Go Natural Yoghurt Almond & Apricot Bar
Go Natural Yoghurt Almond & Apricot Bar: independently scored 2.3/10 on Protein Score and 6.2/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
2.8g protein per serve · 188 cal · 16.2g sugar · 10mg sodium · 40g serve.
Overview
This is a nostalgia trip back to the classic lunchbox snacks of the 90s, before protein bars became a dedicated performance category. The Go Natural Yoghurt Almond & Apricot bar is all about a sweet, chewy texture, with a familiar yoghurt-style coating over fruit and nuts. It's a format that prioritises taste and convenience over nutritional density. Next to the dozens of protein-first snacks we track, this bar's numbers tell a different story. It packs almost four times the sugar of the category average (40.6g per 100g versus the typical 10.6g) and delivers just a fraction of the protein. We see this as a confectionary item with a slight health halo from the nuts and fruit, rather than a functional food. Compared with Go Natural's Macadamia Dream Bar, this Almond & Apricot version packs a little more protein and sugar, with 2.2g more protein and 1.5g more sugar per 100g. This positions it as one of the sweeter, lower-protein options in the brand's lineup that we've seen. Ultimately, this bar sits on the shelf for shoppers who grew up with this style of snack. It's a portable, palatable treat for an afternoon slump, but it shouldn't be mistaken for a tool to help you hit your daily protein targets.
Protein Score: 2.3/10
Stacked against some of the brand's other bars, this Almond & Apricot version offers a very similar, low-protein story. The 2.8g of protein in a 40g bar is minimal, earning it a 1.4/10 and placing it far below the average for the protein snacks category. At just 1.5g of protein for every 100 calories, the efficiency is low. You would need to eat around seven of these bars to get the same protein hit as a single, typical high-protein bar, which isn't a practical or sensible way to meet your macro goals. This isn't a post-workout recovery tool. Its protein content is comparable to a standard supermarket muesli bar, making it a snack-with-protein, not a protein-first product. It suits a shopper who isn't tracking macros and simply wants a familiar, sweet snack.
Clean Score: 6.2/10
The emulsifiers and stabilisers here are doing the work of holding the yoghurt compound together and keeping it shelf-stable. An ingredient list of 21 items, including four coded additives, lands the bar a 5.3/10 for clean ingredients, which is below the category average. The main additives are for texture and preservation. You'll find soy lecithin (322) and an emulsifier (476) in the yoghurt compound, a stabiliser (492) to maintain its structure, and a preservative (220) in both the dried apricots and coconut to extend shelf life. This isn't a whole-food bar. It's a processed snack where the trade-off for that sweet, uniform yoghurt coating is a longer and more complex ingredient panel. If you're looking for a simple list of nuts, seeds and fruit, this isn't it.
Wins
- Contains 15% real almonds for texture and flavour.
- Includes a small amount of prebiotic fibre (inulin).
- Convenient 40g single-serve bar for on the go.
Watch outs
- Just 2.8g of protein per bar, similar to a standard muesli bar.
- Over 16g of sugar in a single 40g bar.
- First ingredient in the yoghurt compound is sugar.
Ingredients
Yoghurt Compound (30%) (Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Palm), Milk Solids, Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin 322, 476), Stabiliser (492), Food Acid (330)), Dried Apricots (15%) (Apricots, Rice Flour, Preservative (220)), Almonds (15%), Glucose Syrup, Dry Coconut (11%) (Coconut, Preservative (220)), Puffed Rice (Rice, Rice Bran), Honey, Prebiotic Fibre (1.6%) (Inulin).
21 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy the Go Natural Yoghurt Almond & Apricot bar?
- This bar is catalogued in the snack aisle at Coles supermarkets. It may also be available directly from the Go Natural website or at other independent grocers, but we have seen it listed at Coles. It's typically found alongside other muesli and snack bars, rather than in a dedicated health food section. We'd check the main snack aisle first.
- Is this bar high in sugar?
- Yes, it is high in sugar for its size. The bar contains 16.2g of sugar in a 40g serve, which comes from the yoghurt compound, glucose syrup, dried fruit, and honey. Per 100g, its sugar content is 40.6g, nearly four times the 10.6g/100g average for the protein snacks category we track. In our view, this positions it firmly as a sweet treat.
- How does its protein compare to a dedicated protein bar?
- It doesn't really compare. This bar has just 2.8g of protein, whereas a dedicated protein bar typically contains between 20g and 30g of protein. You would need to eat seven or more of these Go Natural bars to get a similar amount of protein, which would also mean consuming over 110g of sugar. We'd consider this a standard snack, not a protein supplement.
- Is this bar filling enough for a snack?
- It serves as a light, quick snack rather than a particularly filling one. At 188 calories, it's a small energy boost, and the 15% almond content and fibre provide some substance. However, the high sugar content might not provide long-lasting satiety for everyone. It's best suited for a quick afternoon pick-me-up, not for bridging a long gap between meals.
- Is Go Natural an Australian brand?
- Yes, Go Natural is an Australian-owned brand. According to the brand, it was founded in Victoria in 1991 and its products are made in Australia. It offers a range of snack bars and other food products you'll find in most major supermarkets. For more specific details on their company history, the brand's own website is the best source of information.