Copy of Introduction to Plenny Bar v4.0

Updated in June, 2026

Meet Plenny Bar v4.0 – your all-in-one meal bar for when you want complete, plant-powered nutrition without any fuss. Each bar is packed with plant protein, high in fibre, low in sugar (except for the caramel sea salt flavour), and perfectly balanced to keep your body fuelled and your brain switched on throughout the day.

With 25 grams of plant protein per bar, it's ideal for anyone looking to support their active lifestyle, whether you're into sports, busy at work, or simply want to eat smarter. Bring on those gains!

Every bar contains all the macronutrients and micronutrients your body needs: proteins, carbs, fats, and all 26 essential vitamins and minerals. We've also added choline and probiotics to give each bar an extra functional edge.

Each portion is exactly 400 kcal. And the best part? It comes in six delicious flavours:

• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Caramel Sea Salt 
• Cherry
• Lemon Pie
• Choco & Coco

Compared to the previous version, Plenny Bar v4.0 takes a significant step forward. We've boosted the protein content from 20g to 25g per bar — now hitting 50% of your daily reference intake in a single serving. We've also increased the omega-3 content to 2,100 mg per bar, well above the previous 1,480 mg, and diversified our protein sources by including hydrolysed pea protein alongside the trusted oat and soy base. The result is a bar that's more nutritionally complete than ever before.

Nutritional breakdown

 

Values in brackets show % of Reference Intake (RI) for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). All flavours: 400 kcal per 100 g serving.

 

Ingredients

All Plenny Bar v4.0 flavours share the following base ingredients:

• Oats
• Rapeseed oil
• Soy protein crisp
• Rice extract
• Soy protein isolate
• Flaxseed
• Humectant: glycerine
• Chicory fibre
• Hydrolysed pea protein
• Custom blend of 26 vitamins and minerals
• Rice syrup
• Probiotic: Heyndrickxia coagulans (MTCC 5856)
• Sweetener: sucralose 

Depending on the flavour, the following additional ingredients are used: flavouring, cocoa powder, sea salt, fruit powder, coconut cream, sour cherries and malic acid.

Macronutrients

The protein powerhouse

Protein is the building block your body relies on for muscle repair, immune function, and countless other processes. To make sure you get enough, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommends at least 0.83 g of protein per kg of body weight per day. [1]

Plenny Bar v4.0 delivers 25 g of plant-based protein per bar — a 25% increase over the previous version — covering 50% of your daily reference intake in a single meal. The protein comes from a combination of soy protein crisp (made with soy protein isolate), soy protein isolate, hydrolysed pea protein, and oats.

Soy protein isolate is considered the gold standard of plant proteins thanks to its high digestibility and absorption rate. Crucially, it contains all nine essential amino acids — those your body cannot produce on its own. [2,3] The addition of hydrolysed pea protein in v4.0 is a meaningful upgrade: pea protein is rich in branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), particularly leucine, which plays a central role in stimulating muscle protein synthesis. [4] Together, the combination of protein sources ensures a complete amino acid profile that meets and exceeds the World Health Organisation's daily recommendations for an average adult. [5,6]

Per portion (100g)

Amino Acid	Mg per portion*	% from the WHO daily recommended intakes**
Alanine	1190	-
Arginine	2000	-
Aspartic Acid	2830	-
Glutamic Acid	360	-
Glycine	4960	-
Hystidine	1140	99%
Isoleucine	690	84%
Leucine	1180	74%
Lysine	2010	78%
Methionine + Cysteine	860	48%
Phenylalanine + Tyrosine	2220	75%
Proline	1300	-
Serine	1300	-
Threonine	950	90%
Tryptophan	200	71%
Valine	1290	49%

*latest laboratory results

**based on an average adult (70kg). The requirements are determined by the person’s weight.

 

The good fats

Fat plays essential roles in brain function, hormone balance, and cellular health. [7] Plenny Bar v4.0 contains 18 g of fat per serving, primarily from rapeseed oil and milled brown flaxseed, with additional contributions from oats and soy.

Rapeseed oil is a standout choice here. Compared to sunflower oil, it is higher in monounsaturated fats (omega-9) and lower in omega-6, while also providing omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). [8]

Combined with flaxseed, which is one of the richest plant sources of ALA, every Plenny Bar v4.0 delivers 2,100 mg of omega-3 per serving — a significant increase from the 1,480 mg in v3.0.

