# Better-for-You Banana Cream Sodas Olipop's Newest Prebiotic Soda Flavor is Like Cream Pie in a Can By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-04-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-soda References: [nypost](https://nypost.com/article/best-new-product-launches-this-month/) & [drinkolipop](https://drinkolipop.com/products/banana-cream)  Fans of cream soda who desire a beverage with benefits will appreciate the newest launch from [Olipop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-doctor-goodwin), Banana Cream, which is touted as a flavor that's unlike any other from the creator of [low-sugar sparkling prebiotic tonics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-ridge-rush). Olipop says this flavor is "best described as [banana cream pie in a can](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-pie)" and it provides all the flavor of a delicious dessert in a can with the benefits of prebiotics to support a well-balanced and happy gut. Consumers are increasingly shifting away from traditional sugary sodas and opting for better-for-you products that contain healthful ingredients. This ties into growing awareness and concern for personal health and wellness, as well as the consumer desire for products that balance indulgence and health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Better-for-you Sodas:** The trend towards healthier beverage options opens opportunities for low-sugar, prebiotic soda innovations such as Olipop's Banana Cream. - **Indulgent Health Foods:** Consumers desire for products that balance indulgence and health creates potential for other dessert-like products with added health benefits. - **Prebiotic Foods:** Increases in awareness for gut health creates opportunities for prebiotic-infused foods that maintain and improve gut health. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** Innovations such as Olipop's prebiotic soda could be expanded upon as the industry shifts towards healthier beverage options. - **Healthy Snack Industry:** The trend of indulgent health foods creates opportunities for similar products within the healthy snack industry. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Expansion in the prebiotic food sector can create further disruption within the health and wellness industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsip-prebiotic-sodas.md) - [Functional Soda Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-doctor-goodwin.md) - [Citrusy Gut-Friendly Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-lime.md) - [Cartoon-Branded Prebiotic Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-pineapple-paradise.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Soft Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-candy-flavor.md) - [Cult-Favorite Animation-Themed Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-candy.md) - [Soda Can Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-beverage-olipop.md) - [Functional Fall Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olipop-crisp-apple.md) - [Gut-Healthy Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsip-classic-cola.md)