AlpinoBreakfast Cereals#55 of 91 in categoryRating 3.3/5

Alpino High Protein Dark Chocolate Oats

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (10g per 100g)

Green flags

  • Green flag: High protein (27g per 100g)
  • Green flag: High fibre (12.4g)

Ingredients, decoded

9 listed
  • Oats (43.5%)
  • Alpino Protein Blend (26%) [Texturised Soya Protein, Whey Protein, Peanut Protein]
  • Nut and Seed Mix (12%) [Almond Slices, Chia Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Raisins]
  • Jaggery Powder (11%)
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Vanilla Powder
  • Natural Chocolate Flavour
  • Himalayan Pink Salt
  • Antioxidant (Rosemary Extract)
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

BB4

Nutrition per 100 g
BNutritionBIngredients4Risk
VerdictFAIR
Energy375.5 kcal
Protein27 g
Carbohydrates54 g
Total sugars15 g
Added sugars10 g
Dietary fibre12.4 g
Total fat8.5 g
Saturated fat2.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium237 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Protein oats where flavouring helps the dark chocolate

Alpino High Protein Dark Chocolate Oats is oats (43.5%), a protein blend (26%) of textured soya, whey and peanut protein, almonds, chia, pumpkin seeds and raisins (12%), jaggery powder (11%), cocoa powder, vanilla powder, natural chocolate flavour, pink salt and rosemary extract.

CleanPlate scores it [L]BB4. The B for nutrition reflects 27 g protein and 12.4 g fibre per 100 g. The B for ingredients reflects oats, nuts and cocoa with no oil, held back by a chocolate flavouring behind a "Dark Chocolate" name, hence the [L]. The 4 for risk comes from sugar at about 11% of the calories and sodium of 237 mg per 100 g.

Claims vs reality

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

  • Product name

    “Dark Chocolate”

    Misleading

    Cocoa powder is present (share not declared), but a chocolate flavour is also listed and the name does not say "flavoured".

  • On the pack

    “High Protein (27 g per 100 g)”

    Holds

    27 g per 100 g; 10.8 g in a 40 g scoop.

  • On the pack

    “No Refined Sugar”

    Holds

    Jaggery powder 11%, 10 g added sugar per 100 g.

  • On the pack

    “56% Whole Grain, Nuts & Seeds”

    Holds

    Oats 43.5% plus the 12% nut and seed mix.

How BB4 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
B

Good nutrient density

Protein
27 g
Fibre
12.4 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
376 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
Oats
Sweeteners
Jaggery Powder
Additives
1
Flagged
None

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

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
10 g
Sodium
237 mg
Saturated fat
2.6 g
Trans fat
0 g

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

[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Oats (43.5%), protein blend (26%) of texturised soya protein, whey protein and peanut protein; almond slices, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds and raisins (12%); jaggery powder (11%), cocoa powder, vanilla powder, natural chocolate flavour, Himalayan pink salt, rosemary extract.

Per 100 g: 375.5 kcal, 8.48 g fat of which 2.6 g saturated, 15 g sugar of which 10 g added, 12.4 g fibre, 27 g protein and 237 mg sodium.

Ingredients to watch

  • Chocolate flavouringWorth watching

    Natural chocolate flavour next to the cocoa.

  • Added sugarWorth watching

    10 g per 100 g, 4.0 g in a 40 g bowl; about 11% of the calories.

  • Protein and fibreFine

    27 g protein, 12.4 g fibre per 100 g.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Jaggery is not sugar"

Jaggery is less refined, but the body treats it like sugar, and the WHO counts it as free sugar.

Myth: "Natural flavour is the same as the real thing"

Natural chocolate flavour is made separately and added; it tops up the taste of the cocoa.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsDaily, one 40 g scoop
  • ChildrenFine; a smaller scoop
  • Diabetes or prediabetesMeasured serve; the jaggery counts as sugar

Smarter ways to eat it

Sweeten with fruit

Banana, berries or chopped apple on top add sweetness and fibre without more jaggery or sugar.

Mix with plain oats

Half a scoop of this with plain rolled oats keeps most of the protein boost and halves the sugar or salt per bowl.

Common questions

Is Alpino High Protein Dark Chocolate Oats healthy?

Alpino High Protein Dark Chocolate Oats scores BB4 (Fair) on CleanPlate, which makes it an occasional-use product, where the concerns start to outweigh the positives. The main concerns are: High added sugar (10g per 100g). On the plus side: High protein (27g per 100g); High fibre (12.4g).

What does the BB4 score mean?

The first letter (B) grades nutritional value: good nutrient density. The second letter (B) grades ingredient and label integrity: good, few concerning additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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