Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Bar chart of protein per serving by format: a protein bar 20 g, Marmels Protein Chocolate 12 g and conventional dark chocolate 2 g

Protein & Nutrition Blog – Marmels

Intentional Formulation: Chocolate First, Protein Second

by Mo Mandegar, PhD on Aug 03 2026
A good protein chocolate is a balancing act: enough protein to be functional, enough cacao to taste like real dark chocolate, and just enough sweetness without artificial shortcuts. Here is how Marmels sets each number on purpose, why every bar holds 12 grams of protein rather than 20-plus, and why it is sweetened with coconut sugar instead of sugar alcohols.