M&M's Hi Protein Bar

🟡 Real Mini M&M's in every bar — genuine brand inclusion, not flavouring

The M&M's Hi Protein bars contain actual Mini M&M's — the same sugar-coated milk chocolate pieces present in standard M&M's packaging — as a declared ingredient (7% in Chocolate). This is a genuine brand inclusion, not an M&M's-flavoured protein bar. The colourful appearance, the candy shell crunch and the chocolate inside are authentic to the M&M's product.

💪 15g of protein per bar — 3x more than standard M&M's

A serving of standard M&M's contains approximately 4 to 5g of protein. Each M&M's Hi Protein bar provides 15g — from a protein blend of milk protein, whey protein concentrate and soy protein isolate — in a single 51g bar.

🍫 Milk chocolate coating with genuine caramel layer

All three flavours are built on a milk chocolate outer coating (16%) and a real caramel layer (10%) — made from sweetened condensed skimmed milk, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup and butter — that replicates the caramel experience of classic confectionery bars.

🍪 Crispy variant: crunchy M&M's pieces for a distinctive texture

The Crispy variant uses crispy M&M's pieces — which incorporate a rice crisp interior inside the sugar-coated chocolate shell — adding a satisfying crunch throughout the bar that sets it apart from the Chocolate and Peanut variants.

🥜 Peanut variant: real peanuts (10%) for extra satiating fats and protein

The Peanut variant adds real peanuts (10%) to the formula alongside the Mini M&M's, increasing fat and caloric content (209 kcal) while adding natural peanut flavour and the satiating fat-protein combination of classic Peanut M&M's.

🎯 Goal guide

🏋️ Mass gain: 1 to 2 bars/day. 15g of protein in a highly palatable format — easy to hit daily protein targets without supplement fatigue.

🔥 Weight loss / cutting: 1 bar/day replacing conventional candy or chocolate. Under 210 kcal, 15g of protein.

⚖️ Daily protein top-up: 1 bar/day as a snack or dessert. Zero preparation, genuine confectionery experience, meaningful protein contribution.

Serving suggestion

Open the wrapper and consume directly. No preparation required. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best consumed as a post-workout snack, between meals or as a dessert substitute.

Best times to enjoy it

🏋️ Post-workout

15g of multi-source protein within 30 to 45 minutes of training. Particularly effective when appetite is suppressed after training — the M&M's format encourages consumption when a traditional protein shake might not.

☀️ Mid-afternoon sweet craving

The M&M's format directly replaces the mid-afternoon candy or chocolate bar moment, delivering 15g of protein and genuine confectionery satisfaction at under 210 kcal.

🌙 Evening dessert substitute

The colourful, chocolate-caramel-crispy combination makes the M&M's Hi Protein bars genuinely satisfying as an evening treat, with a dramatically better macronutrient profile than conventional M&M's at equivalent serving sizes.

✈️ On the go

Individually wrapped, shelf-stable and compact — fits easily in any bag, pocket or desk drawer.

Full ingredient list by flavour

🍫 Chocolate:

Milk chocolate (16%) (milk — sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose and protein from whey (milk), palm fat, whey powder (milk), milk fat, emulsifiers (E322 (soya), E476), vanilla extract), protein blend (milk protein, whey protein concentrate (milk), emulsifier (E322 (soya))), caramel (10%) (sweetened condensed skimmed milk (milk, sugar), glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, palm oil, butter (milk), sugar, emulsifier (E471), stabiliser (E440), salt, flavouring), humectant (glycerol), sweetener (maltitol), hydrolysed collagen, Mini M&M's (7%) (sugar, cocoa mass, full cream milk powder, lactose (milk), cocoa butter, starch, palm fat, shea fat, glucose syrup, emulsifier (E322 (soya)), stabiliser (E414), colours (E100, E133, E160a, E162, E170, E172), dextrin, glazing agent (E903), palm kernel oil, salt, vanilla extract), soya protein isolate, flour, glucose syrup, sunflower oil, flavourings, salt, colouring (E150a), antioxidant (E306). May contain peanuts, nuts, eggs and cereals containing gluten.