This qualifies all Plenny Bar v4.0 flavours for the official 'Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids' nutritional claim. [9]

Carbs done right

Carbohydrates provide your body with glucose — its primary energy source. A daily intake of around 130 g is generally recommended. [10] Each Plenny Bar v4.0 contains 32–33 g of carbohydrates, sitting comfortably within that range.

The main carbohydrate source is oats, chosen not just for their taste but for their nutritional properties. Oats have a low glycaemic index (GI) — the Plenny Bar retains its low GI of 33.8 — meaning energy is released slowly and steadily into the bloodstream. No peaks, no crashes. [11] Oats are also rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fibre that slows digestion and supports healthy blood glucose levels. [12]

What about sugar? Plenny Bar v4.0 is mostly low in sugar (<5g/100g) except for the Caramel Sea Salt (5.3g/100g) ; however, all well below the recommended upper limit of 10% of total energy intake from sugar. [13]

Fibre: the unsung hero

We're big fans of fibre here. It keeps things moving! With 7.9–8.6 g of fibre per bar, all Plenny Bar v4.0 flavours qualify as 'High in Fibre' — an official EU nutritional claim. [9]

The fibre comes from four sources: oats, flaxseed, chicory fibre (inulin), and the soy protein crisps. Together, they support gut health, help maintain healthy blood pressure, and feed the beneficial bacteria in your gut. Inulin, a prebiotic extracted from chicory root, acts as food for gut bacteria — including the probiotics found in the bar — creating a symbiotic effect that amplifies both their benefits. [14,15]

Micronutrients

The vitamin and mineral mix that we add to the meals provides all the essential 26 micronutrients.[9] We use the most bioavailable and stable forms to make sure your body actually absorbs them.

For instance, vitamin D comes in its vegan D3 form (cholecalciferol), and vitamin K as K2 (menaquinone-7), which is better utilised by the body. From A to zinc, each nutrient is carefully dosed to hit daily reference intakes. You can read more about our micronutrient mix here!

Per portion (100g)

Vitamins-Minerals	Per portion		RI* (%)
Vitamin A	160	μg	20%*
Vitamin D	5,0	μg	100%*
Vitamin E	4,0	mg	33%*
Vitamin K	16	μg	21%*
Vitamin C	40	mg	50%*
Thiamin	0,40	mg	36%*
Riboflavin	0,32	mg	23%*
Niacin	3,6	mg	23%*
Vitamin B6	0,40	mg	29%*
Folic Acid	60	μg	30%*
Vitamin B12	3,2	μg	128%*
Biotin	10	μg	20%*
Pantothenic acid	1,2	mg	20%*
Potassium	400	mg	20%*
Chloride	279	mg	35%*
Calcium	185	mg	23%*
Phosphorus	140	mg	20%*
Magnesium	75	mg	20%*
Iron	3,2	mg	23%*
Zinc	2,0	mg	20%*
Copper	0,40	mg	40%*
Manganese	1,0	mg	50%*
Selenium	18	μg	33%*
Chromium	8,0	μg	20%*
Molybdenum	13	μg	26%*
Iodine	30	μg	20%*

 

*% of the daily reference intake for vitamins and minerals

 

Choline and probiotics: the bonus brains

We didn't stop at the basics. Every Plenny Bar v4.0 also contains choline and probiotics — two ingredients that go above and beyond the usual nutritional checklist.

Choline is an essential nutrient your body uses for brain function, metabolism, and cellular health. More specifically, it carries methyl groups — critical building blocks for processes in the brain and throughout the body. [16] Each bar provides 110 mg of choline.

Then there's Heyndrickxia coagulans (previously known as Bacillus coagulans MTCC 5856) — our probiotic of choice. This spore-forming, heat-stable probiotic supports gut microbiota health and works hand in hand with the fibre in the bar. Together, they form a symbiotic pair: fibre feeds the probiotics; probiotics strengthen the gut microbiome. Everyone wins — especially your digestion. [17]

Wrapping it up

Plenny Bar v4.0 isn't just a meal bar. It's a complete, science-backed on-the-go meal built for people who want to eat well without slowing down. With more protein, more omega-3, and the same commitment to plant-based, complete nutrition, it's the most capable Plenny Bar we've ever made.

Your body gets what it needs. Your muscles get more of what they want. And you can skip the cooking — so you can focus on what matters most.

 

Can't wait to benefit from the tasty and nutritional advantages of Plenny Bar v4.0? Try today!

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