Yoga BarBreakfast Cereals#37 of 44 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Yoga Bar Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Muesli

Red flags

No major red flags on the label.

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (12g per 100g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (10g)
  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

12 listed
  • Whole Grains 66% (Rolled Oats, Rice Flakes, Quinoa Flakes)
  • Dark Chocolate Paste 12% (Sugar, Edible Vegetable Fat, Cocoa Solids, Soy Lecithin & Natural Flavours)
  • Seeds & Nuts 10.8% (Chia, Flax, Almond, Pumpkin)
  • Dehydrated Fruits 6.5% (Raisins, Cranberry 2.5%)
  • Dates Syrup
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Rice Bran Oil
  • Natural Flavours
  • Jaggery Syrup
  • Cocoa Mass
  • Himalayan Pink Salt
  • Apple Fibre
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

CB3

Nutrition per 100 g
CNutritionBIngredients3Risk
VerdictGOOD
Energy408 kcal
Protein12 g
Carbohydrates69 g
Total sugars14.9 g
Added sugars8.8 g
Dietary fibre10 g
Total fat11.6 g
Saturated fat3.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium114.3 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Whole grains, seeds and a chocolate paste

Yoga Bar Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Muesli is 66% whole grains (oats, rice flakes and quinoa) with a 12% dark chocolate paste, seeds and nuts (10.8%), raisins and cranberry (2.5%), sweetened with sugar, date syrup and jaggery syrup.

CleanPlate scores it CB3. The C for nutrition reflects 12 g protein and 10 g fibre, with no added vitamins. The B for ingredients reflects whole grains, seeds and no additives beyond lecithin, held back by an unspecified vegetable fat in the chocolate paste. The 3 for risk comes from energy and saturated fat, with modest sugar.

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • Product name

    “Dark Chocolate & Cranberry”

    Partly true

    The chocolate paste is 12% of the pack; cranberry is 2.5%.

  • On the pack

    “83% whole grains, nuts, seeds and fruits”

    Holds

    Whole grains 66%, seeds and nuts 10.8% and fruit 6.5% add up to 83%.

  • On the pack

    “Protein rich”

    Holds

    12 g protein per 100 g.

How CB3 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
C

Adequate nutrient density

Protein
12 g
Fibre
10 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
408 kcal

Scored on eight nutrients (protein, fibre, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, D and zinc), per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Whole Grains 66%
Main fat
Dark Chocolate Paste 12%
Sweeteners
3 types
Additives
1
Flagged
None

Scored on six things: base processing, fat quality, sweeteners, additives, colours and flavours.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
3

Moderate risk

Added sugar
8.8 g
Sodium
114.3 mg
Saturated fat
3.4 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, with a penalty for trans fat.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Whole grains 66% (oats, rice flakes, quinoa flakes), dark chocolate paste 12% (sugar, vegetable fat, cocoa solids, lecithin, natural flavours), seeds and nuts 10.8%, raisins and cranberry 6.5%, date syrup, cocoa powder, rice bran oil, natural flavours, jaggery syrup, cocoa mass, salt and apple fibre.

Per 100 g: 408 kcal, 11.6 g fat of which 3.4 g saturated, 14.9 g sugar of which 8.8 g added, 10 g fibre, 12 g protein and 114 mg sodium.

Ingredients to watch

  • Vegetable fatWorth watching

    The chocolate paste uses an unspecified vegetable fat.

  • Added sugarWorth watching

    8.8 g per 100 g, 3.5 g in a 40 g bowl; about 9% of the calories.

  • Fibre and seedsFine

    10 g fibre, chia, flax and pumpkin seeds.

  • Low sodiumFine

    114 mg per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Muesli is always a low-sugar breakfast"

It depends on the pack: fruit pieces, syrups and chocolate can add as much sugar as a coated cereal.

Myth: "The milk makes it balanced"

Milk adds protein and calcium, but it does not change the sugar already in the cereal.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsFine most days in a measured bowl
  • ChildrenFine a few times a week
  • Diabetes or prediabetesWatch the portion; pair with curd

Smarter ways to eat it

Add real protein

Stir in curd, a handful of nuts or seeds, or have an egg alongside; cereal and milk alone is a light breakfast.

Pour less, add fruit

A 30 g bowl is smaller than most people pour. Measure once, then add banana, berries or chopped apple for sweetness and fibre.

Common questions

Is Yoga Bar Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Muesli healthy?

Yoga Bar Dark Chocolate & Cranberry Muesli scores CB3 (Good) on CleanPlate, which makes it a reasonable choice with a trade-off or two worth knowing about. We found no major red flags on its label. On the plus side: High protein (12g per 100g); High fibre (10g); Low sodium.

What does the CB3 score mean?

The first letter (C) grades nutritional value: adequate nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (3) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): moderate risk.

Last reviewed September 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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