat and just 2g of sugar, it’s built for keto-style, fat-forward energy rather than a bulk-protein hit.

To pull off the creamy coat and low-sugar sweetness, the recipe uses roughly eight functional add-ons within a longer, about two-dozen-ingredient list—think refined fibers (to add bulk and gentle sweetness), glycerin (to hold moisture), and an emulsifier so the coating sets smoothly.

Protein
8
15
Fat
13
9
Carbs
18
20
Sugar
2
4
Calories
190
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Fans say it tastes like a candy bar without the crash—nutty chew, creamy white-chocolate strawberry flavor, and 2g of sugar sweetened mostly by stevia and fiber rather than harsh sugar alcohols.

Main criticism: Critics report a dry, slightly chalky bite and a faint stevia aftertaste, with some stomach sensitivity to the chicory and corn fibers and skepticism from strict keto dieters about net-carb math.

Bottom Line

Best as a low‑carb, sweet‑tooth tamer or afternoon pick‑me‑up. Not ideal if you’re chasing a 20‑gram post‑workout protein hit.

10.

No Cow

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

No Cow Chocolate Fudge Brownie protein bar product photo
Product image of No Cow Chocolate Fudge Brownie protein bar
20g
Protein
7g
Fat
25g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
210
Calories
Allergens:Tree Nuts
Diet:Keto, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Total Ingredients:20

What's in the Chocolate Fudge Brownie No Cow bar?

Built on a pea-and-brown-rice blend, this plant-based bar chases classic brownie flavor with real cocoa plus a touch of vanilla and salt. The macro picture is assertive: 20g protein, 25g carbs, 7g fat, 210 calories, and only 1g sugar.

To hit that low sugar, it relies on soluble corn fiber (a refined fiber made from corn starch), erythritol (a low-calorie sugar alcohol), stevia and monk fruit (high-intensity sweeteners), and a little glycerin (a plant-based syrup) to keep the texture soft.

You will also spot sunflower lecithin in the chocolate for smoothness; altogether seven modern helpers that trade whole-food simplicity for low sugar and a dense, nougaty bite.

Protein
20
15
Fat
7
9
Carbs
25
20
Sugar
1
4
Calories
210
210

What are people saying?

Main praise: Macro-minded reviewers love the 20g plant protein for roughly 210 calories, with a complementary pea-rice blend and enough fiber to keep you satisfied.

Main criticism: Others call out a dry, powdery chew with stevia/erythritol aftertaste, inconsistent texture from box to box, and possible GI upset if sugar alcohols do not agree with you.

Bottom Line

Choose this if you want a dairy-free, high-protein bar for post-workout or afternoon recovery and you’re comfortable with a denser chew and low-sugar sweeteners like erythritol, stevia, and monk fruit.