🍪 Crispy:

Milk chocolate (21%) (milk — sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, palm fat, lactose and whey protein (milk), whey powder (milk), milk fat, emulsifiers (E322 (soya), E476), vanilla extract), protein blend (milk protein, whey protein concentrate (milk), emulsifier (E322 (soya))), milk chocolate pieces with sugar coating (19%) (sugar, cocoa mass, whole milk powder, lactose (milk), cocoa butter, palm fat, shea butter, glucose syrup, starch, emulsifier (E322 (soya)), stabiliser (E414), colours (E100, E133, E160a, E162, E170, E172), dextrin, polishing agent (E903), palm kernel oil, salt, vanilla extract, flavouring), milk protein, caramel (9.6%) (polydextrose, condensed milk, cocoa butter, flavouring, humectant (sorbitol), emulsifier (soya lecithin), colour (caramel), natural flavouring, salt), hydrolysed collagen, humectant (glycerol), oligofructose, soya crisps (5.8%) (soya protein, tapioca starch, salt), soya protein, hazelnut cream (2.1%) (hazelnuts), whey protein (milk), coconut oil, flavouring. May contain peanuts, nuts, eggs and cereals containing gluten.

🥜 Peanut:

Milk chocolate (16%) (milk — sugar, cocoa butter, skimmed milk powder, cocoa mass, lactose and protein from whey (milk), palm fat, whey powder (milk), milk fat, emulsifiers (E322 (soya), E476), vanilla extract), protein blend (milk protein, whey protein concentrate (milk), emulsifier (E322 (soya))), caramel (10%) (sweetened condensed skimmed milk, glucose syrup, invert sugar syrup, palm oil, butter (milk), sugar, emulsifier (E471), stabiliser (E440), salt, flavouring), peanuts (10%), humectant (glycerol), sweetener (maltitol), hydrolysed collagen, Mini M&M's (7%) (...), soya protein isolate, peanut flour, glucose syrup, sunflower oil, flavourings (peanut), salt, colouring (E150a), antioxidant (E306). Contains peanuts. May contain nuts, eggs and cereals containing gluten.

Key ingredient breakdown

Allergens

All variants contain milk and soy. Peanut variant contains peanuts. Crispy variant contains wheat (gluten). All may contain nuts, eggs and cereals containing gluten. Not suitable for vegetarians (bovine collagen hydrolysate). Not suitable for vegans. Always refer to the current product label for the most up-to-date allergen information.

Nutritional values per bar (51g) — by flavour

Format guide

Q1 — Are the M&M's pieces inside the bars real M&M's?

Yes. The Mini M&M's included in all three Hi Protein bar variants are the genuine M&M's confectionery product — the same sugar-coated milk chocolate pieces produced by Mars for the M&M's brand. They are not M&M's-flavoured protein pieces or imitations. The colourful appearance, the thin candy shell, the crunch when bitten and the milk chocolate inside are all authentic.

Q2 — What is the difference between the Chocolate, Crispy and Peanut variants?

All three share the same milk chocolate coating, protein blend and caramel layer base. Chocolate contains plain Mini M&M's (7%) embedded in the protein base. Crispy contains crispy M&M's pieces — with a crunchy rice interior inside the sugar-coated chocolate shell — adding a satisfying crunch texture. Peanut adds real peanuts (10%) in addition to Mini M&M's, increasing fat, calories and delivering the natural peanut flavour profile of Peanut M&M's.

Q3 — Why do the M&M's Hi Protein bars have 15g of protein vs 18 to 20g in other Mars Hi Protein products?

The M&M's Hi Protein bars prioritise the confectionery eating experience — the real Mini M&M's inclusions take up volume and ingredient weight that the Bounty and Snickers bars allocate entirely to protein matrix. The trade-off is 15g of protein in exchange for a more genuinely confectionery-like product with the distinctive M&M's colour and crunch.

Q4 — Is the Crispy variant gluten-free?

No. The Crispy M&M's Hi Protein bar contains wheat-derived ingredients in the crispy component (rice flour, wholemeal wheat flour and malted wheat flour), making it unsuitable for individuals with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. The Chocolate and Peanut variants may also contain traces of gluten from the manufacturing facility.

Q5 — Is the box of 12 more economical than individual bars?

Yes. The box of 12 provides a lower cost per bar than purchasing individually. At one bar per day, the box provides 12 days of supply.